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Cliff Harris, safety

Team: Dallas Cowboys (1970-1979)
His case: Went undrafted in 1970 out of Ouachita Baptist (Ark.). Nicknamed “Captain Crash” for his propensity to deliver big hits. Became a three-time first-team All-Pro and one-time second-team All-Pro selection. Made six Pro Bowls and was a member of the Super Bowl VI and Super Bowl XII champions. Played in five Super Bowls. First-team member of the NFL’s 1970’s All-Decade Team. Recorded 29 interceptions and 18 forced fumbles during his career and made a number of big plays in the playoffs, getting six interceptions and four forced fumbles in 21 postseason games.

Why he didn’t make it: Was a finalist only once, in his last year of eligibility, and some of that likely had something to do with his position, as safeties have historically been underrated by the committee.

Gosselin’s take: “Along with Drew Pearson, he’s the only player from the first-team All-70s not to be in.”

Drew Pearson, wide receiver

Team: Dallas Cowboys (1973-1983)

His case: Three-time first-team All-Pro and one time second-team All-Pro selection who made three Pro Bowls and was a member of the Super Bowl XII champions. Member of the NFL’s 1970’s All-Decade Team. Led the NFL in receiving yards in 1977 and finished with more receiving yards (7,822) than a handful of other Hall of Famers of his era, including Bob Hayes (7,414) of the Cowboys, Lynn Swann (5,462) of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Also had more receptions (489) than Hall of Famer Paul Warfield (427) of the Miami Dolphins. His receiving touchdowns (48) are comparable with Swann’s (51). First Cowboy receiver to wear number 88 and make it special, a tradition that was built upon by Michael Irvin and Dez Bryant.

Why he didn’t make it: Has never been discussed as a finalist, even though he was first-team All-Decade in the 70s ahead of Swann, a 2001 inductee. While he had more receptions than Warfield, the other All-Decade first-team receiver in the 70s, Warfield scored 37 more receiving touchdowns in his career.

Gosselin’s take: “How did Drew Pearson slip through the cracks and never get discussed as a finalist, when the two second-team All-Decade receivers are in?”

Drew Pearson, Ken Anderson in running for Hall induction
 
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Only two players on the all decade 1970s team that aren't in the Hall of Fame, and both are Dallas Cowboys. Gee, who could have guessed? Such a coincidence. Nothing to see here.
 
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Cliff Harris, safety

Team: Dallas Cowboys (1970-1979)
His case: Went undrafted in 1970 out of Ouachita Baptist (Ark.). Nicknamed “Captain Crash” for his propensity to deliver big hits. Became a three-time first-team All-Pro and one-time second-team All-Pro selection. Made six Pro Bowls and was a member of the Super Bowl VI and Super Bowl XII champions. Played in five Super Bowls. First-team member of the NFL’s 1970’s All-Decade Team. Recorded 29 interceptions and 18 forced fumbles during his career and made a number of big plays in the playoffs, getting six interceptions and four forced fumbles in 21 postseason games.

Why he didn’t make it: Was a finalist only once, in his last year of eligibility, and some of that likely had something to do with his position, as safeties have historically been underrated by the committee.

Gosselin’s take: “Along with Drew Pearson, he’s the only player from the first-team All-70s not to be in.”

Drew Pearson, wide receiver

Team: Dallas Cowboys (1973-1983)

His case: Three-time first-team All-Pro and one time second-team All-Pro selection who made three Pro Bowls and was a member of the Super Bowl XII champions. Member of the NFL’s 1970’s All-Decade Team. Led the NFL in receiving yards in 1977 and finished with more receiving yards (7,822) than a handful of other Hall of Famers of his era, including Bob Hayes (7,414) of the Cowboys, Lynn Swann (5,462) of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Also had more receptions (489) than Hall of Famer Paul Warfield (427) of the Miami Dolphins. His receiving touchdowns (48) are comparable with Swann’s (51). First Cowboy receiver to wear number 88 and make it special, a tradition that was built upon by Michael Irvin and Dez Bryant.

Why he didn’t make it: Has never been discussed as a finalist, even though he was first-team All-Decade in the 70s ahead of Swann, a 2001 inductee. While he had more receptions than Warfield, the other All-Decade first-team receiver in the 70s, Warfield scored 37 more receiving touchdowns in his career.

Gosselin’s take: “How did Drew Pearson slip through the cracks and never get discussed as a finalist, when the two second-team All-Decade receivers are in?”

Drew Pearson, Ken Anderson in running for Hall induction

See T.O. Speech for the answer to your question.

The bias of the media to the Cowboys has been ridiculous and the HOF induction process has had no integrity for a long time (see Charles "handful of Rings" Haley). Drew Pearson should have gotten in but he was deemed to successful and high profile on the field (America's Team) and off (Hat/clothing sports business). Considering his career was cut short by an off the field car accident that took his career and his brother's life inflames the B.S. of the HOF induction process.

Drew Pearson, Darren Woodson, Jimmy Johnson, and Cliff Harris should have been in the HOF. Bob Breunig, Everson Walls, Jimmy Johnson, Demarcus Ware, Jason Witten, and Harvey Martin should be in the Cowboys Ring of Honor and the HOF.
 

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See T.O. Speech for the answer to your question.

The bias of the media to the Cowboys has been ridiculous and the HOF induction process has had no integrity for a long time (see Charles "handful of Rings" Haley). Drew Pearson should have gotten in but he was deemed to successful and high profile on the field (America's Team) and off (Hat/clothing sports business). Considering his career was cut short by an off the field car accident that took his career and his brother's life inflames the B.S. of the HOF induction process.

Drew Pearson, Darren Woodson, Jimmy Johnson, and Cliff Harris should have been in the HOF. Bob Breunig, Everson Walls, Jimmy Johnson, Demarcus Ware, Jason Witten, and Harvey Martin should be in the Cowboys Ring of Honor and the HOF.

Bruenig was a nice player, not sure about HOF though.
 
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Breunig should be in the Ring of Honor. He was more than an solid player (LB in 3 Super Bowls, and 6 NFC title games). He continued a line that use to be a dynasty in Dallas at MLB with Tubbs to Jordan to Breunig under Landry. People for get an injury in the 84 season lead to his retirement. Similar to Pearson and Irvin who would have racked up more stats if not for career ending injuries.

You got to get in the Ring of Honor first. He definitely deserves that honor. He will never be consider for the Hall of Fame. Why? Because the Great Lee Roy Jordan is not in the Hall of Fame! If you compare Jordan's work to Lambert it is shameful the way the bias against the Cowboys shows regarding the HOF.
 

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Lee Roy is definitely HoF worthy, Breunig is not

Again solid player, but not one of the greatest players of all time and IMO not one of the greatest players in franchise either. Not that he wasn't good, but many others who were exceptional or great ahead of him.
 
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