The 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees have been officially announced , confirming what was leaked all over the internet earlier, Jerome Bettis has not been inducted. This is the fourth year in a row that The Bus was not chosen.
“As disappointed as it is to not get in, I’m happy for the players who got in,” said Bettis when asked about being snubbed. “They all deserve to be in. So I can’t be mad, I can only hope that next year is my year.”
Here is the list of inductees:
LB Derrick Brooks
WR Andre Reed
DE Michael Strahan
DB Aeneas Williams
OT Walter Jones
Seniors candidates- DE Claude Humphrey and P Ray Guy.
Ray Guy is the first punter to make it in. Former Steelers LB Kevin Greene also did not make it again this year, nor did Tony Dungy.
In 13 seasons, Bettis ammassed 13,662 yards, the 6th most in NFL history, and remains the only one of the eligible top 14 career rushing leaders not inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Bettis and Steeler Nation will have to repeat what they’ve said for the past few years- “Next year for sure.”
Thanks for all the support from Steeler Nation special thanks to the Rooney Fam for their support for me as well!! #nextyear!!!
— Jerome Bettis (@JeromeBettis36) February 2, 2014
I also want to thank Coach Cowher for his support and also Coach Tomlin for his support and tweet!!!!
— Jerome Bettis (@JeromeBettis36) February 2, 2014