rfournier103 Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 I’ve been hearing talk about an expanded Hall of Fame class for 2020, and that got me thinking... shouldn’t Gino Cappelletti be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? I know he played all but one season for the Patriots prior to the merger, but I think the all-time leading scorer in AFL history should be in there. I think he gets overlooked because he played in the AFL, and because he was a Patriot before that was a cool thing to be. Bob Kraft made a huge push to get Andre Tippett into the Hall, why can’t the same be done for Cappelletti? He was a huge presence as a kicker and receiver, and a great player. Who is the Boston representative on the HOF Selection committee? Anyone know? If they’re going to expand the HOF class to 20 next year as is proposed, this may be Gino’s last shot at getting in in his lifetime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlNFL19 Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y*so*blu Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 I agree. Gino was an instrumental player for the Pats throughout the 60s, their all-time leading scorer until the Brady era, and a great broadcaster after he retired. He's earned his spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfournier103 Posted July 13, 2019 Author Share Posted July 13, 2019 Ok. Now that we agree that Gino should be in, who do we bring our case to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IheartMyV8 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Met him once at a vendor event at Gillette. Nice guy. Can't remember what I had him sign or what I did with it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m haynes Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 (edited) IMO Stanley Morgan should be in the Hall. He had incredible numbers while playing in a era where DB could mug WRs all over the field. Can you imagine what his numbers would be in today's NFL! Career NFL statistics Receptions:557 Receiving yards:10,716 Yards per reception:19.2 Touchdowns:72 PS Lynn Swann HOF (he belongs in the Hall) Career NFL statistics Receptions:336 Receiving yards:5,462 Touchdowns:51 Edited July 21, 2019 by m haynes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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