HOF Semifinalists Announced for Coach, Contributor Categories

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced nine semifinalists in both the coach and contributor categories for the Class of 2025. In the coach category, notable names include Super Bowl-winning coaches Tom Coughlin, Mike Holmgren, Mike Shanahan, and George Seifert, with a finalist to be recommended by the Coach Blue-Ribbon Committee during their meeting on Nov. 19. In the contributor category, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft stands out, having led the team to six Super Bowl victories since purchasing it in 1994. The Contributor Blue-Ribbon Committee, also meeting in November, will select one finalist from a pool that includes other influential figures like Bud Adams and Art Modell. The final class will be announced in February, with enshrinement scheduled for August in Canton, Ohio.