Matt Maiocco reflects on removal from Hall of Fame selection
NBC Sports Bay Area & California • • sports
Key Points:
- The Pro Football Hall of Fame has reduced its selection committee from 50 to 25 members, eliminating the model of one selector per NFL team.
- The author, a 10-year member of the selection committee, was informed he did not make the cut in the new, smaller committee.
- Despite disagreements with Hall of Fame leadership, the author followed all protocols and voted based on merit, supporting notable players like Terrell Owens, Patrick Willis, and John Lynch.
- The author expressed acceptance of no longer having a voting role and confidence that current San Francisco 49ers players like Frank Gore, Trent Williams, and George Kittle will receive recognition without his advocacy.
- The announcement was made public shortly after the 49ers' season opener, marking the end of the author's decade-long involvement in the Hall of Fame selection process.
