Fans criticize bronze busts of Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 7:11 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
NFL fans have reacted negatively to the bronze busts of the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinees, including Larry Fitzgerald, Drew Brees, Luke Kuechly, Roger Craig, and Adam Vinatieri. Many expressed disappointment, noting that the busts bear little resemblance to the players. Craig, who delivered a speech at the ceremony, also revealed his diagnosis of vascular dementia. Fans voiced their concerns about the quality of the sculpting and called for improvements in the bust-making process. The ceremony took place during the Gold Jacket Dinner at the Canton Memorial Civic Center on August 8, 2026.
- •Fans criticize likenesses of busts for Fitzgerald, Brees, and Vinatieri
- •Roger Craig discusses his diagnosis of vascular dementia during the event
- •Ceremony held at the Canton Memorial Civic Center, August 8, 2026
- •Call for better craftsmanship on future Hall of Fame busts
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Fans react to the bronze bust reveals of Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026
"NFL fans remark on how dissimilar the bronze busts of the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinees look to the players
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