Peter King calls Mike Shanahan's Hall of Fame exclusion ridiculous
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 12:03 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Peter King criticized the Pro Football Hall of Fame for not including Mike Shanahan, a former coach of the Denver Broncos, in its ranks. Speaking on "The Dan Patrick Show," King emphasized Shanahan's pivotal role in winning Super Bowl XXXII and highlighted his successful coaching tree. King, who previously voted for Shanahan's candidacy, reiterated that Shanahan's strategic moves, like neutralizing pivotal players, were crucial to his success. Discussions around Shanahan's Hall of Fame bid continue, especially after recent changes in the voting guidelines.
- •Peter King advocates for Mike Shanahan's Hall of Fame inclusion.
- •Shanahan led the Broncos to their first Super Bowl titles.
- •King cites Shanahan's impact on Super Bowl XXXII strategy.
- •Shanahan has a notable coaching tree influencing current NFL coaches.
- •Recent Hall of Fame voting guidelines may impact Shanahan's candidacy.
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Peter King says it’s ‘ridiculous’ Mike Shanahan isn’t in Hall of Fame
""When John Elway tells me that Mike Shanahan, far and away was the major reason we won Super Bowl 32, [that] says something to me," Peter King said.
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