Pittsburgh loses representation in Pro Football Hall of Fame voting

Pittsburgh has lost its representation in the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection process as the panel was reduced from 50 to 28 selectors. Gerry Dulac, the previous Pittsburgh-based representative, has been removed from the panel, alongside former Steelers player Tony Dungy. The changes aim to eliminate geographical biases and pressure related to voting. The updated system will now feature a larger pool of candidates, encompassing 15 finalists instead of separate committees for seniors. These modifications follow criticism regarding the omission of Bill Belichick from the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, as well as ongoing discussions about the recognition of former Steelers players.

• 11:43 AMYahoo Sports — Pittsburgh Loses Pro Football Hall of Fame Vote