Lewis, Urlacher, Moss among 15 Hall of Fame finalists

Star linebackers Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher are among four first-time eligible former players selected among the 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018.

Receiver Randy Moss and guard Steve Hutchinson also made the cut to the finals as first-year eligibles.

They join center Kevin Mawae, tackles Joe Jacoby and Tony Boselli, receiv- ers Isaac Bruce and Terrell Owens, safeties John Lynch and Brian Dawkins, guard Alan Faneca, running back Edgerrin James, corner- 3 in Minneapolis. Induc- that led Bart Starr into the backs Ty Law and Everson tions will be in August at end zone for the winning Walls for consideration. the Canton shrine. touchdown in the Ice Bowl

The seniors committee The modern-era finalists 50 years ago. Brazile was an has nominated guard Jerry were determined by a vote outstanding linebacker with Kramer and linebacker Robert of the selection committee the Oilers from 1975-84. Brazile. The contributor’s from a list of 108 nominees Beathard helped build nominee is Bobby Beathard, that was earlier reduced to championship winners and a former general manager 27 semifinalists during a contenders in Kansas City, and administrator for year-long process. Atlanta, Miami, Washington five franchises. The finalists Kramer was a mainstay and San Diego from 19661999. were announced Tuesday. of the great Green Bay offensive This is the second year

Voting by the Hall of lines from 1948-68 as a finalist for Bruce, Boselli, Fame selectors will be Feb. and is famous for his block Dawkins, James, Law and Vikings receiver Randy Moss catches a 34-yard touchdown pass Jan. 9, 2005, in front of Packers cornerback Al Harris during the fourth quarter of an NFC wild-card playoff game in Green Bay, Wis.

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