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PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2018

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Bobby Beathard: Spent nearly three decades in front offices of Dolphins, Redskins and Chargers and won four Super Bowl rings, including as director of player personnel for undefeated 1972 Miami team and GM of two championsh­ip clubs in Washington.

Robert Brazile: A seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker, he spent entire 10-year career (1975-84) with Houston Oilers. Brian Dawkins: Heart and soul of powerhouse Eagles defense in early 2000s, hard-hitting safety earned nine Pro Bowl nods in 16-year career.

Jerry Kramer: Won five titles with 1960s Lombardi Packers, guard is best known for throwing block that sprung Bart Starr’s game-sealing TD sneak in “The Ice Bowl.”

Ray Lewis: Face of the Ravens for most of 17-year career, two-time defensive player of the year won two rings as one of league’s best-ever linebacker­s.

Randy Moss: His length, leaping ability and speed made four-time all-pro one of most dominant receivers ever. Snagged record 23 TDs in 2007.

Terrell Owens: His personalit­y chapped many teammates, but numbers speak for themselves. Only Jerry Rice has more receiving yards than T.O.’s 15,934.

Brian Urlacher: Joins Bill George, Dick Butkus and Mike Singletary in Bears’ proud lineage of Hall of Fame middle linebacker­s.

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