2026 Hall of Fame: Canton calls for Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Roger Craig, Adam Vinatieri and Luke Kuechly

A look at how each legend gained football immortality, ranging from a ballboy's beginnings to nailing a kick in a blizzard.

Larry Fitzgerald is joining Drew Brees and Luke Kuechly in the 2026 Hall of Fame class. He still refuses to say he's retired.

The Arizona Cardinals legend is protesting that word Aug 7, 2026 at 12:55 pm ET • 2 min read Getty Images Arizona Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald will be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this Saturday in Canton, Ohio. Players have to be retired for five straight seasons to qualify for the Hall of Fame, an

When I arrived to cover the Minnesota Vikings for the St. Paul Pioneer Press in 2000, it was clear I was dealing with a star-studded roster. The team boasted future Pro Football Hall of Famers; wide receivers Cris Carter and Randy Moss and defensive tackle John Randle. Plus, there were a ton of other stars including qu

Craig played kickball with Jamie Williams in first grade. Then they won a Super Bowl together. Now, Williams will present him for the Hall.

Roger Craig remains one of the most under-appreciated running backs of his time. Craig will get his due at the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday. Craig joins Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri in this year's class. Craig pl

Retirement is just a mindset for Larry Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald, who is going to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, insisted that he hasn’t retired — because he doesn’t believe in the concept of retirement. The legendary wide receiver said that a conversation between his grandfather and former Chi

Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald: I don't believe in retirement  ESPN

Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is among the former NFL greats being enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, this weekend

Tennis Channel announced it will exclusively broadcast the 2026 International Tennis Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This year’s event will honor 20-time major champion Roger Federer and journalist and former professional player Mary Carillo. Veteran Tennis Channel analyst Brett Haber will open the celebration, with s