The Hall of Fame Paradox: Talent, Time, and the Elusive Gold Jacket The National Football League's Hall of Fame is a byproduct of its own success, a shrine to the legends who have defined the sport over nearly a century.
Yet, for every Tom Brady or Joe Montana enshrined in Canton, there are dozens more players whose talents and contributions are just as significant – but fall short of the coveted gold jacket.
The recent exercise by NFL writers to identify active players on track for the Hall of Fame highlights this paradox.