22 days ago

How Long Did Owners Like Jerry Jones Wait for the Hall of Fame?

Robert Kraft missing the 2026 Hall of Fame continues a trend of long waits for NFL owners. Jerry Jones was inducted 21 years after the Cowboys’ last Super Bowl, while Eddie DeBartolo Jr. waited 16 years after selling the 49ers. Pat Bowlen entered in 2019, also after years of delay. Owners are rarely first-ballot selections, often waiting decades despite championship success.