Bilicic did not make it into the NFL Hall of Fame after the first voting
28 january 2026 в 23:50
Belichick is one of the most iconic figures in NFL history, best known for his long tenure as head coach of the New England Patriots, with whom he won six Super Bowls and helped create one of the most dominant dynasties in sports. In total, he has eight Super Bowl rings—two of which he earned as the defensive coordinator of the New York Giants—and he ranks among the leaders in wins among coaches.
After parting ways with the Patriots at the end of the 2023 season, Belichick unexpectedly moved to college football and is currently the head coach of the University of North Carolina’s football team, leading the Tar Heels program.
Belichick’s NFL career began in 1975 when he became an assistant coach. In 1991, he became the head coach of the Cleveland Browns, and then led the New England Patriots from 2000 to 2023, making his time in professional football nearly 50 years. During this time, he coached in hundreds of regular and playoff games and shaped the team’s strategy at the highest level of the sport.
As of early 2026, Belichick has not yet been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, having not received the necessary votes for induction in his first year of eligibility. According to ESPN and other sources, Belichick received only 10 out of 50 votes from the selection committee, which surprised many given his resume, which includes six Super Bowl titles as head coach of the Patriots and two others as defensive coordinator of the Giants.
Voters reportedly pointed to past controversies, such as Spygate and Deflategate, as reasons for hesitation, while others cited the competitive nature of the Hall of Fame voting and internal dynamics as factors dividing support. Belichick remains a strong candidate in future years, and many in the league consider his induction inevitable, even if it has been delayed.
«The Pro Football Hall of Fame does not comment on the voting of the selection committee and awaits the announcement of the Class of 2026 at 'NFL Honors' on February 5 in San Francisco», - a Hall representative stated in their announcement
After parting ways with the Patriots at the end of the 2023 season, Belichick unexpectedly moved to college football and is currently the head coach of the University of North Carolina’s football team, leading the Tar Heels program.
Belichick’s NFL career began in 1975 when he became an assistant coach. In 1991, he became the head coach of the Cleveland Browns, and then led the New England Patriots from 2000 to 2023, making his time in professional football nearly 50 years. During this time, he coached in hundreds of regular and playoff games and shaped the team’s strategy at the highest level of the sport.
As of early 2026, Belichick has not yet been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, having not received the necessary votes for induction in his first year of eligibility. According to ESPN and other sources, Belichick received only 10 out of 50 votes from the selection committee, which surprised many given his resume, which includes six Super Bowl titles as head coach of the Patriots and two others as defensive coordinator of the Giants.
Voters reportedly pointed to past controversies, such as Spygate and Deflategate, as reasons for hesitation, while others cited the competitive nature of the Hall of Fame voting and internal dynamics as factors dividing support. Belichick remains a strong candidate in future years, and many in the league consider his induction inevitable, even if it has been delayed.
«The Pro Football Hall of Fame does not comment on the voting of the selection committee and awaits the announcement of the Class of 2026 at 'NFL Honors' on February 5 in San Francisco», - a Hall representative stated in their announcement
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