Lofton a Packer?

[Historian]

I heard a rumor that James Lofton is going into the Hall of Fame as a PACKER. Is this true?

A few years back on the telethon he took a question about the HOF, and said that if elected, he would go in as a Bill. What happened?

[ArcticWildMan]

That's ****ed up if it's true.

[Dozerdog]

I beleive the rule is that you go into the HoF under the colors of the team that you played the most games with.

[The_Philster]

Originally posted by Dozerdog
I beleive the rule is that you go into the HoF under the colors of the team that you played the most games with.

If that's the case, wouldn't Marcus Allen be one pissed off RB? He played longer for the Raiders but he's said all along that he'd go in as a Chief

[Dozerdog]

Besides, I really don't care if he chooses the Packers (if he has a choice)


Football is a business. Guys get traded/cut/retired in the best interests of the team. As long as a player doesn't blast the city, fans, & team when he leaves it's cool with me.

I'm sure it's tough for players like Joe D, Lofton, or other greats who played in multiple cities to be forced to "pick" one. It's like picking which of your children you "love" more.


Baseball sucks. I beleive the player can choose what team he goes in as, and it's all politics. I heard Wade Boggs might go in as a Tampa Bay Devil Ray due to his last contract.

[The_Philster]

Actually, from http://www.profootballhof.com/ come a question and an answer about teams

Q: Is a new Hall of Fame member enshrined as a member of a team?

A: When elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, an individual is recognized for his accomplishments as a player, coach, or contributor. As such, an enshrinee is not asked to "declare," nor does the Hall of Fame "choose" a team under which a new member is enshrined.

[Dozerdog]

Originally posted by The_Philster


If that's the case, wouldn't Marcus Allen be one pissed off RB? He played longer for the Raiders but he's said all along that he'd go in as a Chief

Unlike baseball, the NFL doesn't put a logo on their busts or artist renditions. Baseball makes them pick because the bust has a baseball cap.

Players might state what "team" they go in as but their displays feature all the teams they played with

[Dozerdog]

Good find, Phil!

[The_Philster]

No prob...I'm keeping an eye on that site a lot considering I'll be there for inductions again....and with 2 Bills going in, it's gonna be great. I'm just wondering if we're gonna score invites to the reception this year, like we did with Billy Shaw.

Originally posted by Dozerdog
I'm sure it's tough for players like Joe D, Lofton, or other greats who played in multiple cities to be forced to "pick" one. It's like picking which of your children you "love" more.

Nice comparison. Players who played with multiple teams have to make a choice that is bound to disappoint someone. Lofton likely just chose the team he was with the longest. He'll still get plenty of cheers from Bills fans after he gives his speech.

[LtBillsFan66]

I think of Lofton as a Packer first and a Bill second. What's everyone so shocked about?

[ublinkwescore]

didn't Lofton set the recieving yardage record as a Bill?

Didn't Lofton play in his only superbowls as a Bill?

Didn't Lofton have his best years in Red White and Blue?

I say the hell with Lofton if he chooses the Whackers over the Bills.

[The_Philster]

Originally posted by billsfanone
I think of Lofton as a Packer first and a Bill second. What's everyone so shocked about?

[LtBillsFan66]

He played his first 9 years as a Packer. He played 4 our of his last 5 years as a Bill. That makes him a Packer that played for the Bills. His best receiving years were in Green Bay.

[BADTHINGSMAN]

If he goes in as a Packer thats great. Remember what he did in Buffalo. And Buffalo is a big reason why he will be in the HOF.

Also not 100% sure but wasnt Lofton a Raider as well?

[Dozerdog]

Yes he was-