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Hall of Fame roster grows to 221
Jan. 25, 2003 - Running back Marcus Allen, defensive end Elvin Bethea, guard Joe DeLamielleure, wide receiver James Lofton, and coach Hank Stram make up the five-man class of the 2003 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinees.
Allen, the first player to rush for 10,000 yards and catch passes for 5,000 more, was a six-time Pro Bowl running back with the Los Angeles Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs. Named Rookie of the Year in 1982, he was also Super Bowl XVIII MVP, league MVP in 1985, and the NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 1993.
Bethea, an eight-time Pro Bowl selection played in 210 games during his outstanding career with the Houston Oilers. His 105-career sack total still ranks as an Oilers/Tennessee Titans best as does his single-season mark of 16 sacks recorded in 1973.....more
Allen, the first player to rush for 10,000 yards and catch passes for 5,000 more, was a six-time Pro Bowl running back with the Los Angeles Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs. Named Rookie of the Year in 1982, he was also Super Bowl XVIII MVP, league MVP in 1985, and the NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 1993.
Bethea, an eight-time Pro Bowl selection played in 210 games during his outstanding career with the Houston Oilers. His 105-career sack total still ranks as an Oilers/Tennessee Titans best as does his single-season mark of 16 sacks recorded in 1973.....more
