Legendary former NFL coach Bill Belichick has reportedly failed to win immediate entry into the Hall of Fame, reports said Tuesday, a stunning snub that triggered uproar throughout American football.
Belichick, who won six Super Bowls as head coach of the New England Patriots during the Tom Brady era and two more as defensive coordinator for the New York Giants, failed to secure the required 40 of 50 votes to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a first ballot inductee.
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