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Congrats to Joe Jacoby for being named one of the semifinalists for the Pro Football HOF Class of 2016!! The past few years we’ve have made a effort to help keep his name current with the voters. What You Can Do to Get Joe Jacoby in the Hall of Fame…Glad you asked!!!
We ask that each and every one of you EMAIL AND TWEET AT EVERY VOTER and tell him/her what you think. Contact each one multiple times, as many as you can. You can either cut and paste the email below or write your own message

Dear __________:
Please vote for Joe Jacoby to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Joe was a revolutionary left tackle who led his team to 4 Super Bowl appearances, including 3 Super Bowl victories, blocked some of the greatest pass rushers in the history of the game, was the leader one of the greatest offensive lines in NFL history, The Hogs, and led a feared running game that put a running back into the Hall of Fame himself. The history and story of the National Football League, the Washington Redskins and the positon of Offensive Tackle cannot be written or told without Joe Jacoby. Please vote for him to be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.



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Will do. I just assumed he already was in the HOF, I'm shocked there is even a discussion about it! Thanks for posting this.

Funny you say that, we hear that alot!

How about this for a letter?

Dear PFWAA, remember that guy you elected to the Class Of 2010 who wore #68 for the Washington Redskins? There was this undrafted guy who played next to him. That guy was at least as important to the team's success in the 1980's as the guy you elected. I wouldn't want to namedrop but if you'd spare a few minutes to check out the game tape of the 1982, 1983, and 1987 seasons and the numbers I think you'll find his career is statistically comparable not only to the aforementioned #68 but also to a #74 of the Houston Oilers, class of 2007 and to a #77 of the New Orleans Saints, class of 2012. There is no conceivable explanation as to why perhaps the greatest undrafted offensive lineman to play the game has been overlooked for so long. Please correct this egregious injustice with the rightful election of #66 the the Pro Football Hall Of Fame. Or go to hell and die so we can get some writers with a functioning brain in your stead. Thanks for your time.

Burgundy&GoldForever wrote:How about this for a letter?

Dear PFWAA, remember that guy you elected to the Class Of 2010 who wore #68 for the Washington Redskins? There was this undrafted guy who played next to him. That guy was at least as important to the team's success in the 1980's as the guy you elected. I wouldn't want to namedrop but if you'd spare a few minutes to check out the game tape of the 1982, 1983, and 1987 seasons and the numbers I think you'll find his career is statistically comparable not only to the aforementioned #68 but also to a #74 of the Houston Oilers, class of 2007 and to a #77 of the New Orleans Saints, class of 2012. There is no conceivable explanation as to why perhaps the greatest undrafted offensive lineman to play the game has been overlooked for so long. Please correct this egregious injustice with the rightful election of #66 the the Pro Football Hall Of Fame. Or go to hell and die so we can get some writers with a functioning brain in your stead. Thanks for your time.

Woot!

Burgundy&GoldForever wrote:How about this for a letter?

Dear PFWAA, remember that guy you elected to the Class Of 2010 who wore #68 for the Washington Redskins? There was this undrafted guy who played next to him. That guy was at least as important to the team's success in the 1980's as the guy you elected. I wouldn't want to namedrop but if you'd spare a few minutes to check out the game tape of the 1982, 1983, and 1987 seasons and the numbers I think you'll find his career is statistically comparable not only to the aforementioned #68 but also to a #74 of the Houston Oilers, class of 2007 and to a #77 of the New Orleans Saints, class of 2012. There is no conceivable explanation as to why perhaps the greatest undrafted offensive lineman to play the game has been overlooked for so long. Please correct this egregious injustice with the rightful election of #66 the the Pro Football Hall Of Fame. Or go to hell and die so we can get some writers with a functioning brain in your stead. Thanks for your time.

Ha....It's ironic because there's a feeling that Grimm going in has hurt Joe. We have told them about olines with 2 players in the HOF...none are as accomplished as the Hogs. All signs seem to be pointing to Pace going in this year, while he is deserving, no way he's more deserving than Joe. I think Joe get in next year if Pace goes this year. Joe only has two years left after this year to go in as a modern era HOF'er.

DEHog wrote:

Burgundy&GoldForever wrote:How about this for a letter?

Dear PFWAA, remember that guy you elected to the Class Of 2010 who wore #68 for the Washington Redskins? There was this undrafted guy who played next to him. That guy was at least as important to the team's success in the 1980's as the guy you elected. I wouldn't want to namedrop but if you'd spare a few minutes to check out the game tape of the 1982, 1983, and 1987 seasons and the numbers I think you'll find his career is statistically comparable not only to the aforementioned #68 but also to a #74 of the Houston Oilers, class of 2007 and to a #77 of the New Orleans Saints, class of 2012. There is no conceivable explanation as to why perhaps the greatest undrafted offensive lineman to play the game has been overlooked for so long. Please correct this egregious injustice with the rightful election of #66 the the Pro Football Hall Of Fame. Or go to hell and die so we can get some writers with a functioning brain in your stead. Thanks for your time.

Ha....It's ironic because there's a feeling that Grimm going in has hurt Joe. We have told them about olines with 2 players in the HOF...none are as accomplished as the Hogs. All signs seem to be pointing to Pace going in this year, while he is deserving, no way he's more deserving than Joe. I think Joe get in next year if Pace goes this year. Joe only has two years left after this year to go in as a modern era HOF'er.

It's all glad-handing. We know David Elfin and Len Pasquarelli are voting for Jake because they covered his entire career. But to get some of these other writers on board you have to play the "If you vote for my guy I'll vote for your guy" game, which is why it never should have been left to the writers in the first place. The players and coaches would have far more integrity in the process than do the writers.

^^ Agreed, I wish Elfin would do more but I guess as a voters you can't openly politic for your guy?? Bottom line he deserves to be in!!

I'll do it.

Don't forget Jeff Bostic, though. Joe Gibbs: three Super Bowl wins with three different starting QB's and three different RB's. Only one primary WR: Art Monk, and Monk has been elected to the HoF. Only one center: Jeff Bostic.

I always remember that the NY Times evaluated the all-star Cowboys and the no-name Redskins for the NFC Championship before SB 17. Described Bostic as just a fat guy who would be pushed all over the field by the mighty Cowboys. Redskins' first offense play: John Riggins up the middle for about five yards. Would have been Bostic with Grimm and Mark May on either side.

Come to think of it, the Redskins only used two centers over 30 seasons...allowing for a three-year transition:

- Len Hauss: 1964 - 1977
- Jeff Bostic: 1980 - 1993

Bostic might have shared center with someone else in 1980. I didn't pay close attention to the OL until 1981. Seems like no one did until The Hogs were named.

welch wrote:I'll do it.

Don't forget Jeff Bostic, though. Joe Gibbs: three Super Bowl wins with three different starting QB's and three different RB's. Only one primary WR: Art Monk, and Monk has been elected to the HoF. Only one center: Jeff Bostic.

I always remember that the NY Times evaluated the all-star Cowboys and the no-name Redskins for the NFC Championship before SB 17. Described Bostic as just a fat guy who would be pushed all over the field by the mighty Cowboys. Redskins' first offense play: John Riggins up the middle for about five yards. Would have been Bostic with Grimm and Mark May on either side.

Come to think of it, the Redskins only used two centers over 30 seasons...allowing for a three-year transition:

- Len Hauss: 1964 - 1977
- Jeff Bostic: 1980 - 1993

Bostic might have shared center with someone else in 1980. I didn't pay close attention to the OL until 1981. Seems like no one did until The Hogs were named.

1978-1980 the center was Bob Kuziel, who had been a backup behind Len Hauss since 1975. Kuziel retired after the 1980 season so Bostic got to start immediately and never looked back.

Vote Early Vote Often!!
http://www.nfl.com/hofvote

P.S. Joe was in the building yesterday for the W over da Bears!!

DEHog wrote:Vote Early Vote Often!!
http://www.nfl.com/hofvote

It sucks that they make you vote for 15. I'd rather not dilute my votes.

Deadskins wrote:

DEHog wrote:Vote Early Vote Often!!
http://www.nfl.com/hofvote

It sucks that they make you vote for 15. I'd rather not dilute my votes.

It also sucks that the vast majority of the fans voting don't know a damn thing about which of these players are Hall Of Famers.

Burgundy&GoldForever wrote:

Deadskins wrote:

DEHog wrote:Vote Early Vote Often!!
http://www.nfl.com/hofvote

It sucks that they make you vote for 15. I'd rather not dilute my votes.

It also sucks that the vast majority of the fans voting don't know a damn thing about which of these players are Hall Of Famers.

I'd add some of the voters don't as well!!

DEHog wrote:I'd add some of the voters don't as well!!

Q.E.D.

Final 15 announcement tonight!! Fingers and Toes crossed that Jake makes the cut and is able to have his case heard ' in the room" for the first time!!!

Jacoby was my favorite Hog, and it still boggles my mind that he is not in the HOF already. Its a joke actually. I had the priviledge of meeting him up at the 1999 MLB All-Star game in Boston. We happened to be on the same corporate package somehow. He couldn't have been more nice to me as I was picking his brain to get old war stories out of him the few days we were there. I hope the Hall does the right thing and puts him in this year.

Its just frustrating in general that so few of those 80s Skins are in the HoF. Team was so dominant back then.

Keeping my fingers crossed for Jacoby too.

And the honorary captain for Sunday’s game is…

Jacoby made the 15 list but it's his first time - some good names on the list - I'd love it but think it may not be this year

Top 15 Baby!!! So happy for Joe!! Hey guys it's not too late to scroll back to the top of this thread and drop a note to the HOF voters. Keep it short and sweet...I've gotten some positive feedback from a few of the voters. I ask this because Joe is one of the most humble NFL players (or man) that you will ever meet, and as such he refuses to plug himself for the HOF. Which is my book is another reason he deserves to be in!!

DEHog wrote:Top 15 Baby!!! So happy for Joe!! Hey guys it's not too late to scroll back to the top of this thread and drop a note to the HOF voters. Keep it short and sweet...I've gotten some positive feedback from a few of the voters. I ask this because Joe is one of the most humble NFL players (or man) that you will ever meet, and as such he refuses to plug himself for the HOF. Which is my book is another reason he deserves to be in!!

Part of the reason Monk took so long to get enshrined.

Such awesome news last night. If the voters have any common sense, they'll send Jacoby to the HoF ASAP.

Deadskins wrote:

DEHog wrote:Top 15 Baby!!! So happy for Joe!! Hey guys it's not too late to scroll back to the top of this thread and drop a note to the HOF voters. Keep it short and sweet...I've gotten some positive feedback from a few of the voters. I ask this because Joe is one of the most humble NFL players (or man) that you will ever meet, and as such he refuses to plug himself for the HOF. Which is my book is another reason he deserves to be in!!

Part of the reason Monk took so long to get enshrined.

Yes very true...

riggofan wrote:Such awesome news last night. If the voters have any common sense, they'll send Jacoby to the HoF ASAP.

You'd think Riggo...Read alot about the final 15. Many don't think they will put multiple OL in. With Faneca, Pace and Joe all up, does only one of them get in? Pace and Faneca both have plenty of time to go in, Joe has two years left after this year (as a modern era) with some great players coming up. My hope is that the voters realize this and put him in now.