I would hate to think I was here in their place. Wilcox, a linebacker with the 49ers from 1964-74, was selected for seven Pro Bowls. I think awesome might be the word. Also nominated this year were linebacker Harry Carson, tight end Dave Casper, defensive end Carl Eller, wide receiver James Lofton, guard Mike Munchak, offensive tackle Ron Yary and coach Marv Levy. Players must be retired five years to be eligible for the Hall of Fame.
Coaches become eligible as soon as they leave the sidelines, and administrators can still be active.
Old-timer nominees must have completed 70 percent of their careers by 1975 and automatically advance to the final seven candidates. Induction is scheduled for July 29 in Canton, Ohio. Seven times he was selected to play in the Pro Bowl.