This week is was announced that former New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson was named a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Anderson was one of eight individuals with ties to the Giants on the list of 31 ‘senior’ players and 29 coach/contributors advancing to the semifinal round for possible induction.
Quarterback Charlie Conerly, linebacker Carl Banks, defensive back Everson Walls, and former head coaches Tom Coughlin and Dan Reeves also made the cut.
Here are five reasons why Anderson should receive further consideration for induction to Canton.