Two Chicago Bears greats have a chance to reach the ultimate accomplishment in the NFL — the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
With the NFL celebrating its 100th season, the Hall of Fame will have a centennial 20-member Class of 2020. Offensive tackle Jimbo Covert and defensive end Ed Sprinkle are among 20 senior nominees eligible for one of 10 spots in the Hall of Fame.
The senior candidates, who played more than 25 years ago compared to the modern era candidates, were narrowed down from a group of 300 nominees.
Dan Pompei, who is the Chicago representative on the selection committee, will present Covert and Sprinkle to the voters.
Covert, a former sixth overall pick in 1983, spent his entire career with the Bears from 1983-91. He was a two-time first-team All-Pro, who helped the Bears win a Super Bowl, one conference championship and six division championships. Covert was also a member of the NFL All-Decade Team for the 1980s.
Sprinkle, who played his entire career with the Bears from 1944-55, helped lead the Bears to an NFL championship in 1946. He was a four-time Pro Bowler and a member of the NFL’s All-Decade Team for the 1940s.
The 10 senior candidates voted into the Hall of Fame Class of 2020 will be announced on Good Morning Football on Wednesday, Jan. 15 on NFL Network.
The Modern-Era players, as well as contributors and coaches, will be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 8. The 10 seniors will be inducted in a Centennial Celebration on Sept. 16-19, 2020.
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