Former Green Bay Packers coach Mike Holmgren and wide receiver Sterling Sharpe both were announced among the five finalists to the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2025.
Holmgren is the only finalist in the “coach” category and Sharpe is one of three “senior” candidates, giving the Packers the opportunity to have two iconic names in franchise history inducted into the Hall of Fame in Canton next August.
Holmgren and Sharpe, who spent three seasons together in Green Bay from 1992 to 1994, now need at least 80 percent of the votes from the selection committee, which will vote during Super Bowl week in February.
Of the five candidates, a maximum of three may be elected this year. And if no candidate reaches 80 percent, the one who receives the most votes will be elected.
Here is Holmgren’s Hall of Fame bio: “Holmgren was the head coach in Green Bay from 1992-98, leading the Packers to the playoffs six times in those seven seasons and with the Seattle Seahawks (1999-2008). His overall record of 174-122 includes a victory in Super Bowl XXXI against the Packers, ending a 29-year championship drought. He also reached Super Bowl XL after winning the NFC championship with the Seahawks.
Here is Sharpe’s Hall of Fame biography: “Sharpe made five Pro Bowl teams and three first-team All-Pro selections during his seven-year career (1988-94) with the Green Bay Packers, which was cut brief by a neck injury. His 18 touchdowns last season still rank third in league history. His career totals include 595 receptions for 8,134 yards and 65 touchdowns.
The “Modern Age” candidates are still in the semi-finalist voting phase. Among the semifinalists is linebacker Jahri Evans, who played for the Packers for one season.
