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Donald Trump labels Bill Belichick missing out on Hall of Fame ‘ridiculous’

Bill Belichick missed out on the Hall of Fame
Bill Belichick missed out on the Hall of Fame (AP)
  • Bill Belichick, widely regarded as the greatest NFL coach, was denied first-ballot induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
  • Belichick, who led the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl victories, fell short of the 40 out of 50 votes required for immediate induction.
  • Reports suggest the decision may be linked to the Spygate and Deflategate scandals during his tenure with the Patriots.
  • Donald Trump joined a chorus of disbelief, stating it was “ridiculous” and that the decision to snub Belichick should be “overturned”.
  • Prominent sports figures, including Patrick Mahomes, LeBron James, and Troy Aikman, also expressed their incredulity at the snub.
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