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Bill Parcells Inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame as Contributor

Team owner Robert Kraft expedited the decision to honor Parcells' transformative impact while both men are still alive.

FILE - New England Patriots coach Bill Parcells smiles during pregame of Super Bowl XXXI against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Doug Mills, File)
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Overview

  • Bill Parcells, who coached the Patriots from 1993 to 1996, will enter the team's Hall of Fame as a contributor, as announced by Robert Kraft.
  • Parcells led the Patriots to a Super Bowl appearance and revitalized the franchise during his tenure as head coach.
  • This marks a reconciliation between Parcells and Kraft, whose relationship was strained after Parcells' departure in 1996 over control of football decisions.
  • Kraft expedited the induction process, emphasizing the importance of holding the ceremony while both he and Parcells are alive.
  • Parcells, already a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, becomes the latest figure celebrated in the Patriots' ongoing effort to honor its legacy.