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5mo ago

Bill Parcells Inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame as Contributor

Robert Kraft's announcement at the NFL owners' meeting marks a reconciliation and recognition of Parcells' transformative impact on the franchise.

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, former Patriots head coach from 1993 to 1996, will be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame as a contributor later this year.
  • Team owner Robert Kraft expedited the induction to ensure it occurs while both he and Parcells, both turning 84 this year, are alive to witness it.
  • Parcells revitalized the Patriots, leading them to their first Super Bowl appearance in 1996 and bringing credibility to a struggling franchise.
  • The decision ends decades of tension between Parcells and Kraft, stemming from disputes over personnel decisions that led to Parcells' departure in 1997.
  • Parcells, already in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, expressed gratitude for the honor, calling it a humbling recognition of his contributions to the Patriots and the NFL.