Patriots announce Hall of Fame induction date for Julian Edelman and Bill Parcells
Patriots announce Hall of Fame induction date for Julian Edelman and Bill Parcells
The New England Patriots announced on Monday that the Hall of Fame induction for former legendary wide receiver Julian Edelman and coach Bill Parcells will take place on September 20.
It will be a celebratory event that will honor the newest members of the Patriots Hall of Fame.
Edelman, who was one of the greatest playoff performers of all time, was a three-time Super Bowl champion and a former Super Bowl LIII MVP. He is ranked third behind Jerry Rice and Travis Kelce for most receptions and receiving yards in postseason history with 118 catches for 1,442 yards.
Overall, he has compiled 620 receptions for 6,822 yards and 36 touchdowns in 12 seasons with the Patriots.
Parcells coached the Patriots for four seasons and compiled a 32-32 record. He went 2-2 in the playoffs, as well as winning an AFC Championship in 1996. The Patriots made it to the Super Bowl that year, where they fell to the Green Bay Packers by a 35-21 score.
The ceremony will take place a day before the Patriots host the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium in Week 3. Fans will have a chance to honor the legends of the past before supporting the current roster of players and coaches in a tough AFC home matchup.
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