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Source: the New York Post
Summary
North Dakota Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum believes President Teddy Roosevelt will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame next year. Roosevelt is credited with saving football in 1905-1906 by forcing college leaders to reform the game’s rules after frequent injury-related deaths of players. The 2027 Pro Football Hall of Fame class includes first-year eligible legends Rob Gronkowski, Adrian Peterson, and Ben Roethlisberger, as well as candidates Bill Belichick and Eli Manning.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
Roosevelt was a key player in football’s early days, and now he’s being pushed for a Hall of Fame induction. It’s a move that feels like a publicity stunt, but it’s also a nod to his impact on the sport.
The National Park Service controls the National Mall, and the NFL draft is being held there next year. It’s a convenient setting for an announcement.
Keep your fingers crossed, but it’s going to be announced on the Mall when Roger Goodell is conducting the draft.
This one feels recognizable early, with Roosevelt’s name being thrown around and the NFL’s interests seemingly aligned.
Roosevelt’s reforms led to the creation of the forward pass and the banning of dangerous formations. It’s a “learning moment” that fans always see.
Original observation: The game’s biggest stars are always at the center of the action, even when it’s just an announcement.
