LEXINGTON, Ky. (WSAZ)- The Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame is celebrating its 24th year with the announcement of the class of 2026.
The Members of the Class of 2026 are:
-Bilal Powell, University of Louisville — New York Jets
-Jerry Blanton, University of Kentucky — Kansas City Chiefs
-Chad Pennington, Marshall University — New York Jets, Miami Dolphins
-Ermal Allen, University of Kentucky — Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys (coach)
-Mark Pike, Dixie Heights High School (Edgewood, Ky.) / Georgia Tech — Buffalo Bills
The members of the class of 2026 represent seven decades of NFL history, with nine combined Super Bowl appearances, two Super Bowl Championships, and on NFL championship prior to the Super Bowl Era.
Allen and Pike were inducted posthumously.
These inductees will be honored Friday, June 26 when they receive their Hall of Fame jackets from Lexington’s mayor, followed by the Purple Jacket Awards Dinner at the Hilton Lexington Downtown.
The Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame honors players, coaches, and contributors with Kentucky ties who have made a lasting impact on professional football. Since its inception in 2003, the organization has also raised more than $1 million dollars for youth and children’s charities.
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