NFL fans got a heartwarming sight ahead of Monday Night Football when cameras caught San Francisco 49ers legend Roger Craig embracing current star running back Christian McCaffrey.
The moment, shared on the Niners’ social media channels, immediately sparked conversation among fans across the league.
A Legendary Career Left Out of Canton
The excitement quickly turned to disbelief as fans realized that despite Craig’s extraordinary career, he is still not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
Craig’s accolades are undeniable: he was a four-time Pro Bowler, two-time All-Pro, the NFL’s receptions leader in 1985, Offensive Player of the Year in 1988, and a member of the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team.
Key Player in Niners’ Dynasty
Craig’s impact on the 49ers’ dynasty cannot be overstated.
He played a pivotal role in three Super Bowl victories: XIX, XXIII, and XXIV.
Notably, he was the first running back in NFL history to record 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards in a single season—a groundbreaking achievement that changed the way running backs were valued.
Fans Demand Hall of Fame Recognition
Social media quickly became a platform for fans to voice their outrage.
One X user wrote, “Simply the BEST! Roger Craig’s résumé speaks for itself: 1980s All-Decade Team, First 1,000/1,000 RB, 3× Super Bowl Champion, 1988 Offensive POY, 1st RB with 100+ catches.
A true innovator. Let’s get Roger Craig in the Hall of Fame.”
Other fans were less patient. “We really gotta start giving Roger Craig his flowers! How the hell Roger Craig isn’t in the HOF! Dude was a beast!!” Another exclaimed, “Wait…what???
Roger Craig is not in the Hall. This is BS.”
McCaffrey Makes His Mark
As the game went on, McCaffrey reminded everyone why he’s the Niners’ current offensive dynamo.
In the third quarter, he ran in for a touchdown, putting San Francisco up 17-3 over the Carolina Panthers and electrifying the home crowd.
Craig’s presence on the sidelines seemed to inspire the team, a living reminder of the franchise’s storied past.
Fans Hope Craig Gets His Flowers
For now, Roger Craig remains a legend admired by fans and teammates alike, but still absent from the Hall of Fame.
The social media outcry continues to grow, with many hoping that his groundbreaking career and contributions to the game will finally earn him the recognition he has long deserved.
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