October 29, 1998

HALL OF FAME 1999 PRELIMINARY NOMINATION LIST ANNOUNCED

Seventy-six former NFL players, coaches and contributors comprise the modern-era nomination list for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 1999.   The list was sent to the Hall's 36-member Board of Selectors on Thursday, October 28.

Nominees include running backs Eric Dickerson and Roger Craig, wide receivers Mark Clayton and James Lofton, quarterback Phil Simms, coaches George Allen, Chuck Knox, Marv Levy, and John Madden, plus contributors Dan Rooney, Ralph Wilson and former referee Red Cashion.

For more information, please visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame website at:  www.profootballhof.com.