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Edelman, Parcells Join Patriots Hall of Fame
Bill Parcells' induction ended decades of feud with owner Robert Kraft; Julian Edelman also honored, recognized for his key role in three Super Bowl wins and fan-voted selection.
- Bill Parcells and Julian Edelman were honored with induction into the Patriots’ franchise Hall of Fame during a well-attended ceremony held Saturday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
- Parcells joined a struggling Patriots franchise in 1993 and helped restore credibility, while Edelman rose from a seventh-round 2009 draft pick to a three-time Super Bowl champion and 2018 Super Bowl MVP.
- Thousands attended the event, featuring a gathering of over 50 former Patriots players representing six decades, along with more than half a dozen Hall of Famers, as Parcells and Edelman were honored with custom red jackets and gave speeches.
- Parcells reflected on his 1997 departure to the Jets with some regret, expressing frustration that while he was expected to handle the team's success, he was not given enough authority over player personnel decisions. Meanwhile, Kraft acknowledged Parcells as the key figure who established the Patriots’ foundation.
- The inductions ended a long-feud between Parcells and owner Robert Kraft, symbolizing mutual respect and recognition of Parcells' role in shaping the Patriots' identity, structure, and future success.
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Bill Parcells enters Patriots Hall of Fame, ending his long-running feud with owner Robert Kraft
Former New England Patriots coach Bill Parcells has been inducted into the team's Hall of Fame, ending a three-decade feud with owner Robert Kraft.
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