An NFL team’s Hall of Fame is an honor reserved for the few. Only those who’ve left a lasting mark on the franchise are recognized and immortalized by the organization. While some names are obvious choices — like Tom Brady being inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame in 2024 — others can come as a surprise.

It took some time, but Bill Parcells is getting a place in the New England Patriots Hall of Fame. Team owner Robert Kraft announced that he will be including Parcells in this year’s class as a contributor,

Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced the selection of former head coach Bill Parcells for induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame as a contributor.