TAMPA — Tears streamed down his face and his voice broke, surprising Simeon Rice. He had just finished watching his 2-year-old son, James, view a highlight tape of his six seasons with the Bucs. Play after play, the All-Pro defensive end beat blocks to take the quarterback to the ground, stripping the football in the process.

Throughout the years, people have debated who does and does not deserve to be in the Hall of Fame. Regardless of the sport, you can hear fans everywhere giving the resume of the players they believe deserve the nod.