Drew Pearson will finally be inducted into NFL Hall of Fame

The original #88 will be part of the 2021 class.
 Drew Pearson of the Dallas Cowboys signals to the crowd after being inducted into the Ring of Honor at halftime during a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Cowboys Stadium on November 6, 2011 in Arlington, Texas.
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Saturday was a momentous day for Dallas Cowboys fans. After decades of being denied, Drew Pearson was finally named part of the 2021 class in the NFL Hall of Fame. The Super Bowl winning wide receiver was given the news by team owner Jerry Jones, legendary quarterback Roger Staubach, and President of Pro Football Hall of Fame David Baker. The official induction ceremony will take place August 8, 2021. It's about damn time.

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