Former St. Louis Rams WR Torry Holt discusses being finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame for the 5th time

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ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - The 1999 St. Louis Rams, dubbed 'The Greatest Show on Turf' has been seen as one of the most important teams in NFL history, setting numerous offensive records, MVPs and a Super Bowl victory during their four-year peak as the most unstoppable offense in football.

Key members of that record setting offense, from the likes of quarterback Kurt Warner, running back Marshall Faulk, wide receiver Issac Bruce, offensive tackle Orlando Pace and Head Coach Dick Vermeil have all reached the Pro Football Hall of Fame, with Vermeil the most recent inductee into Canton.

However, one more key member from that legendary offense remains outside of Pro Football Hall of Fame's immortal halls, but this year could be the chance where he finally joins his brothers in Canton.

Legendary St. Louis Rams wide receiver Torry Holt is one of 15 Modern Era finalists for induction into the Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2024.

Other finalists include linebacker Patrick Willis, returner Devin Hester, defensive linemen Jared Allen and Julius Peppers, and wide receivers Reggie Wayne and Andre Johnson.

For Holt, this is his unfathomable fifth time being named a finalist for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, with Holt falling just short the last four consecutive seasons.

Holt played all but one season with the Rams, amassing 12,660 yards and 74 touchdowns during his decade long career in St. Louis. Among his achievements alongside winning Super Bowl XXXIV with the Rams include seven Pro Bowls Appearances, being first a First Team All-Pro in 2003 and being a part of the Hall of Fame All-2000s Team.

Holt joined Chris Rongey and Amy Marxkors on the Chris and Amy Show Tuesday to discuss being named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the fifth time and his quest to join his fellow Greatest Show on Turf Teammates in Canton.

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