In addition to being home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton also houses the @BCFHOF

In addition to being home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton also houses the @BCFHOF.

Today, the BCFHOF will welcome eight new members who'll be enshrined as its Class of 2023.

Here, we look at each of them, starting with @Grambling1901’s Albert Lewis. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/BUMcwi645D

— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) June 10, 2023

Henry Lawrence was a rock for @FAMU_FB, who then became a rock for the @raiders, with whom he won three Super Bowls and was named to two Pro Bowls. (Cont.) pic.twitter.com/LbpSXGteFx

— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) June 10, 2023

Jim Marsalis was a star defensive back at Tennessee A&I, who went on to win a Super Bowl with @Chiefs. (Cont.) pic.twitter.com/THHWi6a0e2

— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) June 10, 2023

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Elijah Pitts was a top halfback for Philander Smith University. He went on to win five NFL Championships with the @packers, including the first two Super Bowls. (Cont.) pic.twitter.com/KhwxU6HusX

— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) June 10, 2023

Johnnie Walton first distinguished himself at Elizabeth City State University.

With the Continental Football League’s Indianapolis Capitols in 1969, he became the first Black quarterback to lead a pro football team to a championship. (End thread) pic.twitter.com/It38eSjmcJ

— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) June 10, 2023