Update: Edge ended up making the HOF anyway. smile

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James, who played collegiately at the University of Miami, retired in 2009 with 12,246 rushing yards to go with 3,364 yards receiving. He was the NFL's offensive rookie of the year in 1999 and won the league's rushing title his first two years -- with 1,553 yards rushing in 1999 and 1,709 yards rushing in 2000.

Peyton Manning, who was James' teammate with the Colts for seven seasons, has praised James as a "complete back, a complete player.''

In addition to being an elite rusher, James had 433 career receptions and had great ability as a blocker.

"Edgerrin James is one of the greatest players this league has ever seen and absolutely deserves this enshrinement in Canton," Colts owner Jim Irsay said in a statement. "Edge was the textbook definition of an every-down running back who could do it all, and we knew he was special from day one. ... I know he helped put that shine back on the Horseshoe, and all of Colts Nation is extremely proud today."



https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...u-colts-edgerrin-james-elected-hall-fame



Long as I remember The rain been coming down.
Clouds of Mystery pouring Confusion on the ground.
Good men through the ages, Trying to find the sun;
And I wonder, Still I wonder, Who'll stop the rain.