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Thursday, August 31
Red and gold day
Ronie Lott
Ronnie Lott joined Joe Montana in the Hall of Fame.
Saturday belonged to the 49ers and their fans in Canton, Ohio, with three former Niners in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2000. Legendary quarterback Joe Montana, who led the Niners to four Super Bowl titles, was at the head of the class. Joining Montana from those championship teams was hard-hitting safety Ronnie Lott. Linebacker Dave Wilcox rounded out the trio, giving San Francisco fans plenty to cheer about. Also enshrined were Raiders defensive linemen Howie Long and Steelers executive Dan Rooney.
• Unlike fans, Long, Lott show Davis respect
• Joe Cool gets loudest ovation
• Claim to fame gets you into Hall

More Hall of Fame coverage
Long proved worthy of being a Raider
Howie Long played his entire 13-year career with the Raiders, collecting 84 sacks. He was named to the Pro Bowl eight times.
Like father, like son for Rooneys
Dan Rooney joins his father, Art Rooney, as only the second father and son enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Ratto: Striking gold in Canton
ESPN.com's Ray Ratto says there was no debate needed to send Joe Montana and Ronnie Lott to Canton.
Fouts: Canton's a 'humbling experience'
As great as he was with the Chargers, Dan Fouts feels he isn't "worthy" for the Hall of Fame.
Dickerson: Looking out for your own
Eric Dickerson rescued fellow classmate Billy Shaw from an egregious mistake at his Hall of Fame induction.
Garber: What is a Hall of Famer?
Stats? Character? Something else? ESPN.com's Greg Garber delves into the world of what voters look for in making their choices.
Football: Fame is name of game
Long careers aren't common in the NFL, so name recognition is one of the keys to Canton, as ESPN.com's Joe Lago discovered.
Football: Five who belong in the Hall
There are always obvious names. ESPN.com presents some who should join the shoo-ins.
Pro Football Hall of Fame members
A look at the members of the National Football Hall of Fame.







ALSO SEE
Howie Long's career highlights

Ronnie Lott's career highlights

Joe Montana's career highlights

Dan Rooney's career highlights

Dave Wilcox's career highlights


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 NFL Hall of Fame inductee Joe Montana goes Up Close with Gary Miller.
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 Ronnie Lott says the inductees are more than football players.
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 Joe Montana calls Saturday a begining point.
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 Howie Long is honored to be in the Hall of Fame.
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