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Hall of Fame capsules

The Spokesman-Review

A look at those to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday:

Troy Aikman

Quarterback

1989-2000, Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys’ first-round pick (No. 1 overall) in 1989 draft. … Led team to three Super Bowl wins, was game MVP in 1993. … Held or tied 47 Dallas passing records, including career attempts (4,715), completions (2,898), passing yards (32,942) and touchdowns (165).

Harry Carson

Linebacker

1976-88 New York Giants

Led Giants defenders in tackles five seasons. … Had career-high performance in 1982 vs. Green Bay with 20 solo tackles and five assists. … Ferocious run stopper whose 14 career fumble recoveries ranks second in team record book.

John Madden

Coach

1969-1978 Oakland Raiders

Regular season record of 103-32-7. … Led team to victory in the 1977 Super Bowl. … His .759 winning percentage during regular season ranks as highest among coaches with 100 career victories. … Under Madden, Oakland never had losing record and claimed seven division titles.

Warren Moon

Quarterback

1984-1993 Houston Oilers, 1994-1996 Minnesota Vikings, 1997-1998 Seattle Seahawks, 1999-2000 Kansas City Chiefs

Began pro career with CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos (1978-1983), winning five straight Grey Cups. … In NFL career, completed 3,988 of 6,823 passes for 49,325 yards, 291 touchdowns. … Rushed 543 times for 1,736 yards for 22 TDs, giving him 51,061 yards of total offense.

Reggie White

Defensive End/Defensive Tackle

1985-1992 Philadelphia Eagles, 1993-1998 Green Bay Packers, 2000 Carolina Panthers

Selected in the first round (fourth player overall) of 1984 supplemental draft. … During eight seasons with Eagles recorded more sacks (124) than games played (121). … Chosen the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1987 and 1998.

Rayfield Wright

Tackle

6-6, 255

1967-1979 Dallas Cowboys

Picked for Pro Bowl six consecutive times (1971-1976). … Helped Cowboys to 10 division titles, six conference championships and two Super Bowl victories. … Played in five Super Bowls.

–Associated Press