Everything you need to know about 2016 Pro Football Hall of Fame class

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August 6, 2016, 8:42 AM ET
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— -- Eight new candidates are entering the 2016 Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday (live on ESPN/WatchESPN). Here's a snapshot of stories based on how each impacted the game on and off the field:

  • The most amazing stat about each member of the 2016 class
  • 10 guys who should be in the Hall of Fame
  • Quiz: How well do you know the 2016 class?

    • Brett Favre

  • Oral history: The story behind Favre's trade from the Falcons to the Packers
  • What if? Favre leading Vikings to a title 'definitely' would've changed narrative
  • An open book: Favre lived like he played -- zealously and for everyone to see
  • What it's like to coach Favre -- 'Like trying to rein in a giant stallion'
  • Favre's year with Jets: A dead goose, a bullhorn and a messy end
  • Videos: Ed Werder: Favre's competitiveness "legendary" | Mike Golic: Favre's football greatness
  • Favre receives his Hall of Fame gold jacket
  • Some of Favre's most memorable quotes are now billboard-worthy

    • Tony Dungy

  • Dungy's influence extended beyond the field
  • The 10 key limbs of Dungy's coaching tree
  • Rod Marinelli carries impact of Dungy with him
  • The Undefeated: Fate put Donnie Shell in right place to make Dungy a Hall of Famer
  • Videos: Herm Edwards: Dungy a man of integrity | Josina Anderson: Accomplished career

    • Marvin Harrison

  • Harrison's game was 'quiet' during a time of 'receiver divas'
  • Video: Peyton Manning in awe of Harrison's love of the game
  • All right: Harrison needed only one side of the field
  • Video: Harrison says Dungy was more than a coach

    • Kevin Greene

  • Hall of Famer Greene was born to be a Steeler, former teammates say
  • Greene a sack master throughout career
  • For Greene, waiting for Hall of Fame to beckon was hardest part

    • Orlando Pace

  • 20 years after popularizing the pancake, Pace's legacy grows again
  • Pace's Hall of Fame dreams started when he was young
  • Video: Looking back at Pace's unforgettable career
  • Video: Hall of Fame was always the goal

    • Ken Stabler

  • Stabler epitomized 'badass' Oakland Raiders of the 1970s
  • Did you know? Stabler had consecutive appearances in conference title games
  • Stabler's meeting with Al Davis ended a legendary feud, paving way for Hall of Fame

    • Dick Stanfel

  • Knock from Hall of Fame leads to one more celebration of Stanfel's life
  • How many times was Stanfel selected to the All-NFL Team?
  • Stanfel made an impact as a player and coach, elected to HOF

    • Eddie DeBartolo Jr.

  • DeBartolo returns to roots for Hall of Fame enshrinement
  • DeBartolo changed the 'narrative' as 49ers owner, landing him in Hall of Fame