Three Black legends enshrined into Football Hall of Fame on 40th anniversary. (Sports).(Marcus Allen, James Lofton and Elvin Bethea)(Brief Article)

From: Jet | Date: August 18, 2003 | Copyright information

On the 40th anniversary of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Marcus Allen, James Lofton and Elvin Bethea were the Black legends enshrined into the 2003 class.

The Hall of Fame invited all 144 living members to attend this year's "NFL Homecoming" ceremony and 115 made their way to Canton, OH, to welcome their new members.

Allen, one of the game's flashiest running backs, rushed for 12,243 yards during his prolific 16-season career with the Los Angeles/Oakland Rai...

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