Tom Coughlin has once again learned the hard way that lifting the Lombardi Trophy multiple times does not guarantee membership in the NFL’s most exclusive club.
The legendary Giants head coach will have to wait at least one more year to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, because the the committee revealed on Tuesday that he failed to be named a coaching finalist in the 2025 class ballot. The nomination instead went to the former Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks coach. Mike Holmgren.
Coughlin, who spent 12 seasons in New York and led the franchise to two Super Bowl titles (2007, 2011) against the vaunted New England Patriots, just marked his second year of Hall of Fame eligibility. He compiled a 170-150 regular season record between lengthy stints with the Giants (2004-2015) and the Jacksonville Jaguars (1995-2002). He reached the playoffs nine times, finishing with a 12-7 postseason record.
The road to Canton could be even tougher for Coughlin, 78, next year as a champion coach Bill Belichick And Peter Carroll will be eligible to vote for the first time. Of course, this situation isn’t set in stone – there’s still a chance Belichick makes his return to the NFL bench next fall.
Five people reached the finalist stage in three categories for possible enshrinement in the Hall of Fame. Holmgren spent 17 seasons as an NFL head coach and won a Super Bowl with the Packers in 1996. He also led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl appearance in 2005. After 11 years of eligibility, he This is the first time Holmgren will be elected. for induction.
Coughlin, who was inducted into the Giants’ Ring of Honor in 2016, is one of 14 head coaches with multiple Super Bowl victories. He also currently ranks 17th all-time in coaching wins.
