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Former Steelers RB Jerome Bettis Not Elected To Pro Football Hall Of Fame

PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) -- The Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2013 was announced Saturday evening, and once again, former Steelers' running back Jerome Bettis was not elected.

This was Bettis' third year as a finalist.

He finished his career with more than 13,000 rushing yards in 13 seasons.

Among those elected: Bill Parcells, Larry Allen, Cris Carter, Warren Sapp and former Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Jonathan Ogden.

The class of 2013 also includes a pair of senior selections, Curley Culp and Dave Robinson.

The announcement was made in New Orleans, a day before the Super Bowl.

Other players eliminated include: Charles Haley, Andre Reed, Michael Strahan and Aeneas Williams.

Earlier Saturday, the selection committee eliminated Tim Brown, Kevin Greene, Will Shields and former owners Edward DeBartolo Jr. and Art Modell.

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