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Former Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive Lineman Alan Faneca Named Finalist For Pro Football Hall Of Fame

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Alan Faneca is close to breaking through.

On Thursday, the former Steeler was named one of 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2020.

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Faneca is a finalist for the fifth time.

The offensive lineman played 10 seasons with the Steelers and was selected to nine Pro Bowls.

Former Steeler Troy Polamalu is also a finalist.

The finalists will be presented to the selection committee on Feb. 1, 2020.

The committee will then select five of the modern-era players for the Class of 2020.

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