Splitting his career between the San Diego Chargers and the New England Patriots, Rodney Harrison has a lot of labels attached to him. Statistically, Harrison is the first man ever to have 30 Sacks and 30 Interceptions, an impressive defensive feat that quantified his versatility on the gridiron. He has two Pro Bowls and two Super Bowl Rings for the Pats; where he was one of their defensive leaders. However, Harrison also has been bestowed as one of the dirtiest players ever to play the game, and he is also remembered for being the player who David Tyree made the spectacular catch for the Giants that propelled them to the Super Bowl win over New England (which New York fans will always point out). Harrison criminally only made two bowls, but the master of the safety blitz, was one of the best at stopping the run among all defensive backs, and his cover work improved over time.  He is also gaining Hall of Fame momentum, having made it as a Finalist for the first time in 2024.

Should Rodney Harrison be in the Hall of Fame?

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Definitely, put him in! - 33.3%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 33.3%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%

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No way! - 33.3%

After working his way up the ladder with the Quebec Aces (from player to manager to owner), Punch Imlach would become the Assistant General Manager with the Toronto Maple Leafs. As impressive as that title sounds, it was a position that was basically one of a committee, as the Leafs had no General Manager. 

It is safe to say that the Chicago Blackhawks wished they could have that trade back. In Chicago, Phil Esposito was a decent player, but had not shown the fans everything he was capable of, and he often felt like Chicago management had little faith in him.   He was traded to Boston and went on a scoring tear that has been duplicated by only a handful of other players. 

Although Jake Milford never won the Stanley Cup, he was considered one of the top executives in the NHL during his tenure. Milford was a successful General Manager winning the Central League Title four times. Moving up to the big dance, he took over the GM position with the Los Angeles Kings and took them to their best record in the league. He would do the same in Vancouver, assembling a team that went to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in that franchise’s history. Again, he may never have won a Cup, but he put together talent in places that gave hope to hockey fans sooner than they would have expected.