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Bears’ Devin Hester, G.O.A.T return man, finally makes Hall of Fame; Julius Peppers in, too

AP

Hester, returning a punt for a touchdown here in 2006, holds the NFL record with 20 career special teams touchdowns.

LAS VEGAS — The NFL has never seen a player like Devin Hester. He was an unprecedented weapon on special teams for the Bears and remains unequaled to this day.

That makes him the perfect player to be the first inducted into the Hall of Fame as a return man.

Hester, in his third year of eligibility, was announced Thursday as part of the upcoming Hall of Fame class along with fellow former Bears Steve McMichael and Julius Peppers.