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Alex Karras among deceased new members of Hall of Fame to be honored in May

Canton, Ohio — The nine new members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame who are deceased will be honored in a television special next month.

Eight men who were selected for the 2020 centennial class and one from the 2021 group will be recognized. They are Detroit Lions great Alex Karras, Bobby Dillon, Winston Hill, Steve Sabol, Duke Slater, Mac Speedie, Ed Sprinkle and George Young from 2020, and Bill Nunn from 2021. It will air May 1 on NFL Network and again on May 4 on ESPN2.

The show will feature a video montage of each enshrinee and the unveiling of his bronzed bust in Canton, Ohio.