In August, a vote was cast to enlarge the Hall of Fame class of 2020 to include a few extra names in honor of the NFL’s 100th season. There will be 20 inductees in all, which will be the finalists from a field of over 300 names, according to the NFL.
The Board of Trustees felt that this was a reasonable way to honor the 100 years of history within the NFL, as well as a chance to raise a little more awareness and interest in the Hall of Fame. They made sure to note that this is a one-time thing, taking care not to risk watering down the honor of being named in Canton.