Balzer is instrumental in Bruce's Hall call

Howard Balzer (left) and Isaac Bruce

Isaac Bruce made his case for inclusion in the Pro Football Hall of Fame with his exploits on the field. Howard Balzer made Bruce's case to those making the decision, on Saturday in Florida when presentations about this year's Hall finalists were made to the electors.

St. Louisan Balzer, who formerly covered the NFL for The Sporting News when it was based in the area then in more recent years has been doing it for a variety of local and national radio outlets, has been the lone member of the selection committee representing St. Louis for the last three years, since Bernie Miklasz dropped out. Balzer has been pushing for Bruce in recent years and this time…