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New England Patriot Head Coach Bill Belichick holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XXXIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida on February 6, 2005. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) Getty Images Bill Belichick being left off the NFL Hall of Fame ballot sparked outrage from Tom Brady to LeBron James. Miffed, many sports celebrities and football fans wondered, how could a coach with the most Super Bowl wins (six) in NFL history not be a first ballot hall of famer? The Hall of Fame snub created such a shock that members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee faced backlash. Meanwhile, the Pro Football Hall of Fame issued a statement, warning voters that if they “violated the selection process bylaws, action will be taken,” including removal as a member of the selection committee. The snub indicates Belichick’s descent from NFL deity to college punchline. The Belichick era in New England produced the “Patriot Way,” a no-nonsense philosophy rooted in discipline, accountability and excellence. However, Belichick’s reign in New England included cheating scandals and a bitter divorce from Brady, widely regarded as the greatest quarterback in NFL history. Then came the circus at North Carolina, where Belichick grabbed more headlines for his college-aged girlfriend than he did for football wins. He went 4-8 in his first season. ForbesHow Many Super Bowls Have The Patriots And Seahawks Won ? Titles And HistoryBy Steve Bradshaw Still, before Belichick’s disastrous debut as a college coach, many considered him the greatest coach in NFL history. Belichick has 333 career wins. Only Don Shula has more more (347). So the moment Belichick became eligible, his induction seemed inevitable. Nope. Resentment, revenge, and Spygate emerged as top reasons for the snub. Indignant pundits…

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