... Dick LeBeau, has been named as a finalist to the Professional Football Hall-of-Fame at the age of 71.

In my humble, unbiased opinion, "It's about time!"

Every August, certain Hall-of-Fame voters, who are also members of the Senior Selection Committee, select two players, whose professional careers ended at least 25 years prior.

Dick LeBeau was not just a coach, but also an excellent cornerback, and he played with Dick "Night Train" Lane and Lem Barney over a 14-year career with the Detroit Lions.

He is tied for seventh in all-time career interceptions, had nine fumble recoveries, and four defensive touchdowns.

He was drafted in 1959 by the Cleveland Browns as a fifth round pick from ...

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