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After being a finalist a year ago, former Vikings Defensive End Chris Doleman, has finally taken his rightful place in Canton, OH. He joins fellow inductees; Curtis Martin, Cortez Kennedy, Willie Roaf, Dermontti Dawson, and Jack Butler, as the NFL Hall of Fame class of 2012. Chris Doleman is fourth on the all-time career sack list with 150.5, trailing only, Kevin Greene (160), Reggie White (198), and Bruce Smith (200). He spent 10 seasons in Minnesota, and is second on the franchise single season sack list, recording 21 in 1989. Doleman was an 8 time Pro Bowler and a 2 time first team All-Pro, playing for the Falcons, 49ers, and Vikings. There is no doubt after you take a look at his numbers, that he belongs in the Hall. Follow Andrew Fisher on Twitter @the_realfish Thanks to pro-football-reference.com
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