The Hall of Fame broke tradition to tell Bill Cowher and Jimmy Johnson they’re in. It was great Posted Jan 16, 2020 There’s an odd tradition for those hoping to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Finalists gather in hotel rooms and wait for a knock on the door from Hall of Fame president David Baker to inform them they’re getting a bust in Canton. That’s what made Bill Cowher and Jimmy Johnson learning about their inductions so much better than usual. (SB Nation)