Legendary San Francisco 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo was one of eight individuals elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday in San Francisco.
Terrell Owens, a star receiver for the team from 1996-2003, fell short.
Here's some of the reaction to Saturday's big NFL news out of San Francisco.
Officially announced at #NFLHonors that Uncle Eddie will live forever in Canton #EddieDHOF #SoHappy
— Jed York (@JedYork) February 7, 2016
The GOAT on #EddieDHoF pic.twitter.com/lJJCgLjFgL
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) February 6, 2016
Congratulations to the best NFL owner - Mr. D! The most generous person who treated his players like his own family. #HOF #EddieDebartoloJr
— Bill Romanowski (@billromanowski) February 7, 2016
#EddieDHOF Simply the greatest owner of the modern NFL era. Now will take his proper place in Canton alongside Joe, Jerry, Ronnie, Fred & Co
— Randy Cross (@randycrossFB) February 7, 2016
— Ronnie Lott (@RonnieLottHOF) February 7, 2016
Unfortunately I did not make it. CONGRATS to the 2016 HOF CLASS. Thanks to ALL MY FANS for ur unwavering love & support. #ONLYGODCANJUDGEME
— Terrell Owens (@terrellowens) February 7, 2016
Terrell Owens is a Hall of Famer smh
— Marcus Cromartie (@Cromartie_M) February 7, 2016
