Former Titans owner K.S. ‘Bud’ Adams is one step closer to being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is among 25 candidates who have taken the next step toward potentially becoming a member of the Contributor Category of the Class of 2025.
Long-time @Titans owner K.S. “Bud” Adams among 25 candidates advancing in Contributors Category for @ProFootballHOF class of 2025.
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— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) October 17, 2024
Adams joins Roone Arledge, Chris Berman, Howard Cosell, Otho Davis, John Facenda, Mike Giddings, Ralph Hay, Frank “Bucko” Kilroy, Don Klosterman, Eddie Kotic, Robert Kraft, Virginia McCaskey, Rich McKay, John McVay, Art Modell, Lee Remmel, Eddie Robinson, Art Rooney Jr., Jerry Seeman, Seymour Siwoff, Amy Trask, Jim Tunney, Doug Williams and John Wooten on that list.
Adams’ influence on the game is undeniable. Joining former Kansas City owner Lamar Hunt, they founded the original American Football League in 1960 and survived until the merger with the NFL in 1970. In recognition of this achievement, he received the Lamar Hunt Award for Professional Football in 2008, for his role in helping the NFL reach the pinnacle of professional sports.
Adams, who passed away in 2013, was the founder and owner of the Oilers/Titans from 1960-2012. During his time at the helm of the franchise, he oversaw the transition from Houston to Nashville and cultivated a tremendous fan base. He was also a pivotal figure among the NFL owners, leading the way on many initiatives that helped the game become what it is today.
The next step in the journey will be when the committee trims the list from 25 to nine semifinalists in two weeks.