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Wild Things Owner Nominee for NFL Hall of Fame

Published on February 2, 2012 under Frontier League (FL)
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Washington, PA - His football life was a snap. That is a good reason former Pittsburgh Steeler and current Washington Wild Things' owner, Dermontti Dawson, is a three-time finalist for the NFL Hall of Fame.

A second-round pick in the 1988 NFL draft, Dawson played guard alongside NFL Hall of Fame center Mike Webster before replacing him [Webster] as the team's center the following season.

Dawson, who played through 2000, was named to seven consecutive Pro Bowls from 1992 to 1998 and was a six-time Associated Press first-team All-Pro. He played in 170 consecutive games, second most in team history.

Severe hamstring injuries ended his career after the 2000 season.

Dawson is a member of the NFL's 1990s All-Decade team. He was previously a finalist for the Hall of Fame in 2008 and 2009 and is a three-time semifinalist in 2005, his first year of eligibility, 2006 and 2007.

He said that while the honor is incredible, he does not dwell on the possibilities.

"I go on every day like I have been," Dawson said. "You just live your life. If it happens, or when it happens, it happens. I really don't want to change a thing. I understand what it all means. It's my third time being a finalist. That is an honor itself."

The Hall of Fame Class of 2012 will be announced Saturday.

Dawson will host the Wild Things Hot Stove Banquet on February 18th, and he'll headline Wild Things' opening week, Legends' Week, at CONSOL Energy Park May 22-27. Tickets for the Hot Stove and for Opening Week are on sale at the box office at 724-250-9555 or toll free at 866-456-WILD.

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