"Not many owners have been more successful in NFL history than Kraft. Since Kraft bought the Patriots in 1994, New England has won six Super Bowls, 10 AFC titles, and 19 AFC East titles. The six Super Bowl wins and 10 AFC titles are the most ever by an owner in NFL history. Kraft has also been an influential figure in helping the NFL get record TV deals as the chairman of the league's media committee."
"Despite Kraft's success, he hasn't had much luck in trying to get inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He's yet to be named a finalist for induction, but has been named as a semifinalist in the last couple of years. Kraft's mission to get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame has also become a notable off-field storyline for the Patriots over the last few years."
Robert Kraft was named one of 21 nominees in the contributor category for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, marking the 14th year of consideration. Since acquiring the Patriots in 1994, Kraft oversaw six Super Bowl victories, 10 AFC titles, and 19 AFC East championships, with the six Super Bowls and 10 AFC titles the most by any owner. Kraft served as chairman of the league's media committee and helped secure record TV deals. Kraft has been a semifinalist in recent years but has not reached finalist status. The Patriots mounted a notable campaign for his induction, and category changes ahead of 2025 separated coaches and contributors, though a committee advanced Ralph Hay as the contributor finalist for that class. There remains the possibility of Kraft and Bill Belichick being inducted together.
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