SB Nation St. Louis - 2012 Pro Football Hall Of Fame: Aeneas Williams And Jerome Bettis Among 15 Finalists For Hall Of Famehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49009/stl-fave.png2012-01-07T13:57:39-06:00http://stlouis.sbnation.com/rss/stream/24539592012-01-07T13:57:39-06:002012-01-07T13:57:39-06:002012 Pro Football Hall Of Fame: Aeneas Williams And Jerome Bettis Among 15 Finalists
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<p>Two former <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams">St. Louis Rams</a> were among the 15 <a target="_blank" href="http://www.profootballhof.com/enshrinement/2012/1/7/class-of-2012-finalists/">Class of 2012 finalists for the NFL Hall of Fame</a>. Aeneas Williams, who was one of the key defensive players during the "Greatest Show On Turf" era, and <span>Jerome Bettis</span>, who played for the Rams before an incredible career with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/">Pittsburgh Steelers</a>, are both up for consideration for a Hall of Fame spot.</p>
<p>After spending 10 seasons with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/">Cardinals</a>, Williams came to St. Louis and made an immediate impact. In his first season in St. Louis, Williams recorded 72 tackles and picked off four passes to help the Rams reach the Super Bowl. Unfortunately, the Rams came up short, as they lost to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">New England Patriots</a> in Super Bowl XXXVI. After an injury plagued 2002 season, Williams bounced back in 2003, recording 76 tackles and four interceptions. Williams retired after an injury-riddled 2004 campaign.</p>
<p>Bettis spent three years with the Rams, with the final season being in St. Louis. In his one season with the St. Louis Rams, Bettis ran for 637 yards 3 TD's. After the season, Bettis moved to Pittsburgh, where he recorded six consecutive seasons with over 1,000 yards, including 1,665 in the 1997 campaign.</p>
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https://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-rams/2012/1/7/2689937/2012-pro-football-hall-of-fame-aeneas-williams-and-jerome-bettisMax Mandel2011-11-22T17:58:30-06:002011-11-22T17:58:30-06:002012 Pro Football Hall Of Fame: Jerome Bettis, Aeneas Williams Among Semifinalists
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<p>Two players who spent time with the Rams are up for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.</p> <p>The <a href="http://www.profootballhof.com/enshrinement/2011/11/22/class-of-2012-semifinalists/">Pro Football Hall of Fame announced 26 semifinalists for its 2012 class on Tuesday</a>, and among them are a pair of players who spent some time playing for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams">St. Louis Rams</a>: running back <span>Jerome Bettis</span> and defensive back Aeneas Williams.</p>
<p>Bettis spent three seasons in the Rams organization, though two of those occurred while the franchise was in Los Angeles. During his year in St. Louis, Bettis ran for 637 yards and three touchdowns. Bettis finished his career with <a href="http://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rush_yds_career.htm">13,662 rushing yards, which ranks fifth all-time</a>.</p>
<p>Williams spent 2001-2004 with the Rams and was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2001 and 2003. Williams was selected to eight Pro Bowls over the course of his pro career. He ranks <a href="http://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/def_int_career.htm">19th all-time with 55 interceptions</a>.</p>
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https://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-rams/2011/11/22/2581590/nfl-hall-of-fame-2012-semifinalists-jerome-bettis-aeneas-williamsSteven Muma