But Sportexe, 40% owned by former Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell, believes the future of turf is interactive.

FORBES: Field of Screens

Almost as noteworthy were the finalists who didn't get in, including running back Jerome Bettis and owners Art Modell and Edward DeBartolo Jr.

NPR: Parcells, Sapp, Carter Among 7 Hall Inductees

He bought controlling interest of the team in 2004 from the late Art Modell, and since then he has gone through the progression of rebuilding the franchise.

FORBES: Last Minute Guide To Super Bowl XLVII

The seven inductees were chosen Saturday by the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection committee from a list of 17 finalists -- with late longtime Cleveland Browns and Ravens owner Art Modell, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis and wide receiver Tim Brown among those narrowly missing the cut.

CNN: February 3, 2013 -- Updated 0301 GMT (1101 HKT)