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Junior Seau’s family is not happy with HOF’s decision, but don’t want to ruin his legacy over it

Chargers linebacker Junior Seau's legacy is amazing, but his family does not want to tarnish it because of a HOF Speech
Chargers linebacker Junior Seau’s legacy is amazing, but his family does not want to tarnish it because of a HOF Speech

The Hall of Fame made a decision to not allow the family of Junior Seau talk during his Hall of Fame speech. Seau family lawyer Steve Strauss has issued a statement to Daniel Kaplan of SportsBusiness Journal in which Strauss says the family is not happy about the situation, but they do not want that to ruin the Chargers linebacker’s legacy. 

“The Seau family appreciates the overwhelming support for Sydney Seau to be able to accept Junior’s induction into the Hall of Fame live and in her own words,” Strauss said. “Unfortunately, the Hall of Fame is unwilling to reverse its decision despite communicating to the family earlier this year that Sydney would be able to speak at the ceremony. Contrary to the most recent statement by the Hall of Fame, the family does not support the current policy that prevents family members from delivering live remarks on behalf of deceased inductees. However, the Seau family does not want this issue to become a distraction to Junior’s accomplishments and legacy or those of the other inductees. The Seau family never intended to use the Hall of Fame as a platform to discuss the serious mental health issues facing the NFL today which are most appropriately addressed in a legal forum. The Seau family looks forward to celebrating Junior’s extraordinary accomplishments at the Hall of Fame.”

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