What they’re saying: Eddie D gets call to Canton, Owens denied

Legendary San Francisco 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo was one of eight individuals elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday in San Francisco.

Terrell Owens, a star receiver for the team from 1996-2003, fell short.

Here's some of the reaction to Saturday's big NFL news out of San Francisco.

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Officially announced at #NFLHonors that Uncle Eddie will live forever in Canton #EddieDHOF #SoHappy
— Jed York (@JedYork) February 7, 2016

The 🐐 on #EddieDHoF pic.twitter.com/lJJCgLjFgL
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) February 6, 2016

Congratulations to the best NFL owner - Mr. D! The most generous person who treated his players like his own family. #HOF #EddieDebartoloJr
— Bill Romanowski (@billromanowski) February 7, 2016

#EddieDHOF Simply the greatest owner of the modern NFL era. Now will take his proper place in Canton alongside Joe, Jerry, Ronnie, Fred & Co
— Randy Cross (@randycrossFB) February 7, 2016

#EddieDHOF
— Ronnie Lott (@RonnieLottHOF) February 7, 2016

Unfortunately I did not make it. CONGRATS to the 2016 HOF CLASS. Thanks to ALL MY FANS for ur unwavering love & support. #ONLYGODCANJUDGEME
— Terrell Owens (@terrellowens) February 7, 2016

Terrell Owens is a Hall of Famer smh
— Marcus Cromartie (@Cromartie_M) February 7, 2016

What they're saying: Eddie D gets call to Canton, Owens denied

By NBC Sports Bay Area staff • Published February 6, 2016 • Updated on February 6, 2016 at 7:27 pm

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