John Nestor

Former Giants Running back Tiki Barber, Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe, well-traveled wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson, Chiefs guard Will Shields, and legendary coaches Bill Cowher, Bill Parcells, and Marty Schottenheimer are among the 11 first-year eligible and 103 total candidates for admission into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2012.

The preliminary list, which will be narrowed down to 25 semifinalists by the Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee, includes 71 players, 14 coaches and 18 contributors.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Jack Butler and former Detroit Lions guard Dick Stanfel were selected last month by the Hall of Fame's Senior Selection Committee and will be inducted in the upcoming class.

The list of 25 semifinalists will be further reduced by a mail ballot to 15 modern-era finalists, announced in January.

The final voting takes place at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee's annual meeting, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 the day before Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind,

A full list of everyone nominated is available at http://www.profootballhof.com/enshrinement/2011/9/28/modern-era-nominees-for-the-class-of-2012/.

The 2012 inductees will be announced the night before Super Bowl XLVIII on NFL Network.

2012 Candidates for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Legendary Coaches and Top Players Among Pro Football Hall of Fame Candidates