Massachusetts Pirates

OVERVIEW:

• The Pirates Hall of Fame will honor the most iconic and impactful players in the history of the professional indoor football team known as the Massachusetts Pirates. This initiative aims to celebrate the legacy of these athletes while engaging fans in the selection process, fostering a deeper connection between the team, its history, and its supporters.

 

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NOMINATION PROCESS:

• Each season, the Massachusetts Pirates Front Office will nominate four (4) candidates based on criteria such as career achievements, impact on the team, leadership qualities, and contributions to the community. The exception will be the 2026 season, which, as the inaugural Hall of Fame season, will feature sixteen (16) candidates to launch the program. Nominees who are not selected to be inducted this season will have their nomination moved to the next season.
• Fans will vote to induct three (3) candidates into the Pirates Hall of Fame. The exception will be the 2026 season, which, as the inaugural Hall of Fame season, will feature eight (8) inductees. Although fan votes will weigh heavily, Pirates management will make the ultimate decision on who is selected into the Hall of Fame.

NOMINEE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• There must be a one (1) year gap from the last time the nominee played for the Massachusetts Pirates, if the nominee is a player.
• If a player, the nominee must have played a minimum of six (6) games under contract with the Massachusetts Pirates
• If the nominee is a coach or support staff, they must have completed at least one (1) year under contract with the Massachusetts Pirates

 

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VOTING PROCESS:

• Fans will vote for their favorite player, coach, and/or support staff via the team's official website (www.masspiratesfootball.com).
• Voting will be open for a designated amount of time, announced by the Massachusetts Pirates on social media and press releases.
• The Massachusetts Pirates management and Front Office will have final say on inductees, with a heavy emphasis on who the fans have voted for.
• Winning Inductees will be announced each December, leading into the start of the new season.
• The Pirates will occasionally offer a "Double Vote" day, in which fans will have the ability to add a vote for their favorite Pirates players or staff to be voted in.
• Hall of Fame Inductees will be presented with a Navy Hall of Fame jacket during a special celebration to be scheduled in 2026.

VOTING GUIDELINES:

• Unless specified by the Massachusetts Pirates, each fan is allowed one (1) vote per voting season. Special voting events will be announced by the Massachusetts Pirates at their discretion.
• Each season, a bracket/graphic will be provided for fans to know how many players and/or support staff may be voted into the Hall of Fame