Pro Football Hall Of Fame Adds Ira Kaufman To Prestigious Seniors Selection Committee
July 24th, 2018
“The Sage,” Ira Kaufman, gets more juice at the Hall
Joe is pleased to break this news befitting the Sage of Tampa Bay sports, JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman.
Earlier this month, the Pro Football Hall of Fame added Kaufman to its prestigious nine-member Seniors Selection Committee. Kaufman already has participated in the early process of whittling down the list of non-modern-era nominees for the 2019 vote on “senior” candidates.
The honor does not change Kaufman’s status as the lone Tampa Bay area representative voting annually on potential Hall inductees, and presenting them when applicable.
Congrats to Ira!!
Kaufman began covering the NFL as a New York Giants beat writer in 1979, before relocating to cover the Buccaneers in 1985.
After Tampa Bay’s Super Bowl victory, the late Tom McEwen of the defunct Tampa Tribune retired and Kaufman took over his Hall duties for the Tampa Bay market. “The Sage” is now in his third year as a busy columnist/podcast icon for JoeBucsFan.com, and the Ira Kaufman Podcast has been ranked in the top 50 of the Google Play “top charts” for podcasts of all genres across the United States since October 2017.
Those who listen to today’s episode (coming later) will hear more about this honor — and the member of the Buccaneers family who is already celebrating.
July 24th, 2018 at 10:20 am
That’s what’s up…… he deserves it he’s the best.
July 24th, 2018 at 10:32 am
Congratulations, Ira!
July 24th, 2018 at 10:34 am
Nice! I was there with my two youths earlier this month! It’s quite the place. When you turn the corner from the hallway to the room with all the busts it’s just awesome. Anyone who calls them self a football fan owes it to themselves to go.
July 24th, 2018 at 10:34 am
Good for you, Ira! Definitely the best on Joe Bucs…
July 24th, 2018 at 10:48 am
CONGRATS SAGE!!!!
#NOEXCUSESIN2018!!!!….#PRESSURESONTHECOACHES!!!!….GO BUCS!!!!
July 24th, 2018 at 11:26 am
way to go ira
July 24th, 2018 at 11:27 am
Good for Ira
July 24th, 2018 at 11:33 am
One of the very best!! Congrats!
July 24th, 2018 at 11:52 am
Maybe he can get Simeon Rice in.
July 24th, 2018 at 2:07 pm
Two Words Ira
Ken Riley – lives in Bartow, Played at the Florida A & M University
65 Ints 5 TDs
ok, that is more than two words
July 24th, 2018 at 2:08 pm
1 more word
Congrats
July 24th, 2018 at 2:19 pm
Congrats Sage!
July 24th, 2018 at 4:49 pm
Congrats Ira!!!
July 24th, 2018 at 5:14 pm
hey joe, i do enjoy the news and nuggets that your site provides that’s all things bucs, but i really enjoy Ira’s podcast the most especially when he’s cracking on ya’ll but damn man i thought it was on tues- and fridays, seems like it’s getting later and later every time it’s supposed to be on, and i swear i do believe ya’ll missed a scheduled segment a week or so ago, what’s up man? No, there has not been a missed podcast. The one after July 4 was late, though. You can subscribe free on Google Play, iTunes or Podbean if you want a free alert when it posts. Otherwise we’re rolling here on Tuesday and Thursday, and the return of the season will bring a more normal time for its posting on those days. Thanks. –Joe
July 24th, 2018 at 5:38 pm
Ira’s sharp.
Joe, you should listen to him more often. You might learn something. 😂
July 24th, 2018 at 5:45 pm
Congratulations Ira! ..Cheers! 🍻
July 24th, 2018 at 11:16 pm
Congratulations Ira! Well earned accomplishment!
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