NFL Hall of Famer Cortez Kennedy through the years

Former NFL player Cortez Kennedy gestures during his induction at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012.

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Arm mold of Seattle Seahawks DT Cortez Kennedy.

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Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy celebrates a victory over the Oakland Raiders in 2000.

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Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy knocks the ball out of the hand of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kordell Stewart in 1999.

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Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy runs back a fumble for 39 yards and a touchdown in 1998.

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Cortez Kennedy poses with his Pro Football Hall of Fame bust.

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Seattle Seahawks defensive Cortez Kennedy lines up against the Redskins in 1994.

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Cortez Kennedy gets his hands up to knock down a pass by San Diego Chargers quarterback Ryan Leaf during a 27-20 Seahawks win in 1998.

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Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy.

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Cortez Kennedy chases down New York Jets quarterback Neil O'Donnell during a game in 1997.

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Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy before a 1995 NFL game.

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Signs honor Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman and Pro Football Hall of Famer Cortez Kennedy at CenturyLink Field in Seattle.

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