On the eve of the iconic Chargers linebacker Junior Seau being inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame, Bolts fans are up in arms over an official photo showing #55 in a Patriots jersey.
The image that sparked the controversy was Tweeted out by local sports radio producer Marty Caswell with the comment, "The HOF banner at Canton features one of the greatest Chargers of all time, Junior Seau, in a Patriots jersey. Ugh."
The mural featuring the Class of 2015 shows Seau, who played 13 of his 20 NFL seasons with the Chargers, in a New England Patriots uniform.
"Tough to see, but believe me," said NBC 7 Sports Director Jim Laslavic who pointed out that Seau was a San Diego native who played just four seasons for New England.
"Who's making these decisions at the Hall of Fame," Laz said. "They mishandled the decision as to who will speak and who will not speak at the ceremony. Now this."
Laslavic was not alone in his outrage. One after another fans shared their disappointment on social media.
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Seau was the only first-time eligible candidate selected for the HOF Class of 2015. He’ll join Jerome Bettis, Tim Brown, Charles Haley, Bill Polian, Will Shields, Mick Tingelhoff, Ron Wolf when the class is officially inducted on August 8.
Tiaina Seau, Jr. played 20 years in the NFL. Wearing number 55, Seau played 13 seasons with the San Diego Chargers, three seasons with the Miami Dolphins and four with the New England Patriots
