After coming so close for so many years, Jared Allen can finally jump on his horse and ride to Canton. The Vikings legendary pass rusher finally heard his name on Thursday be officially tied to

Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Eric Allen and Sterling Sharpe have been voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the smallest induction class in 20 years following offseason rule changes meant to make it harder to get inducted.

Pro Football Hall of Fame class will have four players. One won't be New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning. Jared Allen, Sterling Sharpe -- finally! -- Eric Allen and Antonio Gates make up the quart