Former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Eric Allen was officially enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday afternoon, alongside Jared Allen, Sterling Sharpe and Antonio Gates.Allen unveiled his Hall of Fame bust with the help of his son,

Eighteen tries Eric Allen's name has come up on the Pro Football Hall of Fame ballot. Eighteen times he's failed to be selected. The 19th time was the charm. In his 19th year of eligibility, Allen finally was selected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Now this is cool. Former New Orleans Saints Pro Bowl cornerback Eric Allen got an assist from his sons while being enshrined at the Hall of Fame: