Dante Scarnecchia is going to be honored by the New England Patriots in a big way later this year.
Scarnecchia, who was with the organization for over 34 years before retiring, will be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame at ceremonies in the latter half of 2022.
It was announced by owner and chairman Robert Kraft.
Welcome to the red jacket family, Scar!
Robert Kraft names Dante Scarnecchia as a contributor to the Patriots Hall of Fame: https://t.co/pYtabY5gd5
— The Hall presented by Raytheon Technologies (@TheHall) April 6, 2023
Scarnecchia is a former assistant coach/offensive line coach who helped the Patriots appear in 10 Super Bowls and helped them win five of their six Super Bowl titles.
The NFL community is more than happy for Scarnecchia since he deserves this.
Why am I crying?? This is well deserved. https://t.co/Bgwmvkk5hm
— Ash (@swankness) April 6, 2023
“Can’t think of many more deserving. Congrats, Scar!” Albert Breer tweeted.
Can’t think of many more deserving.
Congrats, Scar! https://t.co/SwXOFSSSzt
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 6, 2023
The 🐐. Congratulations, Coach Scar! 🎊 https://t.co/lHl5lTBooV
— Michelle (@_lafilleennoir) April 6, 2023
“Scar is one of the best Oline coaches ever, incredibly deserving of being a Patriots Hall of Famer,” another fan tweeted.
Scar is one of the best Oline coaches ever, incredibly deserving of being a Patriots Hall of Famer! https://t.co/TSt1U8uKI7
— David MacArthur (@DavidMa37269023) April 6, 2023
The best ever OL coach, well deserved. https://t.co/iwfHP9XusH
— Nik Athans (@NewEnglandNik) April 6, 2023
Absolutely well deserved. https://t.co/qYTMIt2y5y
— Matty Mo (@mttymo) April 6, 2023
Beyond deserving. A beloved coach who is a great man and a great coach. The best. https://t.co/riRmZvZBS2
— New England Football Journal ® 🏈 (@newftbj) April 6, 2023
Congrats Scar!!! https://t.co/WtcBRDj8y7
— M’lady Callahan (@calimay82) April 6, 2023
Well deserved. Scar is a legend. https://t.co/nRvalL7903
— Mark Daniels (@ByMarkDaniels) April 6, 2023
“Can make an argument that he’s on the short list of the most impactful people in franchise history, and one of the most important assistant coaches in the recent history of the league. Well deserved,” another tweet read.
Can make an argument that he’s on the short list of the most impactful people in franchise history, and one of the most important assistant coaches in the recent history of the league. Well deserved. https://t.co/aTlBqO0tVw
— Christopher Price (@cpriceglobe) April 6, 2023
Congratulations to Scarnecchia on a well-deserved honor!