Inside the room for the moment when the Pro Football Hall of Fame delivered the news of Pat Bowlen's election

Go inside the Bowlen family's room for the moment when they received the knock on the door from Pro Football Hall of Fame President David Baker, who told them Pat Bowlen had been elected to the Hall of Fame.

Brittany Bowlen greets Phillip Lindsay before awaiting the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Brittany Bowlen greets Phillip Lindsay before awaiting the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Patrick Bowlen Jr. greets Phillip Lindsay await the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Patrick Bowlen Jr. greets Phillip Lindsay await the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Phillip Lindsay greets Annabel Bowlen before awaiting the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Phillip Lindsay greets Annabel Bowlen before awaiting the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Phillip Lindsay greets Beth Bowlen Wallace before she awaits the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Phillip Lindsay greets Beth Bowlen Wallace before she awaits the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Annabel Bowlen and Amie Bowlen Klemmer await the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Annabel Bowlen and Amie Bowlen Klemmer await the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Brittany Bowlen awaits the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Brittany Bowlen awaits the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

The Bowlen family awaits the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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The Bowlen family awaits the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Pat Bowlen Jr. awaits the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Pat Bowlen Jr. awaits the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Brittany Bowlen awaits the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Brittany Bowlen awaits the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Annabel Bowlen awaits the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Annabel Bowlen awaits the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Brittany Bowlen and Annabel Bowlen await the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Brittany Bowlen and Annabel Bowlen await the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Annabel Bowlen awaits the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Annabel Bowlen awaits the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Annabel Bowlen, Christianna Bowlen and Brittany Bowlen await the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Annabel Bowlen, Christianna Bowlen and Brittany Bowlen await the knock on the door announcing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection of Pat Bowlen for enshrinement in the Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

The Bowlen family reacts after David Baker knocked on the door to give the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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The Bowlen family reacts after David Baker knocked on the door to give the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

David Baker gives the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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David Baker gives the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Christianna Bowlen hugs David Baker after he gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Christianna Bowlen hugs David Baker after he gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Christianna Bowlen hugs David Baker after he gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Christianna Bowlen hugs David Baker after he gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Brittany Bowlen after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Brittany Bowlen after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Christianna Bowlen hugs David Baker after he gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Christianna Bowlen hugs David Baker after he gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Annabel Bowlen hugs Brittany Bowlen after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Annabel Bowlen hugs Brittany Bowlen after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Christianna Bowlen hugs David Baker after he gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Christianna Bowlen hugs David Baker after he gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Beth Bowlen Wallace hugs David Baker after he gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Beth Bowlen Wallace hugs David Baker after he gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Amie Bowlen Klemmer hugs David Baker after he gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Amie Bowlen Klemmer hugs David Baker after he gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Annabel Bowlen hugs David Baker after he gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Annabel Bowlen hugs David Baker after he gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Brittany Bowlen shakes hands with David Baker after he gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Brittany Bowlen shakes hands with David Baker after he gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Amie Bowlen Klemmer after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Amie Bowlen Klemmer after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Brittany Bowlen and Christianna Bowlen after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Brittany Bowlen and Christianna Bowlen after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Beth Bowlen Wallace, Patrick Bowlen Jr., Annabel Bowlen, Brittany Bowlen and Christianna Bowlen after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Beth Bowlen Wallace, Patrick Bowlen Jr., Annabel Bowlen, Brittany Bowlen and Christianna Bowlen after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Beth Bowlen Wallace, Patrick Bowlen Jr., Annabel Bowlen, Brittany Bowlen and Christianna Bowlen after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Beth Bowlen Wallace, Patrick Bowlen Jr., Annabel Bowlen, Brittany Bowlen and Christianna Bowlen after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Beth Bowlen Wallace, Brittany Bowlen and Christianna Bowlen after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Beth Bowlen Wallace, Brittany Bowlen and Christianna Bowlen after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Patrick Bowlen Jr., Annabel Bowlen, Beth Bowlen Wallace, Brittany Bowlen and Christianna Bowlen after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Patrick Bowlen Jr., Annabel Bowlen, Beth Bowlen Wallace, Brittany Bowlen and Christianna Bowlen after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Patrick Bowlen Jr. and Beth Bowlen Wallace after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Patrick Bowlen Jr. and Beth Bowlen Wallace after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Brittany Bowlen hugs Patrick Bowlen Jr. after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Brittany Bowlen hugs Patrick Bowlen Jr. after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Pat Bowlen's children — Amie Bowlen Klemmer, Patrick Bowlen Jr., Annabel Bowlen, Brittany Bowlen, Beth Bowlen Wallace and Christianna Bowlen — FaceTime their father after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Pat Bowlen's children — Amie Bowlen Klemmer, Patrick Bowlen Jr., Annabel Bowlen, Brittany Bowlen, Beth Bowlen Wallace and Christianna Bowlen — FaceTime their father after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Pat Bowlen's children — Amie Bowlen Klemmer, Patrick Bowlen Jr., Annabel Bowlen, Brittany Bowlen, Beth Bowlen Wallace and Christianna Bowlen — FaceTime their father after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Pat Bowlen's children — Amie Bowlen Klemmer, Patrick Bowlen Jr., Annabel Bowlen, Brittany Bowlen, Beth Bowlen Wallace and Christianna Bowlen — FaceTime their father after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Patrick Bowlen Jr., Annabel Bowlen and Brittany Bowlen FaceTime their father after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Patrick Bowlen Jr., Annabel Bowlen and Brittany Bowlen FaceTime their father after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Beth Bowlen Wallace after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Beth Bowlen Wallace after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Beth Bowlen Wallace and Christianna Bowlen after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Beth Bowlen Wallace and Christianna Bowlen after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Annabel Bowlen, Christianna Bowlen, Beth Bowlen Wallace, Amie Bowlen Klemmer, Patrick Bowlen Jr. and Brittany Bowlen after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Annabel Bowlen, Christianna Bowlen, Beth Bowlen Wallace, Amie Bowlen Klemmer, Patrick Bowlen Jr. and Brittany Bowlen after David Baker gave the news that Pat Bowlen was elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Brittany Bowlen, Beth Bowlen Wallace and Patrick Bowlen Jr. greet Gil Brandt after the announcement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Brittany Bowlen, Beth Bowlen Wallace and Patrick Bowlen Jr. greet Gil Brandt after the announcement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Beth Bowlen Wallace greets Kevin Mawae after the announcement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Beth Bowlen Wallace greets Kevin Mawae after the announcement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Christianna Bowlen greets Gil Brandt after the announcement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Christianna Bowlen greets Gil Brandt after the announcement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Brittany Bowlen greets Gil Brandt after the announcement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Brittany Bowlen greets Gil Brandt after the announcement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Annabel Bowlen greets Kevin Mawae and Ty Law after the announcement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Annabel Bowlen greets Kevin Mawae and Ty Law after the announcement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Annabel Bowlen, Brittany Bowlen, Beth Bowlen Wallace and Christianna Bowlen after the announcement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Annabel Bowlen, Brittany Bowlen, Beth Bowlen Wallace and Christianna Bowlen after the announcement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Annabel Bowlen greets Champ Bailey after the announcement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Annabel Bowlen greets Champ Bailey after the announcement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

Steve Atwater greets Beth Bowlen Wallace after the Bowlen family received the news that Pat Bowlen was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.
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Steve Atwater greets Beth Bowlen Wallace after the Bowlen family received the news that Pat Bowlen was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 on February 2, 2019.

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