Adam Vinatieri seemingly had a résumé to be inducted into the Hall of Fame on the first ballot, but he wasn't. Read more on Boston.com.

Former New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri was snubbed from making the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025. It sparked anger on social media as fans voiced their initial reactions to the snubbing.

New England Patriots Super Bowl hero Adam Vinatieri will have to wait at least another year to become a Pro Football Hall of Famer.

Back in November when the NFL announced the 25 modern-era semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, here’s what I wrote about legendary New England Patriots/Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri,

Former New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates his game-winning field goal with teammate Ken Walter, rear, in the final seconds of their 32-29 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at Reliant Stadium in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vinatieri, 52, played collegiately at South Dakota State from 1991-94 before going undrafted in 1996. He signed with the Amsterdam Admirals of the World League of American Football as both a kicker and a punter before signing with the Patriots later that year.