By Lydia Jane Allison

Heavy rain and intermittent lighting have caused the Pro Football Hall of Fame and its broadcast partners to delay to start of the enshrinement of the Class of 2024.

The event will be held inside Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, with a start time approximately one hour after lightning has cleared the area.

The Class of 2024 includes Dwight Freeney, Randy Gradishar, Devin Hester, Andre Johnson, Steve McMichael, Julius Peppers and Patrick Willis.

More details on the timing of the event will be posted here when they become available.

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