However, Belichick fell short, receiving fewer than the 40 votes needed to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. But Belichick’s resume speaks for itself, and his love for the Hall of Fame made the outcome even harder for many to swallow. “The Hall also respects the members of the Selection Committee when they follow the selection process bylaws. Each year, the Hall reviews the selection process and the composition of the 50-person Selection Committee. More news: Colts Reporter Reveals Why He Left Bill Belichick Off Hall of Fame Ballot