Photos: Devin Hester in action

Former Chicago Bears star Devin Hester will be the first prominent kick returner to be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Between the lines: Hester became eligible two years ago but didn't tally enough votes to be inducted. He succeeded on his third try.

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By the numbers: Hester was drafted by the Bears in 2006 and made his mark immediately, setting a record for touchdown returns (5) in his rookie season. He broke his own record the following season (6).

• Hester set all-time records for touchdown returns (20) and added even more TDs when the Bears turned him into a wide receiver.
• He amassed over 10,000 yards returning punts and kickoffs, as well as catching passes.

Yes, but: With all of Hester's accomplishments, many believed he wouldn't get into the Hall of Fame because most of his success came as a kick returner on special teams, which has been historically overlooked. Until now.

Here are archival photos from Hester's time in Chicago:

Devin Hester celebrates a touchdown catch against the Jets at Soldier Field in 2010. Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Hester returns a punt 89 yards for a touchdown against Seattle in 2010. Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Hester eludes Dimitri Patterson of the Chiefs during a 73-yard TD punt return in 2007. Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Hester returns a kick against Minnesota at Soldier Field in 2010. Photo: Tom Dahlin/Getty Images Hester returns the opening kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLI in 2007. Photo: Donald Miralle/Getty Images