Patriots owner Robert Kraft moved one step closer towards being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a contributor.

The list of contributors was trimmed from 32 down to 21, and Kraft made the cut along with K.S. “Bud” Adams, Roone Arledge, Howard Cosell, John Facenda, Mike Giddings, Ralph Hay, Frank “Bucko” Kilroy, Don Klosterman, Eddie Kotal, Virginia McCaskey, John McVay, Clint Murchison, Art Rooney Jr., Clark Shaughnessy, Seymour Siwoff, Amy Trask, Jack Vainisi, Lloyd Wells, John Wooten and Buddy Young.

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The Patriots have won six Super Bowls and 10 AFC Championships since Kraft bought the team in 1994.

Former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick also recently advanced in the coaching category for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame when the list was trimmed from 15 to 12 individuals.

Belichick has shown animosity toward the Patriots’ organization since being named the head coach of the University of North Carolina. Belichick banned Patriots scouts from attending UNC practices.

It would add some awkwardness if Belichick and Kraft were inducted into the hall of fame together.

Eight former Patriots players, including kicker Adam Vinatieri, defensive tackle Vince Wilfork, guard Logan Mankins, safety Rodney Harrison and cornerback Asante Samuel, advanced in the voting process from 128 players down to 52.