This is tougher than any third-and-15, I can assure you. I know some of you might be in awe of the number of years, but its the number of miles. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. My girlfriend and I were laying in the bed. No matter what else I ever did, baseball was the only way I ever wanted to go. Because everything I've done in my life, I've tried to please you. 1997 AFC Denver Broncos 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 21 Someone once said other things may change, but we start and end with family. 28. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. Your baby's in the Hall of Fame. Mama, I'm going to make a lot of money, and you will never have to work another day of your life.' I want to leave you with this: My position coach who is sitting right there in the stands, Les Steckel once asked me, son, why do you work so hard? Cheryl, you've a lot of people wish that they could be in a house with the greatest of anything. It started to rain, and I remember driving to the stadium as it started to rain, and Im saying to myself, if were not going to throw the ball, how am I going to show what I can do? Ms. Elaine Keels, my high school remedial reading and Spanish teacher. Keels. And being here today to share with me this very special occasion. She hung the phone up. ", Funniest line: "When I was growing up, I was the baby, and when they [Payton's brother and sister] had to clean the house on Saturdays and do things when Mom went to work and said, 'I want this house clean when I get back,' hey, I was the baby, I didn't have to do that. The person knew when it was time to get to work. He taught me toughness. If I ever seen you in a pair of shorts, if I ever see you in a pair of shorts.' Shannon, dont drink. Speech summary: Emotion fueled Rodman during his playing career, so it was no surprise that his Hall of Fame speech was emotional and scattered at times. Guys, thank you for allowing me to share 14 minutes and 23 seconds of your time. I want to take a moment to personally thank some of these people who made this possible. Ten things you didn't know about Shannon Sharpe - NFL KayUrameshi . She said, no, son, I dont want that. Best Hall of Fame induction speeches in NFL, MLB, NBA - ESPN Mom, I know how my grandmother gets, my brother and I talk about her a lot, but this day doesnt happen without you. I remember those days. Every other day you would drive to go to different hospitals so our grandmother could get the best care. He had five receptions for 38 yards in the game. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items. He had one reception for an NFL playoff record 96 yards and a touchdown in the game. All of these people have something in common. Shannon Sharpe gives his enshrinement speech as he's inducted into the Ring of Fame during the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns September 20, 2009 at Invesco Field. And I neglected my kids. Who Are the Best Late-Round Draft Picks in NFL History? And I, like, looked again. As I'm driving down I've got my head phones on because I don't want to talk. Why'd you quit? She didnt want a whole lot. For two boys that are making millions and all you want is a decent house. I know Wilt and my father are in heaven smiling down upon us. I tell you, it was like a light bulb came on in my head. My mama said, 'That's fine, but until then, you get that lawnmower and go out there and cut that grass.'". I'm so honored. Memorable quote: "You know, I could have been anywhere in the world. He spoke about how hard work, not luck, leads to success. Id also like to thank the City of Canton, the Pro Football Hall of Fame itself, and all the volunteers for their hard work to make this such a great event. I'd like to have a very special thanks to Mr. Pat Bowlen, owner of the Denver Broncos. My grandmother was a very simple woman. He realized that I was going to be a big guy, and I remember he made me memorize three names that he would quiz me on. A reporter once told me he could hear the tape recorder smiling when I got on a roll, but, please, don't let the persona overshadow the person. Iverson delivered a memorable Hall of Fame speech, thanking everyone from his family to his coaches to his teammates to the fans -- and musicians Notorious B.I.G., Redman, Jadakiss, Tupac Shakur and Michael Jackson. Griffey concluded by saying that even if he made it look easy, he worked hard and that he was very proud to be a Mariner. There were two people in this world who knew what we felt at that very moment, and we felt it at the very same time. Memorable quote: ''My father, Sgt. It broke my heart that my grandmother, all she wanted was shes got two grand boys that are making millions of dollars, and she wanted a house that wouldnt leak. She said, are you okay? Im standing on the sideline, and I can see John walking towards me. I ruined a lot of relationships. Guys, I'm so honored to be a part of this. Sharpe started at tight end. I said, 'I didn't see organizations playing with the flu in Utah, I didn't see them playing with a bad ankle.' Odds and lines subject to change. The only regret that I have in my 43 years that I never told my grandmother just how much she means to me. You play in the National Football League and you say youre a member of the fraternity. In 1993, he was named first-team All-Pro for the first of four times after catching 81 passes for 995 yards and scoring 9 touchdowns. Enshrined into Pro Football Hall of Fame: August 6, 2011, Presenter: Sterling Sharpe, Shannons brother and former Green Bay Packers wide receiver, Other Members of the Class of 2011: Richard Dent, Marshall Faulk, Chris Hanburger, Les Richter, Ed Sabol, Deion Sanders, Drafted: 7th round (192nd player overall) in 1990 by Denver Broncos, Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic, (Records through the 2003 season, Sharpes final season with Denver), (Records through the 2001 season, Sharpes final season with Baltimore).