Speech summary: Sanders thanked everyone from his former coaches to Jerry Jones to Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube. He explained that his reason for wanting to make the Hall of Fame was to honor his father and acknowledge how important he was in his life. I didn't take vacations, I didn't own a yacht, I didn't have a whole bunch of hobbies other than working out and getting ready for the upcoming season.". This is tougher than any third-and-15, I can assure you. I said, 'I didn't see organizations playing with the flu in Utah, I didn't see them playing with a bad ankle.' My sister didn't know, my brother didn't know, but it raged. And a lot of you guys here that's been here and a lot of you guys here in the Hall of Fame know what I'm talking about; living in the projects and trying to get out of the projects and, ah, I did that. Did Pats make Mac Jones happy? I'm not proud to say I was cutting everything that moves. Son, do you want the phone just in case there's an emergency we can call somebody? The 44 men and women that I thanked and congratulated earlier for giving me and bestowing this prestigious honor upon me, all I do is ask all I can do is ask, and the most humblest way I know how, is that the next time you go into that room or you start making a list, look at Sterling Sharpe's accomplishments. So when I decided to come back in 1995 and we played Utah in '96, I'm at the center circle and Bryon Russell is sitting next to me, and I look over to Bryon and I said, 'Do you remember this conversation in 1994, or when you said, 'I think I can guard you, I think I can shut you down, and I would love to play against you? (Records through the 2003 season, Sharpes final season with Denver), [1st] Most Pass Receptions, Career 675 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. Of the three of us youve had the toughest job so my brother and I could live out our dreams, you took care of the most important person in our family, our grandmother. And I'm trying to gather in my mind what I'm going to say when I see my grandma laying in that casket, and before I did the interview I remember going by King's Funeral Home that had my grandmother's body, and I rubbed her head. I remember putting the pots and pans on the floor to catch the rain water. I said, Les, I never want to eat cold oatmeal again. I want to start by congratulating my fellow inductees who I share the stage with today. 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. [1st] Highest Average Gain Per Reception, Career 20.6 He said that growing up poor drove him to want to be able to provide a better life for his family, and that determination, dedication and discipline were key. ", Funniest line: "And I said, 'Mama' -- because I was tired of seeing her go to work and come home all tired -- I said, 'I'm going to be rich one day. I remember getting ready to go to Savannah State with those two brown grocery bags in 1986, and a teammate of mine that was going to the very same school blew the horn at 2:00 in the afternoon on an August day. He had one reception for an NFL playoff record 96 yards and a touchdown in the game. I remember that. And I neglected my kids. You can watch the full speech below courtesy of our good friends at Black Sports Online: He remembered to draft me, but somehow forgot to cut me. I said, You want me to buy you a car and teach you how to drive? I'd also like to thank the fans of these two great franchises, without you, there are no Super Bowl rings, no receiving records, no bronze bust. Mr. Art Modell, former owner of the Baltimore Ravens whose wife, Pat, is a little under the weather, and I want to take this opportunity to wish her a speedy recovery. Of the three of us you've had the toughest job so my brother and I could live out our dreams, you took care of the most important person in our family, our grandmother. She said it would help my reading, I said it would help me repeat my sophomore year. See the guy that did this bust here, he went to school for that. Nobody's better, whether you're 1 or you're 267. Thanks for being there for my grandmother and me. I remember eating possum. Shannon Sharpe gave one of the most emotional and heartfelt Hall of Fame speeches I have seen since Michael Irvin. Speech summary: Humor was the prevailing theme in Shaq's speech. I want to thank my head coaches, my offensive coordinators, my position coaches who diagrammed plays and had the confidence in me to call those plays to help make today possible. But unfortunately, time doesnt permit that. I remember those days of putting those plastic coats on the bed and Im going to date myself and call them croaker sacks but now we call them burlap bags. NFL Career. I have a certain persona as a player, and I know this will come as a shock, but I like to talk. And being here today to share with me this very special occasion. Thats all I ask. I was in the Raiders' huddle. In his eyes these three guys were gods of the game: Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The very pots and pans that we're going to cook in the next day. I ruined a lot of relationships. I know my grandmothers proud. My grandmother didn't believe in that. 6 mo. Hall of Fame enshrinement speech of Shannon Sharpe, Super Bowl winning tight end for the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens from from 1990-2003: Thank you, everyone. Hall of Fame enshrinement speech of Shannon Sharpe, Super Bowl winning tight end for the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens from from 1990-2003: Thank you, everyone. If I ever seen you in a pair of shorts, if I ever see you in a pair of shorts.' I don't know if y'all watching 'Chappelle's Show,' but he talked about a certain incident where he seen, somebody seen Rick James, and, like, I literally seen his aura. But then I knew my grandmother, knowing her like I know her, after pausing for five or six minutes. Come pick me up and shake me. He also reminisced about how he enjoyed playing at iconic stadiums like Fenway Park and Wrigley Field. [3rd] Most Pass Receptions, Season 73 (2001), [1st] Most Pass Receptions, Career 15 ", Honorable Mention: Charles Barkley (2006); David Robinson (2009); Oscar Schmidt (2013), With honors: Best Hall of Fame induction speeches, Titans quarterback Will Levis opens up about emotional draft day, Jets bolster OT group by signing veteran Turner, Broncos pick up Jeudy's 5th-year rookie option, Source: Seahawks declining option on LB Brooks, Bills ink vet Murray after passing on RBs in draft, Source: Ravens decline LB Queen's 2024 option, LB Barrett's 2-year-old daughter drowns in pool, Bengals' Ossai recovering from offseason surgery, Deion 'ashamed' after only 1 HBCU player drafted, Fantasy football rankings for 2023 season, 10 fantasy football breakout players for 2023. Thanks for all the sacrifices youve made. I missed recitals, I missed football practice, I missed graduations because I was so obsessed with being the best player I could possibly be that I neglected a lot of people. Sharpe started at tight end. When people told me I wasnt going to make it, I listened to the one person who told me I was, me. Granted, I think organizations put together teams, but at the end of the day, the team has to go out and play. See the guy that did this bust here, he went to school for that. What can I say? Shannon Sharpe Position: TE 6-2 , 228lb (188cm, 103kg) Born: June 26 in Chicago, IL (Age: 54-308d) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Hall of Fame 8x Pro Bowl 4x All-Pro 3x SB Champ HOF All-1990s Team 81 84 84 82 SUMMARY Career G 204 AV 107 Rec 815 Yds 10060 Y/R 12.3 TD 62 FantPt 1375.9 Shannon Sharpe Overview Game Logs Career Postseason 1990 Thanks everyone here for making my dream come true today. Do you want to eat or do you want light to see so can you do your homework? That became my connection with football. This brought tears u too my eyes. At this moment, I'm extremely proud and excited where my 14 year NFL journey has taken me and my family. I'm standing on the sideline, and I can see John walking toward me. Sterling Sharpe's numbers are tremendous through seven years including his final season where he lead the league with a whopping 18 touchdown receptions. With coaching staff in place, what's next for Carolina Panthers? I said, Granny, are you proud of your baby? As I'm driving down I've got my head phones on because I don't want to talk. Kevin Durant moped. I can tell you every time that my grandmother has ever been upset at me, I can tell you why. The people from the Hall of Fame tell me I only have eight to ten minutes to do this. She said, Shannon, shes gone. I said, for real, Libby? She hung the phone up. 1998 AFC Denver Broncos 23, New York Jets 10 When they went back into the room on Saturday, my name was off the board. See, my grandmother, if you give a man your word, you do what you say youre going to do. Someone once said other things may change, but we start and end with family. Id like to thank Wade Phillips, the defensive coordinator with the Broncos at the time who looked at a certain scout receiver and tight end and said, Dan, lets put him in the game and see if they can cover him, because we sure cant. What can I say? He spoke about how hard work, not luck, leads to success. Last but not least, I think this is where I start to get emotional, my granny. Sharpe left the Broncos in 2000 and signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an unrestricted free agent. Our last preseason game my rookie year, we were playing the Arizona Cardinals. I don't even know that I like football enough to try to make a career out of it.' She said, are you okay? Miller also went out of his way to praise his family, especially older sister Cheryl Miller -- a Hall of Famer herself and who is recognized as one of the top women to ever play basketball. Shannon, iron your clothes." She figured she had laid that foundation for 18 years, a ten minute speech wasn't going to work now. When they went back into the room on Saturday, my name was off the board. I want to take a moment to tell you what kind of man he is. [Tied for 3rd] Most Points Scored, Career 12, Team Statistical Championships My big brother, Sterling, Im the only player of 267 men thats walked through this building to my left that can honestly say this: Im the only pro football player thats in the Hall of Fame, and the second best player in my own family. And I know what youre saying, remedial reading and Spanish? I was saying the exact same thing. But, like athletes, some Hall of Fame speeches simply rise above the rest. All of these people have something in common. My prayers and my deepest sympathies go out to Ms. Sylvia Mackey, and the Mackey family. I said, you don't know what it's like, Les, to grow up like I grew up. With Chris Carson gone, can Rashaad Penny 'take off' as Seattle Seahawks' RB1? 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? I just want to lay here, and I just want to think. That's all she wanted. 1. NFL.com Senior Analyst Because of his work ethic and competitiveness, Shannon Sharpe -- who will be enshrined Saturday in the Pro Football Hall of Fame -- completely exceeded everyone's. Then I asked her, "Are you proud?" I was the first kid in Glennville to have a pair of Air Jordan's, a Mickey Mouse watch and a Walkman. Nobody ever knew how much this five alarm fire raged inside of me. And here are the finest, including the one by Brett Favre in 2016. He also reflected on how fortunate he was to play the greatest game and the game he loved -- baseball. He retired 14 seasons later as the all-time leader in catches, yards and touchdowns by a tight end. Sharpe eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark three times and twice had 10 TDs in a season. Speech summary: Williams is known for advocating for Negro League players to be included in the Hall of Fame during his speech. My girlfriend and I were laying in the bed. Raiders Jan. 9, 1994) People often ask me how does a small town kid from Glennville, Georgia, who went to Savannah State College now Savannah State University, who won three Super Bowls and at one time owned all significant receiving records for a tight end? I'd also like to recognize the elite seven, that is the number of tight ends that have already been enshrined. For two boys that are making millions and all you want is a decent house. Speech summary: Uecker mixed in plenty of jokes, telling his story from birth to becoming a baseball player to making a career in the Brewers' broadcast booth. Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips, teammates inspired by mentoring incarcerated teens, What adding Odell Beckham Jr. would mean for the New York Jets, Extending Vikings star Justin Jefferson: what it could cost, possible sticking points. I know my family's proud. But unfortunately, time doesn't permit that. I wanted to be so much like my brother that when I went to college, my brothers first college girlfriend when I went to college, my first college girlfriend looked exactly like his (laughing). Every time at lunch you're not eating, you're in the gym, you're working out. I remember eating raccoon. The Denver Broncos selected Shannon Sharpe out of Savannah State in the seventh round of the 1990 NFL Draft. He had five receptions for 38 yards in the game. But he said if you play, play really hard so you have something on tape, so if we release you, someone else can say okay, this guy can play a little bit. No chance. [Tied for 2nd] Most Touchdown Pass Receptions, Career 2 "Last but not least, the great Kobe Bryant, a guy that would push me. Kiszla: One-hit wonders? Memorable quote: "I am going to close by saying life is short, it is oh so sweet. Sharpe also talked a lot about his grandmother and grandfather raising him and how much they meant to him. Sharpe started at tight end. If you promise somebody you're going to do something, you do it. Deacon Jones once said everybody in this room right here could catch the other person thats in this room right here. When I did the special, we were going down, my brother and I were going down to shoot a special that Thursday. But then I knew my grandmother, knowing her like I know her, after pausing for five or six minutes. I love you, big sis. For a seven year period of the guys that are in the Hall of Fame at the receiver position, and the guys that have the potential to be in this building. My big brother, Sterling, I'm the only player of 267 men that's walked through this building to my left that can honestly say this: I'm the only pro football player that's in the Hall of Fame, and the second best player in my own family. 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. While some speeches take a more serious tone, just about all of them are sure to include a knee-slapper or two. To eat the animals that I ate. 28. Shannon Sharpe is a 3x Super Bowl Champion and Pro Football Hall of Famer. Thats what got me here. It's my turn now. He was drafted in the 1996 NFL Draft by then-head coach Jimmy Johnson, who was also the person to let Thomas know he had finally been voted in. I was the first kid in Glennville to have a pair of Air Jordans, a Mickey Mouse watch and a Walkman. Sharpe left the Broncos in 2000 and signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an unrestricted free agent. He drives 65 miles one way to get to school. Speech summary: This speech is famous for a couple of unorthodox reasons. You play in the National Football League and you say you're a member of the fraternity. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). [2nd] Most Receiving Yards, Career 8,439 Saturday, Aug 06 2011. What about that Reggie Jackson? Its called the three Ds: Determination, Dedication, and Discipline. [1st] Most Touchdown Pass Receptions, Career 55 You taught me everything I know about sports and a lot about life. And I love you for that. Last but not least, I think this is where I start to get emotional, my granny. She hung the phone up. Acknowledging his brother, Shannon said he was the only Hall of Famer who was the second-best football player in his family. The very pots and pans that were going to cook in the next day. Sharpe spent time with the Broncos and Ravens. ", Funniest line: "As a kid growing up in Oakland, my heroes were Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Reggie Jackson. We knew Sharpe had a way with words -- we see that on shows pre-game football shows -- but to bottle it all up on the biggest night of his career and deliver in such a big way is impressive. LOS ANGELES (AP) Hall of Fame football player Shannon Sharpe had a heated courtside conversation with Memphis Grizzlies players Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks and Morant's father at the end of the first half Friday night in a nationally televised game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He was emotional as he apologized to his wife and children for not always being there for them while he was playing and said he was motivated to make sure their lives would always be happy and fulfilled. Memorable quote: "When you think of me, I would like you to remember that kid from the inner city that played the game with all his heart and never took the game for granted. Memorable quote: ''My father, Sgt. For 66 years, my grandmother never went to bed and had it rain and not be wet the next morning. Ms. Elaine Keels, my high school remedial reading and Spanish teacher. Thanks, Coach Hall, for all your wisdom. You study harder, you practice harder, you have more fun. Shannon Sharpe: Hall of Fame Speech 2011 Shannon Sharpe Considered by many to be the Greatest Tight End of All-Time. Memorable quote: "And to all of you baseball fans around America and any place else, for your letters, your thoughts, your kindness, for all of these years, it's been a great run, but No. [1st] Most Receiving Yards, Career 309 1997 AFC Denver Broncos 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 21 Steelers' first draft under Omar Khan was 'aggressive' and achieved high marks, After hoopla of going No. My grandmother wanted to go to church and Sunday school every Sunday. I want to start by congratulating my fellow inductees who I share the stage with today. He was the starting tight end in Denvers back-to-back Super Bowl titles (XXXII and XXXIII) and the Ravens Super Bowl XXXV victory. We lost one of our members early last month, John Mackey. 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. I want to take a moment to personally thank some of these people who made this possible. I'm sorry. That's all I ask. Well, you're about to get your chance.'". You need to walk 20 years in this body and feel this raging inferno that I felt to get out of Glennville, to leave that thousand square foot cinder block home with the cement floors, to leave what my grandmother said, baby, is it going to be the gas this month that Im going to pay or is it going to be the lights? Football, of course is the ultimate team game. Other than an injury-shortened 1999 campaign, Sharpe never caught less than 60 passes in a season for the remainder of his career. When he put that jacket on me last night, theres two people in this world who knew what we were thinking. See, when my grandfather died, I missed one day, the day of the funeral. He talked about being a 19-year-old in the majors surrounded by famous players who were like big brothers to him and who took care of him. He remembered to draft me, but somehow forgot to cut me. Cheryl, you've a lot of people wish that they could be in a house with the greatest of anything. Shannon Sharpe didn't even make it to his speech Saturday night at Fawcett Stadium. KayUrameshi . You study harder, you practice harder, you have more fun. Mama, I'm going to make a lot of money, and you will never have to work another day of your life.' Shannon, iron your clothes." Read "Shannon Sharpe Weighed In On Kobe's Parents Not Being Invited To His Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony (TWEET) " and other NBA, NFL articles from Total Pro Sports. Shannon, iron your clothes. She figured she had laid that foundation for 18 years, a ten minute speech wasnt going to work now. My grandmother never told me when I was getting ready to leave for Savannah State, Shannon, dont do drugs. You want to go to bed and not get wet when you wake up. To my three kids, Kayla, Kiari and Kaley, thanks for understanding when I promised to take you to the movies or the amusement park or to the mall, but because Id run myself into the ground or lifted myself into oblivion earlier that day, I didnt do what I had promised to do the night before. Iverson's speech had it all, and he delivered his address with compassion and humor as he took the audience on a trip through his entire life. I'm the only player of 267 men who have walked through this building to my left, that can honestly say this: I'm the only pro football player who's in the Hall of Fame, and I'm the second best player in my own family. Three traits that translate in any generation and any job setting. My girlfriend and I were laying in the bed. I wish I could mention all of these guys by name. Its my turn now. Coach Hall has been teaching and coaching for 50 plus years, and hes still coaching today. But I'm not here to apologize for that because it got me here and it got them to a life they never would have enjoyed had it not been for that. Ms. Elaine Keels, my high school remedial reading and Spanish teacher. I said, "You want me to buy you a car and teach you how to drive? My sister was laying on the couch, my grandmother was laying in the room, and she could see me as I was getting ready to leave, but my grandmother never got out of bed. He never gave me a[n] autograph.". I want all you young people to listen to my answer. Bad place to pitch. Its time for me to give Mary Porter a face for all those that dont know who she is. Super Bowl XXXIII Denver Broncos 34, Atlanta Falcons 19 Memorable quote: "No, you're laughing, but this is the truth. He drives 65 miles one way to get to school. 1, Panthers' Bryce Young is all 'business now', Top picks Christian Gonzalez, Keion White reflect Patriots' ideal identity, Big takeaways from the NFL draft: A historic QB class, the rebuilt AFC South and new GMs thriving, NFL Nation sizes up all 259 draft selections, XFL semifinals: Defenders roll Sea Dragons, set up title showdown with Renegades. He taught me toughness. I remember that. [1st] Most Receiving Yards, Game 214 (at Kansas City Oct. 20, 2002) I have a certain persona as a player, and I know this will come as a shock, but I like to talk. Former Tight End for the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens. When people told me I wasn't going to make it, I listened to the one person who told me I was, me. He had one reception for five yards in the game. Instead of being angry and upset with me, he walks up to me and he says, 'I think next week we need to learn the plays.' She said, "I want to wake up and not be wet." Shannon Sharpe on Terrell Owens declining to attend Hall of Fame induction | NFL | UNDISPUTED Skip and Shannon: UNDISPUTED 1.4M views 4 years ago Tony Gonzalez and Shannon discuss who. I want all you young people to listen to my answer. But this is the fraternity of all fraternities. Rodman used his honor to help get closure on some things in his life. I turned around and said, 'I don't want to play football. She figured she had laid that foundation for 18 years, a ten minute speech wasn't going to work now. We won the game. She always called me her baby. 2121 George Halas Drive, Canton, Ohio. The only regret that I have in my 43 years that I never told my grandmother just how much she means to me. Keels. Then, of course, there is my quarterback and great friend, John Elway. Thanks Coach Hall for all your wisdom, your guidance, your understanding that youve given me and my family over those 50 plus years. Mr. Art Modell, former owner of the Baltimore Ravens whose wife, Pat, is a little under the weather, and I want to take this opportunity to wish her a speedy recovery. John had never heard of Shannon Sharpe or Savannah State, but not only did he embrace me, he chose me as his go to guy. It was while with Baltimore in 2001 that Sharpe surpassed Hall of Famer Ozzie Newsome to become the NFLs record holder for receptions and receiving yards by a tight end. The people from the Hall of Fame tell me I only have eight to ten minutes to do this. Like, it looked like he was glowing, and I'm sitting there and I'm saying to myself, like, 'Man, that's Mike.' And I was very young. I said, 'You know what? My sister, Libby, the caretaker of the family, my best friend, my sounding board, my biggest fan. Today I become the eighth member. It's my turn to bring Mary Porter to life with my voice. As my grandmother was laying in that casket on Saturday morning, I walked over to her, and I asked her two things. How to work hard, how to look at yourself in the mirror each and every day, and not to worry about what other people are doing. He says, 'Curtis, look at it this way, man.' Bill Belichick, Patriots leaders: Bill Russell's impact felt throughout organization, New England Patriots WR DeVante Parker solidifying role with big plays, contested grabs. I remember that. Like Magic [Johnson] says, 'By any means necessary.' LeBron James made it clear which side he's on after a spat between FS1 host Shannon Sharpe and members of the Memphis Grizzlies at halftime of their game against the Lakers. I had to leave Glennville. I know my grandmother's proud. Speech summary: Henderson talked about how his dream was originally to play football for the Raiders, saying he was "tricked" into getting out of bed with doughnuts and hot chocolate to go play baseball. Thank you. Today Im humbled to be joining such an elite fraternity of great players who defined our game. Shannon Sharpe (2011) Speech summary: Sharpe dedicated a large portion of his speech to his older brother, Sterling, even saying he hoped the Hall voters would consider his accomplishments next . He would pass me a pen with his name on it. Shannon Sharpe Hall of Fame Speech Lance Nicolai 1.2M views 11 years ago C. Vivian Stringer's Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech OfficialHoophall 12K views 10 years ago Deion.
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