If fate had dealt you a different hand, there is no question, no question in my mind we would have been the first brothers to be elected to the Hall of Fame. He had one reception for an NFL playoff record 96 yards and a touchdown in the game. How do you start to say thank you, granny, for a woman that raises nine of her kids and your mom's three, and she sacrificed more for her grand kids than she did her own. In my first game starting at tight end they put me in motion the entire game. I could have been dead. He drives 65 miles one way to get to school. You play in the National Football League and you say you're a member of the fraternity. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items. 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? I think she just wanted me to take the class so she could have extra hands on time to help a young Shannon Sharpe. 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 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.". Nobody ever knew how much this five alarm fire raged inside of me. I was saying the exact same thing. This isnt just a draft that builds the future, but a potential dynasty. But unfortunately, time doesnt permit that. Nobody ever knew how much this five alarm fire raged inside of me. I want to start by congratulating my fellow inductees who I share the stage with today. Guys, thank you for allowing me to share 14 minutes and 23 seconds of your time. I think the first thing that he ever bought me was a football. I tell you, it was like a light bulb came on in my head. And finally we had a nice enough neighbor came over and put some air in it, and what a difference.". The $10,000 scholarship grant honors Thomas and is funded by both Manning and the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. 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. Thanks for all the sacrifices youve made. From 1996 to 2007, Thomas would have one of the most storied careers for any . Memorable quote: "You know, I could have been anywhere in the world. 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 I'd run myself into the ground or lifted myself into oblivion earlier that day, I didn't do what I had promised to do the night before. He would pass me a pen with his name on it. You want to go to bed and not get wet when you wake up. My career would not have taken me this far. Shannon, be respectful. Shannon Sharpe discuses the most surprising speech from the Pro Football Hall of Fame Ceremony. Devin Booker sulked. That's all she wanted. It's official: Jamal Murray, Nuggets are in Phoenix's heads now. I said, you don't know what it's like, Les, to grow up like I grew up. [Tied for 3rd] Most Touchdown, Game 3 (vs. San Diego Nov. 16, 2003; vs. San Diego Oct. 6, 1996; vs. Kansas City Dec. 12, 1993), [1st] Most Pass Receptions, Career 47 So I got up and bought a new TV. And being here today to share with me this very special occasion. Today I become the eighth member. 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. For two boys that are making millions and all you want is a decent house. VIDEO: Shannon Sharpe's Hall Of Fame InductionSpeech, The entire NFL screwed up by letting the Eagles win the draft so easily. Steelers' first draft under Omar Khan was 'aggressive' and achieved high marks, After hoopla of going No. 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. For a seven year period of the guy's that are in the Hall of Fame at the receiver position, and the guys that have the potential to be in this building. That's all she wanted. 28. 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. This is tougher than any third-and-15, I can assure you. That's what got me here. Other than an injury-shortened 1999 campaign, Sharpe never caught less than 60 passes in a season for the remainder of his career. Sterling Sharpe's numbers are tremendous through seven years including his final season where he lead the league with a whopping 18 touchdown receptions. One of the coaches came to me and told me, Shannon, your name's on the board to be cut tomorrow. I just want to share this little story with you, how close this moment came to not happening. I'm standing on the sideline, and I can see John walking toward me. That's a decent home for my grandmother. Keels. Its time for me to give Mary Porter a face for all those that dont know who she is. There is a reason they called it chasing your dreams and not walking after them. I had to make a better way for my brothers, for my sister, for my mom. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. The persona likes to have fun. 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. 2000 AFC Baltimore Ravens 16, Oakland Raiders 3 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 sister didn't know, my brother didn't know, but it raged. My girlfriend and I were laying in the bed. Shannon, iron your clothes." She figured she had laid that foundation for 18 years, a ten minute speech wasn't going to work now. I was the first kid in Glennville to have a pair of Air Jordan's, a Mickey Mouse watch and a Walkman. I remember eating squirrel and turtle. Thanks, John, for teaching me how to be a pro.". 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It started to rain, and I remember driving to the stadium as it started to rain, and I'm saying to myself, if we're not going to throw the ball, how am I going to show what I can do? And I neglected my kids. The next time you go in that room, you think about Sterling Sharpe's numbers for seven years. They believed in me and so did my first NFL head coach, Dan Reeves. A reporter once told me he could hear the tape recorder smiling when I got on a roll, but, please, dont let the persona overshadow the person. Do you want to eat or do you want light to see so can you do your homework? Three traits that translate in any generation and any job setting. I had to make a better way for my brothers, for my sister, for my mom. 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. Sharpe spent time with the Broncos and Ravens. This day means so much to me because I get to share it with that guy right there. Best. He also reminisced about how he enjoyed playing at iconic stadiums like Fenway Park and Wrigley Field. His speech was a touching tribute to his mother, the inspiration for "Prime Time" and his drive for everything he did on the field. I don't even know that I like football enough to try to make a career out of it.' From Canton to Cooperstown to Springfield, the Hall of Fame honors the elite in football, baseball, and basketball. Sharpe started at tight end. Replying to . Super Bowl XXXV Baltimore Ravens 34, New York Giants 7 Youll never know. He said, I dont know how much youre going to play, I dont know if youre going to play. Because everything Ive done in my life, Ive tried to please you. Reggie used to come out all the time and I'd say, 'Reggie, can I have a[n] autograph?' And today is the culmination of that journey. For 66 years, my grandmother never went to bed and had it rain and not be wet the next morning. We won the game. I remember those days of putting those plastic coats on the bed and I'm going to date myself and call them croaker sacks but now we call them burlap bags. He drives 65 miles one way to get to school. I mean, we tried to pass it and throw it and kick it, and we couldn't do it. 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. All-Pro: 1993 (AP, PFWA, SN), 1996 (AP, PFWA, SN), 1997 (AP, PFWA, SN), 1998 (AP, PFWA, SN), All-AFC: 1993 (UPI, PW), 1996 (UPI, PW), 1997 (PW), 1998 (PW), All-AFC Second Team: 1994 (UPI), 1995 (UPI), (8) 1993, 1994, 1995*, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999*, 2002, [Tied for 3rd] Most Seasons, 50 or More Pass Receptions 11, [1st] Longest Reception 96 (from Dilfer, vs. Oakland Jan. 14, 2001 AFC championship Game) 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. Guys, Im so honored to be a part of this. I remember those days. What is it going to be this month? He didn't know a lot about it, he came from the old country. ", Funniest line: "I'm awfully glad to be with him [Casey Stengel] on his big day. [3rd] Most Pass Receptions, Career 140 I want to take a moment to personally thank some of these people who made this possible. You taught me everything I know about sports and a lot about life. Then, of course, there is my quarterback and great friend, John Elway. 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. Sharpe started at tight end. You want to go to bed and not get wet when you wake up. 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 know my grandmothers proud. First, I'd like to personally thank the 44 men and women that went to a room on February 5th and deemed my play on the field worthy of this prestigious honor. That just didn't start two and a half years ago. ", Funniest line: "My mother-in-law who for 33, 34 years has been by far my biggest fan. Never forget those who sacrificed for you. He had two receptions for 14 yards in the game. Watch Shannon Sharpe deliver his Enshrinement speech from the stage on Pro Football Hall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadium on Aug. 6, 2011. Below is the transcript of the entire speech for your reading pleasure. Thank you for making all of those sacrifices the other kids never had to make so your dad could live out his dream. Sharpe led the Broncos in receiving six times and the Ravens once. To all my former teammates at Glennville High, Savannah State, Denver, Baltimore, hopeful you, hopefully you thought I was a good teammate and you enjoyed me as much as I enjoyed you. I said, "Granny, what is a decent home?" The eight to ten hours a day sitting in the nursing home so our granny wouldn't be alone. You dont know what this means to me. Further, Shannon insisted that the Hall of Fame Committee members check his brother Sterling's career. I'm kind of knocked out. I dont say, hey, just do that. The other days she wanted to be on a fishing creek. Sterling, you are my hero, my father figure, my role model. Sharpe started at tight end. I forgive you for all those white suits that you got us for Easter that made us look like John Travolta. The next time you go in that room, you think about Sterling Sharpes numbers for seven years. That's all I ask. Id also like to recognize the elite seven, that is the number of tight ends that have already been enshrined. I'm here today for a lot of reasons. Thats what drove Shannon. Boy, did he teach me toughness. 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. Bad place to pitch. What do you say about a person that gives you everything but life? That drove me. We lost one of our members early last month, John Mackey. I said, "Granny, do you want jewelry?" When I left my grandmother's home in 1986 headed to Savannah State with two brown grocery bags filled with my belongings, nothing was going to keep me from realizing my dreams. He explained how much football taught him, including how to be a man. Three traits that translate in any generation and any job setting. My grandmother didn't believe in that. Memorable quote: "I knew I had come to a crossroads in my life. 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. '', Funniest line: Thanking his teammates with the Lakers, Shaq saved the best for last. I embraced it. Sharpe could not show off his best in the match during the NFL's beginning. Had a neck injury not ended Sterling's career, they could have been. I'd also like to recognize the elite seven, that is the number of tight ends that have already been enshrined. I said, You want me to buy you a car and teach you how to drive? How do you start to say thank you, granny, for a woman that raises nine of her kids and your moms three, and she sacrificed more for her grand kids than she did her own. If fate had dealt you a different hand, there is no question, no question in my mind we would have been the first brothers to be elected to the Hall of Fame. OK, I'll do that.' 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. Acknowledging his brother, Shannon said he was the only Hall of Famer who was the second-best football player in his family. Id 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. Thats what got me here. I just want to share this little story with you, how close this moment came to not happening. See, my grandmother and grandfather, they raised me, and I hung on everything they said, but they didnt know it. At this moment, Im extremely proud and excited where my 14 year NFL journey has taken me and my family. I keep telling myself I'm not going to get emotional today, but I know that's not going to happen. My grandmother was a very simple woman. I remember eating possum. I had to leave Glennville. As I'm driving down I've got my head phones on because I don't want to talk. Shannon, be respectful. I never once lived in your shadow. I'm standing on the sideline, and I can see John walking towards me. Every time at lunch you're not eating, you're in the gym, you're working out. My fullbacks knew the rule was if you see me lying on the ground because I usually pop right back up after I get hurt; if you see me laying on the ground, I'm probably dazed or knocked out or something. Raiders Jan. 9, 1994), Ravens records held by Sharpe 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. 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). There are a lot of people that we meet as we walk through these hallowed halls, but the things that mean the most are the friendships that you meet and take along with you. Deacon Jones once said everybody in this room right here could catch the other person thats in this room right here. 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. Speech summary: Payton talked about how football is a team game and that it takes everyone on the team to make a Hall of Famer. So I could acknowledge the importance of him and in my career and my life, which he was a tremendous part of my life. Guys, thank you for allowing me to share 14 minutes and 23 seconds of your time. He had five receptions for 38 yards in the game. When they went back into the room on Saturday, my name was off the board. I know my family's proud. See, baseball didn't come easy for him. It was my brothers and my job to make sure she can do that for the remaining days of her life. At this moment, I'm extremely proud and excited where my 14 year NFL journey has taken me and my family. Our last preseason game my rookie year, we were playing the Arizona Cardinals. I just want to lay here, and I just want to think. So he asked me another question: 'Dennis, would you like to be a Chicago Bull? Hopefully all those miles you've driven seem worth it today. And your mom got mad at you and then got mad at me and asked me why I was not mad, and I said, 'Girl, you can't teach that swing.' I remember putting the pots and pans on the floor to catch the rain water. One of the coaches came to me and told me, Shannon, your names on the board to be cut tomorrow. When he put that jacket on me last night, there's two people in this world who knew what we were thinking. But I was in the Raiders' huddle.". Thank you, guys. I turned around and said, 'I don't want to play football. in their son's acceptance speech. But then I knew my grandmother, knowing her like I know her, after pausing for five or six minutes. It's no secret how Shannon Sharpe feels about his older brother Sterling, who he heaped endless praise on during his 2011 Pro Football Hall of Fame speech. 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. You've been with my grandmother for 41 years. Dec 15. Memorable quote: ''My father, Sgt. Youve been with my grandmother for 41 years. Speech summary: Known for being brash during his 18-year career with the Pacers, Miller was quite humble in his speech, as he went out of his way to credit his teammates and coaches, along with being gracious toward opponents.
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