I turned around and said, 'I don't want to play football. ", Funniest line: "I did not have a lot of ability as a kid, and my dad wanted me to have everything that everybody else had. And one day, sitting there on the couch, you took a bat and hit the TV. Shannon Sharpe puts his hand on the bust that will be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame while his brother, Sterling, looks on Saturday before Shannon's induction speech in Canton, Ohio. With Sunday's Hall of Fame . 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. 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. Memorable quote: "I am going to close by saying life is short, it is oh so sweet. Nobody ever knew how much this five alarm fire raged inside of me. If you promise somebody youre going to do something, you do it. Shannon Sharpe HOF enshrinement speech - NFL Nation- ESPN I remember that. I was the first kid in Glennville to have a pair of Air Jordans, a Mickey Mouse watch and a Walkman. 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? She said, son, I want a decent house. He followed that performance with a career-high 87 receptions in 1994. Eligibility restrictions apply. I said Im fine. I just want to lay here, and I just want to think. Then, of course, there is my quarterback and great friend, John Elway. Former Tight End for the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens. All these years later, nothing makes me prouder than when people call me a self made man. ", Funniest line: "As a kid growing up in Oakland, my heroes were Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Reggie Jackson. he got selected for the Division II football Hall of Fame in 2009 and Savannah State's athletic Hall of Fame in 2010. We lost one of our members early last month, John Mackey. 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? ", 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. [Tied for 1st] Most Seasons, 50 or More Pass Receptions 2 I remember eating squirrel and turtle. Because everything Ive done in my life, Ive tried to please you. I said, my exact words were, 'I don't give a damn.' I remember that. Thank you. ", Honorable mention: Kirby Puckett (2001); Hank Aaron (1982); Billy Williams (1987); Tommy Lasorda (1997); Ryne Sandberg (2005); Cal Ripken Jr. (2007); Andre Dawson (2010); Pudge Rodriguez (2017); Bert Blyleven (2011). Acknowledging his brother, Shannon said he was the only Hall of Famer who was the second-best football player in his family. Three traits that translate in any generation and any job setting. I can tell you every time that my grandmother has ever been upset at me, I can tell you why. 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. [3rd] Most Receiving Yards, Game 156 (vs. L.A. She said, no, son, I dont want that. If I ever seen you in a pair of shorts, if I ever see you in a pair of shorts.' She said, Shannon, shes gone. I said, for real, Libby? She hung the phone up. All of these people have something in common. If I know my father, he's up there arguing with Wilt Chamberlain right now, trying to convince him that his son is the most dominant big man that ever played the game. Best Hall of Fame induction speeches in NFL, MLB, NBA - ESPN 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. I want to take a moment to personally thank some of these people who made this possible. 2121 George Halas Drive, Canton, Ohio. 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. Thank you, everyone. I didnt want my kids to live one night, not one hour, not one hour in the life that I had let alone a day. You've been with my grandmother for 41 years. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items. Trust me, there was no room for crybabies in our house. Yes, Shannon Sharpe, NFL Hall of . For two boys that are making millions and all you want is a decent house. Bill Belichick, Patriots leaders: Bill Russell's impact felt throughout organization, New England Patriots WR DeVante Parker solidifying role with big plays, contested grabs. My sister had her hair braided, and I rubbed her head, and I already knew what she would want. Sterling Sharpe's numbers are tremendous through seven years including his final season where he lead the league with a whopping 18 touchdown receptions. Thank you. You don't land here without the support of hundreds of dedicated men whose sacrifices help you become a better player. Steelers' first draft under Omar Khan was 'aggressive' and achieved high marks, After hoopla of going No. I played on special teams and I got 20 offensive plays, had 12 knock down blocks. Speech summary: Humor was the prevailing theme in Shaq's speech. I'm here today for a lot of reasons. I said, 'I didn't see organizations playing with the flu in Utah, I didn't see them playing with a bad ankle.' One of my. Like Magic [Johnson] says, 'By any means necessary.' 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. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. This isnt just a draft that builds the future, but a potential dynasty. Replying to . Shannon, iron your clothes. She figured she had laid that foundation for 18 years, a ten minute speech wasnt going to work now. He had two receptions for 26 yards in the game. My grandmother didn't believe in that. I said, you don't know what it's like, Les, to grow up like I grew up. For 66 years, my grandmother never went to bed and had it rain and not be wet the next morning. Do you want to eat or do you want light to see so can you do your homework? This day means so much to me because I get to share it with that guy right there. I know some of you might be in awe of the number of years, but its the number of miles. Join 30,000+ individuals and teams who rely on Speak Ai to capture and analyze unstructured language data for valuable insights. As Im driving down Ive got my head phones on because I dont want to talk. Speech summary: Williams is known for advocating for Negro League players to be included in the Hall of Fame during his speech. I was in the Raiders' huddle. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Sharpe led the Broncos in receiving six times and the Ravens once. I never once lived in your shadow. 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. [1st] Highest Average Gain Per Reception, Game 24.3 (vs. Denver Dec. 31, 2000) She said it would help my reading, I said it would help me repeat my sophomore year. I remember those days. 32 lingering post-draft questions: Will Lions have regrets? If I talk to him, and I can talk to him about anything, they say, "you don't know a man's pain unless you walk a mile in his shoes." That's all she wanted. Today I become the eighth member. The other days she wanted to be on a fishing creek. Memorable quote: "You know, I could have been anywhere in the world. I don't know if he wouldn't have said that to me if football would have gotten out of me what it got out of me. 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I said, now Granny, I promised these people I would do this, but if you say no, I think they'll understand. I remember eating possum. With coaching staff in place, what's next for Carolina Panthers? But I was born five months after his senior year, and he made a decision to play baseball to provide for his family, because that's what men do. 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). That became my connection with football. Shannon Sharpe | Premiere Speakers Bureau Shannon Sharpe Hall Of Fame Speech - Speak Ai Guys, thank you for allowing me to share 14 minutes and 23 seconds of your time. You play in the National Football League and you say you're a member of the fraternity. Had a neck injury not ended Sterling's career, they could have been. The 2011 Pro Football Hall of Fame class includes three players of particular local interest: Atlanta Falcons star Deion Sanders, Atlanta native Richard Dent of the Bears and Shannon Sharpe. Son, do you want the phone just in case there's an emergency we can call somebody? You study harder, you practice harder, you have more fun. [1st] Most Receiving Yards, Game 96 (at Oakland Jan. 14, 2001)