Well, you're about to get your chance.'". 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. But unfortunately, time doesn't permit that. 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. See the guy that did this bust here, he went to school for that. Shannon, dont drink. I'm sorry. Don't hope someone gives you an opportunity, create one for yourself. Raiders Jan. 9, 1994) 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 time they voted. William Hall, my high school football coach, track coach, and drivers ed teacher. I had to make a better way for my brothers, for my sister, for my mom. And I'm looking at him, and I can't stop looking at him, like, I'm looking at his shoes, and I'm like, 'Man, he got on the Jordans.'". I said, now Granny, I promised these people I would do this, but if you say no, I think they'll understand. Shannon Sharpe and Deion Sanders delivered poignant, emotional Hall of Fame speeches on Saturday night, opening up and sharing a personal side with the world. I wanted to be so much like my brother that when I went to college, my brother's first college girlfriend when I went to college, my first college girlfriend looked exactly like his (laughing). Thank you, everyone. ", Funniest line: "We're playing the Raiders one day. Shannon, go to class. My pastor at the time was a guy by the name of Leroy Joseph, and I'm so glad he was there to talk some sense into me. Every other day you would drive to go to different hospitals so our grandmother could get the best care. Your babys in the Hall of Fame. I just so happened to live across the hall from absolutely, positively, the greatest women's basketball player ever. The ref didn't call it, I went with it. 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. Sharpes 96-yard touchdown reception in the 2000 AFC Championship Game came on a short pass from Trent Dilfer on third-and-18. 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. They believed in me and so did my first NFL head coach, Dan Reeves. I'm standing in the huddle for a while, and I just have my hands on my hip. 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." Memorable quote: ''My father, Sgt. I just want to lay here, and I just want to think. I don't even know that I like football enough to try to make a career out of it.' Some have everything to do with me. 12th Annual NFL Honors Date: Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 Location: Symphony Hall in Phoenix 12th Annual NFL Honors 12th Annual NFL Honors Live NFL Honors 2023 NFL Honors 2023 Live NFL Honors 2023 Live Stream 2023 NFL Honors Live 2023 NFL Honors Live Stream NFL Awards 2023 NFL Awards 2023 Live 2023 NFL Awards Below is a complete list of awards Clarkson will have the honor of handing out at the NFL . Below is the transcript of the entire speech for your reading pleasure. O'Neal flashed his famous grin throughout, joking about his Buick commercial where he had $3 million reasons to find a way to squeeze himself into the seat of the car and also thanking family, teammates, coaches, fans and even NBA commissioners while offering playful jabs along the way. Some have everything to do with me. I can tell you every time that my grandmother has ever been upset at me, I can tell you why. Thanks, Coach Hall, for all your wisdom. My sister, Libby, the caretaker of the family, my best friend, my sounding board, my biggest fan. I made it. The other days she wanted to be on a fishing creek. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). See, my grandmother and grandfather, they raised me, and I hung on everything they said, but they didn't know it. Hes trained to bring clay to life with his hands. 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. He was introduced by his 12-year-old son Jarrett, the youngest presenter ever. Tracking fifth-year options for 2020 first-rounders: Which were picked up, and which were declined? She said, son, I want a decent home and her words verbatim is Son, I want to go to bed one night, and she said, I want God to let it rain as hard as he possibly can, and I want him to let it rain all night long. She said, I want to wake up and not be wet. Thats a decent home for my grandmother. I know my familys proud. You taught me everything I know about sports and a lot about life. There is no doubt whatsoever. 1 has always been baseball for me. As Im driving down Ive got my head phones on because I dont want to talk. The eight to ten hours a day sitting in the nursing home so our granny wouldn't be alone. 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 . And I love you for that. It's my turn now. Shannon Sharpe , Keynote Speaker, Considered by many to be the Greatest Tight End of All-Time Named to NFL 1990'2 All-Decade Team, 8 Time Pro Bowl Selection, 2011 Class Professional Football Hall of Fame . 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. Thats what drove Shannon. He broke down the night before, the moment he saw his older brother crying as Shannon formally put on the gold sports coat. I remember eating possum. You've been with my grandmother for 41 years. 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. Trust me, there was no room for crybabies in our house. [1st] Highest Average Gain Per Reception, Career 20.6 Some have absolutely nothing to do with me and everything to do with the kindness and patience of all the people that guided me through my life. Ms. Elaine Keels, my high school remedial reading and Spanish teacher. [1st] Most Pass Receptions, Game 5 (at Pittsburgh Jan. 20, 2002) And Phil Jackson said, 'Welcome to the Chicago Bulls.'". I mean, we tried to pass it and throw it and kick it, and we couldn't do it. Thanks, Coach Hall, for all your wisdom. This day means so much to me because I get to share it with that guy right there. I want to take a moment to personally thank some of these people who made this possible. Id also like to recognize the elite seven, that is the number of tight ends that have already been enshrined. I'd like to have a very special thanks to Mr. Pat Bowlen, owner of the Denver Broncos. So I got up and bought a new TV. And today is the culmination of that journey. 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? But you can't walk a mile in Shannon Sharpe's shoes because that wouldn't do it justice. Almost, we almost quit. My grandmother was a very simple woman. Thanks for all the sacrifices you've made. It's my turn to bring Mary Porter to life with my voice. The story of the Cowboys scout and prospect son Dallas just drafted, Legacy pick: Cardinals take great-great-nephew of team's first-ever draft pick. Sharpe left the Broncos in 2000 and signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an unrestricted free agent. Thank you, guys. Then, of course, there is my quarterback and great friend, John Elway. You may not know this, but I was never supposed to be a Hall of Fame tight end or any kind of tight end, or even a Hall of Fame player. When he put that jacket on me last night, there's two people in this world who knew what we were thinking. [Tied for 3rd] Most Points Scored, Career 12, Team Statistical Championships Check out the video and automated transcript from the Speak Ai team for Shannon Sharpe Hall Of Fame Speech! Reception Titles: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000B, B Baltimore Ravens All other titles with Denver Broncos, Elected to the Pro Football Hal lof Fame: February 5, 2011 Sharpe started at tight end. 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. Speech summary: Sanders thanked everyone from his former coaches to Jerry Jones to Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube. When I came and I asked my grandmother, what do you want? I said, You want me to buy you a car and teach you how to drive? Whatever my brother and sister and I asked for and you could get, you got. For 66 years, my grandmother never went to bed and had it rain and not be wet the next morning. That's a decent home for my grandmother. 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. I just want to share this little story with you, how close this moment came to not happening. Granted, I think organizations put together teams, but at the end of the day, the team has to go out and play. In my first game starting at tight end they put me in motion the entire game. That drove me. So I'm trying to hold on to people. If I had not gained acceptance at that time in my life, I would not be standing here today. I know my grandmother's proud. She always called me her baby. And I'm thinking well, my grandmother wants 7,000, 8,000 square feet. 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. As I would motion past John, he would turn around and tell me what I had to do, block the end, block the linebacker, run the out, run a corner. Thank you. Guys, thank you for allowing me to share 14 minutes and 23 seconds of your time. His breakout year came during his third season when he led the Broncos in receiving with 53 catches for 640 yards to earn his first of eight Pro Bowl nods. He had three receptions for 49 yards in the game. 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. Sharpe led the Broncos in receiving six times and the Ravens once. Former Tight End for the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens. Speech summary: Williams is known for advocating for Negro League players to be included in the Hall of Fame during his speech. NFL Career. 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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. Do you want to eat or do you want light to see so can you do your homework? Thank you for making all of those sacrifices the other kids never had to make so your dad could live out his dream. The focus was supposed to be on him for his accomplishments in basketball, but he made it about everyone else and how they helped get him where he is. ", Funniest line: "Bryon Russell came over to me and said, 'You know what, man, why'd you quit? I finally make my way back to the huddle. 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. Smith's 849 and Shannon Sharpe's 675. . What do you say about a person that gives you everything but life? 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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 keep telling myself I'm not going to get emotional today, but I know that's not going to happen. My mama said, 'That's fine, but until then, you get that lawnmower and go out there and cut that grass.'". 1. 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 I'm going to pay or is it going to be the lights? She didnt want a whole lot. I want all you young people to listen to my answer. I said, 'You know what? At this moment, I'm extremely proud and excited where my 14 year NFL journey has taken me and my family. 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. I know my grandmothers proud. And on induction day, heartfelt speeches are given, typically to thank those most influential to the inductees. Super Bowl XXXII Denver Broncos 31, Green Bay Packers 24 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? And one day, sitting there on the couch, you took a bat and hit the TV. ", Funniest line: "Greg Anthony, my compadre on NBA TV, I don't know if he's here or not, but I'm sure he'll get word of this. With Sunday's Hall of Fame . The one story I want to leave you with to tell you why I became this person: When I was 12 years old I told my mom, "Mom, I'm going to have some money one day, and I'm going to buy you a Mercedes, and I did.". Memorable quote: "I hope that someday the names of Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson in some way could be added as a symbol of the great Negro players that are not here only because they were not given the chance. The Avalanche championship dynasty crumbles less than a year after hoisting the Stanley Cup. Memorable quote: "[Krause] said, 'Organizations win championships.' I remember putting the pots and pans on the floor to catch the rain water. He was firm, but fair. What can I say? Im here today for a lot of reasons. 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. You dont know what this means to me. Because everything I've done in my life, I've tried to please you. [Tied for 1st] Most Seasons, 50 or More Pass Receptions 2 Thanks, John, for teaching me how to be a pro.". She said, son, I want a decent home and her words verbatim is "Son, I want to go to bed one night," and she said, "I want God to let it rain as hard as he possibly can, and I want him to let it rain all night long." I think she just wanted me to take the class so she could have extra hand's on time to help a young Shannon Sharpe. I'm here today for a lot of reasons. I could have been dead. ", Funniest line: "As a kid growing up in Oakland, my heroes were Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Reggie Jackson. Then, of course, there is my quarterback and great friend, John Elway. Join 30,000+ individuals and teams who rely on Speak Ai to capture and analyze unstructured language data for valuable insights. Sharpe started at tight end. She said, no, son, I don't want that. Speech summary: Griffey thanked all the members of his family individually and paid a touching tribute to his dad, noting some of the father-son feats they accomplished, including hitting back-to-back home runs. 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 Sharpes accomplishments. I was the first kid in Glennville to have a pair of Air Jordans, a Mickey Mouse watch and a Walkman. One of my. I'd 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. As we start here with the end of my journey, I know I wouldn't be here without my family. 1998 AFC Denver Broncos 23, New York Jets 10 The person knew when it was time to get to work. Thank you. Saturday, Aug 06 2011. The only regret that I have in my 43 years that I never told my grandmother just how much she means to me. I said, "for real, Libby?" . The play remains the longest TD catch in NFL playoff history. 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? Sharpe eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark three times and twice had 10 TDs in a season. That's all she wanted. [Tied for 2nd] Most Touchdown Pass Receptions, Career 2 Memorable quote: "There's one lady that deserves the biggest recognition, probably, of everyone as to why I'm here. She said, son, I want a decent house. That's the reason why I had the moves that I did, because when you have an angry sister and angry brother chasing you with a broom and a wet dish rag, you tend to pick up moves you never had before.". I love you, big sis. He had two receptions for 14 yards in the game. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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. And I was very young. He says, 'Curtis, look at it this way, man.' 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. I remember those days. You can watch the full speech below courtesy of our good friends at Black Sports Online: My brother never knew that everything he said that I hung on it. Speech summary: Humor was the prevailing theme in Shaq's speech. As I'm driving down I've got my head phones on because I don't want to talk. Thank you for making all of those sacrifices the other kids never had to make so your dad could live out his dream. I wish I could mention all of these guys by name. Sharpe so badly wanted to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer before diabetes finished ravaging his grandmother's body, but he said he now saw it as a blessing that he didn't get to Canton, Ohio,. Your baby's in the Hall of Fame. What can I say? Thanks, John, for teaching me how to be a pro. He spoke about how hard work, not luck, leads to success. Katy, thanks for your love and support. Dont hope someone gives you an opportunity, create one for yourself.
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