And I love him whether he plays football or doesn't play football. '' As the boos subsided, he thanked Patriots owner Robert Kraft . Best of HOF: Lewis makes history, Dawkins inspires and more. Great to have you on that football team. Siliana was open about her husband, sharing great stories from his life about heroic acts he did, making it clear what a brilliant person he was. That year would prove to be his breakout year; he was named to his first All-Pro team, his first Pro Bowl, and (on his 25th birthday) was named co-MVP of Super Bowl XII with teammate Harvey Martin, making him one of ten defensive players to win that honor. And to Bob Lilly, I never got to play on the same team with Bob Lilly. I tell you what. I'm so happy to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame and be in the greatest fraternity of all time, and [thanks] to you, the fans, for sharing this great moment with me.". He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame (1994), the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1994) and the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame . My high school coach, Blaine Tanner. And there was a guy sitting on the bank watching all this and he said, ''you know two are better than watching TV.''. Don Smerick, I want to thank you for being a good friend. Mom, thank you. And I tell you what. So, I told Randy to go see the trainer. He became one of seven defensive players to ever win that honor. I've told that story about Randy several times and in front of him. Tell you what, to Coach Landry. I haven't met you before, but hang in there. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - There is a man, a father to five . Well they asked Jordan a question. And, you know when I played football, I was focused on football. All he wanted to do was to play football and to be the best at what he was doing. Well mom I'll tell you what. Use section headers above different song parts like [Verse], [Chorus], etc. You know Ernie really taught me how to do it, he really did. And I'll tell ya, when I walked out of tf1ere I couldn't wait for Sunday afternoon to get there so I could go out and play football. I relish that moment getting to pitch in Montreal against the Pittsburgh Pirates. To my coaches back in Wilmington Delaware. I love you so much. Thank you. He is one of the great people of all time and I just want to tell him how much I appreciate him and everything he has done for me in my life. There was even a bit of a tease at the end about a potential return. And I would like to take this opportunity now to thank all the players and all the coaches that I have ever been associated with. 10 Forgotten WWE Hall Of Famers: Where Are They Now? I really appreciate you and what you have done for me. He attended the University of Maryland from 1971 to 1974, and played professionally for the Dallas Cowboys from 1975 to 1988. He also talked about winning his 300th game in a Giants uniform.Not even his brief two-month stint with the Astros in 1998 was overlooked as he shared a laugh with fellow Hall of Famer and Houston legend Nolan Ryan. Posthumous inductions are always difficult to get right, as fans don't get to hear the stories, or get a look behind the curtain, which is what people want. Contact DallasAthleteSpeakers today at 800-214-7141 to book Randy White for a corporate appearance, speaking engagement, store grand opening, autograph signing, product endorsement, moderated Q&A or an exclusive meet and greet. The guys I fought with Sunday to Sunday. His success did not come with out hard work. A dynamic wide receiver out of Marshall University where he was twice a consensus All-American (1996-97), Moss played 14 seasons in the NFL. Playing both defensive end and . His nicknameThe Mansterperfectly described how the 6-foot-4-inch, 257-pound White, was half-man, half-monster. The Dallas Cowboys selected Randy White with the No. Learn More. White was the Co-MVP of Super Bowl XII in 1978, and he played that game on his birthday 1978. I'm glad you came. You know I would like to start off with the fans. "A Mariners fan in attendance immediately screamed, "We love you Randy!". Hall of Fame. I didn't tell anybody about it. The News Journal. Alright my dad. Maryland finished the year with only 2 wins and White did little worth noting during that year. I want to thank you too. A lot of times you don't realize how lucky you are to be associated with and have the people that you've had around not only around you your football career, but in your life. The Cowboy fans in Texas and around the country I tell ya youre the best in the world. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994. And I'm pretty proud of my daughter Jordan. 1Country musicians Wade Hayes and Bryan White will perform an acoustic concert at 7 p.m. March 11 at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum. There was a great range of emotions, from hilarious stories to words that left fans and wrestlers alike wiping away their tears. You don't ever quit. Because I don't think my dad ever missed a little league football game, high school game, anything I ever participated in. I tell you all you other fans. "He saw three years of my career, not a lot to brag about," Johnson said. 7.4K Share 539K views 4 years ago #AmericanFootball #NFL #Football Former NFL wide receiver Randy Moss delivers his speech as he is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I always knew she was there because I would be out in the pregame warmup and I'd hear this (whistle). During those 14 years, he played in three Super Bowls, six NFC Championship Games, and accumulated 1,104 tackles (701 solo) and 111 sacks. Leroy Jordan, thank you for taking me under your wing when I first came to Dallas. And if you don't think that man doesn't have a heart this big, then you have never had the opportunity to be around him and know him. This was a truly special induction, and that was always going to be the case, especially with none other than Vince McMahon introducing The Phenom. Mr. Warren Schuller, standing right here with the hat on. Draw a line in front of Randy White and you were in real trouble. "He doesn't have long to live. Roger Staubach, thanks for bringing us back all those times. Presenting Troy Polamalu for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Dick LeBeau. [5] He studied Thai Boxing under Chai Sirisute, the founder of the Thai Boxing Association of the USA. He may be the only man ever to receive a Super Bowl Most Valuable Player award as a birthday present on his bog day. Ernie and I used to go fishing on our days off sometimes. His other gridiron awards in 1974 included the Outland Award as the nation's best interior lineman and the Lombardi Award for the nation's best lineman or linebacker. Randy Travis sang. [8], White married Dallas model Vicci Haney, in 1978. I tell you standing up here today in Canton, Ohio getting ready to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame I tell ya, it really brings to mind to me a lot of people, all the people that have been such a big part of my life. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. It created a fantastic event as the class of 2022 were inducted. And instead of being embarrassed he laughs the loudest. Randy White was one of the most dominant defensive tackles in NFL history. But she could whistle louder than anybody else you ever saw in your whole life. Well I played middle linebacker, I played strong sideline backer, and then I end up playing weak sideline backer. What set Randy apart from the other Cowboys was not his ability to make big plays but his consistency and his willingness to work hard. And I appreciate the fact that a lot of times he gave me a lot of freedom out there on the field to use the knowledge and what I had and my ability on the field. Thank you very much. Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images By Ben Cohen Sept. 8, 2018 2:52 pm ET Seeing her speak openly to her son was one of the most emotional moments of the night. I want to thank him for all the time he gave me too. Randy was the second player chosen in the 1975 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. I can remember when I was seven years old going to my first little league practice. Your here and I'm here and I'm proud to have you here to be a part of this with me. You know the fans have been a part of my life for a long time and I just want to take this opportunity to thank you for letting me be a part of your life. When White arrived in Dallas, he struggled. I always knew she was there because I would be out in the pregame warmup and I'd hear this (whistle). Here are 10 things you might not know about Cowboys Hall of Fame defensive tackle Randy White, who was born Jan. 15, 1953, in Pittsburgh, Pa., was the top defensive lineman in the country. Randy White Enshrinement speech. :: Hall of Fame 2015: Complete coverage :. Those first two years I was fighting for my life out there. I thank him for preparing me and getting me ready to go into professional football. I'll tell you I'm glad he taught me those things because they have carried through my whole life with me. Learn more. However, Vader's son and wife did a great job within this induction. Through all my career, all I heard was I was too small. Randy was the toughest, most intense player I've ever coached, and I've coached a lot of them. Thank you for being there. I asked him what was wrong, and he said, ''God I really feel bad. The annual Hall Of Fame ceremony was back to its fullest this year, with a sold-out crowd and WWE Superstars dressed to the nines packing into the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on the night before WrestleMania 38. Presenter: Ernie Stautner . Randy Moss entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday night, and with the spotlight on him Moss took an opportunity to make a stand. My high school coach, Blaine Tanner. Sex Pistols. This will go down as one of the best speeches of all time. 1 Hall of Fame Induction Speech Lyrics Thank you, I'm so honored and privileged to be here. :: Hall of Fame 2015: Complete coverage ::"It's extremely emotional talking about things I care about a lot," Johnson said. On this date 26 years ago, running back Tony Dorsett and defensive lineman Randy White were inducted into the . Any man that can be as destructive on the field as Arnold Schwartzenager in the movies and as gentle and compassionate and down to earth off the field as Mother Theresa. It was brilliant to see the pride that she clearly had in everything she had achieved. 0:00. The 2022 WWE Hall Of Fame was a night to remember, as The Undertaker and his fellow inductees gave amazing speeches. I'll tell you what, I used to enjoy really enjoy going into RFK stadium in Philadelphia. A three-time first-team All-Pro and six-time Pro. He played all of his 14 NFL seasons with the Dallas Cowboys before retiring in 1988. Torre was a very good baseball player, great coach and manager, and a terrific speaker. "The overflow crowd packed the countryside, claiming almost every available patch of green space. Well I played middle linebacker, I played strong sideline backer, and then I end up playing weak sideline backer. And I hate to admit it, but it was true. And I appreciate the fact that a lot of times he gave me a lot of freedom out there on the field to use the knowledge and what I had and my ability on the field. So, I'd run and get the catchers mitt and give it to my mom, Heck, she would get out there in the backyard and she wasn't a bad catcher either. ESPN's Randy Moss gets emotional when he finds out he'll be inducted into the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame. 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