I said, my exact words were, 'I don't give a damn.' 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. 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. And I love you for that. The only regret that I have in my 43 years that I never told my grandmother just how much she means to me. 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.". I have never thrown an interception that has been my fault, according to my mother-in-law, Ann. I would not be here before you today without my father. And I, like, looked again. Irunas. With the grace of God, I got sober and I saved my life. 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. Nobody ever knew how much this five alarm fire raged inside of me. The persona likes to have fun. She said, Shannon, shes gone. I said, for real, Libby? She hung the phone up. Am I the man you thought I would be?" At this moment, I'm extremely proud and excited where my 14 year NFL journey has taken me and my family. Granted, I think organizations put together teams, but at the end of the day, the team has to go out and play. Thats all I ask. 2000 AFC Baltimore Ravens 16, Oakland Raiders 3 I turned around and said, 'I don't want to play football. Sharpe left the Broncos in 2000 and signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an unrestricted free agent. It's official: Jamal Murray, Nuggets are in Phoenix's heads now. ", Funniest line: "There's no place like Wrigley Field. KayUrameshi . Keeler: Avs fans, could we please skip Valeri Nichushkin, Nazem Kadri revisionist history? But Im 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. Im honored to become a member of your select group. 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. But you can't walk a mile in Shannon Sharpe's shoes because that wouldn't do it justice. I remember eating raccoon. He never gave me a[n] autograph.". Henderson thanked everyone, including his minor league coach who helped him develop his baserunning and sliding skills, and said he was very humbled to be entering the Hall. To eat the animals that I ate. Shannon Sharpe: Hall of Fame Speech 2011 Shannon Sharpe Considered by many to be the Greatest Tight End of All-Time. [1st] Longest Reception 96 (from Dilfer, at Oakland Jan. 14, 2001) I've never said that publicly. Because everything I've done in my life, I've tried to please you. See, when my grandfather died, I missed one day, the day of the funeral. We won the game. He played in 204 regular season games and started in four AFC championship games. Our last preseason game my rookie year, we were playing the Arizona Cardinals. Check out the video and automated transcript from the Speak Ai team for Shannon Sharpe Hall Of Fame Speech! I ruined a lot of relationships. Shannon, be respectful. You need to walk 20 years of my life. If I had not gained acceptance at that time in my life, I would not be standing here today. Some have everything to do with me. Today I become the eighth member. 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. You dont land here without the support of hundreds of dedicated men whose sacrifices help you become a better player. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. You don't know what this means to me. ", Funniest line: "Phil Jackson asked me to come to Jerry Krause's house and he asked me, he said, 'Dennis, you know, we'd like you to come play, but you gotta do one thing for me, you gotta go into the kitchen and tell Scottie Pippen you're sorry.' Sharpe is the #1 Social Media influencer in football both active and retired. It also was the source of the "Crying Jordan meme," which has been used on social media incessantly over the past few years. As the Greatest tight end to ever play the game spoke tonight at his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction, Sharpe saved his best for . I said, Granny, are you proud of your baby? For 66 years, my grandmother never went to bed and had it rain and not be wet the next morning. I said, I ate that now as a kid, but Im not going to have to eat that when I become an adult. I'm standing in the huddle for a while, and I just have my hands on my hip. When I came and I asked my grandmother, what do you want? I want to start by congratulating my fellow inductees who I share the stage with today. 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). I remember those days. My sister called me about 9:00 that Wednesday night. While some speeches take a more serious tone, just about all of them are sure to include a knee-slapper or two. '', Funniest line: Thanking his teammates with the Lakers, Shaq saved the best for last. That became my connection with football. Ten times he had 60 or more catches including three 80-catch seasons. He explained how much football taught him, including how to be a man. With Chris Carson gone, can Rashaad Penny 'take off' as Seattle Seahawks' RB1? [Tied for 1st] Most Pass Receptions, Game 13 (vs. L.A. That's all I ask. What do you say about a person that gives you everything but life? Your babys in the Hall of Fame. Like Magic [Johnson] says, 'By any means necessary.' Nobody ever knew how much this five alarm fire raged inside of me. If I talk to him, and I can talk to him about anything, they say, you dont know a mans pain unless you walk a mile in his shoes. But you cant walk a mile in Shannon Sharpes shoes because that wouldnt do it justice. You'll never know. William Hall, my high school football coach, track coach, and drivers ed teacher. Sharpe started at tight end. 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 said, now Granny, I promised these people I would do this, but if you say no, I think they'll understand. The $10,000 scholarship grant honors Thomas and is funded by both Manning and the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. 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. ", 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). Reggie used to come out all the time and I'd say, 'Reggie, can I have a[n] autograph?' See the guy that did this bust here, he went to school for 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. I definitely wouldn't be standing here. 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. All of these people have something in common. Saturday, Aug 06 2011. Your baby's in the Hall of Fame. She didnt want a whole lot. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. I remember eating possum. . Other than an injury-shortened 1999 campaign, Sharpe never caught less than 60 passes in a season for the remainder of his career. I had to make a better way for my brothers, for my sister, for my mom. Memorable quote: "You want to be fast like Isiah and you want to shoot like Bird, you know, rebound like Barkley, pass like Magic, be dominant like Shaq but, man, I wanted to be like Mike. Then, of course, there is my quarterback and great friend, John Elway. I said, You want me to buy you a car and teach you how to drive? I had to leave Glennville. Deacon Jones once said everybody in this room right here could catch the other person that's in this room right here. Guys, Im so honored to be a part of this. 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). Shannon, dont drink. 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. When he put that jacket on me last night, there's two people in this world who knew what we were thinking. With coaching staff in place, what's next for Carolina Panthers? That drove me. 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. Raiders Jan. 9, 1994) If you promise somebody you're going to do something, you do it. In his eyes these three guys were gods of the game: Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Currently Shannon co-hosts FS1's Undisputed and host's his own podcast, Club Shay Shay. I just gave you the formula in who was really standing before you because I was trick or treating, and it wasn't even Halloween. Im standing on the sideline, and I can see John walking towards me. Its my turn now. He had one reception for an NFL playoff record 96 yards and a touchdown in the game. 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. So I apologize. 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[Tied for 2nd] Most Pass Receptions, Game 13 (vs. San Diego Oct. 6, 1996) Sharpe also talked a lot about his grandmother and grandfather raising him and how much they meant to him. I have a certain persona as a player, and I know this will come as a shock, but I like to talk. Sterling Sharpe comes to mind - played Wide Receiver for the Packers from 1988 to 1994 before a neck injury took him out of the game. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). 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." We won the game. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. Thank you. And I know what youre saying, remedial reading and Spanish? I was saying the exact same thing. I'm kind of knocked out. Favre said how much he loved playing football and that he didn't have any regrets. Shaq ripped a giant lasagna fart on the air and had to air out the studio, Pro Football Hall Of Fame Enshrinement: Shannon Sharpe, Deion Sanders Deliver Moving Speeches, Deion Sanders Hall Of Fame Speech: Watch Primetime Thank Over 100 People, VIDEO: Shannon Sharpe's Hall Of Fame Induction Speech, Deion Sanders, Shannon Sharpe Invite Fans Into Their Lives With Superb Hall Of Fame Speeches. 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. 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. That's all she wanted. Coach Hall has been teaching and coaching for 50 plus years, and he's still coaching today. [3rd] Most Pass Receptions, Season 73 (2001), [1st] Most Pass Receptions, Career 15 My career would not have taken me this far. Gambling Problem? I remember putting the pots and pans on the floor to catch the rain water. [1st] Most Touchdown Pass Receptions, Career 55 Shannon Sharpe may be right about being the second best player in his own family but that's still a hell of an NFL career. Kobe Bryant, a guy who would push me and help me win three titles, but who also helped me get pushed off the team and traded to Miami. You play in the National Football League and you say you're a member of the fraternity. We lost one of our members early last month, John Mackey. Thanks for all the sacrifices youve made. Do you want to eat or do you want light to see so can you do your homework? 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. Replying to . What can I say? I remember eating squirrel and turtle. ", 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. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. You study harder, you practice harder, you have more fun. 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. Football, of course is the ultimate team game. Today Im humbled to be joining such an elite fraternity of great players who defined our game. And I neglected my kids. 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 remember that. Then I asked her, Are you proud? I said, Granny, are you proud of your baby? You taught me everything I know about sports and a lot about life. And I neglected my kids. ", Funniest line: "My mother-in-law who for 33, 34 years has been by far my biggest fan. So then and there in that moment on that plane, I was determined for selfish reasons to get to this point to acknowledge how important he was. Football, of course is the ultimate team game. She said, no, son, I don't want that. I forgive you for all those white suits that you got us for Easter that made us look like John Travolta. Get insights from your language data - fast and with no code. I could have been dead. It's called the three D's: Determination, Dedication, and Discipline. 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. Yes, Shannon Sharpe, NFL Hall of . So I got up and bought a new TV. So I'm trying to hold on to people. And I know what you're saying, "remedial reading and Spanish?" 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? And ever since he said that, I knew the only way I was going to be successful at this game called football was if I played for a purpose that was bigger than the game itself, because I knew that the love for the game just wasn't in my heart. 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. Speech summary: Eckersley gave an emotional speech, talking about overcoming alcohol addiction and his demons and thanking those who helped him along his journey. So we're playing the Raiders and I get hit downfield. There is a reason they called it chasing your dreams and not walking after them. Keels. And Im trying to gather in my mind what Im going to say when I see my grandma laying in that casket, and before I did the interview I remember going by Kings Funeral Home that had my grandmothers body, and I rubbed her head. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Shannon Sharpe's Hall of Fame speech was an instant classic. Shannon Sharpe discuses the most surprising speech from the Pro Football Hall of Fame Ceremony. What can I say? I remember putting the pots and pans on the floor to catch the rain water. I was in the Raiders' huddle. "Last but not least, the great Kobe Bryant, a guy that would push me. [1st] Most Touchdown Pass Receptions, Career 2 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. [1st] Most Pass Receptions, Game 5 (at Pittsburgh Jan. 20, 2002) He remembered to draft me, but somehow forgot to cut me. 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. 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? I said, Les, I never want to eat cold oatmeal again. When I did the special, we were going down, my brother and I were going down to shoot a special that Thursday. But unfortunately, time doesn't permit that. And he made sure to heap more. Bad place to pitch. Every time at lunch youre not eating, youre in the gym, youre working out. She said, son, I want a decent house. From Canton to Cooperstown to Springfield, the Hall of Fame honors the elite in football, baseball, and basketball. Zach Thomas, Miami Dolphins, (Fifth Round, Pick 154) Zach Thomas has finally been voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I said, Granny, what is a decent home? And I remember it like yesterday, and it was 30 plus years ago. I'm like, oh, my gosh. 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. This isnt just a draft that builds the future, but a potential dynasty. Harrison, was a disciplinarian. I played on special teams and I got 20 offensive plays, had 12 knock down blocks. ", 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. Further, Shannon insisted that the Hall of Fame Committee members check his brother Sterling's career. The very pots and pans that were going to cook in the next day. 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? All these years later, nothing makes me prouder than when people call me a self made man. Thanks for being there for my grandmother and me. I was the first kid in Glennville to have a pair of Air Jordans, a Mickey Mouse watch and a Walkman. 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.' Thats all my grandmother wanted. 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. 3 First-team All-Pro (1989, 1992, 1993) 5 Pro Bowl (1989, 1990, 1992-1994) 3 NFL receptions leader (1989, 1992, 1993) 2 NFL receiving touchdowns leader (1992, 1994) Keeler: Chris Paul got dirty. (Records through the 2001 season, Sharpes final season with Baltimore), [1st] Most Consecutive Games With a Pass Reception 31 (2000-2001) Bill Belichick, Patriots leaders: Bill Russell's impact felt throughout organization, New England Patriots WR DeVante Parker solidifying role with big plays, contested grabs. 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. I said, Granny, do you want jewelry? She said, no, son, I dont want that. 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. 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. I just want to lay here, and I just want to think. Memorable quote: "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 I'm the second-best player in my own family. ago. With Sunday's Hall of Fame . 2121 George Halas Drive, Canton, Ohio. She hung the phone up. 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. I think she just wanted me to take the class so she could have extra hands on time to help a young Shannon Sharpe. 1991 AFC Buffalo Bills 10, Denver Broncos 7 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. The very pots and pans that we're going to cook in the next day. It's a trait I picked up from my mom and from my brother.
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