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. My grandmother was a very simple woman. I said, 'I didn't see organizations playing with the flu in Utah, I didn't see them playing with a bad ankle.' ", Funniest line: "Bryon Russell came over to me and said, 'You know what, man, why'd you quit? I remember eating squirrel and turtle. I want to take a moment to personally thank some of these people who made this possible. I played on special teams and I got 20 offensive plays, had 12 knock down blocks. The last two and a half years havent been easy on any of us, least of all you. I said, Granny, do you want jewelry? She said, no, son, I dont want that. 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.' On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). Memorable quote: "To my dad, who taught me how to play this game, but more importantly he taught me how to be a man. Do you want to eat or do you want light to see so can you do your homework? I'm here today for a lot of reasons. 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." Shannon Sharpe - Home - Facebook Thats what got me here. My grandmother never told me when I was getting ready to leave for Savannah State, Shannon, dont do drugs. Thank you. No matter what else I ever did, baseball was the only way I ever wanted to go. We won the game. I want to take a moment to tell you what kind of man he is. He poked fun at everything from his .200 career batting average to setting a record for passed balls. The guy turns around and he says, 'What are you doing?' That just didnt start two and a half years ago. [3rd] Most Pass Receptions, Career 140 '', Funniest line: Thanking his teammates with the Lakers, Shaq saved the best for last. 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. Katy, thanks for your love and support. 6 mo. 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. 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. The Avalanche championship dynasty crumbles less than a year after hoisting the Stanley Cup. Rodman used his honor to help get closure on some things in his life. Hes trained to bring clay to life with his hands. Mama, I'm going to make a lot of money, and you will never have to work another day of your life.' And one day, sitting there on the couch, you took a bat and hit the TV. Shannon do your homework. Replying to . Speech summary: He wasn't talking about practice, man. "My life for 14 years in the National Football League was football," Sharpe said. First, Id 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. When I did the special, we were going down, my brother and I were going down to shoot a special that Thursday. Get insights from your language data - fast and with no code. ", Honorable Mention: Michael Irvin (2007); Mike Ditka (1988); Mike Singletary (1998); Joe Montana (2000); John Elway (2004); Jerry Rice (2010); Cris Carter (2013); Jerome Bettis (2015); LaDainian Tomlinson (2017). I definitely wouldn't be standing here. ", 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). Transcript: Shannon Sharpes acceptance speech, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Nikola Jokics 39-point masterclass gives Nuggets 2-0 lead over Suns, Nuggets 3-pointers: Devin Booker, Nikola Jokic put on a show in Game 2, DU womens lacrosse, nations last undefeated team, eyes first national title, Rockies April was a shower of mostly bad baseball. You dont know what this means to me. She said, no, son, I don't want that. [Tied for 1st] Most Touchdown Pass Receptions, Game 3 (vs. San Diego Nov. 16, 2003; vs. San Diego Oct. 6, 1996; vs. Kansas City Dec. 12, 1993) For two boys that are making millions and all you want is a decent house. She said, Shannon, shes gone. I said, for real, Libby? She hung the phone up. She didnt want a whole lot. The tight end streaked up the middle untouched for the games first and only touchdown which proved to be all that the Ravens needed to secure its first AFC championship and Super Bowl berth. I have never thrown an interception that has been my fault, according to my mother-in-law, Ann. Sharpe eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark three times and twice had 10 TDs in a season. Thanks for all the sacrifices you've made. Where's Skip's hall of fame induction? I was the first kid in Glennville to have a pair of Air Jordan's, a Mickey Mouse watch and a Walkman. And finally we had a nice enough neighbor came over and put some air in it, and what a difference.". I could have been homeless -- I was homeless. OK, I'll do that.' He was firm, but fair. 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 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. 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. Iverson's speech had it all, and he delivered his address with compassion and humor as he took the audience on a trip through his entire life. Eligibility restrictions apply. Thank you, Ms. Memorable quote: "[Krause] said, 'Organizations win championships.' Speech summary: Eckersley gave an emotional speech, talking about overcoming alcohol addiction and his demons and thanking those who helped him along his journey. I could have been dead. But you can't walk a mile in Shannon Sharpe's shoes because that wouldn't do it justice. Im here today for a lot of reasons. Its my turn now. For 66 years, my grandmother never went to bed and had it rain and not be wet the next morning. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). One of the coaches came to me and told me, Shannon, your names on the board to be cut tomorrow. 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. And today is the culmination of that journey. That became my connection with football. That's what got me here. When he put that jacket on me last night, theres two people in this world who knew what we were thinking. Shannon, be respectful. 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. 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. . Raiders Jan. 9, 1994), Ravens records held by Sharpe Granted, I think organizations put together teams, but at the end of the day, the team has to go out and play. Am I the man you thought I would be? And I stood there for about 20 seconds and I could see her smiling. I don't even know that I like football enough to try to make a career out of it.' What can I say? Thanks for being there for my grandmother and me. See, my grandmother, if you give a man your word, you do what you say youre going to do. Shannon Sharpe gets in heated argument with Morant at half 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 doesnt permit that. 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. From Canton to Cooperstown to Springfield, the Hall of Fame honors the elite in football, baseball, and basketball. Devin Booker sulked. 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. Odds and lines subject to change. He taught me toughness. I know some of you might be in awe of the number of years, but its the number of miles. 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. Deacon Jones once said everybody in this room right here could catch the other person that's in this room right here. So we're playing the Raiders and I get hit downfield. I want to start by congratulating my fellow inductees who I share the stage with today. Your baby's in the Hall of Fame. Shannon Sharpe HOF enshrinement speech - AFC West- ESPN As my grandmother was laying in that casket on Saturday morning, I walked over to her, and I asked her two things. Its a trait I picked up from my mom and from my brother. With Chris Carson gone, can Rashaad Penny 'take off' as Seattle Seahawks' RB1? Packers. If I had not gained acceptance at that time in my life, I would not be standing here today. They believed in me and so did my first NFL head coach, Dan Reeves. I said, "for real, Libby?" He didn't know a lot about it, he came from the old country. It's my turn to bring Mary Porter to life with my voice. He said that growing up poor drove him to want to be able to provide a better life for his family, and that determination, dedication and discipline were key. I've never said that publicly. 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? Looking Sharpe: Rarely seen photos of Shannon Sharpe's time in Denver I mean, I even hit three home runs at Wrigley Field, tell me about it.". His speech was a touching tribute to his mother, the inspiration for "Prime Time" and his drive for everything he did on the field. 1991 AFC Buffalo Bills 10, Denver Broncos 7 ", Funniest line: "I'm awfully glad to be with him [Casey Stengel] on his big day. See, when my grandfather died, I missed one day, the day of the funeral. Shannon, iron your clothes. She figured she had laid that foundation for 18 years, a ten minute speech wasnt going to work now. Dec 15. Hopefully all those miles you've driven seem worth it today. And I stood there for about 20 seconds and I could see her smiling. 1. My sister had her hair braided, and I rubbed her head, and I already knew what she would want. Do you want to eat or do you want light to see so can you do your homework? She didn't want a whole lot. I said, Granny, what is a decent home? And I remember it like yesterday, and it was 30 plus years ago. You play in the National Football League and you say youre a member of the fraternity. 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.". William Hall, my high school football coach, track coach, and driver's ed teacher. I love you, big sis. Favre said how much he loved playing football and that he didn't have any regrets. Because all the things that you really thought I was, and some of the things you didn't like, you didn't love, you didn't want to accept, I was doing it for my mama. I keep telling myself Im not going to get emotional today, but I know thats not going to happen. 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. Kevin Durant moped. ", Funniest line: "Trey (Griffey's son), you're my little man, my partner in crime. NFL Career. She said, "Shannon, she's gone." The tone of the speech was more competitive than your typical Hall of Fame speech, as Jordan detailed some testy incidents with coaches and front-office personnel (namely former Bulls GM Jerry Krause) in which he was "correct." Shannon, don't drink. Thanks, John, for teaching me how to be a pro.". I don't say, hey, just do that. She figured she had laid that foundation for 18 years, a ten minute speech wasn't going to work now. My prayers and my deepest sympathies go out to Ms. Sylvia Mackey, and the Mackey family. Who Are the Best Late-Round Draft Picks in NFL History? He says, 'Curtis, look at it this way, man.' 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.