And I stood there for about 20 seconds and I could see her smiling. But I'm 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. 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. Memorable quote: "No, you're laughing, but this is the truth. Shannon Sharpe Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro My grandmother was a very simple woman. I forgive you for all those white suits that you got us for Easter that made us look like John Travolta. When he put that jacket on me last night, there's two people in this world who knew what we were thinking. All of these people have something in common. 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) Thanks, John, for teaching me how to be a pro.". 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. [3rd] Most Pass Receptions, Career 140 It took a great deal of acceptance to come to terms with being an alcoholic, but acceptance was the key to my sobriety. 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. He said that it's not what you achieve that matters the most, but the person you become that is most important. Shannon do your homework. 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. To eat the animals that I ate. Where's Skip's hall of fame induction? I've never said that publicly. 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 the second best player in my own family. She said it would help my reading, I said it would help me repeat my sophomore year. Then, of course, there is my quarterback and great friend, John Elway. 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 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 . Because everything I've done in my life, I've tried to please you. He was the 29th-round pick and had to choose between football and baseball. I said, 'I didn't see organizations playing with the flu in Utah, I didn't see them playing with a bad ankle.' Super Bowl XXXV Baltimore Ravens 34, New York Giants 7 Shannon Sharpe didn't even make it to his speech Saturday night at Fawcett Stadium. His speech was a touching tribute to his mother, the inspiration for "Prime Time" and his drive for everything he did on the field. I want all you young people to listen to my answer. . But, but it took a lot of work and a lot of bumps -- bumps in the road. For two boys that are making millions and all you want is a decent house. ", Funniest line: "I'm awfully glad to be with him [Casey Stengel] on his big day. One of my best friends that is already in the Hall of Fame is Michael Irvin. We won the game. 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? (Records through the 2003 season, Sharpes final season with Denver), [1st] Most Pass Receptions, Career 675 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? Shannon Sharpe Hall Of Fame Speech: Tight End Thanks His Grandmother As my grandmother was laying in that casket on Saturday morning, I walked over to her, and I asked her two things. I remember those days of putting those plastic coats on the bed and I'm going to date myself and call them croaker sacks but now we call them burlap bags. She said, no, son, I dont want that. We won the game. That's all I ask. She wanted to be in Bible study every Wednesday. It was my brothers and my job to make sure she can do that for the remaining days of her life. [Tied for 2nd] Most Touchdown Pass Receptions, Career 2 Shannon Sharpe Hall of Fame Speech Lance Nicolai 1.2M views 11 years ago C. Vivian Stringer's Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech OfficialHoophall 12K views 10 years ago Deion. Our last preseason game my rookie year, we were playing the Arizona Cardinals. VIDEO: Shannon Sharpe's Hall Of Fame Induction Speech Sharpe started at tight end. 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. 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 I'd run myself into the ground or lifted myself into oblivion earlier that day, I didn't do what I had promised to do the night before. The very pots and pans that were going to cook in the next day. Sharpe started at tight end. Hopefully all those miles youve driven seem worth it today. I said, you don't know what it's like, Les, to grow up like I grew up. 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 . ", Funniest line: "We're playing the Raiders one day. 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. The eight to ten hours a day sitting in the nursing home so our granny wouldnt be alone. I never once lived in your shadow. In 1993, he was named first-team All-Pro for the first of four times after catching 81 passes for 995 yards and scoring 9 touchdowns. What about that Reggie Jackson? The persona likes to have fun. I embraced it. To eat the animals that I ate. At this moment, I'm extremely proud and excited where my 14 year NFL journey has taken me and my family. Great place to hit. 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. 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. When people told me I wasn't going to make it, I listened to the one person who told me I was, me. I played on special teams and I got 20 offensive plays, had 12 knock down blocks. I want to start by congratulating my fellow inductees who I share the stage with today. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). For 66 years, my grandmother never went to bed and had it rain and not be wet the next morning. 77 / 99 Shannon Sharpe parachutes into the stadium with the Thunderstorm sky-diving team on the day of his enshrinement in the Ring of Fame during the Broncos' game . Memorable quote: "I don't know if you figured it out by now, but I just gave you Prime. The Avalanche championship dynasty crumbles less than a year after hoisting the Stanley Cup. 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. Full list of Mr. Irrelevants in NFL draft history: Is Brock Purdy already the best final pick? I remember eating possum. 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. I said, I ate that now as a kid, but I'm not going to have to eat that when I become an adult. Its my turn to bring Mary Porter to life with my voice. Sharpes 96-yard touchdown reception in the 2000 AFC Championship Game came on a short pass from Trent Dilfer on third-and-18. I know some of you might be in awe of the number of years, but it's the number of miles. 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. Thanks, coach, Im glad you have a lousy memory. I made it. 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. I want all you young people to listen to my answer. I know my grandmother's proud. I mean, I even hit three home runs at Wrigley Field, tell me about it.". He had two receptions for 14 yards in the game. Video 12th Annual NFL Honors Live Stream | 2023 NFL Honors Full Show I know Wilt and my father are in heaven smiling down upon us. She said, "Shannon, she's gone." 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. [3rd] Most Receiving Yards, Game 156 (vs. L.A. The other days she wanted to be on a fishing creek. When I left my grandmothers 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. Never forget those who sacrificed for you. I don't even know that I like football enough to try to make a career out of it.' I forgive you for all those white suits that you got us for Easter that made us look like John Travolta. We've got some video of Sharpe's induction speech here: The line that really caught me was towards the beginning: To my big brother Sterling. Sharpe started at tight end. Deion Sanders, Shannon Sharpe Invite Fans Into Their Lives With Superb That just didnt start two and a half years ago. And being here today to share with me this very special occasion. I said, now Granny, I promised these people I would do this, but if you say no, I think they'll understand. From Canton to Cooperstown to Springfield, the Hall of Fame honors the elite in football, baseball, and basketball. I was in the Raiders' huddle. [3rd] Most Pass Receptions, Season 73 (2001), [1st] Most Pass Receptions, Career 15 It's official: Jamal Murray, Nuggets are in Phoenix's heads now.
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