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 this is the fraternity of all fraternities. 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. 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. Someone once said other things may change, but we start and end with family. Sharpe also talked a lot about his grandmother and grandfather raising him and how much they meant to him. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. 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. So I could acknowledge the importance of him and in my career and my life, which he was a tremendous part of my life. Had a neck injury not ended Sterling's career, they could have been. I forgive you for all those white suits that you got us for Easter that made us look like John Travolta. Deion Sanders, Shannon Sharpe Invite Fans Into Their Lives With Superb She wanted to be in Bible study every Wednesday. 1998 AFC Denver Broncos 23, New York Jets 10 So he asked me another question: 'Dennis, would you like to be a Chicago Bull? For 66 years, my grandmother never went to bed and had it rain and not be wet the next morning. I think the first thing that he ever bought me was a football. I remember that. I remember putting the pots and pans on the floor to catch the rain water. 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. When he put that jacket on me last night, theres two people in this world who knew what we were thinking. 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. See, my grandmother, if you give a man your word, you do what you say youre going to do. Shannon Sharpe's Brilliant Hall of Fame Induction Speech [VIDEO] Then, of course, there is my quarterback and great friend, John Elway. I made it. [Tied for 2nd] Most Touchdown Pass Receptions, Career 2 Sharpe has his late grandmother to thank Join 30,000+ individuals and teams who rely on Speak Ai to capture and analyze unstructured language data for valuable insights. I don't even know that I like football enough to try to make a career out of it.' Speech summary: Emotion fueled Rodman during his playing career, so it was no surprise that his Hall of Fame speech was emotional and scattered at times. If fate had dealt you a different hand, there is no question, no question in my mind we would have been the first brothers to be elected to the Hall of Fame. But then I knew my grandmother, knowing her like I know her, after pausing for five or six minutes. Thank you for making all of those sacrifices the other kids never had to make so your dad could live out his dream. "My life for 14 years in the National Football League was football," Sharpe said. For two boys that are making millions and all you want is a decent house. I love you, big sis. NFL.com Senior Analyst Because of his work ethic and competitiveness, Shannon Sharpe -- who will be enshrined Saturday in the Pro Football Hall of Fame -- completely exceeded everyone's. I said, 'You know what? Keeler: Avs fans, could we please skip Valeri Nichushkin, Nazem Kadri revisionist history? 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. Deacon Jones once said everybody in this room right here could catch the other person that's in this room right here. Sharpe spent time with the Broncos and Ravens. That's all I wanted to do. Three traits that translate in any generation and any job setting. Memorable quote: "I don't know if you figured it out by now, but I just gave you Prime. ", Funniest line: "John [Elway] had never heard of Shannon Sharpe or Savannah State, but not only did he embrace me, he chose me as his go-to guy. The persona likes to have fun. Super Bowl XXXIII Denver Broncos 34, Atlanta Falcons 19 [Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Games With a Pass Reception 18 (1991-2003), Broncos records held by Sharpe He admitted that he never really wanted to play football but knew that he was playing for a bigger purpose than himself. I could have been a drug dealer. But I was in the Raiders' huddle.". Zach Thomas, Miami Dolphins, (Fifth Round, Pick 154) Zach Thomas has finally been voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 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.' I want to start by congratulating my fellow inductees who I share the stage with today. Packers. Best. Hall of Fame: Former Bronco Shannon Sharpe gives thanks to his family 2121 George Halas Drive, Canton, Ohio. 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. The last two and a half years havent been easy on any of us, least of all you. 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." For two boys that are making millions and all you want is a decent house. He had three receptions for 40 yards in the game. 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. He would pass me a pen with his name on it. My mama said, 'That's fine, but until then, you get that lawnmower and go out there and cut that grass.'". . Your baby's in the Hall of Fame. Raiders Jan. 9, 1994) The other days she wanted to be on a fishing creek. Void in ONT. Shannon, don't drink. I have a certain persona as a player, and I know this will come as a shock, but I like to talk. I embraced it. You play in the National Football League and you say youre a member of the fraternity. I just want to share this little story with you, how close this moment came to not happening. I remember that. For 66 years, my grandmother never went to bed and had it rain and not be wet the next morning. Shannon Sharpe's Speech At 2011 Hall Of Fame Enshrinement: Escaping I have never thrown an interception that has been my fault, according to my mother-in-law, Ann. I just so happened to live across the hall from absolutely, positively, the greatest women's basketball player ever. I can tell you every time that my grandmother has ever been upset at me, I can tell you why. As my grandmother was laying in that casket on Saturday morning, I walked over to her, and I asked her two things. 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) He was named first-team All-Pro and All-AFC in 1993, 1996, 1997 and 1998 and was selected to the NFLs All-Decade Team of the 1990s. He didn't know a lot about it, he came from the old country. The very pots and pans that were going to cook in the next day. 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. Tracking fifth-year options for 2020 first-rounders: Which were picked up, and which were declined? Guys, Im so honored to be a part of this. He finished his speech by saying that everyone is a role model in our lives, whether positive or negative, and that we can learn something from everyone. Thats all she wanted. Memorable quote: ''My father, Sgt. My girlfriend and I were laying in the bed. Thank you, Ms. Looking Sharpe: Rarely seen photos of Shannon Sharpe's time in Denver Hall of Fame enshrinement speech of Shannon Sharpe, Super Bowl winning tight end for the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens from from 1990-2003: Thank you, everyone. 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. Then, of course, there is my quarterback and great friend, John Elway. Enshrined into Pro Football Hall of Fame: August 6, 2011, Presenter: Sterling Sharpe, Shannons brother and former Green Bay Packers wide receiver, Other Members of the Class of 2011: Richard Dent, Marshall Faulk, Chris Hanburger, Les Richter, Ed Sabol, Deion Sanders, Drafted: 7th round (192nd player overall) in 1990 by Denver Broncos, Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic, (Records through the 2003 season, Sharpes final season with Denver), (Records through the 2001 season, Sharpes final season with Baltimore). He said, I don't know how much you're going to play, I don't know if you're going to play. VIDEO: Shannon Sharpe's Hall Of Fame Induction Speech By Joel Thorman @JoelThorman Aug 8, 2011, 9:48am EDT Long-time Denver Broncos TE Shannon Sharpe was inducted into the 2011 Pro Football. I keep telling myself I'm not going to get emotional today, but I know that's not going to happen. Thank you. William Hall, my high school football coach, track coach, and driver's ed teacher. Sharpes 96-yard touchdown reception in the 2000 AFC Championship Game came on a short pass from Trent Dilfer on third-and-18. If I had not gained acceptance at that time in my life, I would not be standing here today. I want to take a moment to tell you what kind of man he is. 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 could have been dead. 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 . Its called the three Ds: Determination, Dedication, and Discipline. The Denver Broncos selected Shannon Sharpe out of Savannah State in the seventh round of the 1990 NFL Draft. So I got up and bought a new TV. 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. [Tied for 1st] Most Pass Receptions, Game 13 (vs. L.A. William Hall, my high school football coach, track coach, and drivers ed teacher. 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. Transcript: Shannon Sharpe's acceptance speech - The Denver Post But then I knew my grandmother, knowing her like I know her, after pausing for five or six minutes. He was the 29th-round pick and had to choose between football and baseball. He regards Sterling as his motivation and most significant influence to play. I'm honored to become a member of your select group. So we're playing the Raiders and I get hit downfield. Video 12th Annual NFL Honors Live Stream | 2023 NFL Honors Full Show 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. 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. And today is the culmination of that journey. 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. I said, now Granny, I promised these people I would do this, but if you say no, I think they'll understand. See, when my grandfather died, I missed one day, the day of the funeral. Sharpe could not show off his best in the match during the NFL's beginning. And being here today to share with me this very special occasion. [1st] Most Touchdown Pass Receptions, Career 2 And Phil Jackson said, 'Welcome to the Chicago Bulls.'". Thanks for being there for my grandmother and me. You've been with my grandmother for 41 years. That drove me. Today Im humbled to be joining such an elite fraternity of great players who defined our game. 3x Superbowl Champion. Ten times he had 60 or more catches including three 80-catch seasons. 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. 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 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. Shannon Sharpe Position: TE 6-2 , 228lb (188cm, 103kg) Born: June 26 in Chicago, IL (Age: 54-308d) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Hall of Fame 8x Pro Bowl 4x All-Pro 3x SB Champ HOF All-1990s Team 81 84 84 82 SUMMARY Career G 204 AV 107 Rec 815 Yds 10060 Y/R 12.3 TD 62 FantPt 1375.9 Shannon Sharpe Overview Game Logs Career Postseason 1990 Get insights from your language data - fast and with no code. Thanks for all the sacrifices youve made. [3rd] Most Receiving Yards, Game 156 (vs. L.A. 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). He followed that performance with a career-high 87 receptions in 1994. My grandmother never told me when I was getting ready to leave for Savannah State, Shannon, dont do drugs. Why was Shannon Sharpe not a first Ballot HOF In my first game starting at tight end they put me in motion the entire game. That's all I ask. And here are the finest, including the one by Brett Favre in 2016. One of the coaches came to me and told me, Shannon, your name's on the board to be cut tomorrow. ", Funniest line: "And I said, 'Mama' -- because I was tired of seeing her go to work and come home all tired -- I said, 'I'm going to be rich one day. He never gave me a[n] autograph.". To eat the animals that I ate. Irunas. And it was very discouraging for him and for me. 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? 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. 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. But, but it took a lot of work and a lot of bumps -- bumps in the road. 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. ", Funniest line: "My mother-in-law who for 33, 34 years has been by far my biggest fan. Today I become the eighth member. There were two people in this world who knew what we felt at that very moment, and we felt it at the very same time. Shannon Sharpe's Enshrinement speech. Sharpe started at tight end. Thanks Coach Hall for all your wisdom, your guidance, your understanding that youve given me and my family over those 50 plus years. The guy turns around and he says, 'What are you doing?' Club Shay Shay Reaches Major Milestone The people from the Hall of Fame tell me I only have eight to ten minutes to do this. I said Im fine. I just want to lay here, and I just want to think. You taught me everything I know about sports and a lot about life. After two seasons with the Ravens he returned to Denver and played two final years with the Broncos. Shannon, iron your clothes. She figured she had laid that foundation for 18 years, a ten minute speech wasnt going to work now. If you promise somebody youre going to do something, you do it. All of these people have something in common. Yes, Shannon Sharpe, NFL Hall of . Our last preseason game my rookie year, we were playing the Arizona Cardinals. When I did the special, we were going down, my brother and I were going down to shoot a special that Thursday. That became my connection with football. I think she just wanted me to take the class so she could have extra hands on time to help a young Shannon Sharpe. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). That's all she wanted. I remember that. He had one reception for an NFL playoff record 96 yards and a touchdown in the game. 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. My sister had her hair braided, and I rubbed her head, and I already knew what she would want. Considering his stat line would actually look better when he retired (in the all-time list), why wasn't he a first-ballot, did he have character issues or something as his production was insane considering he produced this before the passing era really started. I've never said that publicly. "At least you waited all the way until you got the jacket on," Jones yelled. There is no doubt whatsoever. Dec 15. 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. Although he was honored for his broadcasting career, he joked that he should have gone into the Hall for his accomplishments as a player. His place in these halls tells you what kind of player he was. [Tied for 3rd] Most Pass Receptions, Game 12 (at Kansas City Oct. 20, 2002) Shannon Sharpe - Home - Facebook They believed in me and so did my first NFL head coach, Dan Reeves. I embraced it. My brother never knew that everything he said that I hung on it. That's a decent home for my grandmother. 28. Hopefully all those miles youve driven seem worth it today. OK, I'll do that.' ", 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). Katy, thanks for your love and support. Cheryl, you've a lot of people wish that they could be in a house with the greatest of anything. You know I could guard you. I remember eating raccoon. And he made sure to heap more. 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. Sharpe started at tight end. He remembered to draft me, but somehow forgot to cut me. I would not be here before you today without my father. See the guy that did this bust here, he went to school for that. I remember those days. We won the game. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. Because everything I've done in my life, I've tried to please you. "Last but not least, the great Kobe Bryant, a guy that would push me. No chance. 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,. Sharpe started at tight end. ago. [1st] Most Receiving Yards, Game 96 (at Oakland Jan. 14, 2001) 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. 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.". Shannon, iron your clothes." She figured she had laid that foundation for 18 years, a ten minute speech wasn't going to work now. I'm sorry. I remember eating possum. He realized that I was going to be a big guy, and I remember he made me memorize three names that he would quiz me on. Of the three of us you've 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. It also was the source of the "Crying Jordan meme," which has been used on social media incessantly over the past few years. That's all my grandmother wanted. The very pots and pans that we're going to cook in the next day. I'm so honored. Shannon Sharpe Hall Of Fame Speech: Tight End Thanks His Grandmother Thank you, guys. I'd also like to recognize the elite seven, that is the number of tight ends that have already been enshrined. But unfortunately, time doesn't permit that. My grandmother never told me when I was getting ready to leave for Savannah State, "Shannon, don't do drugs. 1997 AFC Denver Broncos 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 21 The only regret that I have in my 43 years that I never told my grandmother just how much she means to me. And I neglected my kids. He was emotional as he apologized to his wife and children for not always being there for them while he was playing and said he was motivated to make sure their lives would always be happy and fulfilled. 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. Thanks, John, for teaching me how to be a pro. Sterling Sharpe : Injury & Net Worth [2023 Update]- Players Bio It's a trait I picked up from my mom and from my brother. My prayers and my deepest sympathies go out to Ms. Sylvia Mackey, and the Mackey family. Thanks, John, for teaching me how to be a pro. Shannon do your homework. Shannon Sharpe discuses the most surprising speech from the Pro Shannon Sharpe discuses the most surprising speech from the Pro Football Hall of Fame Ceremony. My sister was laying on the couch, my grandmother was laying in the room, and she could see me as I was getting ready to leave, but my grandmother never got out of bed. Who is the best player to have their career cut short due to injuries My grandmother didnt believe in that. Thanks, Coach Hall, for all your wisdom. To all my former teammates at Glennville High, Savannah State, Denver, Baltimore, hopeful you, hopefully you thought I was a good teammate and you enjoyed me as much as I enjoyed you. Granted, I think organizations put together teams, but at the end of the day, the team has to go out and play. All-Pro: 1993 (AP, PFWA, SN), 1996 (AP, PFWA, SN), 1997 (AP, PFWA, SN), 1998 (AP, PFWA, SN), All-AFC: 1993 (UPI, PW), 1996 (UPI, PW), 1997 (PW), 1998 (PW), All-AFC Second Team: 1994 (UPI), 1995 (UPI), (8) 1993, 1994, 1995*, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999*, 2002, [Tied for 3rd] Most Seasons, 50 or More Pass Receptions 11, [1st] Longest Reception 96 (from Dilfer, vs. Oakland Jan. 14, 2001 AFC championship Game) That just didn't start two and a half years ago. You want to go to bed and not get wet when you wake up. We won the game. Thanks, coach, Im glad you have a lousy memory. Shannon Sharpe HOF enshrinement speech - NFL Nation- ESPN ", 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). The eight to ten hours a day sitting in the nursing home so our granny wouldn't be alone. Smith's 849 and Shannon Sharpe's 675. . ", 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. My grandmother didn't believe in that. Someone once said other things may change, but we start and end with family. My sister called me about 9:00 that Wednesday night. She never called me by my name. [1st] Longest Reception 96 (from Dilfer, at Oakland Jan. 14, 2001) He had two receptions for 26 yards in the game. He taught me teamwork, and by all means no player was ever more important than the team. My brother never knew that everything he said that I hung on it. My fullbacks knew the rule was if you see me lying on the ground because I usually pop right back up after I get hurt; if you see me laying on the ground, I'm probably dazed or knocked out or something.
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