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. That drove me. It was my brothers and my job to make sure she can do that for the remaining days of her life. 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 If you promise somebody youre going to do something, you do it. You know I could guard you. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. We won the game. Demaryius Thomas' mom speaks on scholarship honoring son | 9news.com Its my turn now. 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? Speech summary: Henderson talked about how his dream was originally to play football for the Raiders, saying he was "tricked" into getting out of bed with doughnuts and hot chocolate to go play baseball. in their son's acceptance speech. I remember eating raccoon. When they went back into the room on Saturday, my name was off the board. Mr. Art Modell, former owner of the Baltimore Ravens whose wife, Pat, is a little under the weather, and I want to take this opportunity to wish her a speedy recovery. For 66 years, my grandmother never went to bed and had it rain and not be wet the next morning. 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 didn't want my kids to live one night, not one hour, not one hour in the life that I had let alone a day. For a seven year period of the guys that are in the Hall of Fame at the receiver position, and the guys that have the potential to be in this building. Ten things you didn't know about Shannon Sharpe - NFL Thanks Coach Hall for all your wisdom, your guidance, your understanding that youve given me and my family over those 50 plus years. Super Bowl XXXV Baltimore Ravens 34, New York Giants 7 "At least you waited all the way until you got the jacket on," Jones yelled. For two boys that are making millions and all you want is a decent house. The $10,000 scholarship grant honors Thomas and is funded by both Manning and the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. And one day, sitting there on the couch, you took a bat and hit the TV. 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? I can tell you every time that my grandmother has ever been upset at me, I can tell you why. The eight to ten hours a day sitting in the nursing home so our granny wouldn't be alone. 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. My grandmother didn't believe in that. And I stood there for about 20 seconds and I could see her smiling. Every other day you would drive to go to different hospitals so our grandmother could get the best care. Why was Shannon Sharpe not a first Ballot HOF Hopefully all those miles you've driven seem worth it today. 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. But this is the fraternity of all fraternities. Keels. Super Bowl XXXIII Denver Broncos 34, Atlanta Falcons 19 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. He drives 65 miles one way to get to school. Hall of Fame: Former Bronco Shannon Sharpe gives thanks to his family And it was very discouraging for him and for me. I said, Granny, do you want jewelry? She said, no, son, I dont want that. I turned around and said, 'I don't want to play football. Sterling Sharpe's numbers are tremendous through seven years including his final season where he lead the league with a whopping 18 touchdown receptions. Thanks, John, for teaching me how to be a pro. Coach Hall has been teaching and coaching for 50 plus years, and hes still coaching today. Currently Shannon co-hosts FS1's Undisputed and host's his own podcast, Club Shay Shay. I remember eating possum. Ms. Elaine Keels, my high school remedial reading and Spanish teacher. My sister, Libby, the caretaker of the family, my best friend, my sounding board, my biggest fan. Football, of course is the ultimate team game. Guys, thank you for allowing me to share 14 minutes and 23 seconds of your time. It's called the three D's: Determination, Dedication, and Discipline. Today I become the eighth member. What is it going to be this month? That's what drove Shannon. The last two and a half years havent been easy on any of us, least of all you. Its time for me to give Mary Porter a face for all those that dont know who she is. He explained how much football taught him, including how to be a man. That's all she wanted. 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 know some of you might be in awe of the number of years, but its the number of miles. Further, Shannon insisted that the Hall of Fame Committee members check his brother Sterling's career. Sharpe left the Broncos in 2000 and signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an unrestricted free agent. City of Glennville, Georgia - Official Website If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). Your efforts are greatly appreciated. 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. I'm not proud to say I was cutting everything that moves. For two boys that are making millions and all you want is a decent house. Raiders Jan. 9, 1994), Ravens records held by Sharpe 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. I said, Les, I never want to eat cold oatmeal again. 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. Shannon Sharpe: Hall of Fame Speech 2011 Shannon Sharpe Considered by many to be the Greatest Tight End of All-Time. 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. 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. I definitely wouldn't be standing here. I am proud to say that I'm not on this stage if it wasn't for you, Cheryl. I want to take a moment to personally thank some of these people who made this possible. My grandmother was a very simple woman. 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. Thank you, Ms. My sister, Libby, the caretaker of the family, my best friend, my sounding board, my biggest fan. I remember that. [2nd] Most Receiving Yards, Career 8,439 Harrison, was a disciplinarian. With the grace of God, I got sober and I saved my life. 2121 George Halas Drive, Canton, Ohio. Coach Hall has been teaching and coaching for 50 plus years, and he's still coaching today. The person knew when it was time to get to work. Ms. Elaine Keels, my high school remedial reading and Spanish teacher. He taught me teamwork, and by all means no player was ever more important than the team. He followed that performance with a career-high 87 receptions in 1994. She said it would help my reading, I said it would help me repeat my sophomore year. You need to walk 20 years of my life. Sharpe left the Broncos in 2000 and signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an unrestricted free agent. 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. Do you want to eat or do you want light to see so can you do your homework? My grandmother never told me when I was getting ready to leave for Savannah State, Shannon, dont do drugs. Sharpe started at tight end. Memorable quote: "There's one lady that deserves the biggest recognition, probably, of everyone as to why I'm here. Watch Shannon Sharpe deliver his Enshrinement speech from the stage on Pro Football Hall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadium on Aug. 6, 2011. 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. ", Funniest line: "I did not have a lot of ability as a kid, and my dad wanted me to have everything that everybody else had. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. 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) ", Funniest line: "I'm awfully glad to be with him [Casey Stengel] on his big day. Memorable quote: "I knew I had come to a crossroads in my life. When I came and I asked my grandmother, what do you want? My career would not have taken me this far. 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 .

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