He didn't know a lot about it, he came from the old country. Shannon Sharpe HOF enshrinement speech - AFC West- ESPN [3rd] Most Pass Receptions, Season 73 (2001), [1st] Most Pass Receptions, Career 15 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. I had to make a better way for my brothers, for my sister, for my mom. 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. I didnt want my kids to live one night, not one hour, not one hour in the life that I had let alone a day. Memorable quote: "You know, I could have been anywhere in the world. The persona likes to have fun. Did Pats make Mac Jones happy? I think the first thing that he ever bought me was a football. If you promise somebody youre going to do something, you do it. That's all my grandmother wanted. Shannon Sharpe Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro He had one reception for an NFL playoff record 96 yards and a touchdown in the game. He said, 'Maybe football is just something that God is giving you to do all those wonderful things that you say you want to do for other people.' Im so honored. In my first game starting at tight end, they put me in motion the entire game. When they went back into the room on Saturday, my name was off the board. 1. Request Availability . It's official: Jamal Murray, Nuggets are in Phoenix's heads now. I am proud to say that I'm not on this stage if it wasn't for you, Cheryl. I'm standing on the sideline, and I can see John walking towards me. And on induction day, heartfelt speeches are given, typically to thank those most influential to the inductees. 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. Hopefully all those miles youve driven seem worth it today. She wanted to be in Bible study every Wednesday. He taught me teamwork, and by all means no player was ever more important than the team. Replying to . 1998 AFC Denver Broncos 23, New York Jets 10 The people from the Hall of Fame tell me I only have eight to ten minutes to do this. In his Hall of Fame speech, Shannon Sharpe said that he is the only player in the Hall of Fame who can call himself the second-best player in his own family. My prayers and my deepest sympathies go out to Ms. Sylvia Mackey, and the Mackey family. ago. Thank you. Shannon Sharpe gave one of the most emotional and heartfelt Hall of Fame speeches I have seen since Michael Irvin. When he put that jacket on me last night, theres two people in this world who knew what we were thinking. I know Wilt and my father are in heaven smiling down upon us. He's trained to bring clay to life with his hands. 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. I remember eating squirrel and turtle. Memorable quote: "And to all of you baseball fans around America and any place else, for your letters, your thoughts, your kindness, for all of these years, it's been a great run, but No. Three traits that translate in any generation and any job setting. Thanks, John, for teaching me how to be a pro. 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. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items. Thats all she wanted. My sister didn't know, my brother didn't know, but it raged. He drives 65 miles one way to get to school. [3rd] Most Pass Receptions, Career 140 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. Speech summary: Martin spoke about his tough childhood and how he was so grateful to his mother for all the sacrifices she made for him. Whatever my brother and sister and I asked for and you could get, you got. Thats what drove Shannon. Thank you, everyone. My girlfriend and I were laying in the bed. Memorable quote: "There's one lady that deserves the biggest recognition, probably, of everyone as to why I'm here. 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. 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. The very pots and pans that we're going to cook in the next day. But unfortunately, time doesnt permit that. Shannon Sharpe Weighed In On Kobe's Parents Not Being Invited To His [3rd] Most Receiving Yards, Career 505 Last but not least, I think this is where I start to get emotional, my granny. Like, it looked like he was glowing, and I'm sitting there and I'm saying to myself, like, 'Man, that's Mike.' I didn't take vacations, I didn't own a yacht, I didn't have a whole bunch of hobbies other than working out and getting ready for the upcoming season.". 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. Memorable quote: "When you think of me, I would like you to remember that kid from the inner city that played the game with all his heart and never took the game for granted. 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. Shannon Sharpe didn't even make it to his speech Saturday night at Fawcett Stadium. Club Shay Shay Reaches Major Milestone I remember eating raccoon. I said, I ate that now as a kid, but I'm not going to have to eat that when I become an adult. 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. [Tied for 2nd] Most Pass Receptions, Game 13 (vs. San Diego Oct. 6, 1996) 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. It broke my heart that my grandmother, all she wanted was she's got two grand boys that are making millions of dollars, and she wanted a house that wouldn't leak. I played on special teams and I got 20 offensive plays, had 12 knock down blocks. When I did the special, we were going down, my brother and I were going down to shoot a special that Thursday. Almost, we almost quit. Memorable quote: ''My father, Sgt. Hall of Fame: Former Bronco Shannon Sharpe gives thanks to his family With Sunday's Hall of Fame . 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, iron your clothes. She figured she had laid that foundation for 18 years, a ten minute speech wasnt going to work now. 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 . My grandmother wanted to go to church and Sunday school every Sunday. Guys, thank you for allowing me to share 14 minutes and 23 seconds of your time. She said, "Shannon, she's gone." If I had not gained acceptance at that time in my life, I would not be standing here today. Sharpe started at tight end. @shannonsharpeee. 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. Shannon Sharpe: Hall of Fame Speech 2011 Shannon Sharpe Considered by many to be the Greatest Tight End of All-Time. Its my turn now. Sharpe started at tight end. I love you, big sis. Raiders Jan. 9, 1994), Ravens records held by Sharpe With coaching staff in place, what's next for Carolina Panthers? Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. He poked fun at everything from his .200 career batting average to setting a record for passed balls. He had two receptions for 14 yards in the game. Memorable quote: "I am going to close by saying life is short, it is oh so sweet. It's my turn now. Watch Shannon Sharpe deliver his Enshrinement speech from the stage on Pro Football Hall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadium on Aug. 6, 2011. Join 30,000+ individuals and teams who rely on Speak Ai to capture and analyze unstructured language data for valuable insights. Three traits that translate in any generation and any job setting. [1st] Highest Average Gain Per Reception, Game 24.3 (vs. Denver Dec. 31, 2000) Full list of Mr. Irrelevants in NFL draft history: Is Brock Purdy already the best final pick? She didn't want a whole lot. Shannon Sharpe | Keynote Speaker | AAE Speakers Bureau 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. That's all I ask. Super Bowl XXXII Denver Broncos 31, Green Bay Packers 24 I ruined a lot of relationships. Thank you. That just didnt start two and a half years ago. I forgive you for all those white suits that you got us for Easter that made us look like John Travolta. This isnt just a draft that builds the future, but a potential dynasty. As we start here with the end of my journey, I know I wouldnt be here without my family. 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." I was saying the exact same thing. 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. Shannon Sharpe Delivers Classic Hall Of Fame Speech My sister called me about 9:00 that Wednesday night. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. My grandmother didnt believe in that. He followed that performance with a career-high 87 receptions in 1994. I remember that. I was the first kid in Glennville to have a pair of Air Jordan's, a Mickey Mouse watch and a Walkman. 28. While some speeches take a more serious tone, just about all of them are sure to include a knee-slapper or two. You play in the National Football League and you say you're a member of the fraternity. And here are the finest, including the one by Brett Favre in 2016. Sharpe has his late grandmother to thank So these guys beat me up. Memorable quote: "To my dad, who taught me how to play this game, but more importantly he taught me how to be a man. My grandmother never told me when I was getting ready to leave for Savannah State, Shannon, dont do drugs. Looking Sharpe: Rarely seen photos of Shannon Sharpe's time in Denver He remembered to draft me, but somehow forgot to cut me. Thanks for all the sacrifices you've made. I embraced it. He followed that performance with a career-high 87 receptions in 1994. Id like to have a very special thanks to Mr. Pat Bowlen, owner of the Denver Broncos. Harrison, was a disciplinarian. ", 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.' 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.