And Jackie Smith, boy I tell you it was a great pleasure playing with you in 1978. But that's good, because I'm still an emotional person. In . Stand up Jordan. I tell you what, when you walked on that field you knew they hated you. White was all-everything his senior season at the University of Maryland where he won the Outland Trophy, Lombardi Award, and was named the ACCs player of the year in 1974. And > uh, the boat sinks like the Titanic. He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins from 1971 to 1974, and played professionally for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL) from 1975 to 1988. He may be the only man ever to receive a Super Bowl Most Valuable Player award as a birthday present on his bog day. Harvey Martin had died in 2001. Listen to Hall of Fame inductee and former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson's full speech at the Pro Football HOF Class of 2020 enshrinement ceremony. I tell you what I got to tell Coach Landry, thank you for hanging in with me when I first got to the Dallas Cowboys. Not because he wasnt up to the task, but because head coach Tom Landry wanted to play him out of position at linebacker. Randy Moss delivers a powerful speech at the 2018 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony, praising his mother for all she did and stressing the importance of providing for his. For the first two seasons he was tested at the middle linebacker position but he didn't develop into a super-star until his third season, when he became the starting right defensive tackle on a permanent basis. She said Randy well that's good. Randall Lee White (born January 15, 1953) nicknamed The Manster is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle. That meant a lot to me. RELATED: 10 Backstage Stories About The Undertaker's Bone Street Krew Fans Should Know. Thank you, Mom. He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins from 1972 to 1974. _________________________, Bronko: The Legendary Story of the Nfl's Greatest Two-Way Fullback, Gridiron Legacy: Pro Football's Missing Origin Story, Bears versus Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry, Randy White - Dallas Cowboys HOF Linebacker, Born on January 15, 1953, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was the, s good linebacker Randy White. I'll forever be linked in the 2015 class with John, Craig, and Pedro. All he wanted to do was to play football and to be the best at what he was doing. Your support is appreciated! You know I would like to start off with the fans. He would retire in 1988 (coincidentally, also the last season on the sidelines for original Cowboys coach Tom Landry), having played 209 games in 14 seasons, only missing one game during that span. The joint concert will also serve as a. Your here and I'm here and I'm proud to have you here to be a part of this with me. "Working 25 years for General Electric as a secretary. The Dallas Cowboys made White the second pick in the 1975 NFL Draft. One day after a very tough and grueling road trip I came into the locker room and there was Randy looking terrible. I'm glad you came. [6] On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the naming of the only co-MVPs in Super Bowl history, Super Bowl XLVII, which like Super Bowl XII was played in New Orleans, Louisiana, was dedicated to White. Ed Jones and Harvey Martin, where would I have been if I didn't have those guys on the defensive line with me. Stand up Mr. Schuller. Rick Welts speaks during the 2018 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall on Sept. 7 in Springfield, Mass. video. If it meant closing the butcher shop to get to a game, he would be there. Randy White Enshrinement Speech 1994. That year he began a string of nine straight seasons running through 1985 as an All-Pro selection. My college coach, Jerry Clayborn. But, besides everything that Ernie did for me on the field, I tell you what, I always wanted to tell you, that Ernie Stautner is one of the best friends that I've ever had in my whole life. Tough, gentle, compassionate, Randy also has a great sense of humor. You know I've never been real good at saying thank you and telling you how important you are to me, but you are important to me and I just want you to know that you mean a lot to me and will mean a lot to me as long as I live. 2 overall pick in the 1975 NFL draft. And I tell ya, Coach Landry when I walked out to him I had little tears in my eyes and I shook Coach Landry's hand and he looked me in the eyes, he told me Randy, he said you take as much time as you need with your family. I was a pitcher when I was a kid in little league. WWE Hall Of Fame 2022: Every Induction Speech Ranked From Worst To Best. "We wouldn't be here without the sacrifice of the men and women that protect our country," Johnson said. Playing both defensive end and linebacker at Thomas McKean High School in Wilmington, Delaware, Randy is considered to this day the "Best All-Time Player" in the history of Delaware high school football. His career included stints with the Vikings (1998-2004, 2010), Oakland Raiders . He goes I'm not drowning; I'm trying to get my rods and reels. I'll tell you I want to thank my dad. The audience was hot for absolutely everything he had to say, and that created a special feeling throughout it. Roger Staubach, thanks for bringing us back all those times. With years of experience under him, Randy gives stimulating speeches about athletics, teamwork, inspiration, If youre wondering, White has a lot of gray on his head but still has the massive arms and looks like he could strap on a helmet and dominate just like he did back in his prime. More on ESPN.com: http://www.espn.com They said, ''Jordan, what do you feel about your dad retiring from football?'' Randy Moss was drafted in the first round, 21st player overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Congratulations to the class of 2020, the class of 2021, and welcome back to fill the gold jackets. I always knew she was there because I would be out in the pregame warmup and I'd hear this (whistle). MLB columnist. Randy was the second player chosen in the 1975 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. My daughter Jordan is here. I'll forever be linked in the 2015 class with John, Craig, and Pedro. We agree on a few things. ESPN's Randy Moss gets emotional when he finds out he'll be inducted into the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame. 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And he was a butcher, he had his own shop I tell you what. Alright my dad. Randy was the second player chosen in the 1975 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. Sure, White went on to have a Hall of Fame career as a . You do it right or you don't do it at all. Known for his two-seam moving fastball, change of speeds and sweeping curveball at any time during the count, opposing batters beat the ball into the ground when he was on the mound. Early on in my life my dad taught me some things real early on. Nobody could stop him from crossing. And I told her mom I'm going to retire. The next day I came in and Randy was there, and he looked even worse. This will go down as one of the best speeches of all time. Along with his gold enshrinement jacket, Moss wore a . For his 14-year career, in which he incredibly missed only one game, White played in six NFC Championship Games and three Super Bowls. His other gridiron awards in 1974 included the Outland Award as the nation's best interior lineman and the Lombardi Award for the nation's best lineman or linebacker. He spoke openly and passionately for a lengthy amount of time, easily the longest Hall Of Fame speech ever. She said Randy well that's good. Robert Brazile Meet & Greet. During his sophomore season, new head coach Jerry Claiborne moved Randy to defensive end, noting that he had the skill to be "one of the best five linemen in the U.S." The move was a natural fit, as by his senior year, he was, as Claiborne put it, "as fast as some of the offensive backs I had coached." Randy was a blue-collar worker on a country club team. Ernie and I used to go fishing on our days off sometimes. That's a hell of a man and that's why he's here today about to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and my great friend Randy White. I wanted her to know before I told anyone else. There was a great range of emotions, from hilarious stories to words that left fans and wrestlers alike wiping away their tears. The 2022 WWE Hall Of Fame was a night to remember, as The Undertaker and his fellow inductees gave amazing speeches. Sharmell also went through her family, giving touching tributes to her brother, mother, and children. Gradually, the accumulation of injuries began to limit White's effectiveness. White played in three Super Bowls and six NFC championship games. Overall, it was a solid speech that reflected on Vader's time in the business perfectly. And to me, being here today in Canton Ohio. During his Hall of Fame speech, Jerry Kramer reminisced about the struggles of Green Bay's early seasons, including a 50-0 loss to the Colts. Don't do it halfway. And that's a great lesson. and the game in Atlanta wouldn't have been perfect without Robby Hammock, thank you. Presenter: Ernie Stautner . You're the most important person in my life. But, besides everything that Ernie did for me on the field, I tell you what, I always wanted to tell you, that Ernie Stautner is one of the best friends that I've ever had in my whole life. And uh, a lot of times there wasn't anyone else around to warm me up when I had to pitch. [7] He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994. White openly and honestly acknowledged his frustration that he could no longer play at the level at which he was accustomed, and he decided to retire after the 1988 season. Dallas, Texas. And the media guys came in there and they were doing an interview. [10][11], White is nicknamed "The Manster" (half man, half monster). For the remainder of his 14- season, 209-game NFL career, White was an outstanding anchor of the Cowboys' excellent defensive line. White played 14 seasons in the NFL for Dallas, was an All-Pro in 9 of them, and only missed one game in his entire pro career. In 1978, White was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Year, and would be named to nine consecutive All-Pro and Pro Bowl teams. That was a tough road trip. And that's a great lesson. Randy Whites career taking off is actually an understatement. Two other great names that were inducted to the Hall of Fame alongside Randy were fiddler Charlie Daniels and music producer Fred Foster. I love you so much. He has another pretty cool distinction as an NFL player too. "In closing, Johnson talked about a request he received to talk to a left-handed pitcher, Ohio State University's Zach Farmer, who is battling leukemia. I thought he was drowning. But you know that's my dad. However, seeing the bond between them, and how Rick spoke about his brother was a great way to finish. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame. Gigi would be so proud to watch her daddy get enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame," Bryant continued. Sex Pistols. Nobody could stop him from crossing. Those are pretty loud stadiums. Thank you, Ernie, for that great story. To me, that's what it is all about right there. I said, well she made it to the game ok. Thirteen or 14 years later, I was perfect, Dad, that one game. Seeing Shad's son with JTG, hitting the classic Cryme Tyme dance, was a perfect start to things. Don Henley of The Eagles Inducts Randy Newman at the 2013 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. What set Randy apart from the other Cowboys was not his ability to make big plays but his consistency and his willingness to work hard. But he also told me, ''Randy you better be right a lot more times than you're wrong or we'll both be in trouble with Coach Landry. '' He retired from the game in 1988, Tom Landrys last season. Especially when it was dealing with his lovely young daughter, Jordan. Don Smerick, I want to thank you for being a good friend. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame (1994), the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1994) and the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame. I'll tell you he also told me, he says hey if you start something, you finish it. Great to have you on that football team. He was one of the greatest motivators that I have ever been around my whole life. What a place to be, at the end of the line. Biggio was a bastion of consistency throughout his career, posting 3,060 career hits to go along with 291 home runs and 414 steals. During those 14 years, he played in three Super Bowls, six NFC Championship Games, and accumulated 1,104 tackles (701 solo) and 111 sacks. The full transcribed text of Randy Johnsons National Baseball Hall of Fame induction speech, as delivered on July 26th, 2015. And to Bob Lilly, I never got to play on the same team with Bob Lilly. He used to tell me, if youre going to do something, you do it all the way. And I would like to take this opportunity now to thank all the players and all the coaches that I have ever been associated with. White capped his first season as a regular by being named as the co-Most Valuable Player in the Cowboys' 27-10 win over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XII. Each year, past players are selected to join this elite club. Tell you what, to Coach Landry. John Dunn, one of the most entertaining old grumps I ever met in my life. Presenting Troy Polamalu for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Dick LeBeau. He also talked about winning his 300th game in a Giants uniform.Not even his brief two-month stint with the Astros in 1998 was overlooked as he shared a laugh with fellow Hall of Famer and Houston legend Nolan Ryan. During his third season (1977), White was moved to right defensive tackle, the same position formerly occupied by "Mr. If it wasn't for you, we wouldn't have the game of football and I wouldn't be standing up here today. For more than 25 years, he has been the spokesman for Smokey Mountain Chew, a nicotine-free smokeless tobacco. He has another pretty cool distinction as an NFL player too. I love you and appreciate you. As you know, my Minor League career was not stellar. But I never did feel comfortable playing linebacker. I asked him what was wrong, and he said, ''God I really feel bad. You know Roger, when you left, we quit going to Super Bowls. You do it all the way. DALLAS 1994 was a Cowboy year at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. I tell ya when I played professional football we used to go into a lot of different stadiums. Thank you. Moss thanked his hometown of Rand, West Virginia, and told his people that he'd be bringing the gold jacket to the town hall on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. Moss's son, Thaddeus, introduced Moss to the crowd and helped unveil his bust. She and my dad were both at work. 1 Hall of Fame Induction Speech Lyrics Thank you, I'm so honored and privileged to be here. The 2022 WWE Hall Of Fame was a night to remember, as The Undertaker and his fellow inductees gave amazing speeches. Emmitt Thomas capped his forty-two years in the National Football League with an induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, in August of 2008. Johnson's father, Bud Johnson, passed away on Christmas Day 1992, having never seen his son have the kind of success he would have later in his career, including a perfect game on May 18, 2004. I want to thank you and congratulate you. I tell you all you other fans. He didn't read the Wall Street Journal. I'm one of six children, she raised six children, still had a full-time job and came home and fed us and took care of all of us. Ed Jones and Harvey Martin, where would I have been if I didn't have those guys on the defensive line with me. Randall Lee "Randy" White (born January 15, 1953) is a former American football defensive tackle. Alright my dad. Thomas played thirteen seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs before starting the second phase of his career as an assistant coach for a succession of teams, including the Atlanta Falcons . He attended the University of Maryland from 1971 to 1974, and played professionally for the Dallas Cowboys from 1975 to 1988. I said, well she made it to the game ok. Hulk Hogan, a great friend of Savage, inducted him. I tell you what, you really helped me out a bunch. Thank you for being there. He led his league in batting average twice and RBI three times. Mar. WILMINGTON - Randy White had a message for all of the nearly 300 people on hand at Thomas McKean High School. That season White earned his first All-Pro selection and was named to his first Pro Bowl. Thank you. He is considered the best all-time player in the Delaware high school football program. I tell ya, that was more important to me at that time than anything Tom Landry ever taught me on the football field. 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