Yes, Shannon Sharpe, NFL Hall of . Shannon Sharpe | Premiere Speakers Bureau The next time you go in that room, you think about Sterling Sharpe's numbers for seven years. I know my grandmother's proud. That's what drove Shannon. He remembered to draft me, but somehow forgot to cut me. He had three receptions for 49 yards in the game. And I love you for that. So then and there in that moment on that plane, I was determined for selfish reasons to get to this point to acknowledge how important he was. And I was very young. We won the game. She said, are you okay? As we start here with the end of my journey, I know I wouldn't be here without my family. Get insights from your language data - fast and with no code. Thank you, Ms. He said, I don't know how much you're going to play, I don't know if you're going to play. [1st] Most Receiving Yards, Game 214 (at Kansas City Oct. 20, 2002) He said that it's not what you achieve that matters the most, but the person you become that is most important. I keep telling myself I'm not going to get emotional today, but I know that's not going to happen. 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. We knew Sharpe had a way with words -- we see that on shows pre-game football shows -- but to bottle it all up on the biggest night of his career and deliver in such a big way is impressive. Shannon, be respectful. If you promise somebody you're going to do something, you do it. There is a reason they called it chasing your dreams and not walking after them. Nobody ever knew how much this five alarm fire raged inside of me. LeBron James backs Shannon Sharpe after spat with Grizzlies stars If I know my father, he's up there arguing with Wilt Chamberlain right now, trying to convince him that his son is the most dominant big man that ever played the game. Shannon Sharpe discuses the most surprising speech from the Pro Football Hall of Fame Ceremony. I ruined a lot of relationships. ", 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. We won the game. I had to make a better way for my brothers, for my sister, for my mom. I was a new man, a renewed man. I have a certain persona as a player, and I know this will come as a shock, but I like to talk. You play in the National Football League and you say youre a member of the fraternity. 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. The person knew when it was time to get to work. 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. I just want to share this little story with you, how close this moment came to not happening. I was the first kid in Glennville to have a pair of Air Jordan's, a Mickey Mouse watch and a Walkman. Shannon Sharpe gave one of the most emotional and heartfelt Hall of Fame speeches I have seen since Michael Irvin. 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.' His cumulative social reach is over one billion . Bill Belichick, Patriots leaders: Bill Russell's impact felt throughout organization, New England Patriots WR DeVante Parker solidifying role with big plays, contested grabs. Keeler: Chris Paul got dirty. This day means so much to me because I get to share it with that guy right there. 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 For two boys that are making millions and all you want is a decent house. Thanks for being there for my grandmother and me. Whatever my brother and sister and I asked for and you could get, you got. Deacon Jones once said everybody in this room right here could catch the other person thats in this room right here. 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. Today I become the eighth member. [2nd] Most Receiving Yards, Career 8,439 It's time for me to give Mary Porter a face for all those that don't know who she is. 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. Its time for me to give Mary Porter a face for all those that dont know who she is. Why was Shannon Sharpe not a first Ballot HOF Three traits that translate in any generation and any job setting. Then I asked her, Are you proud? I said, Granny, are you proud of your baby? 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. She said, I want to wake up and not be wet. Thats a decent home for my grandmother. You don't know what this means to me. The Denver Broncos selected Shannon Sharpe out of Savannah State in the seventh round of the 1990 NFL Draft. I want all you young people to listen to my answer. All these years later, nothing makes me prouder than when people call me a self made man. When he put that jacket on me last night, theres two people in this world who knew what we were thinking. She said, Shannon, shes gone. I said, for real, Libby? She hung the phone up. ", 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. Best. I've never said that publicly. Some have everything to do with me. 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. Son, do you want the phone just in case there's an emergency we can call somebody? The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. His speech was a touching tribute to his mother, the inspiration for "Prime Time" and his drive for everything he did on the field. She always called me her baby. Speech summary: Favre thanked all of his family members, coaches and teammates, paying many compliments to his wife, Deanna, who introduced him. 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. Ms. Elaine Keels, my high school remedial reading and Spanish teacher. '', Funniest line: Thanking his teammates with the Lakers, Shaq saved the best for last. What can I say? 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. I said, I ate that now as a kid, but I'm not going to have to eat that when I become an adult. The one story I want to leave you with to tell you why I became this person: When I was 12 years old I told my mom, Mom, Im going to have some money one day, and Im going to buy you a Mercedes, and I did.. 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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. 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. Acknowledging his brother, Shannon said he was the only Hall of Famer who was the second-best football player in his family. 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 . 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. I forgive you for all those white suits that you got us for Easter that made us look like John Travolta. Watch Shannon Sharpe deliver his Enshrinement speech from the stage on Pro Football Hall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadium on Aug. 6, 2011. He had two receptions for 26 yards in the game. 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. Harrison, was a disciplinarian. Club Shay Shay Reaches Major Milestone It was my brothers and my job to make sure she can do that for the remaining days of her life. What is it going to be this month? [Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Games With a Pass Reception 18 (1991-2003), Broncos records held by Sharpe My sister called me about 9:00 that Wednesday night. Shannon Sharpe is a 3x Super Bowl Champion and Pro Football Hall of Famer. 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. In his eyes these three guys were gods of the game: Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. As Im driving down Ive got my head phones on because I dont want to talk. Shannon Sharpe HOF enshrinement speech - NFL Nation- ESPN [1st] Most Receiving Yards, Career 309 I want to start by congratulating my fellow inductees who I share the stage with today. Guys, I'm so honored to be a part of this. Tracking fifth-year options for 2020 first-rounders: Which were picked up, and which were declined? I remember that. My sister called me about 9:00 that Wednesday night. And he made sure to heap more. 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 . 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That's all she wanted. The last two and a half years haven't been easy on any of us, least of all you. She said it would help my reading, I said it would help me repeat my sophomore year. LeBron James made it clear which side he's on after a spat between FS1 host Shannon Sharpe and members of the Memphis Grizzlies at halftime of their game against the Lakers. I said, 'I didn't see organizations playing with the flu in Utah, I didn't see them playing with a bad ankle.' 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) ", Funniest line: "As a kid growing up in Oakland, my heroes were Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Reggie Jackson. Memorable quote: "I hope that someday the names of Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson in some way could be added as a symbol of the great Negro players that are not here only because they were not given the chance. Sharpe started at tight end. 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." Below is the transcript of the entire speech for your reading pleasure. 2121 George Halas Drive, Canton, Ohio. 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. 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.". Speech summary: Sanders thanked everyone from his former coaches to Jerry Jones to Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube. My sister had her hair braided, and I rubbed her head, and I already knew what she would want. 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. She always called me her baby. It's my turn to bring Mary Porter to life with my voice. And here are the finest, including the one by Brett Favre in 2016. My brother never knew that everything he said that I hung on it. Henderson thanked everyone, including his minor league coach who helped him develop his baserunning and sliding skills, and said he was very humbled to be entering the Hall. . Steelers' first draft under Omar Khan was 'aggressive' and achieved high marks, After hoopla of going No. Thanks, coach, I'm glad you have a lousy memory. A reporter once told me he could hear the tape recorder smiling when I got on a roll, but, please, don't let the persona overshadow the person. [Tied for 3rd] Most Pass Receptions, Game 12 (at Kansas City Oct. 20, 2002) She said, no, son, I don't want that. Thats all my grandmother wanted. How do you start to say thank you, granny, for a woman that raises nine of her kids and your mom's three, and she sacrificed more for her grand kids than she did her own. He also reminisced about how he enjoyed playing at iconic stadiums like Fenway Park and Wrigley Field. Katy, thanks for your love and support. He was introduced by his 12-year-old son Jarrett, the youngest presenter ever. Guys, thank you for allowing me to share 14 minutes and 23 seconds of your time. My sister didnt know, my brother didnt know, but it raged. Sharpe could not show off his best in the match during the NFL's beginning. I played on special teams and I got 20 offensive plays, had 12 knock down blocks. What can I say? 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. That's all I ask. She said, son, I want a decent house. Reggie used to come out all the time and I'd say, 'Reggie, can I have a[n] autograph?' 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. Thanks, John, for teaching me how to be a pro. And I know what youre saying, remedial reading and Spanish? I was saying the exact same thing. 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. When people told me I wasn't going to make it, I listened to the one person who told me I was, me. When people told me I wasnt going to make it, I listened to the one person who told me I was, me. Thanks, coach, Im glad you have a lousy memory. I remember putting the pots and pans on the floor to catch the rain water. My sister didn't know, my brother didn't know, but it raged. [1st] Most Receiving Yards, Game 96 (at Oakland Jan. 14, 2001) That drove me. VIDEO: Shannon Sharpe's Hall Of Fame Induction Speech Speech summary: Humor was the prevailing theme in Shaq's speech. [1st] Highest Average Gain Per Reception, Game 24.3 (vs. Denver Dec. 31, 2000) "At least you waited all the way until you got the jacket on," Jones yelled. Guys, thank you for allowing me to share 14 minutes and 23 seconds of your time. We lost one of our members early last month, John Mackey. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. [3rd] Most Pass Receptions, Career 140 [1st] Most Pass Receptions, Game 13 (vs. L.A. One of the coaches came to me and told me, Shannon, your name's on the board to be cut tomorrow. Long-time Denver Broncos TE Shannon Sharpe was inducted into the 2011 Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on Saturday night and he delivered one of the great all-time speeches we've ever seen. I can tell you every time that my grandmother has ever been upset at me, I can tell you why. Nobody ever knew how much this five alarm fire raged inside of me. But then I knew my grandmother, knowing her like I know her, after pausing for five or six minutes. 6 mo. She never called me by my name. Shannon Sharpe Delivers Classic Hall Of Fame Speech If I had not gained acceptance at that time in my life, I would not be standing here today. I would not be here before you today without my father. Thank you. You study harder, you practice harder, you have more fun. He had two receptions for 14 yards in the game. Shannon Sharpe may be right about being the second best player in his own family but that's still a hell of an NFL career. And Phil Jackson said, 'Welcome to the Chicago Bulls.'". Football, of course is the ultimate team game. The ref didn't call it, I went with it. You study harder, you practice harder, you have more fun. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. Nobody's better, whether you're 1 or you're 267. And Im thinking well, my grandmother wants 7,000, 8,000 square feet. 1. She said, are you okay? 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. I never once lived in your shadow. You dont know what this means to me. Best Hall of Fame induction speeches in NFL, MLB, NBA - ESPN No chance. Keels. The only regret that I have in my 43 years that I never told my grandmother just how much she means to me. Sharpes final career numbers read 815 receptions for 10,060 yards and 62 TDs. Im standing on the sideline, and I can see John walking towards me. I said, 'You know what? To eat the animals that I ate. Whatever my brother and sister and I asked for and you could get, you got. So I could acknowledge the importance of him and in my career and my life, which he was a tremendous part of my life. With coaching staff in place, what's next for Carolina Panthers? Shannon Sharpe didn't even make it to his speech Saturday night at Fawcett Stadium. I remember eating squirrel and turtle. [Tied for 2nd] Most Pass Receptions, Game 13 (vs. San Diego Oct. 6, 1996) 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.' I want all you young people to listen to my answer. My grandmother wanted to go to church and Sunday school every Sunday. 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. Im honored to become a member of your select group. I want to take a moment to tell you what kind of man he is. Every time at lunch you're not eating, you're in the gym, you're working out. With the grace of God, I got sober and I saved my life. 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,. Shannon Sharpe | Keynote Speaker | AAE Speakers Bureau Thank you. All these years later, nothing makes me prouder than when people call me a self made man. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items. I never once lived in your shadow. 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. Gambling Problem? It broke my heart that my grandmother, all she wanted was shes got two grand boys that are making millions of dollars, and she wanted a house that wouldnt leak. Shannon, go to class. Thanks, Coach Hall, for all your wisdom. I definitely wouldn't be standing here. He poked fun at everything from his .200 career batting average to setting a record for passed balls. I said, Granny, are you proud of your baby? I had to leave Glennville. [1st] Longest Reception 96 (from Dilfer, at Oakland Jan. 14, 2001) Do you want to eat or do you want light to see so can you do your homework? I gotta say it; in 1995, as you saw in the video, yeah, I pushed. 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 Sharpe's accomplishments. For two boys that are making millions and all you want is a decent house. 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: Payton talked about how football is a team game and that it takes everyone on the team to make a Hall of Famer. I want to take a moment to personally thank some of these people who made this possible. [3rd] Most Receiving Yards, Career 505 "My life for 14 years in the National Football League was football," Sharpe said. No matter what else I ever did, baseball was the only way I ever wanted to go. He's trained to bring clay to life with his hands. Former Tight End for the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens. The person knew when it was time to get to work. I want to start by congratulating my fellow inductees who I share the stage with today. 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. From 1996 to 2007, Thomas would have one of the most storied careers for any . I think she just wanted me to take the class so she could have extra hands on time to help a young Shannon Sharpe. See, my grandmother and grandfather, they raised me, and I hung on everything they said, but they didn't know it. 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. [Tied for 2nd] Most Touchdown Pass Receptions, Career 2 I remember eating squirrel and turtle. I asked her two things: I said, "Granny, am I the man you thought I would be when you got on the train and you came to Chicago and got me at three months? I'm kind of knocked out. So, Greg, I shoved you and kept you down.". Shannon Sharpe Hall of Fame Speech - YouTube Its my turn to bring Mary Porter to life with my voice. he got selected for the Division II football Hall of Fame in 2009 and Savannah State's athletic Hall of Fame in 2010. Kobe Bryant, a guy who would push me and help me win three titles, but who also helped me get pushed off the team and traded to Miami. I'm sorry. Shannon Sharpe: NFL & Controversies [2023 Update] - Players Bio You need to walk 20 years of my life. Smith's 849 and Shannon Sharpe's 675. . I just want to share this little story with you, how close this moment came to not happening. ", Funniest line: "Bryon Russell came over to me and said, 'You know what, man, why'd you quit? One of my best friends that is already in the Hall of Fame is Michael Irvin. Shannon Sharpe Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro Memorable quote: ''My father, Sgt. Like, it looked like he was glowing, and I'm sitting there and I'm saying to myself, like, 'Man, that's Mike.' 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.

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