Maybe someday you'll get into the Hall of Fame before I die. I want to thank you too. White is the oldest player elected to the Hall of Fame, having a birthday - Dec. 2, 1847 - that predates any other inductee elected as a player to the Hall of Fame. I tell ya I thought I lost the game on Saturday morning already. He used to tell me, if youre going to do something, you do it all the way. Ernie used to tell me, he said, ''Randy as a player when you're out there on the field and you feel something and you know there is a play that is going to happen'' he said, ''You go ahead and go for it.'' :: Hall of Fame 2015: Complete coverage ::"It's extremely emotional talking about things I care about a lot," Johnson said. You know I would like to start off with the fans. Listen to Hall of Fame inductee and former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Donnie Shell's full speech at the Pro Football HOF Class of 2020 enshrinement ceremony. I'll tell you he also told me, he says hey if you start something, you finish it. It was the way we were raised--we were kind of tough, as young ones you kinda did things on your own. "They had a white horse that ran around the field . "We wouldn't be here without the sacrifice of the men and women that protect our country," Johnson said. : #NFL100 All-Time Team on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/3UfBvzavpO. The band were reunited at this stage, a decision which they openly admitted was primarily due to financial reasons. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994. They said, ''Jordan, what do you feel about your dad retiring from football?'' I called my mother who is sitting down here. Hulk Hogan, a great friend of Savage, inducted him. He has another pretty cool distinction as an NFL player too. And to Bob Lilly, I never got to play on the same team with Bob Lilly. Dallas, Texas. I relish that moment getting to pitch in Montreal against the Pittsburgh Pirates. "It would be the two best months of . "I'm forever indebted to them. I always knew she was there because I would be out in the pregame warmup and I'd hear this (whistle). The games she mostly got to come to were Philadelphia, Washington, New York, back east. And I hate to admit it, but it was true. His nicknameThe Mansterperfectly described how the 6-foot-4-inch, 257-pound White, was half-man, half-monster. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items. Thank you, Mom. The 7th person to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2015, posthumously, was "Macho Man" Randy Savage. What a place to be, at the end of the line. After being introduced by their son and nephew Bron Breakker, the Steiner Brothers were the first to be inducted at the 2022 Hall Of Fame, which was something that was highly anticipated. You don't ever quit. I just want to tell you one more time how much I appreciate you all out there and how much I love you. That year would prove to be his breakout year; he was named to his first All-Pro team, his first Pro Bowl, and (on his 25th birthday) was named co-MVP of Super Bowl XII with teammate Harvey Martin, making him one of ten defensive players to win that honor. Best of HOF: Lewis makes history, Dawkins inspires and more. My college coach, Jerry Clayborn. 2 overall pick in the 1975 NFL draft. And Jackie Smith, boy I tell you it was a great pleasure playing with you in 1978. I tell you; I was glad to have the opportunity to be around Coach Jerry Clayborn. However, they thought this was just one-stop too far, and Lydon thought it was selling out. He goes I'm not drowning; I'm trying to get my rods and reels. And I'm pretty proud of my daughter Jordan. In 1978, White was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Year. I tell you what, it was the only football team I played on that was undefeated and unscored upon. He may be the only man ever to receive a Super Bowl Most Valuable Player award as a birthday present on his bog day. It was great to hear about that side of Vader's life, especially since he is such a dominant monster inside the ring. And if you don't think that man doesn't have a heart this big, then you have never had the opportunity to be around him and know him. He's right up there and he has a big smile on his face. But that's good, because I'm still an emotional person. I love you and appreciate you. Like many former athletes, White also got into the restaurant business and opened up several eateries, his most successful, Randy Whites Hall of Fame BBQ. And to me, being here today in Canton Ohio. The Sex Pistols refused their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in the most public and abrupt manners back in 2006. I tell you what, when you walked on that field you knew they hated you. My daughter Jordan is here. And that's a great lesson. 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. For the remainder of his 14- season, 209-game NFL career, White was an outstanding anchor of the Cowboys' excellent defensive line. After initially being looked at as a linebacker, White moved to defensive tackle and quickly took over where Hall of Famer Bob Lilly had left off as the anchor of the Dallas defense. My daughter Jordan is here. But you know that's my dad. Thank you. 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 . Former Dallas Cowboy football player Randy White made his mark in history as one of their strongest players, Super Bowl XII MVP, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. So, uh of course we took the one that was easiest to get in the lake. Use section headers above different song parts like [Verse], [Chorus], etc. I wanted her to know before I told anyone else. I tell you what, when you walked on that field you knew they hated you. He may be the only man ever to receive a Super Bowl Most Valuable Player award as a birthday present on his bog day. With years of experience under him, Randy gives stimulating speeches about athletics, teamwork, inspiration, American defensive end Randy White is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. And I love him whether he plays football or doesn't play football. '' That meant a lot to me. Roger Staubach, thanks for bringing us back all those times. I tell ya, any time my name was mentioned in the same breath as Bob Lilly's I considered that the ultimate compliment. All he wanted to do was to play football and to be the best at what he was doing. 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'm constipated.'' And there was a guy sitting on the bank watching all this and he said, ''you know two are better than watching TV.''. video. Well mom I'll tell you what. To the guys sitting behind me here, I'll tell you what. Matthew Wilkinson is a writer based in Bradford, England. There was a great range of emotions, from hilarious stories to words that left fans and wrestlers alike wiping away their tears. [1] Graduating in 1971, he was a star player in the state's 15th annual Blue-Gold All-Star high school football game played each year since 1956 at the University of Delaware stadium to benefit DFRC and its programs to provide services to Delawareans with intellectual disabilities. Great to have you on that football team. You're the Hall of Famer. 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. '' Don Smerick, I want to thank you for being a good friend. Mar. Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images By Ben Cohen Sept. 8, 2018 2:52 pm ET And the media guys came in there and they were doing an interview. I'll tell you what, I used to enjoy really enjoy going into RFK stadium in Philadelphia. The Pro Football Hall of Fame also enshrined Randy White in 1994 to their museum, The First AFL-NFL World Championship Game; Super Bowl I & Super Bowl XII - January 15, The Greatest NFL Players Who Wore the Number 54 Jersey - Best of Jersey 54, The Super Day of Super Bowls: SB XXIV, SB XXX, and SB XXXV, Please note, that we include affiliate linksto support the maintenance and development of this site and to help promote our guests and fellow sports historians. And Jordan said, '' Well you know I never really watched the games anyway. Ernie and I used to go fishing on our days off sometimes. Queen Sharmell gave a fantastic speech, speaking with class and confident from the start. He was just a gentle and compassionate off the field. Seeing Shad's son with JTG, hitting the classic Cryme Tyme dance, was a perfect start to things. White was the Co-MVP of Super Bowl XII in 1978, and he played that game on his birthday 1978. I've told that story about Randy several times and in front of him. He said, hey if I can't count on you to do the little things how am I ever going to count on you to do the big things. So, I told Randy to go see the trainer. Thank you for being here. During his third season (1977), White was moved to right defensive tackle, the same position formerly occupied by "Mr. I'll guarantee you he does. Denver Broncos in the Hall of Fame Randy Gradishar once again snubbed for Hall of Fame This annual occurrence is absurd and outrageous. Coming out of college a lot was expected of me, White said on DallasCowboys.com. You know Ernie really taught me how to do it, he really did. It created a fantastic event as the class of 2022 were inducted. I thank him for preparing me and getting me ready to go into professional football. To me, that's what it is all about right there. I tell you standing up here today in Canton, Ohio getting ready to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame I tell ya, it really brings to mind to me a lot of people, all the people that have been such a big part of my life. I'm constipated.'' As you know, my Minor League career was not stellar. A lot of times you don't realize how lucky you are to be associated with and have the people that you've had around not only around you your football career, but in your life. I thought he was drowning. 1 Hall of Fame Induction Speech Lyrics Thank you, I'm so honored and privileged to be here. 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. I tell you what, you really helped me out a bunch. I gave him a call, and he said it was far from perfect -- I walked [six] batters. To my teammates. I'll tell you he also told me, he says hey if you start something, you finish it. And I'll tell ya, when I walked out of tf1ere I couldn't wait for Sunday afternoon to get there so I could go out and play football. To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forum. He didn't read the Wall Street Journal. 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. I remember Coach Clayborn used to come around and check our rooms. I'm glad you came. 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. I tell you standing up here today in Canton, Ohio getting ready to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame I tell ya, it really brings to mind to me a lot of people, all the people that have been such a big part of my life. 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. And to all my family and friends. Maryland finished the year with only 2 wins and White did little worth noting during that year. She was always there for us. All you had to do was draw a line in front of me and tell me I couldn't cross it. When White arrived in Dallas, he struggled. So, I'd run and get the catchers mitt and give it to my mom, Heck, she would get out there in the backyard and she wasn't a bad catcher either. I want to thank Bob for setting the example. Well I want to tell you something, he is one of the greatest motivators I've ever been associated in my life. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. 1Country musicians Wade Hayes and Bryan White will perform an acoustic concert at 7 p.m. March 11 at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum. First I would like to thank all of the sports writers for voting me into the Hall of Fame, thank you. And I tell you what. I'll tell you what, Ernie Stautner's in the Hall of Fame I tell ya, he's the guy that showed me how to get into the Hall of Fame. The guys I fought with Sunday to Sunday. And my scowl is long gone. Listen to Hall of Fame inductee and former Jacksonville Jaguars tackle Tony Boselli's full Hall of Fame speech at the Pro Football HOF Class of 2022 enshrinement ceremony. Biggio was a bastion of consistency throughout his career, posting 3,060 career hits to go along with 291 home runs and 414 steals. The Cowboy fans in Texas and around the country I tell ya youre the best in the world. [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. He also tells the young members of his family Im here now after 14 years of spending time away in the NFL and thanks former coach Bill Belichick for inspiring him to be his best self on and off the field. Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: http://es.pn/SUBSCRIBEtoYOUTUBE Subscribe to ESPN FC on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoESPNFC Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoNBAonESPN Watch ESPN on YouTube TV: http://es.pn/YouTubeTVESPN on Social Media: Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/espn Like on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/espn Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/espnVisit ESPN on YouTube to get up-to-the-minute sports news coverage, scores, highlights and commentary for NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, College Football, NCAA Basketball, soccer and more. I wanted her to know before I told anyone else. One night before, in 1980 my father died. He was credited with only 64 tackles in the 1987 season (a season in which White made the controversial choice to cross the picket line during the players' strike); this followed shoulder surgery the previous year and a bulging disc in his neck that worsened. My high school coach, Blaine Tanner. Tell you something else. I really would. 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. Any man that can be as destructive on the field as Arnold Schwartzenager in the movies and as gentle and compassionate and down to earth off the field as Mother Theresa. Tell you something else. Born on January 15, 1953, Randy White hails from Pittsburgh, United States. He reminisced over the . Don't do it halfway. "Then there's my mom, the backbone to our family," Johnson said. Thank you, I'm so honored and privileged to be here. "So many of the reasons I was inducted into the Hall of Fame are long gone now," Johnson said. Categories She also provided a great moment involving Booker T. The two are a well-known couple, and the impact that had on her career was obvious. If it wasn't for you, we wouldn't have the game of football and I wouldn't be standing up here today. White played four seasons of baseball for Hall of Fame coach Jim Ward from 1986-89 as a right-handed pitcher. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) And then. Even his own teammates didn't want to practice in front of Randy because he didn't know what practice speed was. 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. Randy Moss was drafted in the first round, 21st player overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. That season White earned his first All-Pro selection and was named to his first Pro Bowl. I tell ya, any time my name was mentioned in the same breath as Bob Lilly's I considered that the ultimate compliment. I didn't tell a lot of people. There was even a bit of a tease at the end about a potential return. [7] He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994. 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. Alright when I retired from football Jordan was ten years old. In 20 big league seasons, White posted a career batting average of .312 to go with 2,067 hits in just 1,560 games. "Working 25 years for General Electric as a secretary. I'll guarantee you he does. By Jacqueline Moore and Steven Sonsino I tell ya, that was more important to me at that time than anything Tom Landry ever taught me on the football field. He attended the University of Maryland from 1971 to 1974, and played professionally for the Dallas Cowboys from 1975 to 1988. Two other great names that were inducted to the Hall of Fame alongside Randy were fiddler Charlie Daniels and music producer Fred Foster. I thank him for preparing me and getting me ready to go into professional football. It was brilliant to see the pride that she clearly had in everything she had achieved. I love you and appreciate you. Leroy Jordan, thank you for taking me under your wing when I first came to Dallas. I haven't met you before, but hang in there. You know the fans have been a part of my life for a long time and I just want to take this opportunity to thank you for letting me be a part of your life. 24 / 27. The National Football Foundations biography page on Randy White says that when he arrived at Maryland he was there to play fullback, but the coaching staff soon changed his position to defensive tackle and many people in the know after that called him the quickest lineman in football. Randy was named All-America by the Associated Press in 1973 for the Maryland Terrapins and was unanimously selected in 1974. I played for the legendary baseball coach Rob Dedeaux at USC. She and my dad were both at work. He recorded four sacks in the three Super Bowls, including two in Super Bowl X against Pittsburgh. MLB columnist. WILMINGTON - Randy White had a message for all of the nearly 300 people on hand at Thomas McKean High School. I appreciate all the time he spent with me. Mr. Warren Schuller, standing right here with the hat on. 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. Man, they are long. Maybe someday you'll get into the Hall of Fame before I die. She said Randy well that's good. I'll tell you I want to thank my dad. Alright my dad. 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. He will greet fans from 2 to 3 p.m. inside the Hall of Fame Store. Torre was a very good baseball player, great coach and manager, and a terrific speaker. Thank you. Randy Moss entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday night, and with the spotlight on him Moss took an opportunity to make a stand. Years later when I was coaching with the Dallas Cowboys onto the field walks this kid. The camera showed Cris Carter, a mentor for Moss in his early days in Minnesota and a fellow Hall of Famer. Randy Moss wears tie during Hall of Fame speech as tribute to slain African-Americans Lindsay H. Jones USA TODAY 0:00 1:52 The speeches at Saturday's Pro Football Hall of Fame. Well they asked Jordan a question. Presenting Troy Polamalu for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Dick LeBeau. He didn't read the Wall Street Journal. Randy White Enshrinement speech. Randy White Biography As a member of three different Halls of Fame, Randy White certainly had a successful career as a defensive tackle. His success did not come with out hard work. He said, hey if I can't count on you to do the little things how am I ever going to count on you to do the big things. I tell you; I was glad to have the opportunity to be around Coach Jerry Clayborn. Those are pretty loud stadiums. [2][3], White was recruited by the University of Maryland and played as a fullback for the Terrapins during his freshman year. 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And the media guys came in there and they were doing an interview. Early on in my life my dad taught me some things real early on. I said, Ernie grab the cooler. I was projected as a middle linebacker. For his dominant performance that season, White was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Year as the Cowboys returned to the Super Bowl. I love you so much. My college coach, Jerry Clayborn. You know Roger, when you left, we quit going to Super Bowls. The NFF voters selected Randy White to gain entrance into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994. And that's a great lesson. The Dallas Cowboys selected Randy White with the No. The NFF voters selected Randy White to gain entrance into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994. 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 family. In the 1977 season, White dominated whatever offensive lineman opposed him. Genius is the ultimate source of music knowledge, created by scholars like you who share facts and insight about the songs and artists they love. In 1991, he made a cameo appearance in the movieNecessary Roughness, where he played the role of a convict football player. [8], White married Dallas model Vicci Haney, in 1978. We agree on a few things. You don't ever quit. I tell you what. And Jackie Smith, boy I tell you it was a great pleasure playing with you in 1978. A lot of times you don't realize how lucky you are to be associated with and have the people that you've had around not only around you your football career, but in your life. Well I want to tell you something, he is one of the greatest motivators I've ever been associated in my life. 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. "Thank you, Seattle. I'll forever be linked in the 2015 class with John, Craig, and Pedro. "But there was that one game where I threw a no-hitter. You do it right or you don't do it at all. 1st round pick (21st overall) by Vikings in 1998 NFL Draft Made instant impact at pro level with 69 catches for 1,313 yards and a. Thank you. I asked him what was wrong, and he said, ''God I really feel bad. Although he was assisted to the stage by Brad Paisley and fellow Hall of Fame member Garth Brooks, Randy demonstrated that he has regained some of his speech by singing a portion of the legendary song. All you had to do was draw a line in front of me and tell me I couldn't cross it. Born on January 15, 1953, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was the University of Marylands good linebacker Randy White. And I would like to take this opportunity now to thank all the player and all the coaches that I have ever been associated with. In 1994, he was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame and in 2000 was named to ABC sports All-time All-America Team.[4][5]. Stand up Mr. Schuller. Randall Stuart Newman (born November 28, 1943) is an American singer-songwriter, arranger, composer, and pianist known for his non-rhotic Southern-accented singing style, early Americana -influenced songs (often with mordant or satirical lyrics), and various film scores. He was my little league football coach. And yet as tough and destructive as Randy was on the field. But you know that's my dad. Gigi would be so proud to watch her daddy get enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame," Bryant continued. That made the game fun being able to play in that type of environment. Randy was the toughest, most intense player I've ever coached, and I've coached a lot of them. And > uh, the boat sinks like the Titanic. I tell you what, Larry Cole, the most unselfish player I ever played with and probably one of the best. WWE Hall Of Fame 2022: Every Induction Speech Ranked From Worst To Best. A three-time first-team All-Pro and six-time Pro. The East-West Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame is home to some of the greatest names ever to play the game. And there was a guy sitting on the bank watching all this and he said, ''you know two are better than watching TV.''. And uh, a lot of times there wasn't anyone else around to warm me up when I had to pitch. The Cowboy fans in Texas and around the country I tell ya youre the best in the world. On Saturday, one of the greatest players in NFL history was inducted into the Hall of Fame: Randy Moss. Well, I'm standing there waiting for Ernie to come up from under the water and he comes up splashing and slapping. He's right up there and he has a big smile on his face. It led to some tremendous moments with fans always being impressed with what they had to hear, which created a brilliant night overall. Most Valuable Players tackle Randy White, left, and defensive end Harvey Martin, Dallas Cowboys teammates, shared the Most Valuable Player award for Super Bowl XII in New Orleans. 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. Stand up Mr. Schuller. Your support is appreciated! I love you so much, you're the most important person in my life. If it meant closing the butcher shop to get to a game, he would be there. Going into the Football Hall of Fame the most important thing to me, is that I have in one time in my life the opportunity to thank the people that have meant so much to me in my life. Randy was the second player chosen in the 1975 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. She was always there for us. He is considered the best all-time player in the Delaware high school football program. And I love him as much as I do anybody in the whole world. To my teammates. My high school coach, Blaine Tanner. "Johnson was enshrined as an Arizona Diamondback, but he made sure in his speech that he touched on the time he spent with the Expos, Mariners, Astros, Yankees and Giants. So, Coach Landry, thank you very much for moving be to defensive tackle. Charlie Watters nicknamed Randy ''The Manster'' because as Charlie put it, anybody that can play the way Randy does has got to be half man and half monster. Those first two years I was fighting for my life out there. The News Journal. Top . Randy Travis sang. This will go down as one of the best speeches of all time. I really appreciate you and what you have done for me. Cowboy", Bob Lilly, from 1961 through 1974, a move which in turn moved veteran Larry Cole back to his natural defensive end position (backing up Ed "Too Tall" Jones and Harvey Martin, though he did play left defensive tackle after the retirement of Jethro Pugh. That was a tough road trip. All he wanted to do was to play football and to be the best at what he was doing. [5] Gradually, the accumulation of injuries began to limit White's effectiveness. Draw a line in front of Randy White and you were in real trouble. 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. 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. Well, I'm standing there waiting for Ernie to come up from under the water and he comes up splashing and slapping. Randy White was one of the most dominant defensive tackles in NFL history. 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