He attended the University of Maryland from 1971 to 1974, and played professionally for the Dallas Cowboys from 1975 to 1988. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. And I love him whether he plays football or doesn't play football. '' 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. White's round kick reportedly registered 400 psi on a gauge after two months of training.[12]. You know Roger, when you left, we quit going to Super Bowls. NOW PLAYING . I tell you what, you really helped me out a bunch. Thank you very much. Okay, the guy that just introduced me Ernie Stautner. 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. Presenting Troy Polamalu for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Dick LeBeau. Thank you. He recorded four sacks in the three Super Bowls, including two in Super Bowl X against Pittsburgh. To me, that's what it is all about right there. 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. Randy White Enshrinement speech. I'm constipated.'' The camera showed Cris Carter, a mentor for Moss in his early days in Minnesota and a fellow Hall of Famer. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- As promised, Randy Johnson's Hall of Fame induction speech on Sunday was less about him and more about the multitude of people that helped him gain entry into baseball's most prestigious club.Johnson, the avid photographer, snapped pictures when Craig Biggio gave the first of the speeches by the four inductees -- which also included John Smoltz and Pedro Martinez -- but as the time for his speech drew near, it was obvious Johnson was going to have to focus all his attention on calming his nerves.When he was presented with his Hall of Fame plaque, Johnson took a big, deep breath to gather himself. Well they asked Jordan a question. Overall, it was a solid speech that reflected on Vader's time in the business perfectly. I remember Coach Clayborn used to come around and check our rooms. Well I do a somersault and I come up and look and there's Ernie trying to jockey this and boom there he goes. He played nine NFL seasons and retired as the Lions' all-time leader in receptions (731), receiving yards (11,619) and touchdown catches (83). My daughter Jordan is here. I called my mother who is sitting down here. And I hate to admit it, but it was true. I'll tell you something else about Coach Landry. But the speech was truly a special one. The five-time NBA champion was elected into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility just three months after he and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were killed in a helicopter crash in Southern California along with seven others. 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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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. [5] He studied Thai Boxing under Chai Sirisute, the founder of the Thai Boxing Association of the USA. To me, that's what it is all about right there. Ed Jones and Harvey Martin, where would I have been if I didn't have those guys on the defensive line with me. Mr. Warren Schuller, standing right here with the hat on. He used to tell me, if youre going to do something, you do it all the way. She was always there for us. 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. 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. '' There's a lot of people on this journey that I've had. Guests visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday, Feb. 23, can meet Class of 2018 member Robert Brazile. Mar. He has another pretty cool distinction as an NFL player too. Though Maryland lost in the Liberty Bowl that season to Tennessee, Randy was named the game's Most Valuable Player. 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. Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 5, 2018. However, seeing the bond between them, and how Rick spoke about his brother was a great way to finish. I want to thank you too. White played four seasons of baseball for Hall of Fame coach Jim Ward from 1986-89 as a right-handed pitcher. The NFF voters selected Randy White to gain entrance into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994. And I tell you what. 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. The first guy that put in my head that I may have a chance to go to college and have the opportunity to play pro football and I thank him for that. He is one of the great people of all time and I just want to tell him how much I appreciate him and everything he has done for me in my life. Sex Pistols. Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame defensive tackle Randy White recalls his NFL Pro Bowl experience. Hall of Fame. Alright when I retired from football Jordan was ten years old. He was just a gentle and compassionate off the field. I just want to tell you one more time how much I appreciate you all out there and how much I love you. Maybe someday you'll get into the Hall of Fame before I die. Former Major League pitcher Randy Johnson spoke after being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame Sunday in Cooperstown, N.Y. Johnson, known as "The Big Unit," who pitched primarily for the. Randy Moss was drafted in the first round, 21st player overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. WILMINGTON - Randy White had a message for all of the nearly 300 people on hand at Thomas McKean High School. Maybe someday you'll get into the Hall of Fame before I die. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. That made the game fun being able to play in that type of environment. I asked him what was wrong, and he said, ''God I really feel bad. And there was a guy sitting on the bank watching all this and he said, ''you know two are better than watching TV.''. The band were reunited at this stage, a decision which they openly admitted was primarily due to financial reasons. However, Vader's son and wife did a great job within this induction. video. Randall Lee "Randy" White (born January 15, 1953) is a former American football defensive tackle. Congratulations to the class of 2020, the class of 2021, and welcome back to fill the gold jackets. He retired from the game in 1988, Tom Landrys last season. 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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. Dallas, Texas. They kept things short, but sweet, and engaged well with the fans, getting the chanting along, "it's Vader time.". Your support is appreciated! "Strength is importantyou need a combination of strength, speed, and mobility or agilityI know I have good strength; but without the speed and agility to go with it, I would not be playing major league football.. And the Houston Astrodome wasn't bad to pitch in either, was it, Nolan? The Dallas Cowboys selected Randy White with the No. I want to thank you too. The guys I fought with Sunday to Sunday. Carol, however, insisted he go back. They said, ''Jordan, what do you feel about your dad retiring from football?'' : #NFL100 All-Time Team on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/3UfBvzavpO. In the 1977 season, White dominated whatever offensive lineman opposed him. Nobody could stop him from crossing. The NFF voters selected Randy White to gain entrance into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994. 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. 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. Siliana was open about her husband, sharing great stories from his life about heroic acts he did, making it clear what a brilliant person he was. And the media guys came in there and they were doing an interview. Through all my career, all I heard was I was too small. Two of the boats were sitting that were sitting on the bank were full of water. White, who lives in the Dallas area, was connected with the Cowboys up until the 2019 season as he had been a co-host on a Dallas Cowboys pre-game show for the CBS station for years. "Johnson acknowledged the two soldiers from the Wounded Warrior Project whom he brought with him from Arizona to Cooperstown: Kenji Nihipali and Roy Halvorsen. Ernie and I used to go fishing on our days off sometimes. The games she mostly got to come to were Philadelphia, Washington, New York, back east. I'm constipated.'' But Bob Rooney had told Coach Landry because Bob knew about it. 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. Ed Jones and Harvey Martin, where would I have been if I didn't have those guys on the defensive line with me. "First team that gave me an opportunity to play in the Major Leagues," Johnson said of the Expos. 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Those are pretty loud stadiums. And instead of being embarrassed he laughs the loudest. And I tell you what. I appreciate all the time he spent with me. That was a tough road trip. Randy has an impressive list of college and professional football accomplishments. There was a great range of emotions, from hilarious stories to words that left fans and wrestlers alike wiping away their tears. My high school coach, Blaine Tanner. And I'm pretty proud of my daughter Jordan. You don't ever quit. He has another pretty cool distinction as an NFL player too. Tony and I have gotten to be great friends now that we are not playing football on the same team. 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." [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. And there was a guy sitting on the bank watching all this and he said, ''you know two are better than watching TV.''. I'll tell you something else about Coach Landry. Maryland finished the year with only 2 wins and White did little worth noting during that year. Sure, White went on to have a Hall of Fame career as a . Randy was the toughest, most intense player I've ever coached, and I've coached a lot of them. I just sat there I drank cokes and ate popcorn. Thank you, Mom. He really opened up, told great stories, thanked his classic rivals, and created something captivating, engaging, emotional, and powerful. Stand up Jordan. I'm glad you came. Thank you, I'm so honored and privileged to be here. For more than 25 years, he has been the spokesman for Smokey Mountain Chew, a nicotine-free smokeless tobacco. I tell you; I was glad to have the opportunity to be around Coach Jerry Clayborn. 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. You know I would . To the guys sitting behind me here, I'll tell you what. Learn more. I tell ya, that was more important to me at that time than anything Tom Landry ever taught me on the football field. 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. "So I got caught up with emotions. I've heard people say that Coach Landry wasn't a great motivator. I'll tell you I'm glad he taught me those things because they have carried through my whole life with me. Ray Lewis' 33-minute speech included a HOF-first wireless mic, and the Patriots surprised Randy Moss. The 2022 WWE Hall Of Fame was a night to remember, as The Undertaker and his fellow inductees gave amazing speeches. Great to have you on that football team. I asked him if he'd seen the trainer and he said, ''Yeah, I saw him and he gave me a suppository, but I don't think it really helped me at all, besides I have the darnest time swallowing it.'' "The overflow crowd packed the countryside, claiming almost every available patch of green space. Troy Polamalu: ( 01:41) Thank you, guys. He began to get noticed in high school and college. [10][11], White is nicknamed "The Manster" (half man, half monster). Randall Lee White (born January 15, 1953) nicknamed The Manster is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle. She said Randy well that's good. Thank you. [9] They have one child together, daughter Jordan. He was my little league football coach. But she could whistle louder than anybody else you ever saw in your whole life. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. "A Mariners fan in attendance immediately screamed, "We love you Randy!". He was one of the greatest motivators that I have ever been around my whole life. 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. The Pro Football Hall of Fame also enshrined Randy White in 1994 to their museum, Football History, Football History by the Day of the Year, January January 15, Football History, Football By The Jersey Numbers Best of Jersey 54, Football History, Football History by the Day of the Year, January January 28, The Coach Who Strangled the Bulldog: How Harvard's Percy Haughton Beat Yale and Reinvented Football. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- As promised, Randy Johnson's Hall of Fame induction speech on Sunday was less about him and more about the multitude of people that helped him gain entry into baseball's most prestigious club. 2 overall pick in the 1975 NFL draft. Tell you what, to Coach Landry. 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. Two of the boats were sitting that were sitting on the bank were full of water. August 05, 2023. Great to have you on that football team. At the time of his retirement, he had played the second most of any Dallas Cowboy in history. Randy White was one of the most dominant defensive tackles in NFL history. 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. Nobody could stop him from crossing. 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