NFL Hall of Fame Induction Date & Time: Here's the List of ... No doubt, Hines, I look forward to sharing the stage with you one day. Hines Ward, 43, who retired after the 2011 season with 1,000 receptions, is a Jets intern who has gravitated toward receiver Robby Anderson, 11, in the foreground. Before the festivities officially kicked off, former Steelers safety Troy Polamalu received his gold jacket in front a partisan Steelers crowd. Which WR is more deserving of the Hall of Fame: Hines Ward ... Andre Johnson, DeMarcus Ware among 26 semifinalists for ... The KJZ crew discusses their top five players that are not currently in the Hall of Fame, but should be. However, one member of the Steelers will still not a member of the Hall of Fame. In 2017 Hines Ward becomes eligible. LaDainian Tomlinson, Hines Ward among 94 nominated for Hall Finalists for 2017 Hall of Fame class include Jerry Jones, Paul Tagliabue Lawsuit seeks $5M from NFL over Hall of Fame game cancellation With a Super Bowl MVP award under his belt, along with two NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors, Lewis was an obvious choice when it came to Hall of Fame induction. He was only the 8 Per the Pro Football Hall of Fame, former Steelers offensive guard Alan Faneca will be sixth among the seven speakers, with Faneca having selected longtime teammate Hines Ward to introduce him. Bills Parcells Delivers Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Speech (VIDEO) August 5, 2013 By SS360 Staff Leave a Comment. My family, friends, and to the entire Hall of Fame team, my 2021 classmates, and to my friend, teammate, presenter and one day taking his rightful place up on this stage, Hines Ward . Top 5 Players NOT In The Pro Football Hall Of Fame, But ... Key takeaways for 2020 Professional Football Hall of Fame ... (Applause.) Tonight, we honor our Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2020 & 2021 enshrinees! It was my legs that . Saunders: Hines Ward Faces Uphill Battle for Hall of Fame Spot. Faneca, 44, also thanked his former teammates, and he was introduced by former Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward, who helped Faneca unveil his hall of fame bust. Both were drafted by Pittsburgh in . Greenwood, Hines Ward and Clay Matthews mentioned as players who should be in the Hall of Fame. Hines Ward is a beloved Steelers legend that could make it into the Hall of Fame someday. It sounded like the fourth quarter of a playoff game when Polamalu took the stage for his Hall of Fame speech. Former champ Charles Brewer was also in attendance . In true leadership form, the athlete used his Hall of Fame induction as an opportunity to deliver yet another memorable Ray Lewis inspirational speech. 2:00 Rodney Harrison. Polamalu was unable to receive his jacket on Friday evening after testing . Polamalu gets jacket and amazing bust, promotes Hines Ward. The Pro Football Hall of Fame officially inducted seven new members as part of the class of 2021 on Sunday in Canton, Ohio. Hereof, What is Heinz Ward doing now? #AlumniWeekend. He put the team first and brought the intangibles. My family, friends, and to the entire Hall of Fame team, my 2021 classmates, and to my friend, teammate, presenter and one day taking his rightful place up on this stage, Hines Ward . He put the team first and brought the intangibles. Seven first-year eligible players, including Andre Johnson and DeMarcus Ware, were among the 26 modern era semifinalists named for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2022. 1.Drew Pearson - Cowboys Quarterback Roger Staubach 2.Tom Flores - Raiders Owner Mark Davis 3.Peyton Manning - Father Archie Manning 4.John Lynch - Son Jake Lynch, Coach Herm Edwards 5.Calvin Johnson - Lions Teammate Derrick Moore 6. Try Rev and save time transcribing, captioning, and subtitling. I'm not Asain but I share your sentiment that Hines is what turned . Aug 11. by Dave Rappoccio on August 11, 2021 at 12:01 am. Moreover, Hines earned various All-America honors three times. Alan Faneca - Steelers Teammate Hines Ward The so-called "Hines Ward Rule" made a blindside block illegal if the block came from the blocker's helmet, forearm or shoulder and lands to the head or neck area of a defender. I thought his short career wasn't quite Hall of Fame worthy. 145145. Troy Polamalu will start off the speeches at 6:30 on Aug. 7. Top 5 players NOT in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but should be | KJZ The legendary . Considering this, What is Hines Ward doing now? 3:05 London Fletcher. This marks the sixth time former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward has been . Presenting Troy Polamalu for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Dick LeBeau. Will Hines Ward make the Hall of Fame? Each member received a gold jacket, a bronze bust and a place in football immortality. 4:08 Making a case for Reggie Wayne and Hines Ward. This is a huge . ALAN FANECA: Thank you. The PA Hall of Fame is comprised of roughly 50 voters throughout the state ranging from writers and other media members, promoters, matchmakers, trainers, etc. Alan Faneca - Steelers Teammate Hines Ward Manning jabbed former rival Tom Brady, while . Angie Hines. Hall of Fame Speech - 2018. Thank you, guys. By Bryan DeArdo. Fans from everywhere packed into Tom Benson Stadium on a relatively . L.C. 0:36 Torry Holt. Rich Cimini/ESPN. Terrell Owens to give Hall of Fame speech at his college Ray Lewis, Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, Brian Dawkins, Brian Urlacher among 2018 HOF class LaDainian Tomlinson pays tribute to predecessors . Polamalu, who will most likely be . Here are a few of the Steelers Polamalu mentioned during his moving and impassioned 11-minute speech.Hines WardAP Photo/Paul ConnorsMy first real introduction to the NFL was at our first full padded practice when Hines Ward and I hit. Sports fans from across the country tuned in . Pittsburgh Steeler Troy Polamalu was inducted into the 2021 Hall of Fame, and gave a speech on August 7, 2021. In a Sports Illustrated poll of NFL players in 2009, he was voted the "dirtiest player in the NFL." What is the Holy Roller rule? Jerome, I know you wish you could've been here but your life experience and knowledge spoke a language that I was accustom to from my older brothers and cousins that looked out for me. Hutchinson went with Mike Holmgren, whose coaching record before he became president of the . "He will get to Canton. Polamalu gets amazing jacket and bust, promotes Hines Ward . The Hall of Fame's 49-person selection committee will select the Class of 2022 in advance of Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles. LaDainian Tomlinson, Hines Ward among 94 nominated for Hall Finalists for 2017 Hall of Fame class include Jerry Jones, Paul Tagliabue Lawsuit seeks $5M from NFL over Hall of Fame game cancellation Teammate Hines Ward will be his official presenter into the Hall. Holt, a playmaker for the Rams . It felt like the fourth quarter of a playoff game when Polamalu took the stage for his Hall of Fame speech. 5 min read. CANTON, Ohio — A record 20 former players, coaches and contributors were inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in its Class of 2020 on Saturday night after the ceremony was pushed back more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was a top 5 wide receiver in the league for most of his career, maybe top 3. Before the festivities officially kicked off, former Steelers safety Troy Polamalu received his gold jacket in front a partisan Steelers crowd. Megatron's Hall of Fame Speech. The newly crowned Hall of Famer loudly proclaimed he hopes to share the Canton stage with Ward, whose candidacy has become a topic of debate over the years, one day. Former Steelers guard Alan Faneca will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame next month, and that's giving him a platform to try to get his old teammate, wide receiver Hines Ward, a . Back when Megatron was holding out in his feud with the Lions, a move that ultimately ended in his retirement, I had a bad take. This is a huge . Thank you to all of you. In Hines Ward's case, there is no case to be made. 1d. 2 1:20 Sterling Sharpe. That distinction belongs to Hines Ward. Fans of Hines Ward and the Pittsburgh Steelers will have a laundry list of statistics to support their case that he belongs in the Hall of Fame. . The award was presented by former defensive end, George Martin . The Hall of Fame announced on Tuesday that former wide receiver Hines Ward will be Faneca's presenter. Fingers crossed for him though! It will take a long time before the smiling receiver ever gets close to the . Selected with the 16th overall pick in the 2003 draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers out of USC, Troy Polamalu made the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a first-ballot entrant in 2020 after a 12-year career in which he totaled 583 solo tackles, 56 tackles for loss, 12.0 sacks, 14 forced fumbles, seven fumble recoveries for 120 yards and two touchdowns, 32 interceptions for 398 yards and three . Polamalu gets jacket and amazing bust, promotes Hines Ward. The Pro Football Hall of Fame vowed to keep speeches short this year, and it succeeded Saturday night with its induction for the Centennial Class of 2020 … though not quite as the Hall . In an incredible Hall of Fame speech Saturday, Polamalu recounted his first padded practice as a Steeler. Former teammate Hines Ward presents former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Alan Faneca during the 2021 Hall of Fame Class enshrinement. I'm a huge Hines Ward fan. All great football players dream of donning the gold jacket. In addition to his CIAA rookie-of-the-year award, he received all-conference honors in 1982-83 and he was tabbed the most valuable player of the 1982 CIAA tournament. The Pro Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced the 26 modern-era semifinalists for its 2022 class. Former NY Giants coach, Bill Parcells, was recently inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and honored at the 2013 Enshrinement Ceremony that was held on Aug. 3, 2013 at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio. And an unforgettable encounter with Hines Ward. MORE: 2021 NFL draft: Is RB a must for the Steelers in the first 2 rounds? Ward has been in the mix five times for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame but has yet to make the finals. Rich Cimini/ESPN. Each member received a gold jacket, a bronze bust and a place in football immortality. Polamalu was unable to receive his jacket on Friday night after testing positive . Hines Ward, Wide Receiver. On March 20, 2012, Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward retired in Black & Gold.Take a look back at his emotional retirement press conference.#PittsburghSteeler. The class will be announced live on the "NFL Honors" telecast . He also made a point to champion former teammate Hines Ward for Hall of Fame induction. ANNOUNCER: Ladies and gentlemen, presenting Alan Faneca for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Hines Ward. Hines Ward. Hines, who holds degrees from Hampton in speech communication and physical education, earned numerous accolades while playing for the Pirates. His downfield blocking was so physical, they implemented and named a rule after him. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) This past weekend in Canton, Troy Polamalu and Alan Faneca both mentioned during their speeches that Hines Ward belongs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, as well. Pass rusher DeMarcus Ware, wide receiver Andre Johnson and return specialist Devin Hester are among the seven players eligible for the first time for induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame . Boca Raton — Former Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver Hines Ward is joining . But the type of run first offense the Steelers ran for most of his time here hindered his stats to the point that I'm afraid he's never gonna get the votes to get in. It's just a matter of time. The class of 2022, which can include up to five modern-era . 4 Comments 20 Shares. A first-ballot Hall of Famer, former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. Bernard Hopkins was seated with PA Commissioner and former referee Rudy Battle, while Meldrick Taylor came to support his brother Myron on his induction. Hines Ward, 43, who retired after the 2011 season with 1,000 receptions, is a Jets intern who has gravitated toward receiver Robby Anderson, 11, in the foreground. NFL Hall of Fame presenters list 2021 & speech order. Ward's receiving numbers aren't as good as the other receivers mentioned here, but Ward was the best blocking receiver of his generation, and he has a . Troy Polamalu delivered a classic Troy Polamalu performance during his acceptance speech after recently being inducted into the USC Athletic Hall of Fame. Inductions at the Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, will be in early August. Faneca is perhaps hoping that the exposure will provide a boost to Ward's candidacy, which has stalled at the semifinal round for five consecutive years. Tasker, considered the premier special teams player of his era, is a nine-time semifinalist. The group featured a pair of first-ballot Hall of Famers in five-time . . Inductions at the Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, will be in early August. . Alan Faneca Enshrinement Speech. Alan Faneca Enshrinement Speech. ANNOUNCER: Ladies and gentlemen, presenting Alan Faneca for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Hines Ward. Even if I'm the only one who even remembers making that take . Tasker, considered the premier special teams player of his era, is a nine-time semifinalist. For the sixth time, former Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward was nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, joining 121 other nominees for the Hall's. Ward's blocking helped the Steelers rush for nearly 129 yards per game from 1998-2011 - only 2 teams averaged more yards rushing per game. 0:00 Ricky Watters. Nov 24, 2021 at 2:27 . Thank you to all of you. It's proof of reaching the pinnacle of . Ward, a four-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time Super Bowl champion with the Steelers, entered coaching with . 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction takeaways: Steelers Nation takes over, Edgerrin James gets ovation - CBSSports.com August 7, 2021 Newsfeeds.Media CANTON, Ohio — A record 20 former players, coaches and contributors were inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in its Class of 2020 on Saturday night after the ceremony was pushed back more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Projecting 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame class: Andre Johnson, Hines Ward headline possible WR-heavy class The 2022 class should include some notable names . Why should Ward be in the Hall of Fame: Ward was the absolute best blocking WR in the NFL, ever. Fans from everywhere packed into Tom Benson Stadium on a relatively . Pittsburgh Steelers will lead off and finish off the 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 7. Read his full hall of fame induction speech here. Ahead of the official kickoff of the festivities, former Steelers security Troy Polamalu received his gold jacket in front of a Steelers fan crowd. LaDainian Tomlinson says that it's time for former . Ward shattered the Steelers all-time reception record during his time, finishing his career with 1,000 receptions, which ranks first in the storied history of a team that already has two Hall of Fame receivers in John Stallworth and Lynn Swann. Lynn Swann had John Stallworth as his presenter for . Tammy Eissey . The Pro Football Hall of Fame officially inducted seven new members as part of the class of 2021 on Sunday in Canton, Ohio. video John Lynch's full Hall of Fame speech The semifinalists, 26 in all because of a tie in the voting, will be trimmed to 15 finalists next month. Troy Polamalu did not attend tonight's ceremony but reportedly, will be in Canton to make his Hall of Fame speech tomorrow . Jerome Bettis stands with his bust after the induction ceremony Saturday night at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Why should Ward be in the Hall of Fame: Ward was the absolute best blocking WR in the NFL, ever. Polamalu recognized his former teammates Hines Ward and Jerome Bettis by name. My locker room partner and mentor, unfortunately, was a Notre Dame running back whose name doesn't need to be mentioned. With fellow receivers Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, Torry Holt, Hines Ward, Isaac Bruce, Marvin Harrison, Reggie Wayne, and Chad Ochocinco all flooding the Hall of Fame field in the next 5-10 years . Ward was Faneca's presenter, which has been a long tradition for the Steelers when it comes to helping promote a player for the Hall. His 1,000 career receptions, 12,083 receiving yards . His 12,083 career receiving yards also ranks first in franchise history, as do his 85 receiving touchdowns. (Peter Diana/Post-Gazette) Fans look at a large poster of the 2015 . LaDainian Tomlinson, Hines Ward among 94 nominated for Hall Finalists for 2017 Hall of Fame class include Jerry Jones, Paul Tagliabue Lawsuit seeks $5M from NFL over Hall of Fame game cancellation What is the Hines Ward rule? Per the Pro Football Hall of Fame, former Steelers offensive guard Alan Faneca will be sixth among the seven speakers, with Faneca having selected longtime teammate Hines Ward to introduce him. (Applause.) Former Pittsburgh Steelers and Georgia wide receiver Hines Ward is set to join Florida Atlantic's coaching staff, sources told ESPN. Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher looks up to say "Thanks Mom and Dad" during his Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement speech at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. Holt, a playmaker for the Rams . (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) Alan Faneca said back in March on The Eye Test for Two podcast that Hines Ward "100 percent" deserves to be in the Hall of Fame, and he reiterated that belief on Thursday when he had his Pro Football Hall of Fame press conference. The group featured a pair of first-ballot Hall of Famers in five-time NFL MVP Peyton Manning and NFL single-season . Ward's blocking helped the Steelers rush for nearly 129 yards per game from 1998-2011 - only 2 teams averaged more yards rushing per game. And an unforgettable encounter with Hines . Cowher spent a good portion of his speech thanking several people who have passed away: his parents, his . Polamalu also told a story of collusion he had with Ward during practice early in his career that he says caused his knees to buckle. Former teammate Hines Ward presents former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Alan Faneca during the 2021 Hall of Fame Class enshrinement. CANTON, Ohio — A record 20 former players, coaches and contributors were inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in its Class of 2020 on Saturday night after the ceremony was pushed back more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Top Moments: Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson, Calvin Johnson enter Hall of Fame. Former Steelers receiver Hines Ward waves the Terrible Towel as he presents Alan Faneca during the enshrinement ceremony Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. The team's seen 35 Hall of Fame players on its roster, the most of any NFL franchise per Chronis. NFL icons Peyton Manning and Charles Woodson provided some of the most memorable moments of the 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. He was only the 8th . August 8. The Hall of Fame voters have deliberately snubbed Hines Ward. 1.Drew Pearson - Cowboys Quarterback Roger Staubach 2.Tom Flores - Raiders Owner Mark Davis 3.Peyton Manning - Father Archie Manning 4.John Lynch - Son Jake Lynch, Coach Herm Edwards 5.Calvin Johnson - Lions Teammate Derrick Moore 6. He is a Hall of Famer, it's just a matter of when he gets in . Per the Pro Football Hall of Fame, former Steelers offensive guard Alan Faneca will be sixth among the seven speakers, with Faneca having selected longtime teammate Hines Ward to introduce him. The toughness, the reliability, the work ethic. It sounded like the fourth quarter of a playoff game when Polamalu took the stage for his Hall of Fame speech. NFL Hall of Fame presenters list 2021 & speech order. His downfield blocking was so physical, they implemented and named a rule after him. ALAN FANECA: Thank you. Polamalu was unable to receive his jacket on Friday night after testing positive .

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