Randy was the second player chosen in the 1975 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. And to me, being here today in Canton Ohio. And I tell you what. And I tell you what. I love you so much. Tony Dorsett, my good friend. I just sat there I drank cokes and ate popcorn. 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. If your bed wasn't made or anything was out of place, even if there was a little piece of paper on the ground. Everyone on the field was his enemy. Well I do a somersault and I come up and look and there's Ernie trying to jockey this and boom there he goes. Ray Lewis' 33-minute speech included a HOF-first wireless mic, and the Patriots surprised Randy Moss. We agree on a few things. White was the Co-MVP of Super Bowl XII in 1978, and he played that game on his birthday 1978. Hall of Fame. Gigi would be so proud to watch her daddy get enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame," Bryant continued. Born on January 15, 1953, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was the University of Marylands good linebacker Randy White. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Randy Johnson's time in Houston was short, and so was his reference to the Astros during his introduction speech to the Hall of Fame. I just sat there I drank cokes and ate popcorn. This will go down as one of the best speeches of all time. He's right up there and he has a big smile on his face. He was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame, and placed in the Cowboys Ring of Honor in 1994. 10 Forgotten WWE Hall Of Famers: Where Are They Now? I tell you when I go into a Saturday morning meeting to watch a Friday afternoon practice. Each year, past players are selected to join this elite club. It was the way we were raised--we were kind of tough, as young ones you kinda did things on your own. But in his 28-minute speech (very lengthy), Torre forgot to thank George Steinbrenner who probably made it. There was even a bit of a tease at the end about a potential return. I tell you; I was glad to have the opportunity to be around Coach Jerry Clayborn. I'll tell you he also told me, he says hey if you start something, you finish it. Matthew Wilkinson is a writer based in Bradford, England. One day after a very tough and grueling road trip I came into the locker room and there was Randy looking terrible. He was one of the greatest motivators that I have ever been around my whole life. 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. I'm glad you came. Ed Jones and Harvey Martin, where would I have been if I didn't have those guys on the defensive line with me. And I hate to admit it, but it was true. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items. Thank you. 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. But the speech was truly a special one. There's a lot of. Randall Lee White (born January 15, 1953) nicknamed "the Manster", is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL) from 1975 to 1988. "First team that gave me an opportunity to play in the Major Leagues," Johnson said of the Expos. 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. And I appreciate the fact that a lot of times he gave me a lot of freedom out there on the field to use the knowledge and what I had and my ability on the field. video. They said, ''Jordan, what do you feel about your dad retiring from football?'' There was a great range of emotions, from hilarious stories to words that left fans and wrestlers alike wiping away their tears. WILMINGTON - Randy White had a message for all of the nearly 300 people on hand at Thomas McKean High School. It led to some tremendous moments with fans always being impressed with what they had to hear, which created a brilliant night overall. #10 Randy White | Top 10 Dallas Cowboys of All Time | NFL Films NFL Films 1.2M subscribers Subscribe 560 Share 63K views 6 years ago Hall of Famer and Co-MVP of Super Bowl XII Randy White. To my teammates. My high school coach, Blaine Tanner. It was brilliant to see the pride that she clearly had in everything she had achieved. I can remember when I was seven years old going to my first little league practice. And he was a butcher, he had his own shop I tell you what. "It would be the two best months of . I've told that story about Randy several times and in front of him. The Cowboy fans in Texas and around the country I tell ya youre the best in the world. Gradually, the accumulation of injuries began to limit White's effectiveness. He was just a gentle and compassionate off the field. Man, they are long. Having never made the little league practice, she took me by the hand and took me to my first little league practice and made sure baseball would start for me at that on that day. Zach, I love you. The News Journal. Thank you. The Sex Pistols refused their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in the most public and abrupt manners back in 2006. Well mom I'll tell you what. A dynamic wide receiver out of Marshall University where he was twice a consensus All-American (1996-97), Moss played 14 seasons in the NFL. Thank you. 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. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. I really appreciate you and what you have done for me. The full transcribed text of Randy Johnsons National Baseball Hall of Fame induction speech, as delivered on July 26th, 2015. "I'm very proud to have played there for 10 years," Johnson said. To my coaches back in Wilmington Delaware. So, Coach Landry, thank you very much for moving be to defensive tackle. Mr. Warren Schuller, standing right here with the hat on. Queen Sharmell gave a fantastic speech, speaking with class and confident from the start. Well this was the one that didn't have any floats in it, a little aluminum boat. During those 14 years, he played in three Super Bowls, six NFC Championship Games, and accumulated 1,104 tackles (701 solo) and 111 sacks. Thank you. Mom, thank you. "I called him a couple of days ago," Johnson told the crowd. (Associated Press photo) pic.twitter.com/PZL8iWGeoi. Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2018 enshrinees Bobby Beathard, Robert Brazile, Brian Urlacher, Randy Moss, Ray Lewis, Jerry Kramer, and Brian Dawkins pose for a group photo with their . I gave him a call, and he said it was far from perfect -- I walked [six] batters. He didn't read the Wall Street Journal. Published on October 17, 2016 10:35 AM. He really opened up, told great stories, thanked his classic rivals, and created something captivating, engaging, emotional, and powerful. Ernie and I used to go fishing on our days off sometimes. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - There is a man, a father to five . "A Mariners fan in attendance immediately screamed, "We love you Randy!". Tell you something else. Can be found on Twitter @MC_Wilkinson1. I love you Mom. That made the game fun being able to play in that type of environment. More on ESPN.com: http://www.espn.com He's not here today, but I'll tell you what. It was great to hear about that side of Vader's life, especially since he is such a dominant monster inside the ring. The whole setup, from the ring gear being in there, to The Undertaker roaming around freely felt unique. Though Maryland lost in the Liberty Bowl that season to Tennessee, Randy was named the game's Most Valuable Player. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. And, you know when I played football, I was focused on football. Maybe someday you'll get into the Hall of Fame before I die. 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. Posthumous inductions are always difficult to get right, as fans don't get to hear the stories, or get a look behind the curtain, which is what people want. I'm glad you came. Sure, White went on to have a Hall of Fame career as a . And to me, being here today in Canton Ohio. Alright when I retired from football Jordan was ten years old. 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 has an impressive list of college and professional football accomplishments. #DallasCowboys? I was a pitcher when I was a kid in little league. For more than 25 years, he has been the spokesman for Smokey Mountain Chew, a nicotine-free smokeless tobacco. Randy White was one of the most dominant defensive tackles in NFL history. Roger Staubach, thanks for bringing us back all those times. Guests visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday, Feb. 23, can meet Class of 2018 member Robert Brazile. I'll tell you what, I used to enjoy really enjoy going into RFK stadium in Philadelphia. In 2012, White joined 27 other retired NFL players in a concussion-related lawsuit against the NFL, which accused the league of ignoring a link between concussions and permanent brain injuries. Contact DallasAthleteSpeakers today at 800-214-7141 to book Randy White for a corporate appearance, speaking engagement, store grand opening, autograph signing, product endorsement, moderated Q&A or an exclusive meet and greet. Well I want to tell you something, he is one of the greatest motivators I've ever been associated in my life. Tony Dorsett, my good friend. 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. Well, we went fishing one day and it rained. I'll tell you I want to thank my dad. If Gradishar played back East, he'd be in the HOF. And he was a butcher, he had his own shop I tell you what. And I appreciate the fact that a lot of times he gave me a lot of freedom out there on the field to use the knowledge and what I had and my ability on the field. 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. "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.. I'll forever be linked in the 2015 class with John, Craig, and Pedro. 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. 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." 10 Female Wrestlers Who Deserve A WWE Hall Of Fame Induction, 10 Wrestling Managers That Should Be In The WWE Hall Of Fame, 10 Backstage Stories About The Undertaker's Bone Street Krew Fans Should Know. So, I told Randy to go see the trainer. He was just a gentle and compassionate off the field. Blessed with all the traits for a great defensive lineman quickness, balance, toughness, ability, desire, intelligence and durability White missed only one game in 14 seasons. August 05, 2023. Randy White was one of the most dominant defensive tackles in NFL history. Well, we went fishing one day and it rained. Well this was the one that didn't have any floats in it, a little aluminum boat. Shad Gaspard was the Warrior Award recipient this year, which was something that he had earned with his heroic final act. You know Ernie really taught me how to do it, he really did. and the game in Atlanta wouldn't have been perfect without Robby Hammock, thank you. 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. [5] He studied Thai Boxing under Chai Sirisute, the founder of the Thai Boxing Association of the USA. National Baseball Hall of Fame electees Craig Biggio, Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez and John Smoltz are introduced during an awards ceremony at Doubleday Field on Saturday, July 25, 2015, in . And that's a great lesson. 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. Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 5, 2018. I tell you what, it was the only football team I played on that was undefeated and unscored upon. Thirteen or 14 years later, I was perfect, Dad, that one game. Randy was the toughest, most intense player I've ever coached, and I've coached a lot of them. 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. You do it all the way. And I told her mom I'm going to retire. I tell ya, that was more important to me at that time than anything Tom Landry ever taught me on the football field. And instead of being embarrassed he laughs the loudest. I'll tell you I'm glad he taught me those things because they have carried through my whole life with me. 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. "Working 25 years for General Electric as a secretary. Especially when it was dealing with his lovely young daughter, Jordan. : #NFL100 All-Time Team on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/3UfBvzavpO. 1 Hall of Fame Induction Speech Lyrics Thank you, I'm so honored and privileged to be here. 0:00. He played all of his 14 NFL seasons with the Dallas Cowboys before retiring in 1988. And uh, a lot of times there wasn't anyone else around to warm me up when I had to pitch. All he wanted to do was to play football and to be the best at what he was doing. All you had to do was draw a line in front of me and tell me I couldn't cross it. I love you and appreciate you. Thank you, Ernie, for that great story. And he told a story about me, so I'm going to tell a quick story about Ernie. I want to thank you and congratulate you. Not because he wasnt up to the task, but because head coach Tom Landry wanted to play him out of position at linebacker. 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. Thank you, Mom. video. Where is Randy White today? So, we are out there fishing and I get a bite and I set the hook and boy I flop over backward into the lake. However, they thought this was just one-stop too far, and Lydon thought it was selling out. I thought he was drowning. Those first two years I was fighting for my life out there. I wanted her to know before I told anyone else. Playing both defensive end and . My daughter Jordan is here. Thank you. He used to tell me, if youre going to do something. Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images By Ben Cohen Sept. 8, 2018 2:52 pm ET And Jackie Smith, boy I tell you it was a great pleasure playing with you in 1978. I tell you what. 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. '' Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame defensive tackle Randy White recalls his NFL Pro Bowl experience. Well I played middle linebacker, I played strong sideline backer, and then I end up playing weak sideline backer. As the boos subsided, he thanked Patriots owner Robert Kraft . 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. 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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. I'll tell you he also told me, he says hey if you start something, you finish it. Best of HOF: Lewis makes history, Dawkins inspires and more. "I no longer have a fastball. In 1994, the Cowboys inducted White into the Ring of Honor and he received induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I tell ya, when I found out I was retiring in 1989. And to me, being here today in Canton Ohio. He may be the only man ever to receive a Super Bowl Most Valuable Player award as a birthday present on his bog day. Randy Moss was drafted in the first round, 21st player overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. I'll guarantee you he does. The 2022 WWE Hall Of Fame was a night to remember, as The Undertaker and his fellow inductees gave amazing speeches. I want to thank him for all the time he gave me too. American defensive end Randy White is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Stand up Jordan. Man, they are long. The annual Hall Of Fame ceremony was back to its fullest this year, with a sold-out crowd and WWE Superstars dressed to the nines packing into the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on the night before WrestleMania 38. Seeing her speak openly to her son was one of the most emotional moments of the night. What a place to be, at the end of the line. Thank you. I said, Ernie grab the cooler. They said, ''Jordan, what do you feel about your dad retiring from football?'' Rick Welts speaks during the 2018 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall on Sept. 7 in Springfield, Mass. 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. Great to have you on that football team. I tell ya when I played professional football we used to go into a lot of different stadiums. [6] His highest single season sack total was 16 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. 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 may be the only man ever to receive a Super Bowl Most Valuable Player award as a birthday present on his bog day. And instead of being embarrassed he laughs the loudest. But Bob Rooney had told Coach Landry because Bob knew about it. He recorded four sacks in the three Super Bowls, including two in Super Bowl X against Pittsburgh. To the guys sitting behind me here, I'll tell you what. I tell you what, when you walked on that field you knew they hated you. For the remainder of his 14- season, 209-game NFL career, White was an outstanding anchor of the Cowboys' excellent defensive line. I'll tell you something else about Coach Landry. July 26, 2015, 8:40 PM. randy white hall of fame speech. The annual Hall Of Fame ceremony was back to its fullest this year, with a sold-out crowd and WWE Superstars dressed to the nines packing into the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on the night before WrestleMania 38. 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. '' Congratulations to the class of 2020, the class of 2021, and welcome back to fill the gold jackets. "They had a white horse that ran around the field . 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. But on Sunday night they were a miracle, considering the country legend has been virtually unable . A three-time first-team All-Pro and six-time Pro. I really appreciate you and what you have done for me. 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.'' And uh, the next day I was getting ready to get introduced before the game, the defense was getting ready to get introduced. _________________________, 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. Torre was a very good baseball player, great coach and manager, and a terrific speaker. 0:36. 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. 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