:: Hall of Fame 2015: Complete coverage :. 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. Show more Show more Randy Newman Acceptance Speech at the 2013 Rock & Roll Hall of. 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. And that's a great lesson. That was a tough road trip. Presenting Troy Polamalu for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Dick LeBeau. The full transcribed text of Randy Johnsons National Baseball Hall of Fame induction speech, as delivered on July 26th, 2015. He remains third all-time in career tackles for the Cowboys with 1,104 and second with 701 career solo tackles. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. Everyone on the field was his enemy. Moss is used to distractions, though, and he carried right through with his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech Saturday night. Because I don't think my dad ever missed a little league football game, high school game, anything I ever participated in. Okay, the guy that just introduced me Ernie Stautner. But that's good, because I'm still an emotional person. And I hate to admit it, but it was true. August 05, 2023. And I tell you what. 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. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. You do it right or you don't do it at all. 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. And I'm pretty proud of my daughter Jordan. Ernie and I used to go fishing on our days off sometimes. I remember Coach Clayborn used to come around and check our rooms. 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. 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. Especially when it was dealing with his lovely young daughter, Jordan. To me, that's what it is all about right there. He didn't read the Wall Street Journal. A three-time first-team All-Pro and six-time Pro. And Jackie Smith, boy I tell you it was a great pleasure playing with you in 1978. But you know that's my dad. I tell you what, Larry Cole, the most unselfish player I ever played with and probably one of the best. I'll tell you something else about Coach Landry. She didn't let things drag on, but ensured that she hit every note of her career. Tell you what, to Coach Landry. But on Sunday night they were a miracle, considering the country legend has been virtually unable . You know I would like to start off with the fans. 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. And he told a story about me, so I'm going to tell a quick story about Ernie. 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. He didn't read the Wall Street Journal. Queen Sharmell gave a fantastic speech, speaking with class and confident from the start. I want to thank you too. So, Coach Landry, thank you very much for moving be to defensive tackle. I want to thank him for all the time he gave me too. Ray Lewis' 33-minute speech included a HOF-first wireless mic, and the Patriots surprised Randy Moss. By Jacqueline Moore and Steven Sonsino I relish that moment getting to pitch in Montreal against the Pittsburgh Pirates. John Dunn, one of the most entertaining old grumps I ever met in my life. 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. 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. On the eve of WrestleMania 31, the Superstars and Divas of today paid tribute to those who had come before them at the annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Once, those three words were a given. I'll tell you what, I used to enjoy really enjoy going into RFK stadium in Philadelphia. I thank him for preparing me and getting me ready to go into professional football. She was always there for us. White was the Co-MVP of Super Bowl XII in 1978, and he played that game on his birthday 1978. Tell you something else. White was the Dallas Cowboys' first pick and the second player selected in the 1975 National Football League Draft, and was moved to middle linebacker, where he was a backup to Cowboy legend Lee Roy Jordan, playing mostly on special teams his first two seasons, including his rookie season when Dallas lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl X. Jordan retired following the 1976 season, and his slot was filled by Bob Breunig, who held the position the next nine seasons. This led to one of the most emotional moments of the night, where his wife and son were on hand to receive the award. What a place to be, at the end of the line. I tell ya I thought I lost the game on Saturday morning already. Randall Lee "Randy" White (born January 15, 1953) is a former American football defensive tackle. Top . 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.'' White was the Co-MVP of Super Bowl XII in 1978, and he played that game on his birthday 1978. I tell you when I go into a Saturday morning meeting to watch a Friday afternoon practice. More on ESPN.com: http://www.espn.com Overall, it was a solid speech that reflected on Vader's time in the business perfectly. It was brilliant to see the pride that she clearly had in everything she had achieved. There was a great range of emotions, from hilarious stories to words that left fans and wrestlers alike wiping away their tears. Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images By Ben Cohen Sept. 8, 2018 2:52 pm ET I want to thank Bob for setting the example. 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. He really opened up, told great stories, thanked his classic rivals, and created something captivating, engaging, emotional, and powerful. And I tell you what. Matthew Wilkinson is a writer based in Bradford, England. And I love him as much as I do anybody in the whole world. 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. '' Learn more. Those are pretty loud stadiums. To my teammates. What a place to be, at the end of the line. I want to thank you too. And all the guys I've competed against because you brought the best out in me and I'll tell you what, if it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be here today. : #NFL100 All-Time Team on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/3UfBvzavpO. So, Coach Landry, thank you very much for moving be to defensive tackle. American defensive end Randy White is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Tony Dorsett, my good friend. The 2022 WWE Hall Of Fame was a night to remember, as The Undertaker and his fellow inductees gave amazing speeches. [2][3], White was recruited by the University of Maryland and played as a fullback for the Terrapins during his freshman year. 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. And yet as tough and destructive as Randy was on the field. I've told that story about Randy several times and in front of him. Draw a line in front of Randy White and you were in real trouble. And he told a story about me, so I'm going to tell a quick story about Ernie. He's right up there and he has a big smile on his face. Your here and I'm here and I'm proud to have you here to be a part of this with me. She said Randy well that's good. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. When White arrived in Dallas, he struggled. I'm glad you came. In the 1977 season, White dominated whatever offensive lineman opposed him. I'll tell you I'm glad he taught me those things because they have carried through my whole life with me. Randy Moss reacts during the 2018 NFL Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on August 4, 2018 in Canton, Ohio. That meant a lot to me. I asked him what was wrong, and he said, ''God I really feel bad. Randy White Enshrinement speech. One day after a very tough and grueling road trip I came into the locker room and there was Randy looking terrible. Randy Travis sang. I thought he was drowning. His success did not come with out hard work. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. 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Thank you for being there. If Gradishar played back East, he'd be in the HOF. There's a lot of people on this journey that I've had. The 2022 WWE Hall Of Fame was a night to remember, as The Undertaker and his fellow inductees gave amazing speeches. July 26, 2015, 8:40 PM. And there was a guy sitting on the bank watching all this and he said, ''you know two are better than watching TV.''. Two other great names that were inducted to the Hall of Fame alongside Randy were fiddler Charlie Daniels and music producer Fred Foster. However, seeing the bond between them, and how Rick spoke about his brother was a great way to finish. All you had to do was draw a line in front of me and tell me I couldn't cross it. At the time of his retirement, he had played the second most of any Dallas Cowboy in history. 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. In 20 big league seasons, White posted a career batting average of .312 to go with 2,067 hits in just 1,560 games. Randy White Enshrinement Speech 1994. Hall of Fame. In 1988, he played in a backup role, not assuming a three-point stance because of the disability. All you had to do was draw a line in front of me and tell me I couldn't cross it. Randy was the toughest, most intense player I've ever coached, and I've coached a lot of them. I was a pitcher when I was a kid in little league. 0:00. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994. He attended the University of Maryland from 1971 to 1974, and played professionally for the Dallas Cowboys from 1975 to 1988. Harvey Martin had died in 2001. Don Henley of The Eagles Inducts Randy Newman at the 2013 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. "I called him a couple of days ago," Johnson told the crowd. But Bob Rooney had told Coach Landry because Bob knew about it. If it wasn't for you, we wouldn't have the game of football and I wouldn't be standing up here today. One day after a very tough and grueling road trip I came into the locker room and there was Randy looking terrible. I played for the legendary baseball coach Rob Dedeaux at USC. I'll guarantee you he does. 1 Hall of Fame Induction Speech Lyrics Thank you, I'm so honored and privileged to be here. I'll forever be linked in the 2015 class with John, Craig, and Pedro. He was one of the greatest motivators that I have ever been around my whole life. And to all my family and friends. Well I want to tell you something, he is one of the greatest motivators I've ever been associated in my life. In 1978, White was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Year. Tony and I have gotten to be great friends now that we are not playing football on the same team. I'll tell you I want to thank my dad. Years later when I was coaching with the Dallas Cowboys onto the field walks this kid. I'll guarantee you he does. 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. And to me, being here today in Canton Ohio. White played four seasons of baseball for Hall of Fame coach Jim Ward from 1986-89 as a right-handed pitcher. 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. The guys I fought with Sunday to Sunday. 2015 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Speeches, Randy Johnsons National Baseball Hall of Fame induction speech, Type out all lyrics, even repeating song parts like the chorus, Lyrics should be broken down into individual lines. Stand up Jordan. He was just a gentle and compassionate off the field. He used to tell me, if youre going to do something. 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