Shannon Sharpe retired as the career leader among tight ends in receptions, yards and touchdowns, leading to his induction in the NFL Hall of Fame.
Deion Sanders, Shannon Sharpe Invite Fans Into Their Lives With Superb Hall Of Fame Speeches
I’m not one for speeches, especially by personalities I have no real connection to. But if you couldn’t feel real emotion as Deion Sanders and Shannon Sharpe spoke on Saturday night at the Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony, I’m afraid you may not be alive. Ahead of the ceremony, many expected Sanders and Sharpe to bring it, and they didn’t disappoint.
Throughout each of their careers, Sanders and Sharpe projected a persona to the world. Sanders was Prime Time, the brash cornerback who had no fear and boasted skills on the football field unlike any we’d seen before. Sharpe revolutionized the tight end position while carrying an outspoken demeanor. But all we knew was the image they allowed us to see.
Read Article >Shannon Sharpe Hall Of Fame Speech: Tight End Thanks His Grandmother For Drive To Succeed
From the outset of his NFL Hall of Fame Speech, Shannon Sharpe told everyone that he couldn’t fit his entire speech into an 8-10 minute span. “No chance,” he said. Proud and excited of his NFL career, this was the “culmination” of that career.
Sharpe wanted everyone to know why he succeeded from such an obscure background: determination, dedication, discipline. He never listened to those who said he couldn’t make it, because he believed he could do it.
Read Article >VIDEO: Shannon Sharpe Highlights From His Hall Of Fame Career
The three-time Super Bowl champion wasn’t always a lock to make the Hall of Fame according to some of his fans, apparently, because someone decided to put together the excellent video below featuring everything that made Sharpe worthy of being inducted into Canton.
Since today is focusing on the good memories of Sharpe, let’s ignore his commentary career and instead look back on this fun commercial featuring him, Jason Sehorn and trash talking about diversified portfolios.
Read Article >Shannon Sharpe Joins NFL Hall Of Fame As One Of Game’s Best Tight Ends
For the first nine years of his career, Sharpe had Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway throwing balls to him and he certainly used that to his advantage. Sharpe emerged as a big-time tight end in 1992, his third year in the league, with 53 receptions and 640 receiving yards. He was named to his first Pro Bowl, which was the start of seven straight selections to the All-Star team (eight in total). He also was a First-Team All-Pro four times over that same time.
Sharpe, known for the colorful phrases he could utter, will be presented by his brother, Sterling, before he tries to keep his own induction speech within the 10 minutes allowed.
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