On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. If it wasn't for you, we wouldn't have the game of football and I wouldn't be standing up here today. 1Country musicians Wade Hayes and Bryan White will perform an acoustic concert at 7 p.m. March 11 at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum. Randy White Enshrinement speech. Man, they are long. Randy was the second player chosen in the 1975 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. Well, we went fishing one day and it rained. She and my dad were both at work. "Then there's my mom, the backbone to our family," Johnson said. Two other great names that were inducted to the Hall of Fame alongside Randy were fiddler Charlie Daniels and music producer Fred Foster. I wanted her to know before I told anyone else. Years later when I was coaching with the Dallas Cowboys onto the field walks this kid. 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. Thank you, Ernie, for that great story. I tell you what, it was the only football team I played on that was undefeated and unscored upon. Tony and I have gotten to be great friends now that we are not playing football on the same team. I tell ya I thought I lost the game on Saturday morning already. I'm glad you came. One night before, in 1980 my father died. Like many former athletes, White also got into the restaurant business and opened up several eateries, his most successful, Randy Whites Hall of Fame BBQ. Early on in my life my dad taught me some things real early on. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. I took myself to where little league practice was being held, I came home confused because there was so many people there. So, Coach Landry, thank you very much for moving be to defensive tackle. All you had to do was draw a line in front of me and tell me I couldn't cross it. 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. Okay, the guy that just introduced me Ernie Stautner. 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. He became one of seven defensive players to ever win that honor. I'm glad you came. "I'm forever indebted to them. Johnson recalled the 2001 World Series that he won with the D-backs and what it was like to get a call from late Yankees owner George Steinbrenner after his trade to New York. Well this was the one that didn't have any floats in it, a little aluminum boat. I thought he was drowning. 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. And I love him as much as I do anybody in the whole world. Ed Jones and Harvey Martin, where would I have been if I didn't have those guys on the defensive line with me. I tell you what, Larry Cole, the most unselfish player I ever played with and probably one of the best. "Johnson was enshrined as an Arizona Diamondback, but he made sure in his speech that he touched on the time he spent with the Expos, Mariners, Astros, Yankees and Giants. To me that was a great feeling. Well I do a somersault and I come up and look and there's Ernie trying to jockey this and boom there he goes. I'll forever be linked in the 2015 class with John, Craig, and Pedro. Tough, gentle, compassionate, Randy also has a great sense of humor. 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. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. I'll tell you I'm glad he taught me those things because they have carried through my whole life with me. Alright my dad. . And he was a butcher, he had his own shop I tell you what. Thank you for being there. After USC I was drafted 1985 by the Montreal Expos. But in his 28-minute speech (very lengthy), Torre forgot to thank George Steinbrenner who probably made it. American defensive end Randy White is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 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. Categories Sharmell also went through her family, giving touching tributes to her brother, mother, and children. 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. He was just a gentle and compassionate off the field. Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame defensive tackle Randy White recalls his NFL Pro Bowl experience. I'll tell you I'm glad he taught me those things because they have carried through my whole life with me. Randy has an impressive list of college and professional football accomplishments. Thank you. I said, well she made it to the game ok. Thirteen or 14 years later, I was perfect, Dad, that one game. I didn't tell a lot of people. The Dallas Cowboys selected Randy White with the No. The camera showed Cris Carter, a mentor for Moss in his early days in Minnesota and a fellow Hall of Famer. Especially when it was dealing with his lovely young daughter, Jordan. And I told her mom I'm going to retire. And he told a story about me, so I'm going to tell a quick story about Ernie. And that's a great lesson. Robert Brazile Meet & Greet. At the time of his retirement, he had played the second most of any Dallas Cowboy in history. 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. I want to thank Bob for setting the example. 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. Thank you very much. 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. By the time she came home, I was walking through the door. In 1988, he played in a backup role, not assuming a three-point stance because of the disability. To my teammates. My college coach, Jerry Clayborn. Thank you for being there. White's round kick reportedly registered 400 psi on a gauge after two months of training.[12]. "I'm very proud to have played there for 10 years," Johnson said. I said, Ernie grab the cooler. Mr. Warren Schuller, standing right here with the hat on. Iverson delivered a memorable Hall of Fame speech, thanking everyone from his family to his coaches to his teammates to the fans -- and musicians Notorious B.I.G., Redman, Jadakiss, Tupac Shakur . Randy was the toughest, most intense player I've ever coached, and I've coached a lot of them. He also tells the young members of his family Im here now after 14 years of spending time away in the NFL and thanks former coach Bill Belichick for inspiring him to be his best self on and off the field. Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: http://es.pn/SUBSCRIBEtoYOUTUBE Subscribe to ESPN FC on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoESPNFC Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoNBAonESPN Watch ESPN on YouTube TV: http://es.pn/YouTubeTVESPN on Social Media: Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/espn Like on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/espn Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/espnVisit ESPN on YouTube to get up-to-the-minute sports news coverage, scores, highlights and commentary for NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, College Football, NCAA Basketball, soccer and more. The 2022 WWE Hall Of Fame was a night to remember, as The Undertaker and his fellow inductees gave amazing speeches. Randy White Enshrinement Speech 1994. The NFF voters selected Randy White to gain entrance into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994. Most Valuable Players tackle Randy White, left, and defensive end Harvey Martin, Dallas Cowboys teammates, shared the Most Valuable Player award for Super Bowl XII in New Orleans. If it meant closing the butcher shop to get to a game, he would be there. I just want to tell you one more time how much I appreciate you all out there and how much I love you. 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. If Gradishar played back East, he'd be in the HOF. I'm so happy to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame and be in the greatest fraternity of all time, and [thanks] to you, the fans, for sharing this great moment with me.". He has another pretty cool distinction as an NFL player too. Genius is the ultimate source of music knowledge, created by scholars like you who share facts and insight about the songs and artists they love. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. 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. She said Randy well that's good. You're the most important person in my life. I just sat there I drank cokes and ate popcorn. In that senior year (1974), he won numerous awards and honors, including the Outland Trophy, the Lombardi Award, and the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year. So, uh of course we took the one that was easiest to get in the lake. Because I don't think my dad ever missed a little league football game, high school game, anything I ever participated in. Learn More. I tell you what, Larry Cole, the most unselfish player I ever played with and probably one of the best. Everyone on the field was his enemy. He will greet fans from 2 to 3 p.m. inside the Hall of Fame Store. White was the Co-MVP of Super Bowl XII in 1978, and he played that game on his birthday 1978. White was the Co-MVP of Super Bowl XII in 1978, and he played that game on his birthday 1978. He said, hey if I can't count on you to do the little things how am I ever going to count on you to do the big things. In . One day after a very tough and grueling road trip I came into the locker room and there was Randy looking terrible. It was a speech that people will certainly remember, and was the perfect example of why this award was created. And ended with this gold jacket." Isaac Bruce caught 1,024 passes for 15,208 yards and 91 touchdowns. Randy White was one of the most dominant defensive tackles in NFL history. Then they switched me to defensive tackle, where I was a lot more comfortable, and from there my career took off., THE MANSTER: Randy White ? And I would like to take this opportunity now to thank all the players and all the coaches that I have ever been associated with. Tell you something else. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) And then. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame (1994), the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1994) and the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame. Thank you. What a place to be, at the end of the line. In the 1977 season, White dominated whatever offensive lineman opposed him. And to all my family and friends. She didn't let things drag on, but ensured that she hit every note of her career. And that's a great lesson. He played all of his 14 NFL seasons with the Dallas Cowboys before retiring in 1988. Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 5, 2018. I was projected as a middle linebacker. That was a tough road trip. 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 didn't tell a lot of people. Well I do a somersault and I come up and look and there's Ernie trying to jockey this and boom there he goes. And uh, a lot of times there wasn't anyone else around to warm me up when I had to pitch. I'll guarantee you he does. 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Randy Moss entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday night, and with the spotlight on him Moss took an opportunity to make a stand. You know Ernie really taught me how to do it, he really did. He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins from 1971 to 1974, and played professionally for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL) from 1975 to 1988. Thank you. Sex Pistols. Draw a line in front of Randy White and you were in real trouble. 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. I didn't tell anybody about it. I wanted her to know before I told anyone else. As the boos subsided, he thanked Patriots owner Robert Kraft . You know Ernie really taught me how to do it, he really did. 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