Pro Football Hall of Fame: Stacked 2018 class enshrined in Canton
The 2018 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony took place Saturday, honoring some of the game's legends.
This year's class includes several of the most influential players of the modern era in Brian Urlacher, Brian Dawkins, Randy Moss, and Ray Lewis, standouts from yesteryear in Jerry Kramer and Robert Brazile, and one of the NFL's most prolific general managers in Bobby Beathard.
Here is a roundup from Saturday's ceremony.
Terrell Owens
Year on ballot: Third
Teams played for: San Francisco 49ers (1996-2003), Philadelphia Eagles (2004-2005), Dallas Cowboys (2006-2008), Buffalo Bills (2009), Cincinnati Bengals (2010)
Notable accomplishments: Six-time Pro Bowler (2000-04, 2007), five-time first-team All-Pro (2000-02, 2004, 2007), three-time NFL receiving touchdowns leader (2001, 2002, 2006), second all-time in receiving yards (15,934)
Note: Owens held his speech at his alma mater prior to the official enshrinement ceremony
Related: Owens takes shot at media, Canton during HOF speech at alma mater
Terrell Owens Hall of Fame Speech at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga where he address why he is boycotting Canton tonight@terrellowens has no regrets about skipping HOF induction; takes shot at voting sports writers@6abc@espn@NFL#TerrellOwens#Eagles#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/tMChKUVUX9
— Jeff Skversky 6abc (@JeffSkversky) August 4, 2018
Robert Brazile
Robert with his bust! #PFHOF18 pic.twitter.com/Yvwffm1GUg
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 4, 2018
Year on ballot: Senior committee
Teams played for: Houston Oilers (1975-1984)
Notable accomplishments: Seven-time Pro Bowler (1976-82), five-time first-team All-Pro (1976-80)
"I'M AT HOME!"
— NFL (@NFL) August 4, 2018
Think Robert Brazile is excited to join his fellow @ProFootballHOF-ers? 🗣️ #PFHOF18
📺: @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/pgtUi03BC1
Bobby Beathard
Bobby Beathard with a big smile #PFHOF18 pic.twitter.com/PnULxdSTAu
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 4, 2018
Year on ballot: Contributor
Teams managed: Miami Dolphins, director of player personnel (1972-77), Washington Redskins, general manager (1978-1989), San Diego Chargers (1990-2000)
Notable accomplishments: Four-time Super Bowl champion (1972, 1973, 1982, 1987)
Bobby Beathard. Forever enshrined in Canton. #PFHOF18
— NFL (@NFL) August 4, 2018
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Jerry Kramer
.@JerryKramer64GB poses with his bust after his #PFHOF18 Enshrinement speech pic.twitter.com/5brLZN41Or
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 5, 2018
Year on ballot: Senior committee
Teams played for: Green Bay Packers (1958-1968)
Notable accomplishments: two-time Super Bowl champion (1966, 1967), three-time Pro Bowler (1962, 1963, 1967), five-time first-team All-Pro (1960, 1962, 1963, 1966, 1967)
What contract negotiations were like 60 years ago...
— NFL (@NFL) August 5, 2018
Courtesy of @ProFootballHOF-er Jerry Kramer! 😂#PFHOF18
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Brian Urlacher
.@BUrlacher54 with his #PFHOF18 bust! pic.twitter.com/XmYnc4EIbp
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 5, 2018
Year on ballot: First
Teams played for: Chicago Bears (2000-12)
Notable accomplishments: Eight-time Pro Bowl (2000-2003, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011), four-time first-team All-Pro (2001, 2002, 2005, 2006), Defensive Player of the Year (2005)
Connor.
— NFL (@NFL) August 5, 2018
George.
Butkus.
Singletary.
And now… @BUrlacher54.
Add another legendary @ChicagoBears LB to the @ProFootballHOF. #PFHOF18
📺: @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/PR3B1dVCaS
Brian Dawkins:
.@BrianDawkins had to add one more touch to his bust #PFHOF18 pic.twitter.com/265VasgY5q
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 5, 2018
Year on ballot: Second
Teams played for: Philadelphia Eagles (1996-2008), Denver Broncos (2009-2011)
Notable accomplishments: Nine-time Pro Bowler (1999, 2001, 2002, 2004-2006, 2008, 2009, 2011), five-time first-team All-Pro (2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2009
“That’s my @ProFootballHOF wife right there!”@BrianDawkins’ wife got a Gold Jacket too! #PFHOF18
— NFL (@NFL) August 5, 2018
📺: @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/xidyfD4Sfy
Randy Moss
Straight bronze @RandyMoss #PFHOF18 pic.twitter.com/fJiiggeyoF
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 5, 2018
Year on ballot: First
Teams played for: Minnesota Vikings (1998-2004, 2010), Oakland Raiders (2005-2006), New England Patriots (2007-2010), Tennessee Titans (2010), San Francisco 49ers (2012)
Notable accomplishments: Six-time Pro Bowler (1998-2000, 2002, 2003, 2007), four-time first-team All-Pro (1998, 2000, 2003, 2007), five-time NFL receiving touchdowns leader (1998, 2000, 2003, 2007, 2009), most receiving touchdowns in single season (23, 2007)
Bill Belichick got a BIG shoutout at @RandyMoss' @ProFootballHOF Induction! #PFHOF18
— NFL (@NFL) August 5, 2018
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Ray Lewis
.@raylewis with his bust! #PFHOF18 pic.twitter.com/UHlv5ugx6K
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 5, 2018
Year on ballot: First
Teams played for: Baltimore Ravens (1996-2012)
Notable accomplishments: Two-time Super Bowl champion (2000, 2012), thirteen-time Pro Bowler (1997-2001, 2003, 2004, 2006-2011) seven-time first-team All-Pro (1999-2001, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009), two-time Defensive Player of the Year (2000, 2003)
You knew it was coming.@RayLewis. Squirrel Dance. On The @ProFootballHOF stage! #PFHOF18
— NFL (@NFL) August 5, 2018
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