And, this will tell you why he earned the respect of both his teammates and his opponents. And, now, it is my privilege to present for induction into the National Football League Hall of Fame Class of 2002, six-time all-pro Dan Hampton! Front row, from left: Joe O'Connor, Eric Morrill, Rob Flinn, Dan Woodworth, Anthony . Found insideBut football has also been radically altered by the ingenious work of men with more obscure names, like Tiger Ellison, Emory Bellard and Mouse Davis. Now, if I can get some other guys to show up and they have a great game, man, we've got a chance to really have a great day as a defense. To give you the strength, the dedication and courage, to try to become and strive to be the best person you can be on and off the field. You were the best Mikey. Pro Career: 12 seasons, 157 games
Dan Hampton Enshrinement speech. I don't want to go over them again. "Because I was there before Dan, I just know what a noticeable difference it was with him, physically and emotionally," Fencik said. Found inside – Page 38... of Fame in September , 1997 making this his 10th Hall of Fame induction . ... country and track and field coach for Hampton University in Virginia . This is a very good thing for me now. He dedicated his life and his induction to Hunter. He refused to be a part of the "Super Bowl Shuffle" video, calling it pretentious. "My daughter was born the year I turned 38," Hampton said. Lindsey Granger Host of Daily Blast LIVE Los Angeles, CA . You're the best. Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm here to present a true friend, Dan Hampton or as his peers called him, 'Danimal.'. But, you know, on the plane as I flew in here, I was thinking about coming to this ceremony today. Thank you Mike. Presenter: Ed O' Bradovich, Former Chicago Bears player
Coach Haupt thank you so much for making sure that I realized how important I was to the team to be able sacrifice for the greater good. Buddy was from Oklahoma, I was born in Oklahoma, and right off, we hit it off the bat. And though Fouts played for one of the Broncos' fiercest rivals in the San Diego Chargers, the quarterback developed a respect for and friendship with Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen. I'll tell you what, as a first round pick, I really felt like the Chicago Bears expected an awful lot of me. Now, this is an awards banquet of sorts, and this is the granddaddy of award banquets of all time. There are new challenges now. At Arkansas he was a gangly, raw prospect, but Bears scout Jim Parmer spotted his potential. Points allowed per game by the Bears when Hampton played. The 25th (26th) Chicago Bear to be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. Hampton follows Walter Payton and Mike Singletary as the third member of the 1985-86 championship team to enter the Hall of Fame. And Buddy Ryan, you made me a man by making me understand that I had to grow up and do what I had to do each and every week to become a true professional football player. Such compelling evidence, unusual in football, is superfluous to those who played with or against him. Found insideThe ultimate record of a great franchise's greatest season as told by none other than Da Coach himself In Ditka's own words, this 30th anniversary volume of The '85 Bears is packed with special features that make it the ultimate must-have ... I'll tell you what, as a first round pick, I really felt like the Chicago Bears expected an awful lot of me. Of course, when you start talking about thanking people, you got to thank your friends and family. You know, your life's based on competition, but, man I'll tell you what, I'm so fortunate to be around so many great people that taught me how to compete in my life. Part memoir, part business biography, part history book, A Different Way to Win underscores the importance of focusing on the long game and the effectiveness in building consensus in a way that is meaningful and sustainable for decades to ... I'm a really, really lucky guy.". We had some guys. "The day Dan showed up, not only did the entire defense develop an attitude, but the offensive line got better.". I've got so many friends here today, but. Thank you so much to coaches of the Chicago Bears. I just want to start by saying that as I go into that Hall of Fame this afternoon that I will not be walking in there by myself. Former trainer Fred Caito recalls a finger fracture-dislocation that begged for surgery but would have cost Hampton half a season. In 1980, he led the team in sacks with 11.5 and his 73 tackles were the most by a Bears lineman. 4-7) Ramsey Elementary School (Grs. So, as I leave here today, and I go back over and I walk into that sacred ground, I'm thinking about everyone I played - from high school to college to Chicago. When Dan was drafted in the first round in '79, one of the things you knew early on in his career was the tradition and pride of what it meant to be a Chicago Bear. Then once he beat you, he'd try to coach you. Thank you so much, Buddy. I wish you were here. Two nights before Hall of Fame balloting in January, Hampton was charged with his second drunk-driving offense in five years. Pro Football Hall of Fame - Canton, Ohio August 3, 2002 Ed O'bradovich (presenter): Thank you. Thank you. He won seven consecutive Texas Sportscaster of the Year Awards (1977-83). Thank you to all of you that played with me. Thank you. And, I'll tell you what, these coaches are the ones who that made it possible for not only myself, but all the other players that played for you. I'll wait. God love you O'B. WORLD Radio - Faith at center court. When he ultimately let it down, he took the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony along . Every day, Hampton says, he thinks about how he has outlived his dad, Robert, who died at 38 and never got the chance to watch his son play football. Plaques of the inductees wait to be handed out at the Ipswich High School Athlete Hall of Fame 2019 induction ceremony and banquet at the Hellenic Center in Ipswich. Thank you. McCarren recalled the Packers sending both backs into both gaps between the guards and center just to control Hampton. Otis Wilson, Wilber Marshall, the other two linebackers - they were great to be a part of that team with us. Although 1985 may have been a high point in his career, Hampton continued to play at a high level until finally retiring in 1990, becoming just the second Bear to play in three different decades. You know, the great thing about football is it's a special game played by special people. I'm saying wait a minute, wait a minute, what's up with this. You know, your life's based on competition, but, man I'll tell you what, I'm so fortunate to be around so many great people that taught me how to compete in my life. And, of course, my mother. The results of the Veterans Committee vote were announced on December 7, 2015 during the annual Winter Meetings; for the second straight year, the Veterans Committee failed to . Breaking down the Bears defense from '83 to '90, into 20 different categories, separate the games that Dan played from the games that he didn't play and in every single category, the Bears defense improved dramatically with Dan on the line. Found insideFormer Bears star Steve McMichael takes a front row seat in this collection of stories. Readers get an opportunity to relive the glory years of a charter NFL franchise—as seen through the eyes of a legendary player. Hampton was a great player, a Hall of Fame defensive lineman who epitomized the Monsters of the Midway Bears of the 1980s as much as anybody. But, I realized right then that maybe you're not as great as you think you are. As we stand before you today, the four athletes that are going in, every one of us our coaches are in the Hall of Fame. But, that's the way it was being a part of the Chicago Bears - so many great people, from the players to the coaches. .Bears’ No. Born September 19, 1957 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. My congratulations to the Class of 2002. Whew. So, instead of these awards, you think about honoring the good Lord and his gift to you by going and making the most of your talent.'. One of the reasons offenses eventually caught up with the `46' is Hampton wasn't around to do it. Throughout Dan's 12-year career, he is one of the few players to be enshrined into the NFL Hall of Fame to play two different positions, defensive end and defensive tackle. A former NFL player will give the keynote address at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance's (FGIA) Virtual Summer Conference taking place June 23-25. But man, how great is it that this great game of football has taught me how lucky I have been in my life. Elected to four Pro Bowls. I thought, `This guy is different.'". Found insideOriginally published in paperback in the United States by The New American Library, Inc., New York, in 1968. Published in hardcover in the United States with a new foreword by Doubleday, a division of Random House, Inc., New York, in 2006. Fred Caito, the trainer of the Bears. "Dan and I argued most of the time. He acknowledges no more pain than his life pattern prepared him for, and he "swears on my father's grave" he never took steroids or performance-enhancing supplements, save for the jugs of coffee he gulped on Sunday mornings to ride a caffeine high well past kickoff. But, as I said, you know, the thing about it is - the great thing about football is you get a chance to win. In every player's life, you get a certain coach that really touches your soul. To see the awesome ability that he displayed, game after game, year after year, and doing so through 12 - I repeat 12 - knee operations. Following his retirement, O'Bradovich has closely followed the Bears, giving both Dan Hampton and Mike Ditka's induction speech to the NFL Hall of Fame. But, I've got to tell you something, it'll teach you how to compete. Martina Hingis Hall of Fame Tennis Champion and Coach. And, we go in there, and I swear, not only do I not make a play but I'm not even in the film. Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve Its History, Promote Its Values & Celebrate Excellence Everywhere, "I think a lot of it has to do with just attitude. Dr. Nzinga Harrison Physician and Educator. Tears rolled down the eyes of not only Kelly, but his family and the 17,000 strong in attendance. Daniel M. Rooney was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2000. Offensive teammates who remember McMahon trying to stay in a game despite a lacerated kidney had no such doubts about McMahon's agenda. But, that's the way it was being a part of the Chicago Bears - so many great people, from the players to the coaches. I guess a lot of these guys on the stage grew up thinking they wanted to go to the Hall of Fame at some point in their life. I got to see him play tennis by himself once, and that's pretty impressive if you think about it. Thank you. Found inside – Page 33In his acceptance speech, Donahue said it will become increasingly difficult for the Hall of Fame selection committee to find ... Number of categories from 1983-90, the Bears proved better with Hampton than without. I thought I was doing pretty good. "It was almost like I couldn't wait for it to be over," he said.
And, I'll never be able to come to another awards banquet and not think about this. And, who wants to be a man. Hampton got emotional when speaking at Payton's memorial service and said he's wrestling with what to say in Canton. Please note: This ebook edition does not include the photo insert from the print edition. The widely anticipated memoir of legendary ace American fighter pilot, Robin Olds Robin Olds was a larger-than-life hero with a towering personality. Because you have to learn to love each other, to be committed to each other, to sacrifice for each other. When you talk about pride, dedication, ability, and courage, those words are Dan Hampton. The next morning we come into the meeting after getting beat about 40-0. And, Dale Haupt said to me, he says, 'Dan, what makes you special is the fact that you can do something special. As I said, Gary Fencik, he he's today, "The Hitman," you and Plank taught me so much about being a pro when I first got there. Ed O'Bradovich, a former Bears defensive end who will serve as Hampton's Hall of Fame presenter, said Hampton "was really beating himself up" over the arrest. Only time will tell but I'll tell you this - it is a great honor to be standing before you today. .Bears’ No. You know, when I got to Chicago, we weren't very good. O'Bradovich, you know that I think the world of you. Of course, when you start talking about thanking people, you got to thank your friends and family. I'm the captain of the huddle and he's yelling at Steve and Dent. But, I'll tell you this, they took a chance on me and I'm so grateful for that. The MMQB's Peter King assembled a 12-man panel of personnel experts, football historians and longtime writers to stage The MMQB All-Time NFL Draft. Notes from George Allen's playbooks note that Allen loved Butz's play versus the run but wished he would perform the "Jet" technique better. Elected to four Pro Bowls. "I was really emotional," Covert said during . That year he totaled 69 tackles and 11.5 sacks and forced five fumbles and was a consensus All-Pro. Throughout Dan's 12-year career, he is one of the few players to be enshrined into the NFL Hall of Fame to play two different positions, defensive end and defensive tackle. They were the guys convinced the Bears organization to take a chance on a skinny kid out of the University of Arkansas. One major publication selected him as the NFC Defensive Most Valuable Player and he was also named to his first All-Pro team. Now, I'm not saying he wasn't a great athlete - I watched Walter a long time. Deacon, I'm sorry buddy, but we still have the NFL record for sacks - set in 1984. Looking in their hearts and seeing who's willing to compete and to make a difference. Richard Dent poses with a bust of himself during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, in Canton, Ohio . Hall of Fame Contact MSHSL Region Secretaries MSHSL Staff Secondary navigation. Hampton, the Hall of Fame Chicago Bears defensive . But, I'll tell you what, as I sit here and watch each of the guys in my class get presented, all I could think about is one thing - how great a game is the game of football that we're all here today to be a part of this class going into the Hall of Fame, it's incredible. "Every one of us thought at one time, `I'm the reason this thing is working,'" Singletary acknowledged. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP)Derek Jeter was simply Derek Jeter on his special day - smooth as silk. Second in rushing yards over those years were the Steelers with Jack Lambert and Mel Blount. Not long after Hampton left his wheelchair behind and tried football again in 8th grade, his father died of kidney cancer. Jim Osborne. I'll tell you this, I started playing pretty good at the end of my rookie year, and I got a little bigheaded. One quality that impressed me the most about Dan's play was his unbelievable strength. I'm so very fortunate that a couple of my coaches are here today. Fred Caito, the trainer of the Bears. Free printable hall of fame defensive linemen Bingo Cards bingo cards for download. We set the record for fewest points. You know, we had Buddy Ryan on the screen here a moment ago, but. And, they're not going to get a chance to go to college. But, I'll tell you what, once I got involved in the game, it teaches you those qualities that you really look for, not only in football but in life. St. Louis Rams offensive line coach Jim Hanifan recalled celebrating Hampton's move from end to tackle. He said he was doing too much traveling back and forth, too much worrying about his cattle and horses in Arkansas and his daughter in Chicago. He constantly had to beat a double-team either by running over the center, guard, or tackle. And, my fiancée Gina, you Michael, and your family mean the world to me. "Well, it didn't. Raghib Ismail NFL and Notre Dame Legend. Drafted: 1st round (4th overall) by Chicago Bears
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Dan Hampton for GMI; Ben Gordon for Illinois IT ; Nick Saban . It was important to all of us, but it's hard to think of any other guy more into it.". I've got to say thanks to him. But, I'll tell you this, how great was it to be a part of that. Raghib Ismail NFL and Notre Dame Legend. And, of course, the final piece of the puzzle came when Mike Ditka was hired on as our head coach. Although Hampton said no offensive teammates called to congratulate him upon his Hall of Fame selection, Hampton gratefully acknowledged that McMahon offered congratulations at a July golf outing. Fridge - now how can you not love playing with the Fridge, and I'm so thankful that he never fell on me. Buddy was from Oklahoma, I was born in Oklahoma, and right off, we hit it off the bat. Thanks for the million up-downs, not really. And, up to that point, nobody believed that the Bears were even qualified to go to the Super Bowl. "We'd go out for a beer and a steak and he'd tell me about [Dick] Butkus and Fred Williams and all the old-timers and how they'd play with shoulder separations and busted necks, and they did it because they loved playing for the Bears," Hampton said. 1-3) Sanford Education Center (Kdgn) It then showcases inventional theories and pedagogies that have emerged in the field of Rhetoric and Composition over the last four decades, including the ensuing research, critiques, and implementations of this inventional work. announced in 2009, is the first of many new initiatives that the Pro Football Hall of Fame will launch in response to strong public demand to access members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame for . Found inside – Page 130... Medal of Honor Host City Greer , Robert : Army Ranger Hall of Fame inductee ... 2518 ( 28FE ] Fame inductee , 14078 ( 20JY ) Gernatt , Dan , Sr .: Grand ... Thank you. I love you, thank you so much for coming today. He collapsed the pocket and that's where the best defense of all time started.". My sister's here - Linda, I love you. Back in college, I didn't think I was very good. He should be over here making a trip one day, I hope so, the Super Bowl MVP. The former star left tackle, who played his entire NFL career with the Bears from 1983-90, spent the majority of his allotted eight minutes on stage thanking relatives, former . It was his way of supporting his family," Hampton said. All the while Parmer recognized the personality that sustains "Danimal" whether he's up or down. Working Together: Deaf and Hearing People Donna Lange, Center Director and PI, DeafTEC This presentation is intended to raise awareness of deaf & hard-of-hearing individuals as qualified IT professionals and ease the sometimes awkwardness that arises around discussions about disabilities. And, we go into Pittsburgh my second year. But, I went home and I didn't sleep for about three days. Brian McCaskey, you're here today to represent the McCaskey family. Free printable hall of fame defensive linemen Bingo Cards bingo cards for download. 1 pick, fourth player overall, 1979 NFL Draft. The Steelers were great, the Raiders were great, they got a lot of guys in the Hall of Fame because they had great talent. I'll wait. Mike Singletary. The Bears won 75 percent of their games when Dan played and only 33 percent when he didn't. Man, I am so fortunate; I'm the luckiest guy that you'll ever meet. The results of the in the 2016 Hall of Fame Election were announced on January 6, 2016.Two players were elected by the BBWAA, Ken Griffey, Jr. and Mike Piazza, with Griffey receiving the highest percentage of votes ever. Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls. Thank you so much for coming today and being such a great part of this Hall of Fame endeavor for me. Hall of Fame Speaker, Golden Gavel Recipient, Executive Speech Coach & Sales Trainer Scottsdale, AZ. The story about Dan's unique qualities on the field are too numerous to mention. A dozen knee surgeries later, he still walks tall but a bit gingerly, as if his joints include rusty hinges. I never thought about the Hall of Fame. Found inside – Page 25For information, write Dan Hydrick, 4349 Hampton Woods Drive, Marietta, ... Cortland, New York — Black Belt Hall of Fame member Dan Inosanto will conduct a ... Dan Hampton, a Hall of Fame defensive lineman who played for the Bears from 1979-1980, said that with Cutler at the helm, the Bears would have won five Super Bowls. The biggest thing that I know is the Hall of Fame is getting someone that's not only a Hall of Fame . The book highlights the great players, coaches, teams, and moments that have made the Patriots one of the most successful franchises in NFL history. I said that's okay, I play both ways. Dan Hampton was a first-round draft pick of the Chicago Bears in 1979 following an All-America season at the University of Arkansas. I've got to say thanks to him. But, I've got to tell you something, it'll teach you how to compete. I love you, thank you so much for coming today. Yeah, it's when they had this juggernaut - about half of them are up here on this stage. "That's not my bag, those big shindigs," he said. In his first game ever as a Bruin, which opened the 1972 season, Harmon . Of course, Lou Holtz and Harold Horton, my coaches in college, they were terrific for me. I'm so very fortunate that a couple of my coaches are here today. Of course, the great Jim Finks, the late great Jim Finks and his scouts Bill Tobin, who's here today; Jim Parmer who's too ill to come. Thank you, Rich, my brother. His loyalty to the Bears and to his teammates was never to be questioned. Man, it wasn't because Walter was the biggest or the strongest or the fastest that's all-time NFL leader in yardage but it's because he had the biggest heart. Daniel Oliver Hampton. These days, he is hardly recognizable. My defensive line coach, Dale Haupt's sitting right over here. 89 J.P Bickl (SWIM, TRK) Barrie Ernst. I started in 11th grade in high school, and Bill Reed is the guy who got me out of the high school band. He has since paid a fine and spent time in house detention. Hampton, who had been preparing his remarks . ", Contrast that with the opinion of former Vikings offensive line coach John Michels: "We felt he was more dangerous at end because we had a tougher time doubling him out there. Kelly embraced Levy and then shook the hands of the other inductees. A lot of us, we don't get our names up in lights, we don't get ourselves in the newspapers. Because I'm the 25th (26th) Chicago Bear to go into that building over there. And the other coach, of course, is George Allen who is being inducted today. Malib Pastrana got it done on the athletic fields and the classroom. Card description : . Montevideo High School (Grs. But, if I can't count on you to be the player that we expect, man, we're dead. Found insideTraces the life and career of the late Chicago Bears star, from his early athletic triumphs that helped bridge racial gaps in his segregated Mississippi childhood community through the tragic illness that ended his life. Amateur statistician John Turney, a gift-shop owner in New Mexico, uncovered these gems: During the Hampton years of 1979-1990, the Bears defense led the NFL in fewest rushing yards, fewest rushing touchdowns, most sacks, fewest points and fewest total yards. He taught me that this game of football, and especially at the position I played, that you have to be willing to sacrifice yourself for the greater good of the team. And, I'll tell you what, I'll never forget that after a very trying day up in Minnesota where I was double-teamed about 65 times during the course of a ballgame, I was frustrated, I was really at the breaking point. Video: Steve Hutchinson's full Hall of Fame speech (NFL) . Of course, the great Jim Finks, the late great Jim Finks and his scouts Bill Tobin, who's here today; Jim Parmer who's too ill to come. The formal celebration for Dan Hampton's Hall of Fame induction begins Tuesday night at an event Mayor Richard Daley and Mike Ditka are hosting and continues through the Canton . And, my fiancée Gina, you Michael, and your family mean the world to me. You know, when I got to Chicago, we weren't very good. It is designed to help attendees develop the sensitivity & skills to communicate effectively with […] . But, if I can't count on you to be the player that we expect, man, we're dead. "The thing was, you knew if you did good, you could get a scholarship. But our family has been so, so special and my greatest supporters throughout my life. I said, `Maybe not, but I'm going to take it.'". Larry McCarren, a Pro Bowl center for the Packers, offered this testimony: "Hampton made the `46' defense because he was such a unique player. But, I realized right then that maybe you're not as great as you think you are. But, I've got to tell you something folks. So, I know how hot it is out here, and I'll tell you what, you people are absolutely the best. Hampton conceded "I wasn't the easiest guy to play with. My brother Matt who drove over 10,000 miles in my college career to watch me play for the Arkansas Razorbacks. "I got a staph infection and couldn't run for two weeks because my leg was all infected and blown up. "I thought he was such a great end that the move would take away his playing skills," Hanifan said. But man, how great is it that this great game of football has taught me how lucky I have been in my life. We were pretty poor. I just felt it required all hands on deck at all times.". I'm so happy that you're here today. On a Wednesday afternoon that turned cloudy with the temperature in the 70s and a few sprinkles in the air and adoring fans chanting his name, the former New York Yankees star shortstop and captain was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame after a long wait necessitated by the pandemic. But, my God, it's the greatest feeling in the world. That it's not easy, but that's what makes you special. Man, I'll tell you what, this is a humbling game, and this is a humbling thing for me to do today as I stand here before you. Breaking down the Bears defense from '83 to '90, into 20 different categories, separate the games that Dan played from the games that he didn't play and in every single category, the Bears defense improved dramatically with Dan on the line. Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values, & Celebrate Excellence Everywhere. It's a game of finding the difference in people. For his part, the versatile Hampton spent the first half of the 1985 season playing right tackle before moving over to the left defensive end spot for the remainder of the season. He's a lousy radio host, however, and his learning curve hasn't shown much improvement since he got the gig last fall. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette) A Troy Polamalu fan walks the stadium before the 2020 Centennial Class get enshrined Saturday, Aug 7, 2021, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton. Following his retirement, O'Bradovich has closely followed the Bears, giving both Dan Hampton and Mike Ditka's induction speech to the NFL Hall of Fame. He somehow smuggled a five-pound weight onto the scale to get near 240 when the Bears weighed him, and when he ran an ordinary 5.1-second 40-yard dash, he begged Parmer to time him again. And, we talked about how George Allen turned it around wherever he went. It was one of those deals if I could play football and get a scholarship and go to school somewhere, that would help her. And, I'll tell you what, I'll never forget that after a very trying day up in Minnesota where I was double-teamed about 65 times during the course of a ballgame, I was frustrated, I was really at the breaking point. Atwater and Johnson became the fourth and fifth former Arkansas players to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame, alongside Lance Alworth, Dan Hampton and Jerry Jones, the Cowboys' owner who hired . Hampton played with excellent teammates such as Singletary, linemates Steve McMichael, Richard Dent, William Perry and Mike Hartenstine, linebackers Otis Wilson and Wilber Marshall and safeties Gary Fencik and Dave Duerson. Fans dressed in the Black and Gold dominated the city streets from the early hours to make .
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