Zach deserved this forever ago. Glad he's in.

@gabrielbrown6361

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@josephlawrence9584

Жыл бұрын

Zach, Lewis, Urlacher were the top dogs in early 2ks

@gregoryrobinson8193

Жыл бұрын

He was a beast him and Jason Taylor

@thesmitty467

Жыл бұрын

Lmao Zach Thomas…..no he doesn’t…look at the stats…come on man

@TheDude044

Жыл бұрын

@@thesmitty467 7x Pro Bowler, 5x first-team All-Pro, 2x time second-team All-Pro, 2x Linebacker of the Year. AFC Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1996. Had at least 100 tackles in each of his first 11 seasons. Only two people in the Hall of Fame have more combined tackles than Thomas (Ray Lewis - 2,061, Junior Seau - 1,846). More combined tackles than Urlacher also. There’s always someone like you in the comments hating lmao

DeMarcus Ware looked like he was gonna pass out. You could see how much the honor meant to this man. 💯

@thelugoffgamecock792

Жыл бұрын

I saw him play against South Carolina in Columbia, and he was truly a man against boys. I had season tickets in Columbia for 11 yrs, and I've seen plenty of games in Columbia since 1980. Best player I've ever seen play the game!

@BellBivDeveau

Жыл бұрын

He forgot how to speak English for a moment. He was truly taken aback.

@michaeltamares7974

Жыл бұрын

Looks like he csn still play

@LAAPmusic

Жыл бұрын

He also looks like he could still play hahha

@robertdudley3398

Жыл бұрын

We Love Dallas Cowboys Chuck Howley & D.Ware but HOW about LONG overdue 73 Joe Klecko of the NY JETS JETS. & Begals Ken Riley 1970's early 1980's to ALL in the HALL

Joe Thomas' son saying thank you for picking my dad is heart warming

It's the "I love you guys for picking my dad!! that hit home for me. That made it so special.

Zach Thomas coming up the stairs and realizing what was happening gets me right in the feels. Congratulations Zach!

@droid0311

Жыл бұрын

I loved how Jimmy was emotional as well. He cared so much about the players.

@keithdexter1944

Жыл бұрын

He was just a winded dad! no really he deserves it underated

@blacksheep25251

Жыл бұрын

@@droid0311 We think of Jimmy and his time in Dallas, but he also made a HUGE impact in Miami!

@buckaye03

Жыл бұрын

Coach got choked up. 💖💖💖

@louisjgroup1973

Жыл бұрын

It was a long time coming! Congratulations to one of my favorite players of the Miami Dolphins!

"Hey honey, Joe Namath came to lunch!" I loved Joe Klecko's reaction. Congratulations to all the Class of 2023 Hall of Famers!

@ericthompson749

Жыл бұрын

Probably my favorite reaction from this year’s class.

@michaelarmenta8289

Жыл бұрын

Wife- I hope he's not drunk.

@spike3082

Жыл бұрын

Joe Klecko still looks the same as he did in Smokey and the Bandit lol

@michaelstone3069

11 ай бұрын

JK played so many positions and all of them at a high level

All of these men were deserving, but I’m glad to see Zach Thomas finally getting his proper recognition. He was an incredible player and he should have been in on the first ballot.

@troyward5463

7 ай бұрын

You want to talk about proper recognition when Ken Riley will never receive it?

@L_ords

7 ай бұрын

@@troyward5463 did you watch the video?

@jpragata017

5 ай бұрын

@@troyward5463 he was already inducted

@ajohn502

3 ай бұрын

Zach should not have been on the 1st ballot. Hence the reason he wasn’t.

@Shuzcan61

7 күн бұрын

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

D ware was such an anchor for Dallas and Denver. as a Broncos fan, I'm happy he got his ring and now he gets his recognition. He was a true captain who helped mentor a young Von Miller.

@MrMikecoats22

10 ай бұрын

Us Dallas fans are happy he got the ring he so deserved….just wish he could’ve gotten one here while in his prime.

@jaredroberts578

10 ай бұрын

@MrMikecoats22 As a Cowboys fan I second that.

@brianbadonde9251

10 ай бұрын

@@MrMikecoats22 too bad the cowgirls won't see another ring for a while

@williammcalpine2718

10 ай бұрын

As an Eagles fan the day he went to Denver made me so happy he was a beast.

@newagain9964

9 ай бұрын

D ware was a big problem for offenses.

Not gonna lie I couldnt hold back my tears. Thank you for the memories Zach, it was fun. Well Deserved. Fins Up

@spitzrealist86

Жыл бұрын

I had to let those tears go for Zach Thomas 💪🏾😤too many memories as a kid he gave me

@lawrencedavis1193

Жыл бұрын

So happy for Zach I cried too lol

@YC-zw5eb

Жыл бұрын

Somewhere in Miami Dan Le Batard is crying too. Congratulations 🎉 Zach Thomas

@walkingtheemmausroad4216

Жыл бұрын

I was surprised he hadnt been elected years ago! I'm a chiefs fan, but I remember how good Zach Thomas was as a linebacker!

@CommonGround99205

Жыл бұрын

Me neither, Zach got me, he was one of the guys from my childhood who was so damn good but it seemed like he was being overshadowed by the other giants of the 90's and early 00's. Well deserved for sure from a Panthers fan.

So happy Zach got in! He’s been waiting for too long.

@Billcornhole

Жыл бұрын

So great to see a strong white man who loves his family win this!!!! ❤

@mr.marcus2560

Жыл бұрын

@@Billcornholeayo what?? 😂😂

@prodigalbrock

Жыл бұрын

@@Billcornhole yo that's weird as fuck

@instantmartyr

Жыл бұрын

@@Billcornholewait what

@nonymouz9334

Жыл бұрын

@@Billcornhole Could have said "strong man". But no, you didn't.

I got chills with Joe Klecko and Joe Namath. As a Jets fan, these types of moments don’t come very often if at all. J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets…

@mysterj1

Жыл бұрын

Dolphins fan but I'm happy for Joe Klecko. I remember how dominating he could be! We hated your D line!

@NoSanityClaus

6 ай бұрын

​@@mysterj1 Dolphins fan as well, but loved watching Klecko...ok when he wasn't playing us lol...but very underrated and very deserving. Glad to see him get in and much respect!

Demarcus Wares reaction was icing on the cake.Humble, genuine,.Hes a class act.And he desrves it

@e2rqey

5 ай бұрын

ngl the way he looks now reminds me of Lance Reddick.

Seeing/hearing Jimmy Johnson get choked up while telling Zach he finally made it after Jimmy made it a point to talk about how deserving Zach was of the HoF in his own HoF speech just a few years ago is priceless. However it's long overdue, congrats ZT54 on a phenomenal career

@57harrierstrikes

Жыл бұрын

"Thank you, Coach" damn that almost got me

@Gregory-sm9pf

Жыл бұрын

That dude was only 5' 11" 250 lbs, still a bull dozer but he was going up against offensive linemen 6'5" 300 to 325 lbs and getting past them to pressure the quarterback with hits, knockdowns and sacks, he was also good at stopping the run, always around the football making plays, he was so good at the linebacker position, very deserving getting entry into the NFL HOF

@bookemdanno5596

Жыл бұрын

@@Gregory-sm9pf If you took a picture of the instant any offensive opponent was tackled in any given Dolphins game he played in, 90% of them had 54 in the picture, if not at the bottom of the pile. *NO ONE* covered ground like ZT did. I am not a Dolphins fan but I absolutely loved to watch him play. Run up the gut, screen pass, bootleg, Hail Mary, it didn't matter. Zach Thomas was in on the play. The most well-deserved formerly snubbed inductee in a long time.

@jimbowlan5804

Жыл бұрын

In an interview with bussin with the boys urlocker said the fact Zach wasn’t a first ballot hall of fame that the electors needed their eyes checked and I agree Zach was my favorite dolphin next to Marino

@Gregory-sm9pf

Жыл бұрын

@@bookemdanno5596 oh yeah, he was an excellent football player, as tough as they come

Ronde at the end was special as a Bucs fan. “We’re teammates forever man.” “You can’t get rid of me”

@mrksstdt

Жыл бұрын

I laughed so hard at this! amazing

@doctorjimrustlesmd

Жыл бұрын

Ronde has deserved this for a long time

@PhilTip

Жыл бұрын

Fr man. He’s a legend on and off the field. My first memory as a Bucs fan is “closing down the vet”, so this made me very emotional.

@chrisaultman1

Жыл бұрын

@@doctorjimrustlesmd no question! I was happy for Lynch, but Rondé is long overdue!

@Mothball_

Жыл бұрын

Yes, now Brooks, Sapp, Lynch, and Barber are finally all in!!!!! They were that defence. Well, tbh there is one more piece that’s was important that’s not getting in. Maybe as a senior nominee but I’m talking about Rice. I mean he only has one less sack than Sapp but Sapps a DT and Rice is a DE but I believe he has senior nominees numbers. How stupid do you think Tiki feels for retiring in his prime when he would have absolutely been a HOFamer and would have got in before his brother. But I’ve always loved Ronde more, he’s my dude.

Rondé Barber finally getting his gold jacket. The fact that Brooks was the one who gave him the news, made it so much sweeter. Congratulations to Tampa Bay's Iron Man!

@axo9

11 ай бұрын

Ronde couldn't hold Nnamdi's jock strap. He was lucky to be part of one of the greatest defenses ever assembled. If he played in Oakland (LV), Arizona, Cleveland, Carolina, Jacksonville, ect he would have been average at best

@JoelElRican

11 ай бұрын

@@axo9 Nnamdi Asomugha: 10 years. 15 Ints. 2 sacks. Ronde Barber: 16 years. 47 Ints. 27 Sacks. Such an ignorant take. Ronde would've been great on any team because he was balling after Sapp, Brooks, and Lynch were long gone. While Nnamdi Asomugha was a short blip in the league 😂

@axo9

11 ай бұрын

QB's didn't throw at Nnamdi. There isn't a GM past present or future that would take Ronde in his prime over Nnamdi in his prime

@chuckst98

11 ай бұрын

@@axo9Dude just congratulate and stop hating! You’re that guy just didn’t do anything in life and want to throw shade at someone who did!!!!!

@axo9

11 ай бұрын

@@chuckst98 No hate. Just the HOF is letting in almost anyone at this point. And I am doing pretty good for myself. In fact got a tee time in 15. It's great being the boss.

Love seeing Jimmy Johnson getting emotional about giving the news also.

@vasid2991

20 күн бұрын

JJ is a real one. The man puts his whole heart in the sport. Loved him in the 30 for 30 "The U"

@AlphaSpaz

20 күн бұрын

@@vasid2991 Yeah, The U was an amazing episode. That and The Two Escobars are the best ones.

Zach is a legend! Congrats, much deserved!

@Shuzcan61

7 күн бұрын

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

Congrats to Zach Thomas. Watching him play while I was growing up was a true privilege. #phinsup!

@shanescott313

Жыл бұрын

He owned the gym in amarillo my mom used to work at. Every off-season he used to come back and I'd always run up and give him a hug. I have pictures with him, Ricky Williams and Jason Taylor. Also some signed memorabilia. But the best thing I have is the memory of actually getting to see him every time he'd come thru.

@jamesmorsut8325

Жыл бұрын

So true

@EagleFang86

Жыл бұрын

As a Jet fan he should've went in sooner. I hate the Dolphins with every ounce of my blood but i respect the game more. Zach Thomas was long overdue congrats

@yankeeluver100

Жыл бұрын

@@EagleFang86 congrats to Joe Klecko.

@ojjuiceboy5991

Жыл бұрын

Feel the same. He was so damn good

Seeing Chuck Howley, part of the original Doomsday Defense, SBV MVP( the only MVP on a losing team), and one heck of a guy getting told by his teammate Roger Staubach he’s in the Hall of Fame is just great. Congratulations to all HOF 2023!

@KTF0

10 ай бұрын

I honestly thought he was already in.

@garywinters2282

10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad he was chosen! #54 was a childhood hero!

@newagain9964

9 ай бұрын

Wow. Cool fact. Need Roger Craig up in there

@jamescook6564

5 ай бұрын

He had like 15 tackles, a fumble recovery and 2 INTs in which he ran one back for a TD, in that Super Bowl. The team lost but that's why he was Super Bowl MVP. This may not be exact but it's close.

@prorespluscom

5 ай бұрын

Howley a legend

Zach Thomas' reaction made me cry too! He deserved it for so long and to see him finally get a gold jacket is truly special

@calebroussel7604

11 ай бұрын

It looked like he had given up. Kind of been okay about his life without getting in. Emotional for sure

@Shuzcan61

7 күн бұрын

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

I could never get over seeing Zach Thomas passed over every year. So excited to see everyone feel the same way.

@coryburns9161

Жыл бұрын

The wrong people vote for the Hall of Fame in all sports

@jeremykrause153

Жыл бұрын

Thomas doesn’t know anything about being passed over a lot. Randy Gradishar of the broncos was one of the best ever and retired in the mid 80s and still has yet to make it despite having a better career than Thomas.

@coryburns9161

Жыл бұрын

@@jeremykrause153 👍

@Shuzcan61

7 күн бұрын

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

As a Cowboys fan see Ware get in feels amazing. As a football fan to see Zach Thomas and Klecko finally get chosen makes a grown man tear up

@payton06072

Жыл бұрын

cried seeing ware get in

@Supermanfan99

Жыл бұрын

Cowboys fan and no mention of Howley??

@drphot6050

Жыл бұрын

Andre Rison should be in if he is getting in!

@Gamevet

Жыл бұрын

I loved watching Klecko play. He was what many fans considered a blue collar player. And seeing Ware get the nod was awesome!

@chriswhite3198

Жыл бұрын

Woody keeps getting snubbed, without question top 5 safeties of all time!

Loved watching Zach Thomas play. It's been long overdue. Watching Jimmy deliver the news and his reaction were priceless. Way to go 54

@Shuzcan61

7 күн бұрын

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

If you pause the video at 2:55 and pay attention to the older gentlemen in the back, he couldn’t contain his excitement and happiness for Zach, very wholesome, they know how hard he’s worked. Well deserved and a joy to watch.

Tears came to my eyes seeing Zach’s reaction. But it also made me think about my grandma, who was a big fan of the Miami Dolphins! She loved Zach Thomas and she would’ve been so happy to see this moment.

@badger3184

Жыл бұрын

It was great moment. Emotional. Your Grandma had good taste. She clearly knew talent.

@danielwaters191

Жыл бұрын

The way he was walking, his body is clearly so beat up. The pain he must deal with every day. Hopefully it feels a little better now.

@badger3184

Жыл бұрын

@@danielwaters191 agreed

@robmanze1196

Жыл бұрын

Damn brother! I just got stopped crying from watching the video. Then you go talking about your grandma and start me up again. All respect all the way around. Zach is my favorite all time player and I'm so happy for this finally!

@Dozier133192

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it y’all ! Yes my grandma was a hugh fan of Zach. She always gave this order of the best she’s ever seen. LT Jack Hamm Zach. Her absolute favs

I balled my eyes out when Zach got his call. I cried in absolute joy. This was LOOOOOONG overdue for Zach. He busted his ass for the Dolphins and us Phin fans during a lot of "down years", and he never complained and never cheated us. An all-time great LB ... a classic "underdog" story ... and now one of the greatest Phins of all-time! I cant wait to go to Canton for his induction!

@KamsPoliticalPredictions

Жыл бұрын

For someone who doesn't know every thing about football pre 2010s, on a scale of 1 to 10, how good was Zach Thomas's career?

@UnbiasedInternetCommenter123

Жыл бұрын

@@KamsPoliticalPredictions “The most unnerving thing about playing Miami is Zach Thomas calling out all of your plays,” Manning said. “He caused the most problems for me of any player I ever faced.” - Peyton Manning HOF QB "Zach Thomas ranks as one of my favorite players of all time. Having coached 10 Hall of Fame players in my career, I believe Zach deserves to be in that group. Zach was a coach's dream as a leader and a player. I never had any player that prepared himself as well as Zach. He belongs in the Hall." - Jimmy Johnson HOF Coach "Everything about Zach said Hall of Fame. His statistics, how he played, the winning defenses he led, the Pro Bowls and his knowledge of the game all jump out at you. He was not only certain to be in the right spot and get to the ball, but he would get everyone else lined up before the snap. He was the quarterback of that defense and he made his teammates better. - Dan Marino HOF QB "Zach was one of those pure football guys that I really admire. There aren't very many players who were as tough, productive and consistent." - Bill Belichick "I first met Zach as a friend. Then I met the warrior. Year after year, Zach showed to the world how to play the middle linebacker position. He wasn't the biggest or fastest, but his instincts, passion and knowledge of the game always impressed me. Sideline to sideline, there are not many linebackers that I have ever seen better than Zach." - Ray Lewis HOF MLB

@bthorn5035

Жыл бұрын

@Kameron's Political Predictions Center You can't give it a number. Zach was everywhere on the field. He was not very big, nor was he very fast, but his reads were instant and his angles were flawless. He was making contact in the backfield before closer, faster players could get there. He was literally a missile on every play. This selection is way overdue.

@jg772006

Жыл бұрын

@@KamsPoliticalPredictions ... I don't know if I could put a number on it, but one thing I maintain to this day, Zach is one of the most CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED great LBs in NFL history. He never truly got the respect he deserved, and was always overshadowed by Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher (for my money, just my opinion, Zach was better than Urlacher ... if not, at least just as good). For a guy that was drafted 154th overall in the 5th round of the 96 draft, and was basically just drafted to be nothing more than a special teams player ... to be a 7x Pro Bowler, 7x 1st or 2nd Team All-Pro, 2x LB of the Year, AFC Defensive ROTY, put up more than respectable numbers for a full decade at least, and be selected to the 2000s All Decade Team ... I think he did pretty well for himself. And if you look up what Zach Thomas did (and even his teammate Jason Taylor, who got in the HOF in 2017) during a time where for a number of years the Dolphins were at their ABSOLUTE WORST ... ZT and JT CARRIED this team. After Dan Marino retired in 1999 ... the Dolphins franchise basically did a full-transition from an offensive team to a defensive team, and ZT and JT were basically the flag-bearers of the Dolphins after Marino retired. There were other great players on those early 2000s Miami Defenses with ZT and JT ... like Sam Madison, Patrick Surtain, Brock Marion, Tim Bowens, Daryl Gardner, Trace Armstrong ... but no one remembers them because they didn't win anything, because the Miami offenses they were paired with were either "one dimensional" (Ricky Williams 02-03), or were so bad. And as those defenses began to break apart year by year (Tim Bowens retired ... Brock Marion released ... Sam Madison signed with the Giants ... Patrick Surtain traded to KC) ... ZT and JT stayed and remained. The two "constants" on the Dolphins defense (and the Miami Dolphins team in general) for a number of (bad & down) years were Zach Thomas and Jason Taylor. Watching those two play, how they played, how they always played hard, and never cheated themselves or the Phin fans, regardless of how good or overwhelmingly bad or disappointing the Phins were ... made me proud to be a Phins fan. I've always said: - Dan Marino made me "A FAN" of the Miami Dolphins. - Jason Taylor and especially Zach Thomas made me LOVE the Miami Dolphins. Thats why Phin fans were so passionate and emotional with ZT's selection here. Not only have we stated that he belongs in the hall, but so many of his teammates, contemporaries, and rivals stated it as well ... from Peyton Manning, Jimmy Johnson in his HOF speech, Ray Lewis, Brian Urlacher called the voters a bunch of dumbasses for not putting him in ... among so many others. My personal favorite was former NY Jet C Kevin Mawae shouting him out in his HOF speech back in 2019. I remember those Jets/Phins games very well, and Mawae and ZT would not only BLOODY each other ... they would try to outsmart each other since they both knew what the other would do before they even did it. Look up what Kevin said about Zach , and it tells you all you need to know about Zach. I can't wait to go to Canton to see Zach enshrined ... I was there for Marino in 2005, and Jason Taylor in 2017, and I will surely be there for Zach Thomas. He was an OUTSTANDING LB for us ... and if the Dolphins today had a player that was even 1/8th the player and leader Zach Thomas was, they would be MILES better.

@pewpew9193

Жыл бұрын

@@KamsPoliticalPredictions Think Prime Luke Kuechley with less speed & more physicality.

As a Jets fan, love seeing Revis get in! We knew it was only a matter of time! And even as a Jets fan I LOVE seeing Zach Thomas finally get in!! AWESOME!

@Barneyrubble241

Жыл бұрын

Curious that you're a Jets fan, and mention Zach Thomas, a Dolphin and certainly deserving of a spot in the HOF, but not Joe Klecko. Klecko is the only player in NFL history that made the pro bowl at 3 different positions. He's the most deserving player in this entire class and had to wait 35 years for the honor. Maybe you're too young to remember him and if you are, you owe it to yourself as a Jets fan to look him up.

@jacobsvetich8735

10 ай бұрын

Pretty sure revis was a first ballot.

@Rednasyl28

10 ай бұрын

@@jacobsvetich8735 of course, I’m still happy either way

@aaronsmith4806

10 ай бұрын

Interesting. I recognized the last name but didn’t know his position

@aaronsmith4806

10 ай бұрын

Revis knew he was in. I guess sometimes it’s great that others recognize your greatness. Revis was the best in the game for half a decade at least

So happy to see Zach Thomas make the hall. One of my favorite players ever.

@sonofadolphus

6 ай бұрын

No doubt... right on time too...

@Shuzcan61

7 күн бұрын

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

#54, Zach Thomas… Sooo long overdue. I can’t think of a more electrifying MLB I’ve watched in my lifetime. All around play maker at MLB and a wise general of the Defense on the field. He knew where the ball was going almost every time it seemed and was there to drop the hammer. I miss watching his play.

@michaelmoorhead762

Жыл бұрын

I saw him blow up a running play his rookie year.. he got a TFL and almost got a safety ( I had season tickets in the south end zone) .. from that moment on, I knew I was watching history... CONGRATS 👏 ZACH

@alexsolimani

Жыл бұрын

Klecko was even more overdue

@johnmagill7714

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, even his final year in Dallas. He was great.

@mathewa.4032

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelmoorhead762 Hell yeah! Like how Drew Brees remembers his play “That dude was like a rolling ball of butcher knives. Here he is, this undersized middle linebacker, and yet he would make every tackle. And when he’d hit you, he hit you so damn hard.”.

@Shuzcan61

7 күн бұрын

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

Zach Thomas FINALLY!! #FinsUp

@Shuzcan61

7 күн бұрын

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

Hearing Don's daughter shed tears...... CHILLS!! AIR Coryell finally getting his spot on the HOF!! Well deserved!!

@captaincarl8230

Жыл бұрын

It is long overdue. John Madden, Dan Fouts and Joe Gibbs had fought year-after-year to get Don Coryell into the HOF.

@jamessveinsson6006

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been saying for like the last 20 years why is it than Coryell in the Hall of Fame he was a heart of all West Coast offense

@jamessveinsson6006

Жыл бұрын

@@captaincarl8230 And they all got their start as Aztecs

@captaincarl8230

Жыл бұрын

@@jamessveinsson6006 The West Coast offenses that we see in today's NFL are all based on the offense that was created by Bill Walsh. The "Air Coryell" offense was created by Coryell after watching practices of the San Diego Chargers while he was the head coach of the San Diego Aztecs. The TRUE West Coast offense was created by San Diego Chargers, and Hall of Fame, coach Sid Gillman.

@jamessveinsson6006

Жыл бұрын

@@captaincarl8230 That’s what I’ve been trying to say for my last 20 years Don Coryell created the West Coast Offense Not Bill Walsh

Zack and Jimmy got both the two best reactions ever to me!!!!

Zach Thomas looks tore up. The game is brutal during their careers and and after. Gotta love the emotion for finally making the hall.

@Shuzcan61

7 күн бұрын

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

Glad to see Joe Thomas get in. He could have played anywhere and demanded huge money but he just quietly did his job for his team and earned the entire Leagues respect.

As a Dallas Cowboys fan, I'm glad to finally see Zach Thomas go into the Pro Football Hall Of Fame. Good for him!...

Congrats to all of them but especially happy for Zach Thomas and DeMarcus Ware. Two of my all-time favorite defensive players. Monsters on the field and great dudes off of it.

Finally zach thomas gets in. One of the greatest LBs i ever had the privilege of watching

@Dozier133192

Жыл бұрын

Amen. Sure right about that. One of the greatest ever and HIGHLY underrated in his era.

@bigboyi4367

Жыл бұрын

I’m surprised it took this long I mean the stats speak for themselves

@Shuzcan61

7 күн бұрын

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

Klecko’s reaction So awesome

@Leader-fq1dq

Жыл бұрын

Is his Team mate mark Gastineau in?

@ryanjacobson2508

Жыл бұрын

@@Leader-fq1dq Gastineau at his peak was a better player than Klecko, but his peak only lasted about three years, after that Gastineau lost a couple steps and battled injuries. Klecko was more durable and had more sustained success. Klecko also was more versatile than Gastineau.

@xaviervega468

Жыл бұрын

@@ryanjacobson2508 Gastineau was never better than Klecko. Klecko was double teamed on practically every play, while Gastineau always got the 1v1 match up.

@johndeere8594

Жыл бұрын

Also don’t forget klecko was in Smokey and the bandit.

@anthonys3631

Жыл бұрын

Long overdue! Guy was a beast on the D-line.

Zach Thomas had few equals when he played. He's simply one of the best pure run stoppers in league history.

@melvinsmiley5295

5 ай бұрын

He was unreal!

@Shuzcan61

7 күн бұрын

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

Zach Thomas….omgosh I’m bawling ! His reaction is priceless! I am so excited for him!!

All these guys deserve it, but especially Zach. Seeing how emotional Jimmy was, was awesome. Always good to see coaches/players still have love for one another even after they’re done playing.

@mikekinsella2822

11 ай бұрын

ware klecko barber in no way deserves it they lowered the bar big time for them 3 losers.

So happy for Zach!! He's waited too long for this! Congratulations Zach!!

I’m a grown man….stuff like this and the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony always make me cry. 😢

10,000 snaps in a row!!!!!! Joe Thomas, Congrats!!

Congrats Zach Thomas #54 on the hall of fame. Loved watching you play for the Miami Dolphins.

@ricardocortes5975

Жыл бұрын

An absolute UNIT of a Linebacker!

@erico4537

Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more!! Loved watching that Dolphin Defense with Zach, Jason Taylor, Sam Madison, Tim Bowens and Troy Vincent. Zach Thomas was exactly what a MLB should look and be like! Total stud!

@zedme

Жыл бұрын

Awesome player

@markclaburn8127

Жыл бұрын

after being passed over 3 times, Zach Thomas becomes the first Texas Tech Red Raider in the NFL HOF, great reaction from an all time great player

@dustystephens7387

Жыл бұрын

@@erico4537 forgot Pat Surtain and Brock Marion 😉

Zach Thomas was an absolute monster when he played. A complete pro who never made excuses, never got arrested or caused any distractions for the team etc. Just went out and played the game at the highest level and gave it 100%. Its a crime that he had to wait this long to be enshrined but I'm glad he's finally in.

@Provos7777

10 ай бұрын

One of my all time favorites! and...I am a Pats fans. Zach was a total beast & a class act always.I could not agree with you more.

@jaust9077

10 ай бұрын

Agree 100 percent

@SouthFLBird

8 ай бұрын

Seeing Coach Johnson present Zach with the award was my favorite one. The coach and player relationship that they have made it so much more special.

@botello817

6 ай бұрын

One of the most feared MLB's of our era

Zach Thomas was an absolute machine. Not a fan of the Dolphins but I loved watching him play. WELL deserved!!! Congrats to the Class of 2023, hope "The Knocks" are recorded like this for years and years to come!

ZT, Barber, Ware, Joe Thomas, Revis island so much greatness I got to witness thanks for the great memories.

As a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan, I'm thrilled to see Joe Thomas get in. He stuck with us when he didn't have to, and honestly, most others wouldn't have. Thanks for everything, Joe. You deserve this!

@buckeyewill2166

Жыл бұрын

He went through some very thin days.

@shazmagoon

Жыл бұрын

And to boot he had Walter Jones bring him the good news

@alabamaskar52522

Жыл бұрын

Joe Who was not even born in Ohio Is more loyal to Ohio then Akron's own L.James

@zanewhite9815

Жыл бұрын

I’m a Panthers fan but I went to see a Browns game against San Diego on Christmas Eve. Ive always known Joe Thomas was a beast but I was astonished that he, an Olineman, got the loudest applause from the crowd. It was awesome and spoke to not only his greatness but to the hardworking blue collar people of Ohio.

@TheGamingChannelTyler

Жыл бұрын

As a Steelers fan I thank Joe for always playing his heart out and I even as a Steelers fan loved watching him play. Definitely one of the best offensive linemen to do it! Thank you Joe! Welcome to Canton brother!

It was long over due for zach. Good to finally see him immortalized as he should of been years ago.

As a long time Miami Dolphins fan I am so happy to see Zach Thomas get into the Hall of Fame. Having hes coach, the man that drafted him in the first place telling him he was in was perfect.

Loved watching Air Coryell. Miami vs San Diego in 1982 playoffs is still the greatest football game I ever watched.

@mysterj1

Жыл бұрын

I was a diehard fins fan and I agree.

@harlorformula8516

Жыл бұрын

Yeah nice to see a guy got in the Hall of Fame off of one game 😒 I mean he only won 3 playoff games! but everybody's getting in the Hall of Fame now, so I guess it doesn't even matter...

@NBLP7001

Жыл бұрын

@@harlorformula8516 Shows how little you know about football. Coryell and his 'Air Coryell' offense revolutionized the passing game.

@harlorformula8516

Жыл бұрын

@@NBLP7001 and once again the result as a head coach 3 playoff wins and now he's in the Hall of Fame at this point they'll put anyone in it just doesn't matter

@harlorformula8516

Жыл бұрын

It's real simple..... he won 55% of his games... 114-89 in the regular season 3-6 in the playoffs.... the only possible way that this guy's in the Hall of Fame is because everyone Lobby for him for the last fifteen years or he would have just been in!! there's too much of that going on now, and it's pretty much ruin the Hall of Fame!! if any of you who are not charger fans or Don Coryell fans can look at each other with straight faces and actually think that he's a Hall of Famer then God be with you!!! unless you're a personal friend of his there's no way you can look with a straight face and say that he is a Hall of Fame coach!!! it's the most ridiculous thing in the world, they put Tom Flores in because he's Latino.... Sal pal Antonio Lobby hard to get Dick Vermeil in the Hall of Fame and then Vermeil even mention that in his speech which is even more remarkable that a man sets up behind the podium and thank someone else for getting him in the Hall of Fame because he wouldn't shut his f****** mouth Deion Sanders is correct it's supposed to be the best of the best of the best and it has turned into an absolute clown show

Zach and Jimmy made me want to cry man!! That’s my coach man!!!

@Shuzcan61

7 күн бұрын

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

Guns up and fins up! Congratulations to Zach Thomas!

So happy for DeMarcus Ware! What a great person and one hell of a football player! Go Cowboys!!

I am so happy that Don Coryell finally made it

Zach was the user in early 2000s madden.

@Shuzcan61

7 күн бұрын

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

My man Revis Island! whooo!

All of these guys deserved their induction. But none more than Zach Thomas. Seeing him break down while hugging Jimmy Johnson made me tear up.

@newagain9964

9 ай бұрын

Bruh. Chill. U don’t have to diss and compare pisss. Write your issues to the HOF.

@troyward5463

7 ай бұрын

Ken Riley > Zach Thomas. All day. Any day. Every day.

Zach Thomas is the man. So glad he got inducted!

Congratulations Zach ! My son still has the autograph ✍🏿 football 🏈 you signed for him from your football camp. He was 15 years old, now he’s 30. Hall of Fame forever Fins up !

@Shuzcan61

7 күн бұрын

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

Congratulations to the class of 2023. Especially for Zach Thomas, a man that even Peyton Manning had nightmares trying to figure out everytime they played against each other.

The most awesome things about the inside of the NFL is the draft and the hall of Fame knock and speeches ... It's the only times where you really see the pride and joy from the families and people that have been there throughout their journey.

Congrats Zach! ❤❤❤

@Shuzcan61

7 күн бұрын

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

Mr. Berrick Brooks from one HOF Buc to the NEWEST! #20 ALWAYS!

Zach is the one that felt the most genuine...Congrats to them all.

#54 choked me up a little. That man was a wrecking ball. Played the game like a mad man. Respect

@Shuzcan61

7 күн бұрын

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

Congrats to Chuck Howley! His incredible performances in Super Bowl V and VI made me a lifelong Cowboys fan!

@therisingsuun

Жыл бұрын

Very happy he was included in this

@Tommy_Wimmer

Жыл бұрын

More impressively, Howley retired very early in his career after a knee injury. Two seasons later, he signed with Dallas and became an icon.

@jamescook6564

Жыл бұрын

The only man in super bowl history to win superbowl MVP from the losing team.

@dnasty312

Жыл бұрын

@@jamescook6564 And first defensive player _and_ non-QB to receive that honor

@KevinSmith-dx2nf

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Chuck, long over due!!!!

From a Bills fan, happy for Zach Thomas and his fans, long overdue.

@Shuzcan61

7 күн бұрын

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

Congrats Zach. Those of us who watched you play, knew you would be in the Hall of Fame.

Zach Thomas is one of my favorite players ever. BAM!! So well deserved.!!

So proud of Zach Thomas!! He’s waited too long🥲🥲😊

Congrats to the class 0f HOF 2023. Especially Zach Thomas #54! My sons favorite player and mine as well. Such a great MLB and even better person! Well deserving of this honor!

Zach Thomas & Ronde Barber 💯 Man I miss late 90s early 00s football

Zach Thomas got what he's always deserved for a long time. That was a truly heartfelt moment between coach Jimmie and Zach, and we could all feel that. And then, y'all had D Ware to start us off like that with Jerry... You could tell how much it meant to him. I grew up watching him, and as a kid I always wanted to be a pass rusher like him. When he got his superbowl ring I was happy for him, and seeing him being enshrined into Canton, it really feels like everything has come full circle for him. Congratulations to all of the Class of '23 inductees!

@mikewilliams7985

Жыл бұрын

The guy was like the NFL version of Rudy. Not nearly the biggest guy, not exactly the fastest guy but that man was built to play football. John Elway says that one of the two hardest hits he ever took was from Thomas, the other was Bruce Smith, a man half again Thomas' size.

@michaelbrown7561

Жыл бұрын

Well written my friend!

@erikanauer743

Жыл бұрын

@@mikewilliams7985 london fletcher was rudy he needs to be in next

@ptrevino7684

Жыл бұрын

As a Cowboy fan for life , That was pretty good , Chuck Howly to

Congrats Zach Thomas ! Was a honor to have watched you played and now too see you made it to the hall of fame !!! Well deserved !!! 👏 🐬

Congrats Chuck Howley. Always a Hall of Famer..always a Mountaineer! Let's Go...

So proud for Zach Thomas! Had a blast watching you play for the Dolphins! #phinsup

Man I could watch that Zach Thomas clip over and over again. Such a touching moment to see him finally get his due! Props to Coach Johnson too, you could hear how heartfelt and emotional he was delivering the news.

@trumpetguy13

Жыл бұрын

Amen. The three words a man can say that have more love and meaning behind them than almost any other phrase in this world: “Thank you Coach” 😭😭

Congratulations Zach Thomas, I've been waiting/hoping for this, for way toooo Long.

As a lifelong Jets fan, I cried when I saw Joe Klecko being given this great news by Joe Namath. There haven't been too many things to cheer for over the years as a Jets fan, but this was a beautiful moment. Congrats #73, it's been a long time coming!

Zach was my favorite linebacker, he made me want to play football. I got all the way to FSU and would have been pro but I got hurt and couldn’t afford to get the good doctors and the best rehab so I was never the same after. Man I’m so glad he got in the HOF

Derrick Brooks doing Ronde was so perfect! Holding back the tears for sure with those two

@tylermccann848

Жыл бұрын

Legends!

@StevieShowcase

Жыл бұрын

"teammates forever!!" i love it.

@richmorlang1854

Жыл бұрын

Right he said we teammates forever

@MrBoDiggety

Жыл бұрын

Who's your favorite play-er?

Long overdue for Zach but so damn glad he finally got the call.

When jimmy told Zach he got in….. I’m not cryin, you’re cryin.

Revis island! Best CB I’ve seen in my lifetime. Well deserved

Joe Thomas was my favorite player on the Browns and as a fan of this team I'm so excited to see him go in on the first round of voting because he was a tremendous athlete and beast at LT and remained a Brown his whole career. Man I'd love him to play one more season congrats Joe Thonas I have to get this for the hof game thus year for sure

I love this part of the process. Imagine working all your life towards a goal and succeeding at the highest levels. And knowing you played well, tried your best. And you are named a pro bowler, or win an mvp, maybe even a chip, maybe not. But then, after you hang up your cleats. After your body thanks you for finally taking a seat. After the roar of the crowd softens, and the stadium lights shine on someone else, you hear a knock on the door. And the knock is not just someone on some committee, but a Football Hall of Famer. Someone who had been just one step ahead of you. Who toiled relentlessly, just like you did to be great. That person extends their hand, not just to shake yours, not just to pat you on the back on a job well done, but to pull you next to him and say, ‘you belong here, with us’.

As a Browns fan, I loved seeing Joe Thomas...but damn, Demarcus and Zach's reaction got me. Congrats gents 👏

Congratulations Joe Klecko, we’ve been waiting for this for years. Long overdue.

Zach Thomas was one of the reasons I played linebacker growing up. Wasn’t even a dolphins fan but loved watching him play. Had to have the neck guard like him too.

In the World of Sports, There's Nothing More Satisfying To See Than A Grown Man Crying After Being Inducted Into The Football Hall Of Fame. When I saw Troy and Jimmy shedding tears, i cried, too. They deserved it. Congratulations Zack Thomas!

You can tell how long Zach was waiting for it. Coryell should have gotten it when he was alive though :c

Shout out to Zach (who was part of a defense who gave us fits). Well deserved. -pats fan

Zach Thomas. Imagine coming up the stairs to see Jimmy Johnson waiting for you, wearing his Canton jacket. That's gotta be beyond overwhelming. Congrats to all the players that made it in.

Inspiring to see how humbled these supreme athletes are to be recognized on this level. All of the blood, sweat, tears and the lifetime of suffering pain as a result seem worthwhile when you get props on this level. Legends

Zach Thomas, congrats. I almost started tearing up. I am actually getting chills. Dolphins fan here. Miss watching Thomas, Taylor, Madison, Surtain, Starks, Brock Marion and others all play. I enjoyed watching Zach tackle everybody. He was an intense tackling machine that had great instincts. He was truly the glue that kept the D together. When he was playing alongside Jr. Seau that was art. I truly miss watching Zach. IMO, he was the heart of the D. He should've been voted in a long time ago. His stats are comparable to Brian Urlacher and Ray Lewis. Zach Thomas I am happy for you, well deserved. Now go get your gold jacket.

Like many here seeing Zach Thomas get the “ knock” was TRULY wonderful. He was a grinder and had what they love to call a “high motor”, these type of players are the ones you despise when they play your favorite team and the rest of the season you always watch him when he’s on, and follow their stats.

@freddyyouth8824

Жыл бұрын

Beautifully said

The Zach Thomas clip… is extremely emotional man. What a great human being!!

Zach Thomas one of my favorite linebackers i teared up.