Zach Thomas was dope as a player but once he said Junior Seau that broke him in tears too.

@sterlingwilliams8645

11 ай бұрын

Shoot that got me too

@i.m.2bizee569

11 ай бұрын

He's known to be a crier. His reaction to being found out he was getting nominated was tears of joy.

@r3tr0actiongamer24

11 ай бұрын

@MikeJay-on5tt was dope as a player? What are you 5 years old?

Zack is a hall of fame person, in high school he drove old beat up car with a smile on his face, you would never have guessed his parents were wealthy, and he was nice to everyone

@waynenoll1967

11 ай бұрын

I had no idea that his parents had money. Was his dad in the oil business?

@vikingraiders6703

11 ай бұрын

@@waynenoll1967 yes sir

@EnzoGorlomi

11 ай бұрын

Thats nice to know. Seems very humble and down to earth kinda guy.

@martinojeda4125

10 ай бұрын

Did you go to H.S with him?

I ran on the Tech Track Team when ZT was playing at Tech. Talked with him a few times. He's known for football but what a great humble person. We need more men like him in this world. Congratulations ZT you deserve this!

When the lights come on and he's center stage, he still answers the call. Much respect for the man and the player. Thank you for 12 years of great Dolphin football.

It says so much about the man Zach is that he remembers Junior Seau. I started bawling like a child when he brought him up.

@BratatoChip

11 ай бұрын

Man I’m a bolt fan and that broke me

One of my all-time favorites just nailed that speech and put a punctuation on a stellar career

That Junior Seau tribute. 😢 Congratulations Zach and thanks for all the memories!!! Phins up!

Zach Thomas was a extremely underrated player. Even when he played for the Cowboys, he was still putting up big numbers. Glad he takes his place in the Hall of Fame

@bigfrank7179

11 ай бұрын

Yes indeed!

@MikeBNumba6

11 ай бұрын

Extremely underrated. Should have been in a while ago. He was overshadowed by Ray Lewis and Urlacher.

@skippythealien9627

11 ай бұрын

@@MikeBNumba6 100% agree. it's criminal it took him this long but then again, the Hall made guys like Steve Atwater, Leroy Butler, and John Lynch wait too long as well

FINS UP ZACH!! You nailed the speech like you nailed the position.

I have been a Dolphins fan since I was a little boy 50 years ago. Zach Thomas is an all-time great Dolphins player and an absolute class act. Congratulations Zach!

@christopherculler1390

11 ай бұрын

Yes sir!!!

Unbelievable, one of the most selfless and humble acceptance speeches I have ever heard, what a beast

@Bruss813

11 ай бұрын

Listen to Troy Polamalu. 98% of his speech was a bout the Steelers.

As a kid growing up i was a Dolphins fan until the Oilers moved to Tennessee. I’ll never forget the Jayson Taylor and Zach Thomas led defense!!

@marcellismccord4599

11 ай бұрын

Patrick surtain don't leave him out

@briancusack4386

11 ай бұрын

​@@marcellismccord4599Or Sam Madison.

No one had a bigger heart than Zach Thomas. An absolute legend on the field. Much deserved sir.

Zack Thomas was the MAN! Still looks like he can go

@kingmathews3135

11 ай бұрын

No he don't stop gasing lol

@WilzFargo8056

11 ай бұрын

@@kingmathews3135 lol

@kingmathews3135

11 ай бұрын

@@WilzFargo8056 but he was a mfn dogg

@steviechampagne

11 ай бұрын

@@kingmathews3135maybe not but he could easily take you and your dad😂

@kingmathews3135

11 ай бұрын

@@steviechampagne put your money were your mouth is I'll go low my dad will go high and snap there goes his neck

He's a class act and deserves it.

Dolphins fan since 1968, Zach is in my top 5 dolphins players. Loved how hard he played, also love how he is so humble.i still wear his replica jersey wish I could afford an authentic one,but hey you do what you can.

You aren’t just standing with the legends now Zach, you’re one of them. As a dolphin fan I couldn’t be happier than this man finally got the call. So deserving, hell of a player. Even Peyton manning had to do extra video for hours the weeks they faced Miami because ZT knew all the plays and he’d call out all the audibles too. Incredible football IQ and an even more amazing person. Congrats #54, so well deserved.

Zach Thomas and i lived down the hall from each other in weymouth. His outside linebacker Pat Campbell and I work together. As a Texas Tech Ex,I am very honored to know such a man as Zach Thomas.

My favourite all time player. Still have his jersey from back in the day and wear it when I go to games. (fits better now than it did then 😂) Those of us who watched Zach on a weekly basis were always living vicariously through his achievements. Always the underdog he showed that you can become what you want to be despite people's preconceived ideas about what should be. He was everyman and every fan, especially on game day. Congratulations #54. Never been so happy to see someone get the recognition they deserve. You are the best.

@chezz8813

11 ай бұрын

Well said man. So many great memories. This is the year!

@diegogomez1682

11 ай бұрын

I still got mine too and the junior Seau

@trope5105

11 ай бұрын

My dad s rocked his Thomas jersey almost every night as an after work lounge around the house shirt since the 2000s lol, sweat pants and#54, its his I'm a simple man, lazy slime gut outfit. It's actually in decent shape still too

I consider myself extremely fortunate to have played at TTU at the same time as Zach and Bart Thomas. Great guys and fun to watch. What a great time to be a Red Raider, and yes, ZT wasn't going to beat out BAM Morris at running back! My signed ZT #54 HOF jersey will always be a prized possession. Congrats Thomas Family! Wreck 'Em!

My favorite player of all time. The reason I wore #54.

Damn that Miami defense was stacked.

WOW That speech was incredible! 54!!!!!!!!

Amazing speech! I was crying at the end just like him! He has always been an underdog and made it all the way to the Hall of Fame! Zach Thomas never won a championship but he always gave the game everything he had! He has proven hard work does pay off! He is an American Hero in my opinion! He was already a Dolphins Legend and now he has a bust in Canton! Well deserved!!

Respects for Zach Thomas. 💙💚💙

Great memories down here in Miami... will never forget the hit he made on Jim Kelly that made him say that Zach Thomas hit let him know it was time to retire.

Had the opportunity to watch him play at Tech in Lubbock when I was a child. I was a fan every since. Happy for you Zach!

Zach Thomas getting into the Hall of fame was long overdue and he gave one hell of a speech! Gotta love that he is the first Texas Tech Red Raider in the pro football Hall of Fame! Wreck ‘Em!!!

Awesome human being and bad ass football player. Congrats Zach. So deserving!

I'll never forget running into Zach Thomas in a Barnes and Noble in his prime. He looked like a solid block of muscle and was thumbing through this teeny tiny book. It was comical, but we were so awestruck as kids that we just kind of looked at him. He gave us a nod, and then we ran away to our parents to tell them about him. Great memory. In terms of heart, he is the best Miami Dolphin that ever put on the uniform.

Junior would be so proud of you 👏🏼

Guns up Zach Ŧhomas 👆. I'll never forget watching you intercept that pass against Texas A&M. This speech was a great way to cap off an amazing career and legacy.

My favorite. I came in as a Miami fan in 1990, so I got late-Marino, and loved seeing him play, but I got to enjoy all of ZT’s show and hustle and he’s my all time favorite.

Nothing but respect for this guy. Great player, great teammate, great dude.

I'll always remember how Zach nodded to me when he saw me wearing a Jason Taylor jersey in the tunnel to the locker room at the RCA Dome when the players were coming back out onto the field at halftime. Well deserved and long overdue honor, #54!

I was up in the stands today, and I couldn't help but shed a few tears during his speech ... especially at the end when he mentioned Junior Seau. Thank you for all the memories, you gave this die hard Phins fan, "Zach Attack"! I'd GIVE ANYTHING to watch you play football again, and I'm so thrilled and happy for you, that you finally got your call to the hall, where you belong.

@ilonfernandez8773

10 ай бұрын

Well said, man. I was there too. I wasn't going to miss his enshrinement. I cried like a little baby. He is a hof player and person

I named my only child after this great man. Long overdue, its a shame you had to wait.

This man was a tackling machine...really

I’m glad he’s finally a hall of famer!! Congratulations Zach Thomas 54 I hope the nfl do a football lite for him

Zach was a special player at all levels. I got to see him first play both ways as a FB and LB as a Pampa Harvester. He was making plays on both sides of the ball. Great player and man, and came from a great family.

Well deserved, congratulations Zach!!!!

Thank you Mr Thomas for shouting out jr seau I’m from Oceanside his hometown and he did so much for his community, had a heart of gold

As a TTU alum and fellow west Texas kid, I've been waiting for this day that I knew would come. Zack is a great representative for everybody. Hard work, dedication, instinct, and don't-give-up will get you far. God Bless Zack and his family! Peace, Love!!

Wow! way to go #54 you are the every mens man,yet the heart of a true warrior. Congrats ZT!

One of my favorite players and Jason Taylor ❤let's go dolphins 🐬

I spoke to Zack today for 20 minutes without even knowing who he was. Truly a humble, genuine guy who deserves his success. Thank you for your time today Zack. God bless you and your family.

One of the greatest to ever play I named my son after him

What a speech 🐬🔥 congratulations Zach

Zach 54 what a legend let's go fins for life forever

As a Steelers fan I have A lot of respect for this man great guy👑

As the proud and loyal Texas Tech Red Raider that Zach has proven himself to be for decades now, I know that as proud as he is to know he will forever be the first Red Raider voted into the Hall of Fame, he is even prouder to see the current NFL, and know, without a doubt, that he won't be the last. Guns Up, and Wreck ‘Em! 👆

FYI. Congratulations Don Thomas. It´s about time and long overdue! Zach #54 in Canton, Ohio, Pro-Football Hall of Fame, Class of 2023! Exactly where Thomas needs to be enshrined, period! GO DOLPHINS. All we need is ZACH THOMAS Highway and Bridge in Florida. WE feel you Z aka Baby Elephant!

So happy for that dude. What a player and he left his heart and everything out on the field every time. 🎉congrats Zach!

❤ #54 Zack Thomas one of my favorite Dolphins . Congrats on Hall Of Fame!!! 🐬🐬🐬

Love you Zach! Congrats and thanks for the memories. 💝

Class guy...Gave it 100% every play...it took waaay too long to be enshrined in HOF...Congrats!!

Zach was a great football player. Always hustling, seemed o know the play prior to the snap. But besides being a great football player he was and still is a class act. Congrats and well deserved.

Thank you for all the memories #54. Always have and forever be, my favorite player.

We really miss you on that field, Zach. It was a pleasure watching you play. Congratulations!

Well well well. They finally let him in. I’m going to forget how the NFL insults our players like Zach by not making them 1st ballot hof players despite the numbers and performance more than justifying it, but in light of this moment I’m ecstatic that it did finally happen. God bless

@Kenzel12

11 ай бұрын

Well put

About time

@MikeJay-on5tt

11 ай бұрын

Ikr,Go Phins!!

@duece8033

11 ай бұрын

Thank you

I was there man as soon as he said Junior Seau I cried with him.

Zach is the Man!!

My hero growing up. What a legend ❤️🖤❤️

Legend!

Legendary player, family man & American. #zachthomas #finsup

If you know #54 Zach Thomas.. He is a Real Dude and I'm proud to call him my friend... He had to go there with Junior Seau and Messed me up 😢😢😢😢😢😢

Zach Thomas is a world class act as an athlete. He’s a small town country boy from Texas who found success at Texas Tech and became the greatest linebackers to play in his era. When he said…Junior Seau, he broke in tears. Salute to #54 Zach Thomas!!!

Anyone who says he doesn’t belong is a casual this is long overdue

Zach, I was sitting on the goal line when you won the game against A&M... didn't see you run into the bell because everyone was going crazy. I cheered for you even with the dolphins, and like a madman when you became a Cowboy. I echo everyone's praise for this speech. Please come back for some Red Raider games. Wreck em.

I always picked him up for my nfl game day game back on ps1 back in the day. Madden sucked. Thomas was a beast. Legend.

@KingofPho75

11 ай бұрын

Bro i used to pickhim on nfl street haha

Miami for life!!!

Zach!!! DEE!!! ATTACH!!! Thomas!!! Well deserved!! Well done!!! and go Dolphins

Great man and defensive phenomenon

I’ve been saying this for years and years, Zach Thomas deserves to be in the Professional Football Hall of Fame! Finally!!!!!!! Well deserved! Congratulations #54. 👏🏻

It never gets old watching this. So deserving and humble

The most underrated player basically ever, in my mind

Zack you deserve this brother congrats ! Loved watching every game you played in.

I had tears in my watching his speech.

Love you Zach, your still my favorite Dolphin!!!

As a die hard Dolphins fan Zach Thomas has always been my favorite play, I use 54 in all my usernames because of his. I have probably 13 Zach Thomas jerseys. I’ve waiting for this day for years. Congratulations to him. Fins up

Wow, that was amazing. Great player, friend, family man, and human being. The ending of the speech....I'd give it 5+ Stars!!!!!!

My favorite Dolphin player of all time … The Underdog that never quit fighting. Finally Home in Canton. Phins Up🐬⬆️🆙

Waited too long for this moment. Amazing football player and an even more amazing man.

About flippin time... Zach Thomas had numbers nearly the same as Urlacher and yet one was first ballot and the other waited over a decade.

This guy was in every play, he was always making the tackle or assisting with the tackle, Zack was a gawd damn beast! Well deserved man! WreckEM!

Total class act! Great speech Zach!

I’ve watched this quite a few times. One of the best HOF speeches EVER just as Zach was one of the best LB EVER. #zachthomas

Class act as always!!!

he deserves it so much

Zach deserved it. Long overdue. #54 Great Player who played hard every game. 👏

I’m literally gonna shed a tear my old man is a tech alum and named me after this guy so happy to see the man who inspired my dad made it into the hall

zach was the man i remember them late 90 dolphins teams he was a monster on the field

Congratulations Zach .

I remember a MNF game when Chris Collingsworth kept calling his name after making tackle after tackle. He then said, are there two Zach Thomas’s out here???

Love you Zach! Was a thrill watching you play all those years…Go Dolphins!!!!

I always liked Zach Thomas. I had a friend refer to him as Barney Rubble. Zach was my favorite Line-Backer. I give huge props to the artist that made Thomas' bust. Great bust image of a great football player.

Why Zach Thomas got me on the toilet with tears in my eyes mentioning Junior?

Hell yeah Guns Up Zach!

Glad he made it. Used to dominate.