Six NFL Greats Enter Hall of Fame

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SportsSix NFL Greats Enter Hall of FameSix NFL Greats Enter Hall of FameThe Associated PressFormer Redskins Art Monk and Darrell Green were among a class of six former NFL players who were inducted into the pro football Hall of Fame. Others enshrined were Andre Tippett, Emmitt Thomas, Fred Dean and Gary Zimmerman. (August 2)(nats)A 4-minute standing ovation for Art Monk, one of two former Washington Redskin players among six NFL greats inducted Saturday into the NFL Hall of Fame.The soft-spoken Monk was once the NFL's all-time leader in receptions, and led Washington to three Super Bowl wins.SOT: Art MonkFour-time Pro Bowler Fred Dean was a linebacker in college, but was moved to defensive end as a pro.Dean said he would not get emotional in his speech.SOT: Fred DeanWhile Dean said he wouldn't get emotional, Darrell Green promised he would.SOT: Darrell GreenLinebacker Andre Tippett, cornerback Emmitt Thomas, and former Denver and Minnesota offensive tackle Gary Zimmerman also thanked their families, coaches and teammates as they too became members of the NFL Hall of Fame.

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  • As a Redskins fan ...

    As a Redskins fan the only HOFamer I can boo hoo really is Michael Irvin. The fact that the man has a criminal record and is not humble it hurts the credibility of the HOF. The fact that he became a HOF before Monk is absurd.

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  • hey fred dean is my ...

    hey fred dean is my dad's brother!!..omg i have never met him but i heard he is really cool!!..his name is corey dean...and fred dean and my step dads name is fred dean senior!!..wow!!

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  • How do you figure ...

    How do you figure that? Because I called out the Redskins fans for doing something (that you have yet to admit) was in poor taste? Perhaps you should re-read your post, which is comprised of multiple insults directed toward me (opposed with mine, which unless you were at the event booing, was not an attack on you at all), and tell me then who is lacking class. I personally like Art Monk, and feel he should have been in before Irvin. If I want to tout my feelings on Irvin's speech--accept it.

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  • Well, you did a ...

    Well, you did a fine job of emulating said lack of class. Well done.

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  • I was simply ...

    I was simply describing the lack of class by the Redskins' fans for booing existing HOF'ers. Unless you think that was the right thing for them to do?

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  • I was in the ...

    I was in the audience. I was the guy wearing a Carson Palmer jersey.

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  • GO PANTHERS!! ...

    GO PANTHERS!!

    Peace!

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  • Redskins and ...

    Redskins and Cowboys both suck... Go Chiefs. Fred Dean and Andre Tippett? You friggin kidding me. If Derrick Thomas was the greatest pass rusher in NFL History... and his 1261/2 Sacks prove it, oh yeah thats 11 years, Look up Reggie White or Bruce Smill numbers, then look how long they played. Good Game no argument.

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    watch?v=1UEOZGFzPas

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  • Wow. You actually ( ...

    Wow. You actually (and surprisingly) led with some class, but then quickly degenerated into the unwarranted arrogance typical of your ilk. You want to talk "short-man" complex? Before you posted, no one had even mentioned Irvin, let alone compared his speech to anyone's. But your insecurity compelled you to claim that his speech was the "best in history." If you liked that speech, you must love soap operas. Monk is all dignity, no melodrama. As men, there's no comparison between the two.

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  • How would you like ...

    How would you like to start a team with these six as your foundation? All class, immense talent, and unwavering devotion to the game.

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  • some may call it ...

    some may call it abuse, but I call it

    UNCONDITIONAL LOVE...

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  • SHort man? Maybe ...

    SHort man? Maybe we just dont like them...

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  • Cowboys fan here: ...

    Cowboys fan here:
    1. Congrats to Art Monk! He was on my top list of players whom are long overdue.
    2. Redskins fans, you were shamed by the "booing" of HOF Members (Cowboys players), as this is a ceremony to put legions aside and appreciate the impact players have made on the game (whether you liked the player's team or not). Those fans obviously have "short-man" complex when it comes to the Dallas Cowboys.
    3. Love him or hate him, Michael Irvin's HOF speech is probably the best in hisory.

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  • WOW!! What a ...

    WOW!! What a ceremony! Now, the entire world know's and can see for themselve's,what we Redskins fan's have ALWAY'S known....these guy's are fantastic and rare!

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  • obviously you are a ...

    obviously you are a TRUE football fan

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  • Monk's speech was ...

    Monk's speech was excellent! I loved how he spoke about the gospel. His son did a great job speaking about his dad and their faith as well.
    Monk, Sanders, and Clark were some awesome Redskins' receivers.

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  • Art Monk is one of ...

    Art Monk is one of my fav recivers ever

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  • Was a great day for ...

    Was a great day for Redskins fans and fans of the NFL alike. Very deserving men.

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  • Funny thing is ive ...

    Funny thing is ive never heard of any of them

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