And I hate to admit it, but it was true. I'm one of six children, she raised six children, still had a full-time job and came home and fed us and took care of all of us. One day after a very tough and grueling road trip I came into the locker room and there was Randy looking terrible. RELATED: 10 Wrestling Managers That Should Be In The WWE Hall Of Fame. Randy White (1994) - Hall of Fame - National Football Foundation Hall of Fame Randy White Class Induction 1994 Sport (s) Position: Defensive Tackle Years: 1972-1974 Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, PA Date of Birth: Jan 15, 1953 Jersey Number: 94 Height: 6-4 Weight: 238 High School: Wilmington, DE (Thomas McKean HS) Randall Lee White (born January 15, 1953) nicknamed "the Manster", is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL) from 1975 to 1988. Listen to Hall of Fame inductee and former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Donnie Shell's full speech at the Pro Football HOF Class of 2020 enshrinement ceremony. RELATED: 10 Forgotten WWE Hall Of Famers: Where Are They Now? And the Houston Astrodome wasn't bad to pitch in either, was it, Nolan? He said, hey if I can't count on you to do the little things how am I ever going to count on you to do the big things. Thank you, I'm so honored and privileged to be here. Dallas, Texas. I'll tell you what, I used to enjoy really enjoy going into RFK stadium in Philadelphia. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. I always knew she was there because I would be out in the pregame warmup and I'd hear this (whistle). "It would enviably be the two best months of my career," said Johnson, who went 10-1 with a 1.28 ERA in 11 games. And I tell ya, Coach Landry when I walked out to him I had little tears in my eyes and I shook Coach Landry's hand and he looked me in the eyes, he told me Randy, he said you take as much time as you need with your family. [5] He studied Thai Boxing under Chai Sirisute, the founder of the Thai Boxing Association of the USA. And that's a great lesson. He also was named to nine straight Pro Bowls during that span. Your presence, without a doubt, is most definitely felt. "He saw three years of my career, not a lot to brag about," Johnson said. I didn't tell a lot of people. Thank you. To the guys sitting behind me here, I'll tell you what. Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame defensive tackle Randy White recalls his NFL Pro Bowl experience. I called my mother who is sitting down here. My high school coach, Blaine Tanner. I relish that moment getting to pitch in Montreal against the Pittsburgh Pirates. #10 Randy White | Top 10 Dallas Cowboys of All Time | NFL Films NFL Films 1.2M subscribers Subscribe 560 Share 63K views 6 years ago Hall of Famer and Co-MVP of Super Bowl XII Randy White. To me that was a great feeling. He is one of the great people of all time and I just want to tell him how much I appreciate him and everything he has done for me in my life. To my coaches back in Wilmington Delaware. Zach, I love you. For the first two seasons he was tested at the middle linebacker position but he didn't develop into a super-star until his third season, when he became the starting right defensive tackle on a permanent basis. Born on January 15, 1953, Randy White hails from Pittsburgh, United States. Carol, however, insisted he go back. I tell ya, any time my name was mentioned in the same breath as Bob Lilly's I considered that the ultimate compliment. I'll tell you he also told me, he says hey if you start something, you finish it. I tell you what. He was just a gentle and compassionate off the field. Johnson recalled the 2001 World Series that he won with the D-backs and what it was like to get a call from late Yankees owner George Steinbrenner after his trade to New York. And I tell you what. "Johnson acknowledged the two soldiers from the Wounded Warrior Project whom he brought with him from Arizona to Cooperstown: Kenji Nihipali and Roy Halvorsen. The games she mostly got to come to were Philadelphia, Washington, New York, back east. 24 / 27. Draw a line in front of Randy White and you were in real trouble. He was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame, and placed in the Cowboys Ring of Honor in 1994. "It would be the two best months of . This led to one of the most emotional moments of the night, where his wife and son were on hand to receive the award. He used to tell me, if youre going to do something, you do it all the way. I appreciate all the time he spent with me. I'll tell you something else about Coach Landry. And, you know when I played football, I was focused on football. Ed Jones and Harvey Martin, where would I have been if I didn't have those guys on the defensive line with me. Well this was the one that didn't have any floats in it, a little aluminum boat. Okay, the guy that just introduced me Ernie Stautner. And I told her mom I'm going to retire. Though Maryland lost in the Liberty Bowl that season to Tennessee, Randy was named the game's Most Valuable Player. Well, I'm standing there waiting for Ernie to come up from under the water and he comes up splashing and slapping. John Dunn, one of the most entertaining old grumps I ever met in my life. Okay, the guy that just introduced me Ernie Stautner. "Johnson was enshrined as an Arizona Diamondback, but he made sure in his speech that he touched on the time he spent with the Expos, Mariners, Astros, Yankees and Giants. The Sex Pistols refused their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in the most public and abrupt manners back in 2006. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame (1994), the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1994) and the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame . White, who lives in the Dallas area, was connected with the Cowboys up until the 2019 season as he had been a co-host on a Dallas Cowboys pre-game show for the CBS station for years. Draw a line in front of Randy White and you were in real trouble. Tony Dorsett, my good friend. On the eve of WrestleMania 31, the Superstars and Divas of today paid tribute to those who had come before them at the annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony. I tell ya I thought I lost the game on Saturday morning already. He spoke openly and passionately for a lengthy amount of time, easily the longest Hall Of Fame speech ever. Well I do a somersault and I come up and look and there's Ernie trying to jockey this and boom there he goes. All he wanted to do was to play football and to be the best at what he was doing. I'm so happy to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame and be in the greatest fraternity of all time, and [thanks] to you, the fans, for sharing this great moment with me.". Tough, gentle, compassionate, Randy also has a great sense of humor. "I'm very proud to have played there for 10 years," Johnson said. Thank you for being there. Everyone on the field was his enemy. You know Ernie really taught me how to do it, he really did. I'm constipated.'' And, you know when I played football, I was focused on football. White openly and honestly acknowledged his frustration that he could no longer play at the level at which he was accustomed, and he decided to retire after the 1988 season. Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images By Ben Cohen Sept. 8, 2018 2:52 pm ET Published on October 17, 2016 10:35 AM. I'll tell you I want to thank my dad. He became one of seven defensive players to ever win that honor. Where is Randy White today? You know the fans have been a part of my life for a long time and I just want to take this opportunity to thank you for letting me be a part of your life. [6] His highest single season sack total was 16 in 1978. We agree on a few things. [2][3], White was recruited by the University of Maryland and played as a fullback for the Terrapins during his freshman year. And he was a butcher, he had his own shop I tell you what. During those 14 years, he played in three Super Bowls, six NFC Championship Games, and accumulated 1,104 tackles (701 solo) and 111 sacks. The following season White had arguably one of the best seasons by a defensive tackle in Cowboys history recording 16 sacks, which currently ranks third in franchise history. Everyone on the field was his enemy. That was a tough road trip. Thank you. Learn more. However, they thought this was just one-stop too far, and Lydon thought it was selling out. I always knew she was there because I would be out in the pregame warmup and I'd hear this (whistle). Matthew Wilkinson is a writer based in Bradford, England. And to all my family and friends. WWE Hall Of Fame 2022: Every Induction Speech Ranked From Worst To Best. Overall, it was a solid speech that reflected on Vader's time in the business perfectly. They kept things short, but sweet, and engaged well with the fans, getting the chanting along, "it's Vader time.". He recorded four sacks in the three Super Bowls, including two in Super Bowl X against Pittsburgh. Randy has an impressive list of college and professional football accomplishments. I'm glad you came. I thought he was drowning. I tell you what, you really helped me out a bunch. "Working 25 years for General Electric as a secretary. That's a hell of a man and that's why he's here today about to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and my great friend Randy White. She was always there for us. Mar. Well I do a somersault and I come up and look and there's Ernie trying to jockey this and boom there he goes. NOW PLAYING . Roger Staubach, thanks for bringing us back all those times. I love you and appreciate you. In 1978, White was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Year, and would be named to nine consecutive All-Pro and Pro Bowl teams. If it meant closing the butcher shop to get to a game, he would be there. Don't do it halfway. Maybe someday you'll get into the Hall of Fame before I die. She said Randy well that's good. And if you don't think that man doesn't have a heart this big, then you have never had the opportunity to be around him and know him. Tell you something else. DALLAS 1994 was a Cowboy year at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. I tell you what, it was the only football team I played on that was undefeated and unscored upon. I asked him what was wrong, and he said, ''God I really feel bad. Randall Lee "Randy" White (born January 15, 1953) is a former American football defensive tackle. Thank you. Headliner Randy "Macho Man" Savage. I love you so much. To my teammates. In his regular season career, White was credited with 1,104 tackles, 701 solo tackles and 111 sacks. I tell you standing up here today in Canton, Ohio getting ready to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame I tell ya, it really brings to mind to me a lot of people, all the people that have been such a big part of my life. I tell ya when I played professional football we used to go into a lot of different stadiums. Randy Moss entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday night, and with the spotlight on him Moss took an opportunity to make a stand. Randy White was one of the most dominant defensive tackles in NFL history. Maryland finished the year with only 2 wins and White did little worth noting during that year. Presenter: Ernie Stautner . He didn't read the Wall Street Journal. I was projected as a middle linebacker. I want to thank you too. I tell you what, when you walked on that field you knew they hated you. Harvey Martin had died in 2001. Gradually, the accumulation of injuries began to limit White's effectiveness. But I never did feel comfortable playing linebacker. He retired from the game in 1988, Tom Landrys last season. Especially when it was dealing with his lovely young daughter, Jordan. Alright when I retired from football Jordan was ten years old. Years later when I was coaching with the Dallas Cowboys onto the field walks this kid. 7.4K Share 539K views 4 years ago #AmericanFootball #NFL #Football Former NFL wide receiver Randy Moss delivers his speech as he is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame (1994), the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1994) and the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame. "He doesn't have long to live. His nicknameThe Mansterperfectly described how the 6-foot-4-inch, 257-pound White, was half-man, half-monster. So, uh of course we took the one that was easiest to get in the lake. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- As promised, Randy Johnson's Hall of Fame induction speech on Sunday was less about him and more about the multitude of people that helped him gain entry into baseball's most prestigious club.Johnson, the avid photographer, snapped pictures when Craig Biggio gave the first of the speeches by the four inductees -- which also included John Smoltz and Pedro Martinez -- but as the time for his speech drew near, it was obvious Johnson was going to have to focus all his attention on calming his nerves.When he was presented with his Hall of Fame plaque, Johnson took a big, deep breath to gather himself. Well I played middle linebacker, I played strong sideline backer, and then I end up playing weak sideline backer. It was a speech that people will certainly remember, and was the perfect example of why this award was created. We agree on a few things. I tell you; I was glad to have the opportunity to be around Coach Jerry Clayborn. I'm glad you came. Randy was a blue-collar worker on a country club team. And yet as tough and destructive as Randy was on the field. (Associated Press photo) pic.twitter.com/PZL8iWGeoi. He goes I'm not drowning; I'm trying to get my rods and reels. Congratulations to the class of 2020, the class of 2021, and welcome back to fill the gold jackets. And the media guys came in there and they were doing an interview. My daughter Jordan is here. You know Roger, when you left, we quit going to Super Bowls. Thank you. I just want to tell you one more time how much I appreciate you all out there and how much I love you. "But there was that one game where I threw a no-hitter. But he also told me, ''Randy you better be right a lot more times than you're wrong or we'll both be in trouble with Coach Landry. '' That meant a lot to me. And I tell ya, Coach Landry when I walked out to him I had little tears in my eyes and I shook Coach Landry's hand and he looked me in the eyes, he told me Randy, he said you take as much time as you need with your family. July 26, 2015, 8:40 PM. During his sophomore season, new head coach Jerry Claiborne moved Randy to defensive end, noting that he had the skill to be "one of the best five linemen in the U.S." The move was a natural fit, as by his senior year, he was, as Claiborne put it, "as fast as some of the offensive backs I had coached." _________________________, Bronko: The Legendary Story of the Nfl's Greatest Two-Way Fullback, Gridiron Legacy: Pro Football's Missing Origin Story, Bears versus Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry, Randy White - Dallas Cowboys HOF Linebacker, Born on January 15, 1953, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was the, s good linebacker Randy White. The Pro Football Hall of Fame also enshrined Randy White in 1994 to their museum, The First AFL-NFL World Championship Game; Super Bowl I & Super Bowl XII - January 15, The Greatest NFL Players Who Wore the Number 54 Jersey - Best of Jersey 54, The Super Day of Super Bowls: SB XXIV, SB XXX, and SB XXXV, Please note, that we include affiliate linksto support the maintenance and development of this site and to help promote our guests and fellow sports historians. That meant a lot to me. Maybe someday you'll get into the Hall of Fame before I die. Biggio was a bastion of consistency throughout his career, posting 3,060 career hits to go along with 291 home runs and 414 steals. And I'll tell ya, when I walked out of tf1ere I couldn't wait for Sunday afternoon to get there so I could go out and play football. Randy White Biography As a member of three different Halls of Fame, Randy White certainly had a successful career as a defensive tackle. And instead of being embarrassed he laughs the loudest. Emmitt Thomas capped his forty-two years in the National Football League with an induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, in August of 2008. But that's good, because I'm still an emotional person. 0:00. The East-West Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame is home to some of the greatest names ever to play the game. Early on in my life my dad taught me some things real early on. I want to thank him for all the time he gave me too. And Jackie Smith, boy I tell you it was a great pleasure playing with you in 1978. Thank you. I tell you standing up here today in Canton, Ohio getting ready to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame I tell ya, it really brings to mind to me a lot of people, all the people that have been such a big part of my life. White played 14 seasons in the NFL for Dallas, was an All-Pro in 9 of them, and only missed one game in his entire pro career. 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