 Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Redemption at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Ceremony
Six NFL greats were enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this past weekend in Canton, Ohio. Included is Thurman Thomas of the Buffalo Bills who is 12th on the all time rushing list. Thurman changed the game by catching passes out of the backfield on a regular basis. For me, Thurman was the biggest cog in the great Bills offense of the early 1990s which included Andre Reed and Jim Kelly. Thurman was my first and only NFL jersey until I bought Reggie Bush's jersey last year. Congratulations to a great player who finally got his due.
Congratulations are also in order for fellow inductees Bruce Matthews, Charlie Sanders, Gene Hickerson, and Roger Wehrli!
Saturday night's induction ceremony was highlighted by none other than the Playmaker, Michael Irvin. Michael had a great career for the Dallas Cowboys including three Super Bowl championships included two over Thurman Thomas and my beloved Buffalo Bills.
Michael also weathered a number of off-the-field issues including drug related issues which he referenced during his speech. Michael wept when talked about going to the threshing floor to asked "God, why must I go through so many hills and valleys?"
He asked his family for forgiveness and told his sons to be like his teammate, Troy Aikman, who was/is a model citizen. It took a honest and humble man to put someone else ahead of him in front of the whole world. Michael thanked his wife for being there "for better, or worse."
Michael's redemption was due to his spiritual advisor, Reverend T.D. Jakes, and his Mom's faith. She raised 17 children and said that there would be better days. Saturday night was one of those better days.
Michael left us with words to live by "look up, get up, and don't ever give up."
Posted by an inspired Tank in NY.
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