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After waiting too long Andre Tippet was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame yesterday. Tippett played his entire 12-year career (1982-1993) with the New England Patriots. Tippett was a second round pick out of Iowa in 1982, established a team record for sacks with 18.5 in 1984. The following season he led the AFC in sacks with 16.5 and was named AFC Defensive Player of the Year as the ...
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EMQB Interview: Art Monk
emqb.com 7/30/2008 — Photo Courtesy Pro Football Hall of Fame National Football League Blogcast, NFL Blogcast Former Washington Redskins wide receiver Art Monk waited a long time to become a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. For the past seven years, the ...
emqb.com 7/30/2008 — Photo Courtesy Pro Football Hall of Fame National Football League Blogcast, NFL Blogcast Former Washington Redskins wide receiver Art Monk waited a long time to become a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. For the past seven years, the ...
Tippett and TV
boston.com 8/1/2008 — For those looking to follow Andre Tippett's weekend at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Patriots just released the following information: A four-day celebration honoring Andre Tippett's induction into to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which ...
boston.com 8/1/2008 — For those looking to follow Andre Tippett's weekend at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Patriots just released the following information: A four-day celebration honoring Andre Tippett's induction into to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which ...
It’s Tippett’s Hall Of Fame Weekend!
soxanddawgs.com 8/1/2008 — In this Sept. 16, 1984 file photo, New England Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett, right, reaches out to haul down Seattle Seahawks quarterback Dave Kriege in Foxboro, Mass. On Saturday, August 2, 2008, Tippett will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Former New England Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on ...
soxanddawgs.com 8/1/2008 — In this Sept. 16, 1984 file photo, New England Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett, right, reaches out to haul down Seattle Seahawks quarterback Dave Kriege in Foxboro, Mass. On Saturday, August 2, 2008, Tippett will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Former New England Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on ...
In The Red Zone - Andre Tippett Hall of Fame Edition - 8/2
soxanddawgs.com 8/2/2008 — Today is a great day for any longtime New England Patriots fan. Today is the day Andre Tippett gets enshrined as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton Ohio. He will be presented by Patriots owner Robert Kraft as Tippett and five others take their steps into immortality.
soxanddawgs.com 8/2/2008 — Today is a great day for any longtime New England Patriots fan. Today is the day Andre Tippett gets enshrined as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton Ohio. He will be presented by Patriots owner Robert Kraft as Tippett and five others take their steps into immortality.
Tippett to speak first
boston.com 8/2/2008 — CANTON, Ohio -- Andre Tippett was considered a tone-setter when he played for the New England Patriots, and perhaps that's why the Pro Football Hall of Fame has selected him to be the first inductee to speak at Saturday's enshrinement ceremonies. ...
boston.com 8/2/2008 — CANTON, Ohio -- Andre Tippett was considered a tone-setter when he played for the New England Patriots, and perhaps that's why the Pro Football Hall of Fame has selected him to be the first inductee to speak at Saturday's enshrinement ceremonies. ...
It’s Official Andre Tippett Is In the Hall
soxanddawgs.com 8/3/2008 — Andre Tippett was enshrined earlier this evening into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton Ohio. Tippett by far is one of my favorite all-time Patriots along with Steve Grogan, Stanley Morgan and a few of the current guys. He made the opposing running backs knees go weak with the mere thought of him uncoiling a hit on them. I really think even though the play different positions Rodney ...
soxanddawgs.com 8/3/2008 — Andre Tippett was enshrined earlier this evening into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton Ohio. Tippett by far is one of my favorite all-time Patriots along with Steve Grogan, Stanley Morgan and a few of the current guys. He made the opposing running backs knees go weak with the mere thought of him uncoiling a hit on them. I really think even though the play different positions Rodney ...
Art Monk Quietly Enters Hall Of Fame
nfl.fanhouse.com 8/2/2008 — Over the years, it was fans who clamored for Art Monk to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Art Monk, typically, never said much. While flashier contemporaries like Michael Irvin were getting in, the quiet Monk kept getting passed over ...
nfl.fanhouse.com 8/2/2008 — Over the years, it was fans who clamored for Art Monk to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Art Monk, typically, never said much. While flashier contemporaries like Michael Irvin were getting in, the quiet Monk kept getting passed over ...
DeLamielleure picks Tippett over L.T.
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Could Darrell Green have won Olympic gold?
sports.yahoo.com 8/3/2008 — Former Washington Redskins CB Darrell Green, who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame tonight, is best known for the blazing speed that enabled him to become one of the NFL's premiere cornerbacks and return men. The most famous clips ...
sports.yahoo.com 8/3/2008 — Former Washington Redskins CB Darrell Green, who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame tonight, is best known for the blazing speed that enabled him to become one of the NFL's premiere cornerbacks and return men. The most famous clips ...
Pro Football Hall of Fame Game Live Blog [Nfl]
deadspin.com 8/4/2008 — All right, football zealots. Finally, a televised NFL game (for lack of a better word). It's the Indianapolis Colts and the Washington Redskins. John Madden has been dipped in bronze gravy for this joyous occasion, and Al Michaels will be sitting on ...
deadspin.com 8/4/2008 — All right, football zealots. Finally, a televised NFL game (for lack of a better word). It's the Indianapolis Colts and the Washington Redskins. John Madden has been dipped in bronze gravy for this joyous occasion, and Al Michaels will be sitting on ...
Andre Tippett inducted into the Football Hall of Fame — Boston Brat
Andre Tippett was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday and I really, really wanted to be there. I would have been there, too, if it hadn’t been for that little firing incident back in June that prompted me to spend my vacation money on school tuition. No matter, in 10 to 15 years, my dad and I expect to see a few Patriots enshrined… at the very least Tom ...
Hall of Fame afternoon: 'That just never gets old' — ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog
Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky CANTON, Ohio -- Poked around the jam-packed Pro Football Hall of Fame this afternoon. Some thoughts from a first-timer: Chuck Such, a sportswriter at the Canton Repository, wrote an article headlined: "Pro Football Needs a Hall of Fame and Logical Site is Here" on Dec. 6, 1959. The ground breaking was on Aug. 11, 1962 and it opened Sept. 7, 1963. I ...
Art Monk Gets Hall Of Fame Worthy Standing Ovation, Delivers Hall Of Fame Caliber Speech — FanIQ Blog
Saturday night's NFL Hall of Fame ceremony is Canton, OH, gave Redskins fans several waves of chills , but it doesn't take being a Skins fan to get those.
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Should there be more kickers in NFL Hall of Fame? — NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
There will be two placekickers on the field in Sunday night's NFL exhibition opener in Canton, Ohio, between the Colts and Redskins, which is one more than can be found in the nearby Pro Football Hall of Fame. Jan Stenerud stands alone in the Hall, and it doesn't look as if that will change in the near future. Should there be more? Adam Vinatieri , the former New England Patriot and four-time ...
Zimmerman Right Where he Belongs — BroncoTalk
Gary Zimmerman ’s induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday was well-deserved and long overdue. The dominating left tackle never sought the spotlight; he just went out and did his job at a phenomenal level. Teammates, coaches, fans, and anyone with a set of eyes agrees: Zimmerman completely eliminated the threat on his side of the defensive line to near-perfect ...
Andre Tippett Enters the Hall of Fame — Sports of Boston
Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett became only the second player in Patriots history (John Hannah was the other) to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame after spending his entire career with the Patriots. The ceremony took place Saturday.
“I was able to live my dream. This was my dream!
I am truly humbled and I’m honored to be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of ...
The legacy of Len Pasquarelli — Press Row
Lost in today’s celebration of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s six newest members (including former 49ers great Fred Dean ) was the 40th annual presentation of the Dick McCann Memorial Award.
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Pro Football HOF Class of 2008 — Every Morning Quarterback
Photo Lloyd Vance
National Football League Blogcast, NFL Blogcast
Sitting here at my Media Work Room desk inside the Pro Football Hall of Fame — post Enshrinement — I’m really in awe as I think about the whole event I’ve just been privileged to be so close to. It really is an honor to be involved with the greatest players in the history of professional football, a ...
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Chiefs officials here for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies say the best case sc... — Arrowhead Pride
Chiefs officials here for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies say the best case scenario is rookie left tackle Brandon Albert will miss three to four weeks because of a foot injury.
That makes his presence for the New England regular season opener very much in doubt.
BobGretz.com | Chiefs Football News and Updates - daily!
Not the best start to an NFL career but ...
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As I watched the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction today, the thing that makes it so moving--every year--for me is that these guys were the best at something, and they can't ever do it again. It brings a natural drama to the proceedings, and to hear the stories of perseverance and the support of family and friends always gives one pause. The sports version of the Academy Awards.
pA special night for Redskins Nation — ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog
Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE Darrell Green, Emmitt Thomas, Art Monk, Gary Zimmerman, Andre Tippett and Fred Dean pose with their busts at the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement at Fawcett Stadium. Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker CANTON -- Darrell Green summed up the 2008 Hall of Fame commencements best on Saturday. "It's a Redskins day, baby!" Green said. ...
Emmitt Thomas: Hall of Famer — Arrowhead Pride
Emmitt Thomas, a Kansas City Chief from 1966 to 1979, is going to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this evening.
Thomas is the eighth Kansas City Chief be inducted into the Hall of Fame. He joins Bobby Bell , Buck Buchanan , Len Dawson , Lamar Hunt , Willie Lanier , Jan Stenurud , Hank Stram and Hank Stram .
Here is a great article and set of video clips from ...
Welcome to Fawcett Stadium — Extra Points
CANTON, Ohio -- Welcome to Fawcett Stadium, where tonight's Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremonies will be held (6 p.m. ET).
Organizers expect about 15,000 fans in attendance. This is the second year in a row that the event has been moved to 6 p.m., a decision that was made for two reasons -- 1) To avoid the heat; 2) Broadcasting in prime-time.
It is a beautiful day here and ...
Hall of Famer Gary Zimmerman had a choice - a Viking or Bronco — Stiles Points - "So let it be written, so let it be done"
Mark Craig of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune writes about Hall of Famer Gary Zimmerman and how he is going into the Hall of Fame as a Denver Bronco and not a Minnesota Viking... "Gary Zimmerman played more seasons with the Vikings than the Broncos, and was chosen first-team All-Pro more times in Minnesota than in Denver, but he won't be carrying anything purple into today's Pro Football Hall of ...
Gary Zimmerman Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction - LIVE BLOG — BroncoTalk
Join us for the live blog, kicking off at 4PM MT.
It’s On … the 2008 NFL Hall of Fame — The Big Lead
It’s hazy, hot and ungodly humid here in the midwest. In other words, it’s football Hall of Fame weather. Tonight the Bert Blyleven of the NFL, Art Monk (before he actually got in that is), will take his rightful place at the NFL shrine along with former teammate Darrell Green. In addition to the two Skins, Fred Dean (Chargers), Emmitt Thomas (Chiefs), Andre Tippet (Patriots) and ...
2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame class not stellar but worthy — The Red Zone Report
One word describes the 2008 NFL Hall of Fame class the best, consistency. All the players in this class were consistent, reliable players. They weren’t necessarily the best at their positions, but if you had a start a team with one of these guys, you wouldn’t be disappointed.
Just look at the guys that are being enshrined. Four of the six enshrinees are defensive players, and ...
Pro Football HOF Enshrinement 2008 — Every Morning Quarterback
Photo David Kindervater
National Football League Blogcast, NFL Blogcast
I arrived at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio about half an hour ago. The weather is typically beautiful (78 degrees and mostly sunny today). After parking and getting through security and all that stuff, I took the long way around Fawcett Stadium where this evening’s Enshrinement Ceremony takes ...
Setting Odds for the NFL Hall of Fame Ceremony — The Sporting Blog
At 6PM EST, six dudes will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Here are the odds for some completely fake prop bets.
Even: A presenter's speech goes on entirely too long.
2/1: Peter King files a Brett Favre report at some point during the ceremony. Chris Mortensen files a wildly different Favre report less than 15 minutes later.
2/1: Chris Berman's combover waves in the ...
New England Patriots Andre Tippett to Be Enshrined in the NFL's Hall of Fame! — Bleacher Report - NFL
Andre Tippett will be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio this Saturday and the Hall is better for it! Andre Tippett along with Lawrence Taylor and Carl Banks of the NY Giants defined what the outside linebacker position is for the ...
Andre Tippett will be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio this Saturday and the Hall is better for it! Andre Tippett along with Lawrence Taylor and Carl Banks of the NY Giants defined what the outside linebacker position is for the ...
Former Redskins hog the spotlight at Hall ceremony — L.A. Times - Pro Football
Green and Monk feel the love from a pro-Washington crowd, but other Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees get their due too. > CANTON, Ohio -- The Hall of ...
Green and Monk feel the love from a pro-Washington crowd, but other Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees get their due too. > CANTON, Ohio -- The Hall of ...
Monk, Green join fans in Hog heaven — Boston.com -- Football news
CANTON, Ohio - When the mayor of Canton, Ohio, welcomed the crowd to last night's Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony, he said it might as well be "Redskins Day." That led to a raucous cheer from the 16,664, most of whom were wearing ...
CANTON, Ohio - When the mayor of Canton, Ohio, welcomed the crowd to last night's Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony, he said it might as well be "Redskins Day." That led to a raucous cheer from the 16,664, most of whom were wearing ...
Tough to get foot in door — Boston.com -- Football news
There will be two placekickers on the field in tonight's NFL exhibition opener in Canton, Ohio, between the Colts and Redskins, which is one more than can be found in the nearby Pro Football Hall of Fame.
There will be two placekickers on the field in tonight's NFL exhibition opener in Canton, Ohio, between the Colts and Redskins, which is one more than can be found in the nearby Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Redskins Fans Show Their Mettle — Bleacher Report - NFL
Redskins' fans from all over the country swarmed Canton, Ohio for the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies this weekend. So much so that it was a bit embarrassing for the non-Redskin inductees. The stands were a sea of burgundy and ...
Redskins' fans from all over the country swarmed Canton, Ohio for the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies this weekend. So much so that it was a bit embarrassing for the non-Redskin inductees. The stands were a sea of burgundy and ...
Goodell notes flaws in signing rookies (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NFL News
Commissioner Roger Goodell said Saturday that "something is wrong" with the NFL's system for signing rookies, noting that the Cincinnati Bengals still don't have their top draft pick in camp. Goodell visited the Bengals' training camp and had lunch ...
Commissioner Roger Goodell said Saturday that "something is wrong" with the NFL's system for signing rookies, noting that the Cincinnati Bengals still don't have their top draft pick in camp. Goodell visited the Bengals' training camp and had lunch ...
Meet the 2008 Football Hall of Fame class — USATODAY.com NFL - Top Stories
USA TODAY introduces the six enshrinees from the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2008.
USA TODAY introduces the six enshrinees from the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2008.
Hall of Fame Induction Day — Redskins Insider
At 6 p.m. tonight, Art Monk and Darrell Green join the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Here's the latest Post coverage of the big weekend: - Mark Maske's story on Green and Monk leading the Class of 2008. - Thomas Boswell's column on the Redskins' ...
At 6 p.m. tonight, Art Monk and Darrell Green join the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Here's the latest Post coverage of the big weekend: - Mark Maske's story on Green and Monk leading the Class of 2008. - Thomas Boswell's column on the Redskins' ...
History is on curriculum — Boston.com -- Football news
Rookie linebacker Jerod Mayo admitted he didn't know who Andre Tippett was before he joined the Patriots. With Tippett, the franchise's all-time leader in sacks with 100, set to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, today, ...
Rookie linebacker Jerod Mayo admitted he didn't know who Andre Tippett was before he joined the Patriots. With Tippett, the franchise's all-time leader in sacks with 100, set to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, today, ...
Defense re-established in 2008 football Hall class — USATODAY.com NFL - Top Stories
Make way for defense. That's as much of a theme as any for this year's Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Four of the six ticketed ...
Make way for defense. That's as much of a theme as any for this year's Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Four of the six ticketed ...
Tip-top send-off for Tippett — Boston.com -- Football news
Coach Bill Belichick and the Patriots won't be in Canton, Ohio, Saturday when Andre Tippett is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But Belichick and his team paid tribute to Tippett by inviting him to yesterday's team meeting, where he was ...
Coach Bill Belichick and the Patriots won't be in Canton, Ohio, Saturday when Andre Tippett is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But Belichick and his team paid tribute to Tippett by inviting him to yesterday's team meeting, where he was ...
Patriots Tippett finally gets spot in Hall of Fame — Latest Sporting News Articles for NFL
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- It was much tougher for Andre Tippett to get into the Pro Football Hall of...
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- It was much tougher for Andre Tippett to get into the Pro Football Hall of...
Patriots' Andre Tippett finally gets spot in Hall of Fame — Patriots & NFL - BostonHerald.com
FOXBORO -- It was much tougher for Andre Tippett to get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame than into an opponent's backfield. Tippett had to wait until his 10th year...
FOXBORO -- It was much tougher for Andre Tippett to get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame than into an opponent's backfield. Tippett had to wait until his 10th year...
Patriots Tippett finally gets spot in Hall of Fame — Boston.com -- Football news
It was much tougher for Andre Tippett to get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame than into an opponent's backfield.
It was much tougher for Andre Tippett to get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame than into an opponent's backfield.
Quiet man Monk heads to Hall of Fame (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NFL News
In a sports world where loud is good, controversy equals popularity and sound bites translate into Pro Bowl votes, Art Monk simply went to work -- quietly. And he did his job extremely well, catching more passes than anyone before him. Those who knew ...
In a sports world where loud is good, controversy equals popularity and sound bites translate into Pro Bowl votes, Art Monk simply went to work -- quietly. And he did his job extremely well, catching more passes than anyone before him. Those who knew ...
