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Green: 'I belong here'

Washington cornerback Darrell Green was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Here's the text of his speech from the Hall of Fame ceremony Saturday in Canton, Ohio.

Originally Published: August 2, 2008

By ESPN.com

Former Washington Redskins cornerback Darrell Green was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Here's the text from Green's and presenter (and son) Jared Green's speeches from the Hall of Fame ceremony Saturday in Canton, Ohio.

Presenter (and son) Jared Green

My father always encouraged me to … you have to excuse me. I lost my voice last night. If anybody was there, you know what I'm talking about.

My father always encouraged me to ...

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2008 HALL OF FAME CLASS

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FRED DEAN

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Hall of Fame speech

Position: Defensive end
Team: Chargers/49ers
Years: 1975 to '85
Seasons: 11
Honors and achievements:
• Second-round choice in 1975
• Had career-best 17.5 sacks in 1983
• Selected to four Pro Bowls

DARRELL GREEN

In the words of ... | Hall of Fame speech

Darrell Green

Position: Cornerback
Teams: Washington Redskins
Years: 1983 to 2002
Seasons: 20
Honors and achievements:
• First-round pick in 1983 draft
• Had at least one INT in 19 straight seasons
• Selected to seven Pro Bowls

ART MONK

In the words of ... | Watch: Monk's Career
Hall of Fame speech

Position: Wide receiver
Teams: Redskins/Jets/Eagles
Years: 1980 to '95
Seasons: 16
Honors and achievements:
• First-round pick in 1980 draft
• Had at least one catch in 164 straight games
• Had five 1,000-yard receiving seasons

EMMITT THOMAS

In the words of ... | Watch: Thomas' Career
Hall of Fame speech | The 'Hall's' monitor

Position: Cornerback
Teams: Kansas City Chiefs
Years: 1966 to '78
Seasons: 13
Honors and achievements:
• Ranks ninth all-time in INTs with 58
• Led NFL with team-record 12 INTs in 1974
• Selected to five Pro Bowls

ANDRE TIPPETT

In the words of ...| Hall of Fame speech

Andre Tippett

Position: Linebacker
Teams: New England Patriots
Years: 1982 to '93
Seasons: 11
Honors and achievements:
• Second-round pick in 1982 draft
• Had 18.5 sacks in 1984
• Selected to five Pro Bowls

• Graham: LT learned from Tippett

GARY ZIMMERMAN

In the words of ... | Watch: Zimmerman
Hall of Fame speech

Position: Offensive tackle
Teams: Vikings/Broncos
Years: 1986 to '97
Seasons: 12
Honors and achievements:
• Member of two all-decade teams (1980s, '90s)
• Made 169 consecutive starts
• Selected to seven Pro Bowls

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Green: 'I belong here'

Washington cornerback Darrell Green was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Here's the text of his speech from the Hall of Fame ceremony Saturday in Canton, Ohio.