2009 HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
On Aug. 8, the Pro Football Hall Of Fame welcomed the Class of 2009: Rod Woodson, Ralph Wilson, Bruce Smith, Derrick Thomas, Randall McDaniel and Bob Hayes. Blog
NEWS
- Six honored with NFL Hall of Fame inductions
- 2009 weekend takes on Buffalo feel
- Woodson talks about Thomas' impact
COMMENTARY/FEATURES
- Pasquarelli: Why aren't assistants honored?
- Graham: Great night for Bills, their fans
- Graham: Mr. Smith goes to Canton
- Mosley: Hayes changed the game
- Walker: Woodson among best CBs ever
- Seifert: Explaining McDaniel's funky stance
- Williamson: Thomas still a K.C. favorite
- Wickersham: Wilson's impact on past, future
- Scouts Inc.: Top 5 CBs today
- Double Coverage: Our nominees are
- Blog: Does Flutie belong in HOF?
- Blog: Rickey Jackson's supporters
- Blog: Rod Woodson on Ed Reed
VIDEO
- NFL Live: On the Class of 2009
- NFL Live: On Rod Woodson's HOF induction
- First Take: HOFer Warren Moon
AUDIO
- Van Pelt: Woodson on induction
- FB Today: HOFer Warren Moon
- FB Today: Four nominees
- FB Today: Carl Peterson on Derrick Thomas
CHATS
PHOTOS
| 2009 HALL OF FAME CLASS |
| BOB HAYES |
Position: Wide receiverTeams: Cowboys/49ers Years: 1965 to 1975 Seasons: 11 Presented by: Roger Staubach Honors and achievements: • Seventh-round choice in 1964 • Four-time all-NFL performer • Cowboys-record 71 TDs |
| RANDALL MCDANIEL |
Position: GuardTeams: Vikings/Buccaneers Years: 1988 to 2001 Seasons: 14 Presented by: O.K. Fulton Honors and achievements: • First-round pick in 1988 draft • Blocked for six 1,000-yard rushers • Selected to 12 consecutive Pro Bowls |
| BRUCE SMITH |
Position: Defensive endTeams: Bills/Redskins Years: 1985 to 2003 Seasons: 19 Presented by: Ted Cottrell Honors and Achievements: • No. 1 overall pick in 1985 draft • NFL's all-time leader in sacks (200) • Member of four consecutive AFC championship teams |
| DERRICK THOMAS |
Position: LinebackerTeam: Kansas City Chiefs Years: 1989 to 1999 Seasons: 11 Presented by: Carl Peterson Honors and achievements: • Finished career with 126½ sacks • Member of the NFL's all-decade team in 1990s • Selected to nine Pro Bowls |
| RALPH WILSON JR. |
Position: Founder/ownerTeam: Buffalo Bills Years: 1960 to present Seasons: 50 Presented by: Chris Berman Honors and achievements: • One of the original founders of American Football League • Formed Bills in 1959 • Served on NFL pension committee among others |
| ROD WOODSON |
Position: Cornerback/safetyTeams: Steelers/49ers/Ravens/Raiders Years: 1987 to 2003 Seasons: 17 Presented by: Tracy Foster Honors and achievements: • Member of NFL's 75th-anniversary team • Selected to 11 Pro Bowls • 71 career interceptions |
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