Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith Enter the Hall of Fame

Two guys who defined a generation of NFL football. 

“We are blessed to achieve this level of greatness together,” Smith said, referring to Rice.

They will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 7.

Rice and Smith each won three Super Bowls and was the MVP in one of those victories. Smith was the 1993 league MVP, as well.

Rice, the NFL’s career receiving and touchdowns leader, and Smith, the top rusher, were joined in the Hall by John Randle, Russ Grimm, Rickey Jackson, Floyd Little and Dick LeBeau. Little and LeBeau were elected as senior committee nominees.

Rice, the perfect receiver for the West Coast offense, played 20 seasons for San Francisco, Oakland and Seattle. He made 1,549 catches for 22,895 yards, had 14 1,000-yard seasons and scored 208 touchdowns.

Smith, among the most durable running backs, rushed for 18,355 yards and 164 touchdowns for Dallas and Arizona.

1. Good choice for Rice and Smith.  Great players, both of of them.  But come on, Floyd Little, Ricky Jackson and John Randle?  Yes, they were good, were they hall of famer good?  No, I don’t think so.

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2. I’m surprised they took Randle ahead of Richard Dent.  Chris Carter should have been the queen to make it this year.

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3. First Dancing with the Stars and now this. Llife is good for Rice and Smith.

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4. Skol john randle.
   he was an undrafted free agent. had a motor that wouldnt quit.
   he was smaller than most at his position.

   Posted by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on February 07, 2010 at 1122 hrs