Randy Moss Inducted Into Pro Football Hall of Fame

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Aug 4, 2018
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Randy Moss was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday. Moss’ speech not only reflected his appreciation for the people of Minnesota, but his love for the people in his home state of West Virginia that helped make him the man he is today.

“Faith, family, and football. That’s what makes Randy Moss,” said the legendary wide receiver. “I know God put me here to teach and point others down the right path.”

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“Any Vikings fans in the house?” Moss directed to the Canton crowd, “Vikings fans, first and foremost I gotta give the credit to where it’s due. Where would we be without Dennis Green? Cause he wouldn’t have drafted me. Where would the Minnesota Vikings — true Randy Moss real fans be if Dennis Green would have never pulled that trigger at the 21st pick. I wanna thank all the true Minnesota Vikings fans for being able to stick through with me through thick and thin, ups and downs, bumpy roads. This is for us. This is for us.”

Moss continued, “The Wilf family. I want to thank you for opening the door and not being scared to reach out. You all are great owners… y’all continue to do great things in that state and a Super Bowl will be coming your way. Thank you Wilf family”

Moss holds many NFL accolades, including 1998 Offensive Rookie of the Year after he caught 69 passes for 1,313 yards and 17 touchdowns. He also caught an NFL-record 23 receiving touchdowns in 2007. In his 14-year career, Moss caught 982 passes (15th all-time) for 15,292 yards (fourth all-time) and 156 touchdowns (second all-time).

The former Viking had two stints in Minnesota. The “Super Freak” was drafted as a first-round pick (21st overall) by the Vikings in 1998 under head coach Dennis Green. Moss then returned for a brief period in 2010.

Moss is the 14th Minnesota Viking to be enshrined as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Congratulations to the 2018 Hall of Fame class which includes Moss, Terrell Owens, Ray Lewis, Brian Urlacher, Brian Dawkins, Bobby Beathard, Robert Brazile, and Jerry Kramer.

Minnesota Vikings in the Pro Football Hall of Fame

  1. Randy Moss, WIDE RECEIVER (class of 2018)
  2. Cris Carter, WIDE RECEIVER (class of 2013)
  3. Chris Doleman, DEFENSIVE END (class of 2012)
  4. Bud Grant, HEAD COACH (class of 1994)
  5. Paul Krause, SAFETY (class of 1998)
  6. Randall McDaniel, OFFENSIVE LINEMAN (class of 2009)
  7. Alan Page, DEFENSIVE LINEMAN (class of 1988)
  8. John Randle, DEFENSIVE TACKLE (class of 2010)
  9. Fran Tarkenton, QUARTERBACK (class of 1986)
  10. Ron Yary, OFFENSIVE LINEMAN (class of 2001)
  11. Gary Zimmerman, OFFENSIVE TACKLE (class of 2008)
  12. Carl Eller, DEFENSIVE END (class of 2004)
  13. Jim Finks, GENERAL MANAGER (class of 1995)
  14. Mick Tingelhoff, CENTER (class of 2015)
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