Speeches from Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Relive the memorable moments from the 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony with the complete speeches from the six inductees:

Fred Dean

   Fred Dean, who was one of the most feared pass rushers in NFL history, reflects on his career with the 
  Chargers and 
  49ers. 

Watch Clip  |  Edward DeBartolo, Jr. presents  |  Retrospective

Darrell Green

   Darrell Green was one of the NFL's premier cornerbacks and a four-time winner of the league's fastest man competition. 

Watch Clip  |  Son Jared presents  |  Retrospective  |  Gibbs on Green, Monk

Art Monk

   Art Monk played on three 
  Super Bowl championship teams and amassed 940 career receptions, a record at the time. 

Watch Clip  |  Monk, Green on set  |  Retrospective  |  Gibbs on Green, Monk

Emmitt Thomas

Emmitt Thomas played a key role in the Chiefs' only title, intercepting two passes in the AFL Championship and another in Super Bowl IV.

Watch Clip  |  Son Derek presents  |  Retrospective  |  Bobby Bell reflects

Andre Tippett

   Andre Tippett, a member of the 1980s All-Decade team, was a key contributor to the 
  Patriots' remarkable run to Super Bowl XX. 

Watch Clip  |  Bob Kraft presents  |  John Hannah reminisces

Gary Zimmerman

   Gary Zimmerman is one of the few players to play in the USFL and then gain entry into the Hall, joining Jim Kelly, Reggie White and Steve Young. 

Watch Clip  |  Bowlen on Zimmerman  |  Retrospective