Over the weekend, three of pro-football's greatest offensive players were inducted in to the Professional Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Wide receiver Jerry Rice, running back Emmitt Smith and running back Floyd Little were inducted in to the Hall of Fame alongside linebackers Rickey Jackson and Russ Grimm, defensive tackle John Randle and defensive back and coach Dick LeBeau.
Floyd Little was the Denver Broncos first draft pick, since joining the NFL in the '60s and remained with the team from 1967 to 1975. He was the Broncos' deadliest weapon and is said to be the sole reason the Broncos weren't relocated. When he retired in 1975, he was the 7th all-time leading rusher with 6,323 yards and 54 total touchdowns and a three-time Pro-Bowler.
"There are no words to describe the joy of experiencing this chapter, the highest honor ... everything else pales," Little said during his induction speech.
Jerry Rice is recognized probably as the best wide receiver to ever play the game. Most of his career was spent with the San Francisco 49ers, where he teamed up with Joe Montana and Steve Young to win three super bowl rings. He holds the records for receptions (1,549), receiving yards (22,895) and touchdown receptions (197), which in this day and age will be almost impossible to beat.
"I played for 20 years and I still believe in my heart I could play today," Rice said during his speech.
Emmitt Smith is one of the greatest running back to ever step on the football field. Most of his career was spent with the Dallas Cowboys, where he won three Super Bowls. And the records he currently holds would also be a feat to break: He has the NFL career rushing yard record (18,355), NFL career rushing touchdown record (164), the record for most 100 yard rushing games (78) and the record for yards from scrimmage as running back (21,579).
"Thank you to my Lord and savior Jesus Christ for blessing me to play the sport I so dearly love for almost three decades," Smith said. "It is an honor to have achieved this level of success."
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