Emmitt Smith And Jerry Rice Are NFL Hall Of Famers!!!

While Warren Sapp was getting kicked into the hall of shame Saturday for being an alleged woman beater, fellow ex-NFL’ers and “Dancing With The Stars” alums Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith were being inducted into the NFL’s Hall of Fame for their past contributions to the league. Pop the top to find out who else joined them.

When former running back Emmitt Smith and wide receiver Jerry Rice were summoned onto a stage to discuss their Hall of Fame inclusion, they both had to stop in mid-sentence on several occasions in an attempt to quell the tear drops.

“You just don’t know exactly how you will feel until that moment,” Smith said. “Although you try to take in every second and every minute, every hour up to this time, when that opportunity comes and Advertisement

they call your name, you start reflecting over the people who have helped shape the foundation of who you are as a football player, who you are as a human being. 

“And the people who have given you the opportunity to even do some of the things that you’ve been able to do and provided you an opportunity to play in a sport at this level that you’ve played your entire life for. It’s just an honor that I am able to be a blessing because people have blessed me.”

Rice put it more succinctly.

“I’m just honored to stand up here with greatness.”

Both Rice and Smith won three Super Bowl rings. It was their first year of eligibility after five seasons of retirement.

The players’ official induction will be Aug. 7 in Canton, Ohio.

Have you ever noticed that almost the only time you will see a man cry in public is when it has something to do with sports??? Seems like we saw a lot of public tears (of joy and pain) this weekend, but it was all about football!!!