NFL Hall of Fame Inducts 2010 Class
The 2010 Hall of Fame class recently enshrined in Canton, OH, sees some of the premiere names that defined football over the course of the 1990′s, along with a few who have been waiting a little longer for their moment in the sun, immortalized with football’s highest honor. Here is a look at this year’s select few who have been recognized among the greatest football players of all time.Jerry Rice Rice was an obvious selection in his first showing on the Hall of Fame ballot. The most prolific receiver in NFL history, Rice set the standard for the position while catching passes from fellow Canton residents Steve Young and Joe Montana for the 49ers. The 13 time Pro-Bowler is the league’s all time leader in TD receptions (197), receptions (1,549) and receiving yards (22,895).Emmitt Smith The NFL’s all-time rushing leader certainly had no doubt he would find himself in the Hall of Fame as soon as he became eligible. Not only did he set the league’s high watermark for rushing yards (18,355), he is also the record holder for rushing TDs (164) and rushing attempts (4,409), spending all but the final two years of his career with the Cowboys.John Randle Once an undrafted free agent, Randle terrorized quarterbacks from the defensive tackle position for the Minnesota Vikings, made famous not only by his signature sacks but his face painting antics and a trash talking mouth that would make Gary Payton look like Mr. Rogers.Russ Grimm The former offensive guard for the Redskins was part of the legendary front line dubbed “The Hogs,” flattening defenders for the better part of a decade, helping skill position players such as Art Monk and John Riggins to enter the HOF years earlier.Rickey Jackson After roaming the midfield as a linebacker for the Saints from ’81 to ’93, Jackson finally won a Super Bowl with the 49ers, though his heart will always be with WhoDat Nation. Jackson recorded 10 sacks in 6 separate seasons, retiring as the Saints all time sack leader and second in NFL history with 28 fumble recoveries, one behind Jim Marshall.
