Full Transcript of the conclusion of LaDainian Tomlinson's 2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame Speech: "If this was my last day on earth, and this my final speech. LaDainian Tomlinson turns 42: Five things you may not know ... Tomlinson evoked Barack Obama and his great-great-great grandfather. LaDainian Tomlinson thanked many people in his Hall of Fame speech, but his theme focused on his roots. LaDainian Tomlinson's stirring Hall of Fame speech on unity is one America needs to hear. LaDainian Tomlinson's Hall of Fame message: Become 'Team ... Former NFL star, Ladainian Tomlinson, and Jordin Sparks were on hand Wednesday night for the 'God Bless The Broken Road' movie premiere at the Silver Screen Theater in West Hollywood, California. OXNARD, Calif. -- Running back LaDainian Tomlinson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday and delivered a poignant speech that yielded two standing ovations. The Emmy Award-nominated producers of NFL Network's NFL 360 series present a special edition of NFL 360 on Sunday, August 20 at 7:30 PM ET, examining the story behind NFL Network analyst LaDainian Tomlinson's powerful Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement speech. Highlights of the Jets' 16-7 Victory Over the Colts on January 12, 1969. To the TCU fans, San Diego fans, thank you for your love and . Thread starter deanrd; Start date Aug 7, 2017; deanrd Gold Member. LT!" began to ring out from the fans at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, OH. August 8, 2017 11:08 AM EDT. 1.7K1.7K. L aDainian Tomlinson, former NFL running back for the San Diego . 4y. All races, religions and creeds living, playing, competing side by side." LaDainian Tomlinson's 2017 Hall of Fame. Report Save. LaDainian's Hall of Fame speech went a little viral. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) When the name Tomlinson was first given to George, who was enslaved in the mid-19th century on a Central Texas plantation just over 100 miles from TCU, it was a symbol of his belonging to a . CANTON, OH (AP) - As he so often did on the field, LaDainian Tomlinson stole the show. Standing up on stage after being presented by former . 'It has to stop': Hall of Fame inductees' speeches address racial inequality This article is more than 3 years old LaDainian Tomlinson and Kenny Easley appeal for unity On #IndependenceDay, we look back at LaDainian Tomlinson's powerful Pro Football Hall of Fame speech. With a powerful speech calling for "Team America" to be a place for inclusion and opportunity, the great running back of the San Diego Chargers was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday night. There has been more praise than backlash. LaDainian Tomlinson's stirring Hall of Fame speech on unity is one America needs to hear . WHO: LaDainian Tomlinson '00, Pro Football Hall of Famer, analyst on the NFL Network, special assistant to the Los Angeles Chargers for fan engagement and community outreach and member of TCU . Joined May 8, 2017 Messages 29,412 Reaction score 3,621 Points 290. He delivered a powerful message about unity and noted, "My story is America . CANTON, Ohio (AP) — As he so often did on the field, LaDainian Tomlinson stole the show. 217 comments. Aug 7, 2017 #1 Someone standing up and reminding us what this country is all about. With a powerful speech calling for "Team America" to be a place for inclusion and opportunity, the great running back of the San Diego Chargers was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday night. Tomlinson, the second-highest-scoring running back in NFL history . Boy, did he deliver. Posted by 5 days ago. "170 years ago, George was brought here in chains on a slave ship from West Africa. August 5, 2017. He delivered a powerful message in his Canton moment, touching on his upbringing, football career and current social topics. With a powerful speech calling for "Team America" to be a place for . The great running back of the San Diego Chargers was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday night and stole the show with his speech. With a moving speech calling for "Team America" to be a place for inclusion and opportunity, LaDainian Tomlinson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame with Kurt Warner, Jason Taylor . LaDainian Tomlinson '00, a member of the TCU Board of Trustees, is currently an analyst on NFL Network and serves as a special assistant to the Los Angeles Chargers, helping the organization to further develop fan engagement and expand its community outreach in Southern California. An excerpt from LaDainian Tomlinson's Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech on August 5, 2017 "I visited that plantation in Central Texas with my family and stood in the slave quarters where he lived. NOW PLAYING. After Seattle Seahawks legend Kenny Easley's impassioned statement about . Three years ago, former NFL running back LaDainian Tomlinson rocked the world with an impassioned Hall of Fame enshrinement speech that touched on his lineage and vision for what America should be. LaDainian"LT" Tomlinson, one of seven NFL players inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2017, used the finalpart of his acceptance speech on Saturdayto address the history of racial inequality in the United States and to call for unity. You should listen." LaDainian is only 38 years old and nowhere near done building Team America. Last night in Canton, Ohio, LaDainian Tomlinson received his gold jacket and was forever immortalized in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The media praised it as the speech of the night, and one of the greatest Hall of Fame speeches of all time. It's a privilege to be here tonight to share my honor and story with you. video. CANTON, Ohio — As he so often did on the field, LaDainian Tomlinson stole the show. The spot is set to Grammy award-winning artist Alicia Keys' new song "Love . He is widely considered one of the greatest running backs of all time. An inspiration to all. The latest Tweets from Yvonne Rose-Jackson (@yvonnelrjackson). NFL Network's LaDainian Tomlinson, Jim Trotter weigh in on the wide receiver . LaDainian Tomlinson delivers his speech during inductions at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 5, 2017, in Canton, Ohio. Tomlinson is a former NFL running back and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee.
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