Football Hall of Fame Inductions
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A member of the Steelers, 49ers, Ravens and Raiders, Woodson is the only player in NFL history to make the Pro Bowl as a cornerback, safety and kick returner. He was also named to the NFL's 75th Anniversary Team (after just seven pro seasons) in 1994.
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A founding principal of the American Football League, Buffalo's Wilson is the longest-tenured team owner in NFL history. During his 49 years of ownership, the Bills have won two AFL championships and reached four consecutive Super Bowls (1990-93).
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ESPN personality Chris Berman (right) welcomed Wilson to the Hall of Fame, with a rousing, insightful "circle the wagon" speech before the Canton faithful.
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Bills fans came to Canton en masse to celebrate the Hall of Fame inductions of owner Ralph Wilson and defensive end Bruce Smith. As a bonus, they can stick around for Sunday night's preseason opener (Bills-Titans).
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As a member of the Vikings and Buccaneers, McDaniel made 12 consecutive Pro Bowls from 1989-2000. He's also a seven-time All-Pro.
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Hall of Famer Roger Staubach (right) posthumously introduced Bob Hayes on Saturday night. His son, Bob Hayes, Jr., performed the induction speech for his late father.
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As an Olympic gold-medal sprinter, Bob Hayes, Sr. also caught 59 touchdown passes in his first six seasons with the Cowboys (1965-70).
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Hall of Famer Derrick Thomas -- posthumously introduced by son, Derrion, and longtime Chiefs GM Carl Peterson -- had 126.5 career sacks, including an NFL-record seven in one game vs. Seattle in 1990.
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The all-time sacks leader with 200, Smith made 11 Pro Bowls and was a member of the All-Pro team eight times. He also won four AFC championships with Buffalo (1990-93).
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Bruce Smith was the Bills' No. 1 overall pick in 1985, comprising one-half of a supersized '85 draft class for Buffalo (along with wide receiver Andre Reed).
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Amongst Derrick Thomas (L-R), Rod Woodson, Randall McDaniel, Bruce Smith, Bob Hayes and Ralph Wilson, we're talking about 46 Pro Bowls, 24 All-Pro teams, 12 Super Bowl berths and one Super Bowl victory (Hayes, '71 Cowboys).