Hail To The Redskins

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Redskins star Darrell Green got emotional during his speech.

Saturday's HOF ceremony was heavy on burgundy and gold. Redskins stars Darrell Green and Art Monk were enshrined before thousands of cheering Washington fans. Blog: 'A Redskins day, baby!' | Story

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2008 HALL OF FAME CLASS

FRED DEAN

Position: Defensive end
Team: Chargers/49ers
Years: 1975-1985
Seasons: 11
Honors and Achievements:
• Second-round choice in 1975
• Had career best 17.5 sacks in 1983
• Voted to four Pro Bowls

DARRELL GREEN

Position: Cornerback
Teams: Washington Redskins
Years: 1983-2002
Seasons: 20
Honors and Achievements:
• First-round pick in 1983 draft
• Had at least one INT in 19 straight seasons
• Selected to seven Pro Bowls

ART MONK

Position: Wide receiver
Teams: Redskins/Jets/Eagles
Years: 1980-1995
Seasons: 16
Honors and Achievements:
• First-round pick in 1980 draft
• Had at least one catch in 164 straight games
• Had five 1,000-yard receiving seasons

EMMITT THOMAS

Position: Cornerback
Teams: Kansas City Chiefs
Years: 1966-1978
Seasons: 13
Honors and Achievements:
• Ranks ninth all-time in INTs with 58
• Led NFL with team-record 12 INTs in 1974
• Selected to five Pro Bowls

ANDRE TIPPETT

Position: Linebacker
Teams: New England Patriots
Years: 1982-1993
Seasons: 11
Honors and Achievements:
• Second-round pick in 1982 draft
• Had 18.5 sacks in 1984
• Selected to five Pro Bowls

GARY ZIMMERMAN

Position: Offensive tackle
Teams: Vikings/Broncos
Years: 1986-1997
Seasons: 12
Honors and Achievements:
• Member of two all-decade teams (1980s, 90s)
• Made 169 consecutive starts
• Selected to seven Pro Bowls

Look Back: 2007 HOF Induction

There were plenty of great moments during the 2007 induction ceremony, but the one that stood out the most was seeing a humbled, a poignant and a very real Michael Irvin on display in Canton, Ohio.

• Pearlman: Irvin's real emotions
• Speeches a time of reflection
• Ranking the 2007 Hall of Famers
• 2007 HOF Zoom Gallery
• Clayton: Hall of a ride

ESPNPro Football Hall of Fame 2008

Hail To The Redskins

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Look Back: 2007 HOF Induction

ESPN Pro Football Hall of Fame 2008