Pro Football Hall of Fame 2016: Ceremony Recap, Speech Highlights and Reaction

August 7, 2016   ·   Joseph Zucker   ·   Jump to comments

The Pro Football Hall of Fame grew by eight members following Saturday's enshrinement ceremony at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
Brett Favre was one of the headliners for the 2016 class. The 46-year-old retired as the NFL's all-time leader in passing yards (71,838) and touchdowns (508), though Peyton Manning has since broken both records.
A testament to his famed risk-taking style, Favre also threw more interceptions (336) than any other quarterback.
He brought that unpredictability to his Hall of Fame speech, per NFL Network's Rich Eisen:
The back-and-forth over his retirement and eventual return to the field soured some fans on Favre late in his career. He began his speech with a comedic nod to the protracted drama, per Pro Football Talk:
Favre was often emotional, and at one point, he had to call upon one of his sworn enemies, Kevin Greene, for help. NFL Network provided a replay of the special moment:
 
Favre spoke at length...

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