Pro Football HOF inducts Class of 2023 in enshrinement ceremony
The Pro Football Hall of Fame inducted nine new members during Saturday's enshrinement ceremony in Canton, Ohio.
The Class of 2023 features DeMarcus Ware, Darrelle Revis, Zach Thomas, Joe Thomas, and Ronde Barber, as well as Joe Klecko, Ken Riley, and Chuck Howley in the seniors category and Don Coryell in the coaching category.
Revis, Ware, Zach Thomas, and Joe Thomas all donned their gold jackets before revealing their busts that will be immortalized inside the Hall of Fame. Here are some highlights from Saturday's event:
Joe Thomas
Offensive tackle; Cleveland Browns; 2007-17
Thomas poked fun at the 20 quarterbacks he blocked for over the course of his illustrious NFL career.
Darrelle Revis
Cornerback; New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs; 2007-17
Jets fans showered Revis with cheers and chants, emphasizing the home-crowd environment.
Zach Thomas
Linebacker; Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys; 1996-2007
Thomas delivered an emotional tribute to former teammate and fellow Hall of Fame linebacker Junior Seau during his enshrinement speech.
DeMarcus Ware
Linebacker/defensive end; Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos; 2005-2016
In one of the more emotional moments during the enshrinement ceremony, Ware said he reserved seats for his former teammates Demaryius Thomas, Ronnie Hillman, and Marion Barber, all of whom died in the last two years.
Ken Riley
Cornerback; Cincinnati Bengals; 1969-1983
Ronde Barber
Cornerback/safety; Tampa Bay Buccaneers; 1997-2012
Joe Klecko
Defensive end/defensive tackle; New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts; 1977-1988
Klecko delivered one of the funnier moments of Saturday's ceremony when he shared his wish to continue playing today - but only for the money.
Chuck Howley
Linebacker; Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys; 1958-1973
Don Coryell
Coach; St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Chargers; 1973-1986