2013 Hall of Fame Inductee: Cris Carter Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech

Cris Carter HoF Speech

[@joshuapowers4358]

This is one of the best HOF speeches I have ever heard. The guy made mistakes in his life. He is still the greatest receiver in Ohio State history and as a Buckeye fan couldn't be more proud if him!

[@warrentoler8385]

Facts

[@kevinholliday9876]

I lose it and cry every time he talks about his brother

[@tmrevenge]

True dude. That was heartfelt

[@paulnettles9109]

You should watch the Football Life where he talks about Butch, who was in the NBA, coming after him with a baseball bat for jeopardizing everything he and his family worked and sacrificed for when Chris got expelled from OSU.

[@McPuffin901]

Sit down mama, You in the Hall Of Fame!!!

[@Lovegainers5]

That is my favorite part of the speech!

[@dmc7230]

Whenever I'm feeling down, whenever I need a lift I watch Chris's speech. Always reminds me life is a process, I am blessed to have people in my life who support me, and to always stay humble and be grateful.

[@CSW49]

You are loved. Just keep being yourself

[@warrentoler8385]

I cry every time I see this

[@tlcp53b49]

One of the best speeches I have ever heard out of Canton.

[@drebanker2012]

A moving speech always love hearing coming from nothing to making it BIG

[@mcbrayer4529]

Met Chris at the Atlantis and heard him speak. He not only talks the talk, he walks the walk. Class Act!

[@JavonWilliams29]

Watching this, hell, brings tears in my eyes....greatest HOF! Speech I've heard

[@Miller2h41]

The speeches of Michael Irvin in 2007 and Cris Carter in 2013 will last forever.

[@coolcatrick3454]

Don't forget Shannon Sharpe's speech! Utter greatness!

[@chuckers40]

Deion Sanders and now Brian Dawkins

[@jjohnstonr]

All heart, no lies. Appreciate everything cc, I was born in 88 growing up watching your magical hands, glad you made it off minnesota and 16th. hope to run into you at a vikes game one day

[@DougieSomeMore]

One of the best HOF speeches I've ever watched

[@Shane16784]

FINALLY! took long enough. great person and great player. well earned Mr. Carter. Best speech of the night, especially like the last few minutes. the best WR not named Jerry Rice. All he did was catch Touchdowns.

[@YakThaWiseman72]

Cris Carter is A Loyal Brother still friends with his homies that he knew since 8 years old. That's what's Up!!! I'm still cool with my Homies since kindergarden So I feel him Mr. Carter I Salute You!!

[@jenslangenbach4552]

how can u not love this man for who he's become?!

[@Lundahlium]

He was an asshole the majority of his life

[@MrRAYGUN5555]

Eureka Opium that’s why there is emphasis on become lmao. Not what he was

[@yourmother5723]

Eureka Opium Do you know him personally????

[@flyingfijians0445]

Damn i was shedding tears all throughout his speech.

[@Bizmark12000]

The most emotionally charged hall of fame induction speech i have ever heard! The very best hands of any receiver in football. The very best at keeping his toes in play while making the impossible catches. SKOL Cris Carter!!

[@CarlosMartinez-ou9gt]

Up there with shannon sharpes and michael irvin

[@AndrewWarrenPatriotsfan]

He should have got in before the 2013 season. He should have got in like somewhere in 2007 - 2011 season. But It's about time he got in.

[@chuckers40]

I think part of the reason he didn't get in sooner was because the HOF committee didn't want to put another wide receiver (first or second ballot) until Jerry Rice (the GOAT) got in first which was 2010. Michael Irvin got in on his second appearance (2007) CC's first year of eligibility was 2008. 2010 and 2011 were the strongest classes. Jerry and Emmitt in 2010 and in 2011 first timers: Marshall Faulk, Jerome Bettis, Deion sanders, Ed Sabol, Shannon Sharpe. I'm glad he finally made it, but it was just timing and who was ahead of him.

[@TheTitanbrotha00]

Should've been 1st ballot in my opinion

[@loriscott4]

Love Cris Carter and His Family

[@jakelindall406]

Chris Carter. So happy to have watched you and Randy growing up. To this day, I still have the Three Deep poster with you, Randy, and Jake Reed. Used to practice getting the tips of my toes in for a touchdown just like you. Thank you, on behalf of all Vikes fans out there. Can't wait to see #80 in the new ring of honor at US Bank Stadium!

[@herogibson]

similar backgrounds.. grew up about 4 hours from one another. though, its true that carter was in high school, not even playing football yet, by the time moss was even old enough to be able to run with a football... and i guarantee moss doesnt end up becoming who he became (maybe the best ever.. the only one u can argue against rice anyway), if he doesnt get put right behind carter. carter got to pass the torch, pay it forward, and teach moss "how to be a pro" like so many of the people he thanked for teaching to him years earlier. and on a kid from rand, wv... small fuckin world lol

[@bryant3007]

Oh man I remember that poster. Wish i still had it

[@shaneshiyoji5791]

Awesome speech!!extremely touching moment with his brother butch.Love the ending Buckeye born and bread!!!

[@keefriff99]

These speeches are incredible...just watched Shannon Sharpe's as well. Amazing emotion.

[@A.C31]

Best hands of any receiver I can remember.

[@tristiangleave6819]

Besides obj 😕

[@RoninDays]

Tristian Gleave 15 year old detected

[@Shane16784]

who Tristan?

[@NeoNitty]

Bro, can’t argue with that.

[@larrysteele9603]

Moss??

[@keexko]

He sounded so gracious. Very emotional speech and a joy to watch. What a testimony!

[@DerickCook_BunnyDad]

Congrats Chris Carter This is the Best Hall of Fame Speech of All Time.

[@Miller2h41]

The best part about the Speeches Irvin & Carter gave is they didn't use notes

[@REMAS_THE_BOGTROTTER]

Agreed. Amazing!

[@pdot8115]

Dropped the mic. Motivation. Dreams really can come true.

[@lewystyles]

wow what a speech!

[@howard7606]

It feels so good to hear a man's greatfulness for his family, friends and his opportunities. This is a man of cgaracter.

[@ryanthomas985]

Whatever sport you play you always here your family cheering

[@REMAS_THE_BOGTROTTER]

This is one of the best speeches I’ve ever seen.

[@jazzmoon6627]

One of my favorite athletes, congrats No. 80

[@denbob91]

Great speech from a great football player and a great man . You make me proud to say I'm from Middletown, Ohio ,same town as Cris Carter !

[@wasteofspace20]

This one is a real gem of a speech and it’s so beautiful because it’s all about everyone else.

[@lancezeigler8452]

Thank you CC. Will go down as one of the greatest players who delivered one of the great induction speeches. Congratulations.

[@redman3583]

I could listen to this every day.

[@michaellohre1470]

BEST HOF speech ever hands down! Chris Carter Number 80

[@Rooney343434]

From a diehard Packers fan, this guy is the real deal. Congrats sir.

[@Jnel28]

dam took the words right out of my mouth, always said he's so underrated and also herman moore from the Lions and fred biletnikoff

[@BrianthePT]

This should have more views!!

[@michaelharrington75]

CC should have went into the HOF in 2007 or 08. He had a few struggles early on, but turned things around, became a role model, and one of the greatest wide outs in history.

[@superwhit1331]

Make no mistake about it- I detest pro football with every fiber of my being but I caught some of the speeches as I'm a 'Cane & Warren Sapp fan. I liked Warren's speech but the emotion Chris showcased REALLY caught my attention. I've had a lot of respect for Chris Carter- his speech reaffirmed why & his mentioning of Reggie White (I've been a Reggie fan since his days at Tennessee) brought me to tears. WOW- what a moving speech & an even better man. Congrats Chris!!

[@3XRRR]

Great Speech!! Chris Carter is soo deserving, and humble. Much Love #80

[@FreedomFighter2112]

Greatest Hands Ever!!!

[@buzzard6410]

Wasn't just his hands. His ability to first catch the ball. And then to relax his whole body so both feet would come down in bounds. He was second to none along the side lines.

[@tonybleau6219]

Him and Fitz for sure

[@brewii4991]

@@tonybleau6219 Fitz learned it from watching Carter as a ball boy on the Vikings sideline. That said, Fitz is definitely the inheritor of that mantle. Best hands in football for his entire career. Until someone else does it for as long, Fitz is the only guy I'd consider Carter's equal, if not better.

[@tonybleau6219]

@@brewii4991 I agree with that statement 👌

[@Ruetrip1]

Made my eyes water a few times, can't evening lie nor deny!!

[@kindallmoore2634]

Probably one of the greatest Hall of Fame speeches i've ever heard. Wow.

[@georgemartin6074]

Sets the bar for heart and class

[@MrSuckafree247]

Tears pouring down my face listening to this...thanks Chris, you're bigger than football my Brotha.

[@lincoln3000]

Class act congrats Mr. Carter

[@michaelanthony1489]

I lookup inspirational speeches all the time. This is my all time favorite. What an A+ class act.

[@funwithfood7451]

You have your mommas smile Chris...

[@tigerjet2134]

Great Speech! Own your mistakes, don't blame other and you can be great.

[@Lonenupe1215]

Cris congratulations! I am very proud of you!

[@timdiligence]

Great Hall of Fame speech Mr. Carter.

[@shawnbanks9695]

Just made me cry 💯💯 god is good

[@NeoNitty]

This giants fan LOVES Cris Carter. Love you bro, congrats.

[@teebxyooj1987]

Incredible speech! Powerful, emotional, motivational. C.C. deserves it. He made it to Football Heaven! 🏈🏈🏈

[@danielchannels5334]

One of the greatest WR of all time and a great person

[@yellowmann35]

My man! OHIO IS SO PROUD OF U BIG BRO!!!

[@fuans7008]

No matter what Chris Carter he is the real man. I've been watching NFL last 45 years, I believe Chris Cater is the best NFL wide receiver I 've ever seen. Some people talk about Jerry Rice or Randy Moss but Chris Is the best one in my mind. Congrats!! CC.

[@kidwhiteboy8126]

CONGRATS Calvin Johnson Jr.!!!!!! You are in the hof with my man Cris Carter, Randy Moss, Jerry Rice, T.O. Just waiting for Larry Fitzgerald and Andre Johnson.

[@shopssauto]

Great speech. One of the greatest of all times just like the man giving it. I have watched these HOF inductions for decades and watched films of the ones that I haven't seen and this is on the top of the list for one of the greatest ever. The HOF should actually recognize that they tarnished their own reputation by not putting this man in on the first ballot... shame on them.

[@whal8y]

Very heartfelt speech... I loved it!

[@thelakersforlife]

Best hands in the HISTORY of the league. One of my fav all time players and Im not even a Vikings fan

[@dulcealmaleon4325]

1:20-2:40 im ballin "youre my hero" 😭😭

[@darrenbacvar8629]

AWESOME SPEECH!!!...C.C. thank-you.

[@daveschmitt5193]

I lived in the same dorm as Chris did at Ohio State. His talent and determination were like none I had ever seen but I thought that /Chris’s personal life would get in the way of him becoming the player we all thought he could be. It’s amazing what his commitment to Jesus and his getting sober did for him. I know I coach kids and because of this speech I have the courage to tell those kids I love them. God Bless you Chris!

[@gabrielbrown6361]

Great H.O.F. Speech Mr. Carter. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! !!!!!

[@rmartelly1]

The humility is so genuine and classy.

[@blkdank1]

One of my all-time favorite players and the crazy part about it is im a die hard Bears fan.

[@deedsyosu071]

I’m telling you this video gets me every single time. Cris is so wonderfully eloquent, his story is amazing. Go Bucks!

[@540cameron]

Very emotional great speech

[@XshakeninjaX]

About damn time they put Cris in the hall of fame!!

[@dn157523]

I think that was a genuine speech filled with real emotion the last thing on his mind was putting on a show for ESPN. THis man was made to give speeches and catch passes.

[@tmrevenge]

Passionate speech. Well earned CC

[@MrThebigman1992]

Class act, the NFL and other sports needs people like him!

[@Cahluvca]

The passion is great!

[@impossible7386]

"You need to know YOUR MY HERO!"

[@frankcb11]

Godluck and good job man you deserve to be in the hof

[@jonnyjumpmanfan93]

greatest hall of fame speech ever

[@hermancm]

Love CC, such a great person and player. Too bad he never got the championship ring he wanted so... thanks for all the great Vikings games I watched with you giving all you had to win those games, your a great man Chris Carter!

[@sportsco.2145]

Favorite speech

[@sharka222]

Congrats Cris Carter!

[@t6v5c2]

So emotional when he mentioned Ryan.

[@MrNickHarry]

Cris Carter, what a proper Gentleman you are: #Respect!!!

[@wil1018]

Awesome!

[@agilliam1018]

Congrats to a living football legend Chris Carter!

[@terristhompson3934]

That was amazing

[@ajimenez2596]

That Cris has a lot of class!!! ONe of the best..

[@stonebone000]

A long time coming.

[@c.jpower1840]

YOURE MY HERO!!

[@AndrewWarrenPatriotsfan]

It's about time that he got in the Hall Of Fame!

[@twalk2008]

About damn time.

[@grantlindsey1487]

Class act

[@petemarchi5112]

❤. I was a big fan of Cris.

[@AnthonyWheaton]

WoW! I am completely overwhemled with Cris Carter the Man! and Cris Carter the epitome of a Buckeye Great!!!!!!!! GO CRIS AND GO BUCKS!

[@MattBuckeyeGuy]

amazing

[@campdry]

I remember being outside with my friends wanting to catch one handed passes like Cris carter congrats on HOF.

[@BurchSlap]

Great man. Great speech.

[@TimStatic]

About damn time! CC's the best!

[@mrMITCH1914]

Powerful !

[@bryanwilkins8055]

AWESOME!!!!

[@jasonbeaumont12]

Nothing quite kills the nostalgia like an Expendibles 3 commercial right in the middle of the speech