Peyton Manning & 2020 HOF Class Find Out They Are Hall of Famers

The inside story of how an NFL production crew surprised Peyton Manning, Calvin Johnson, Charles Woodson and the Hall of Fame Class of 2021 with the knock of a lifetime in a year like no other.
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[@Justaddminecraft]

Calvin was the most “feel good” induction in years. So glad he got in!

[@ALTAIR2]

Jerry Kramer is another one half of his teammates are in

[@fatboy1333]

I guess it's a feel good induction because it's definitely not a statistical one

[@ryanbishop8167]

@@fatboy1333 You must be too young to know what that man used to do. He would be a statistical inductee if he didn’t retire early and the Lions weren’t a terrible organization.

[@zachcoggins9018]

@@fatboy1333 definitely wasn’t a feel good. Had the greatest receiver season of all time (yardage wise). I don’t agree with first ballot, but he’s absolutely a hall of famer.

[@hiiiiii9886]

@@fatboy1333 casual

[@Smitup95]

You have to wonder who will knock on David Baker's door? That guy certainly is deserving as a contributor!

[@kekelaward]

@César Omar Raudales Yes!

[@Limegreenedragon]

@César Omar Raudales I second that motion

[@aant429]

Fr

[@mikecueto819]

@César Omar Raudales that would be epic!!! We need to get this idea to the NFL

[@nicholasbenge9497]

Especially now that Mr. Baker has retired as President of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Selection Committee will likely vote him in within a few years.

[@stjotw8698]

David Baker: "Tom Brady, welcome to Canton." TB12: "Wait, I'll be back."

[@UrWifiIsSlow]

Tom probably will make the hof no big deal and be the only player with 7 busts, because he keeps retiring and coming back

[@thebassboostedchannel1251]

When did he ever retire lol

[@thebassboostedchannel1251]

@@UrWifiIsSlow do you mean returning?

[@tonyperez2204]

They don't take in Cheaters!!!!! lol

[@Phoneybeetlemaniacxs]

@@tonyperez2204 if you think Tom isn’t getting I. You are silly

[@Blizzie85]

Is it just me or is David Baker one of the most loveable human beings on the earth?!

[@trevorb1898]

They could have got my boy a larger mask though

[@marcusbelanger3489]

I hope I’m wrong, but I think it’s just a tv persona. Guy committed fraud back when he was running for political office. Usually people who run for office or hold high leadership positions in highly political industries (the NFL) are liars and good at manipulating their image.

[@brandonlizza9402]

Is it just me or does he give off a “Winnie The Pooh” vibe?

[@havenotlostmyfaith7735]

Human Shrek.

[@brianvenegas8409]

I played football with his son Sam Baker in HS.

[@tjstrong3607]

"We will guard your Legacy forever" that is such a great line by the 'door knocker'- it really is about the person & what they mean to the game. Well done guys,, just love this.

[@happinessfaithfulness]

David Baker is an MVP in his own right going from city to city state to state to give these deserving players this news.

[@ozamatazbuckshank7467]

Don't forget the crews. They went with him too

[@SwayTheBeast]

The crews who set it all up stressed about the logistics and were responsible for it all

[@topsofwow]

So happy Calvin Johnson got in first ballot. He deserves it.

[@ungartothemax20166]

I’m a little bit surprised that he got in on the first ballot. That’s not to say he doesn’t deserve it, I’m just surprised that he got in the Hall of Fame as a first ballot

[@jalengreen1301]

@@ungartothemax20166 I agree I was gonna say 2nd or 3rd just because his career was so short but Congrats anyways

[@majinsole8554]

Calvin Johnson as a first ballot Hall of Famer? Never a bad option. ~_~

[@diomarmorales6303]

Not gonna lie It was such a good moment seeing him happy as he was for it

[@jaydee1773]

He is a hall of Famer. but first ballot is a slap to some great receivers who are not in yet especially disrespectful to Terrell Owens who had a way better career then megatron.

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

Peyton Manning Calvin Johnson Jr. Alan Faneca Charles Woodson John Lynch Tom Flores Drew Pearson What a Hall of Fame class

[@adamwalker1707]

@@owenlefkowicz shut the hell up and appreciate the comment

[@JonJon22505]

Great class

[@owenlefkowicz]

@@adamwalker1707 generic comments with no character...

[@adamwalker1707]

@@owenlefkowicz thanks for pointing that one out there captain obvious.

[@AA-vn3ru]

@@adamwalker1707 nah

[@oofmcgoof6386]

Megatrons smile was so heart warming

[@DingoDIDeatmybaby]

I ain't even a Cowboys fan, but seeing Drew Pearson get inducted was special

[@sydboski]

He should not be in the hall before Cliff Branch.

[@MISTERLOLCRACKERS]

David Baker is the perfect guy for his job. You can tell how much he actually cares about football and the players.

[@anirudhakoppaka3422]

He does cuz it gets him more money obviously. Dude is in Epstein‘s phonebook, look it up

[@holyhandgrenade5]

I honestly love this more than the hotel knocks, so human and personalized. Really gets across the respect and effort they want to put into these player’s legacies

[@ShoeAlmighty]

the surprise is awesome!!

[@jasonhoppe781]

I know especially having to sit in a hotel room. At least if you don’t get in that year your time wasn’t wasted.

[@Hayzelle]

Agreed! This was so much more endearing and compelling. I hope they continue to do it this way going forward.

[@LordWolven]

@@jasonhoppe781 Yeah, it's gotta be so awkward for the people that don't get in... to just wait around and slowly realize that your dream won't true.

[@rorysroom9155]

Agree! I love the great news being received like this.

[@B3nPa11ister]

David Baker has the best job in football, no doubt about it ❤️🏈

[@vlpes7319]

Well, he also has to tell as those players who didn't make it that they can go home.

[@benroberge]

Making people's lives

[@Person-mu4si]

Best job, period.

[@yungtim52]

Without a doubt

[@JIbanez1989]

Agreed!!!

[@jbdixon4020]

I know we’ve already seen this from him for years, but boy does Peyton have natural talent as a presenter.

[@bullabl287]

If you’re feeling useless, just watch this video and remember someone told Peyton Manning he was a hall of famer

[@brandonwootten]

I was waiting for him to be like, “god damn, about time!” LOL

[@gatienlaurol5793]

I wish Jim Mora made an appearance seeing how he was Peyton’s first NFL coach.

[@danielboggan2479]

@@brandonwootten I’m pretty sure he was aware you have to wait 5 years

[@brandonwootten]

@@danielboggan2479 I see we don’t understand jokes.

[@kdevine7800]

@@gatienlaurol5793 Mora was on video just not in person.

[@ColeAdams]

Alan Faneca looks like a completely different person that is wild. Good for him. Glad he made it.

[@seanswinton6242]

I know right! As a lifelong Steeler fan it would be so cool to meet him. I have some friends in VA Beach I'm going to visit soon. Hopefully our paths may cross.

[@SpiritMover314]

Looks like he lost a lot of weight and mass. Probably much healthier!..👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@vordt4139]

@@seanswinton6242 I've seen him multiple times. I actually live about 25min from his home area.

[@azcardguy7825]

I didn’t recognize him at all

[@13ON3S]

Calvins induction brought tear to my eye 😂

[@jackcarlos]

Damn so happy for Calvin Johnson. The man put up those numbers playing for Detroit his entire career!

[@namesurname7172]

Sucks that Detroit didn't provide him with a proper contending team.

[@goatsprod5182]

Ya if he played with a good team he would’ve probably retired maybe 1 or 2 years ago and should’ve have gotten an OPOY and a SB ring

[@richardgrace4500]

Yeah but still don’t think he should have gotten in before Reggie Wayne

[@Dominic-jv4go]

@@namesurname7172 agreed. but atleast he had a great time.

[@eclectica1]

@@richardgrace4500 Oh boo hoo. Cry some more.

[@richardjones1988]

Love Woodson's reaction here. Everyone knows there's no doubt he's first ballot but he still is so emotional because it means so much to him.

[@nicolasking9088]

Enough to make a grown man cry

[@DaddysBatukam]

Look at Calvin Johnson man so inspirational my favorite wr of all time 🥺

[@thepaperfootballleague2313]

Same dude🥺

[@nateschendel4585]

Hall of fame definitely yes One of the most talented to ever play wideout First or second ballot hell no he doesn't have the consistency longevity and he wasn't the best wideout for his era and I feel first or second ballot is for the cream of the crop hall of fame player or the top player of the era

[@Rizzy_K]

@@nateschendel4585 are you talking about Calvin or were you replying to someone who deleted their comment?

[@tdb4763]

Almost as good as moss. Definitely more physically gifted.

[@rhapsodyinglue8758]

Truth, Megatron was an absolute monster!!!!

[@zfornoreason]

It's crazy how o lineman change after they retire, Alan faneca looks completely different.

[@Kid-Pink_88.]

You can tell how much this honor meant to Drew Pearson, the very second he saw David Baker. It was more special that his QB Roger was there too. As Irvin said "The Orginal 88"

[@sydboski]

He should not be in the hall before Cliff Branch.

[@MrHel00]

@@sydboski get a life, commenting on every post lmao

[@sydboski]

@@MrHel00 You get a life. If you read all of the comments you would know that I did not reply to Every post. Get it right.

[@_The_Journey]

@@sydboski you sound goofy asf commenting on a different posts supporting drew 😂 get a life and stop wasting your time hating on someone else

[@sydboski]

@@_The_Journey Who died and made you the KZbin police? Don't get mad because I speak the truth.

[@cameronrichards1790]

They should do this every year from now on, what a great video

[@Wolverine-fd4qc]

I kinda like them doing it this way instead of the knock at the door in the hotel.

[@davidstewart7840]

Yeah they know it's coming with the hotel knock....far better like this

[@HueyPPLong]

@@davidstewart7840 No they don’t. Finalists get invited but not all finalists will make it. Kinda cruel lol but I guess it makes for good reactions for those who do get in

[@davidstewart7840]

@@HueyPPLong never knew that - thanks

[@HueyPPLong]

@@davidstewart7840 No problem 👍

[@mosesofnow8662]

Me too

[@chrisparker7256]

David Baker was SOOOOOO good at this. The way he would acknowledge family members (even pets!) and the heartfelt way he delivered the news as only a gentle giant can was just fantastic. I wish some big company or the NFL itself would sign him to a huge contract to do commercials where he's knocking on fans doors to deliver a shitton of Doritos, a pallet of Pepsi, or a desk of Cheez-Its. This man deserves some bank.

[@royalblue_knight10]

Charles Woodson getting the knock. Raider fans: "I'm not crying, you are!" Tom Flores getting the knock. Raider fans: "OK, We All Crying!"

[@STGCHAOS907]

Green bay Packers here I feel it with Woodson

[@ilikegames2565]

Woodson was my ideal growing up

[@mikemarc92]

Packers fans

[@nateschendel4585]

Woodson should be on the ring of honor in the first game of the year in green bay

[@sydboski]

Cliff Branch should have had the knock years and years ago.

[@mouseMan12321]

Hats off to David Baker for making each "Welcome to the Football Hall of Fame" speech genuinely heartfelt!!! Particularly proud of Mr. Calvin Johnson and Mr. Charles Woodson: CJ a Lion and CW a Wolverine!!!

[@mhhmmhhm3301]

It’s that moment when they see David Baker and there is a quick second of shock followed by a chuckle to themselves. The moment they realized they have achieved the ultimate goal. That is a beautiful thing 🤧

[@edmondhonda2763]

I like to believe Payton went into the Broncos locker room after the cameras/everyone left and cried so hard for hours whilst Tony Dungy held him every so gently.

[@camronepiscopo]

😭😭😭

[@UrWifiIsSlow]

You can want to believe it, but lets be honest; Peyton can’t have been surprised

[@layoramirez4993]

@@UrWifiIsSlow Fr he knew it was coming one day

[@slughunter20]

This is how the HOF notifications should be done every year. I love the shock & emotions you were able to capture by surprising them. Well done.

[@daf62757]

As a Indy resident, I am so proud of Peyton. I couldn't be more proud of him if he were a relative of mine. We have the Peyton Manning hospital here in Indy that he helped launch and works to provide world class medical care to children. What an incredible person. God bless you Peyton!

[@stevenclark3713]

Y’all really exposing John Lynch’s adress☠️

[@brodyacucena884]

Exactly

[@adrianthe1kcantshoot250]

ima tell him to sign deshaun ASAP👺

[@thecommenter6839]

Probably one of a few😂

[@texdoc89]

Ugh right off the bat with one of my favorite players of all time Peyton...when David Baker said "I promise you we will keep you legacy alive forever" I teared up, this class is stacked

[@nateschendel4585]

I would say its top heavy though with Manning and Woodson I do think it dropped off alot after these 2 though like as good as Calvin was he definitely wouldn't be first or second ballot in a strong class though

[@ClappinYaMomCheeks]

@@nateschendel4585 🤡

[@_nso_12]

@@nateschendel4585 stop being a damn clown

[@nateschendel4585]

I gotta love the 2 village idiots who present 0 counterargument here

[@ClappinYaMomCheeks]

@@nateschendel4585 🤡🤡

[@stevenbanks1548]

From a Packers fan... Calvin Johnson is so incredible and I love him and he deserves it. So happy to see him get this honor. Completely deserved.

[@mewtationnation3554]

Packers fan here as well and I absolutely loved watching that guy play. Even if he was torching our secondary!

[@huflungpu4456]

We just wish he wore green. Such a phenomenal WR1. He deserved a chance at a super bowl just as much as Matthew Stafford! I’m happy Matt gets a chance. Go Rams! Did I just say that??

[@eclectica1]

Yes. This Packer fan 100% agrees. What a player. What a man.

[@kemosabeusmc]

Megatron could suit up next year if he wanted to....that's insane

[@albertlilly]

So true. Detroit did it to him and to Barry Sanders. Both could have played at an insanely high level for another decade each, and yet the losing ways of the Detroit ownershidrove them both to retire early. What a loss for football...at least they cared enough for Stafford to trade him away with a few years left.

[@ozamatazbuckshank7467]

I'm not a pats or bucs fan, and I'm not the first one who realize this but i just wanna remind y'all that brady won his first ring before megatron was drafted and now he won another after megatron made it to the hall. Crazy

[@happyhogan17]

Who give af lol

[@mkmllrc]

@@happyhogan17 me

[@mkmllrc]

@@happyhogan17 and you as you took 1 minute to make your comment

[@ozamatazbuckshank7467]

@@happyhogan17 u saying that = u giving af Congratulation you played yourself

[@UrWifiIsSlow]

@@happyhogan17 fuck off, its kinda insane that Brady’s been winning rings for what feels like forever

[@Oldmanrico91]

It’s more emotional for me when I see my football childhood. Peyton, Charles, Calvin, and Lynch man those are my guys. Extra happy to see my favorite QB of all time get into the HOF.

[@Big_Nick31]

Same my favorite QB 1st Ballot and as Bucs fan for John to get in with him is amazing to me

[@10dan]

I'm not gonna lie I cried for Charles Woodson's. An absolute legend. Not even a fan of any of the teams he was on. Could just feel how much that meant.

[@windycityrosin]

The smile on Alan’s face hearing how proud his dad was that he finally made it 👌💪

[@owiz9212]

So happy for Calvin Johnson. A great football player and a tremendous person. And as a Raider fan, I am thrilled for C-Wood and Tom Flores!!

[@sunnybryson4997]

This was so beautiful, I had such a lump in my throat the entire time. David Baker is the biggest Teddy Bear, I just want to hug him! Congratulations HOF'ers, I have loved watching all of you.

[@nicholasbenge9497]

He was the Zeus of the Hall for years. He welcomes the inductees to immortality as their achievements and accomplishments are preserved permanently in Canton.

[@icyowens7853]

“WE in the hall” - C Wood. Great moment with his family.

[@UNLTDvision]

The grandparents and older uncles are always the most proud lol

[@j00jy]

Man these door knocks hit different when you've spent half your life watching these guy's build their legend. Congrats Johnny Lynch! He'll never have to buy his own drink in Tampa. Hitman47!

[@punkrockcharts9148]

This was awesome. Never been so excited for a hall of fame class. Two Raiders (Woodson & Flores), a WR that I had huge respect for (Megatron) and the greatest player I've ever seen (Manning).

[@ClaytonMichaelJames]

NFL network doing Woodson dirty by sneaking the tuck rule into his montage 😂

[@shackett104]

Just keep on stacking good days on top of good days. It ain’t always gonna be perfect but as long as you’re striving for perfection you’re gonna be alright. -Calvin Johnson

[@ungartothemax20166]

18:00 is my favorite “knock” because I’m a huge Charles Woodson fan

[@tdb4763]

I'm a bigger fan than you. From Ann arbor.

[@martinezjames83]

Yessir. Better than deion. No question

[@wesv3535]

At one point Peyton Manning and Ryan Leaf were the most exciting draft picks coming into the NFL.. Those stories couldn't have ended any more different

[@gregory46236]

Shed a tear with Calvin and Charles.

[@tonymoretti2347]

Thumbs up for Calvin still living in Detroit

[@bigzerofps]

Probably for his kids. They go to school and have friends. It would be senseless to yank them out of it. Im sure after they graduate high school and go on to college, he’ll move. Either back closer to family or somewhere warmer. I would trade the michigan winters for warm weather anyday

[@njsnipyr6829]

Calvin damn near brought a tear to my eye

[@ericschultz4004]

This way is far better than knocking on hotel doors. I hope they keep this "new" tradition going!

[@DJ_Darly]

This is the video where men come to cry tears of joy

[@DeeKay617]

Omg watching Charles Woodson that happy was INCREDIBLE !!!! Great stuff for a amazing player .. Top Notch !

[@infocus]

As a Steelers fan since the 70s, it's a CRIME that Drew Pearson had to wait this long. I grew up with Swann and Stallworth, but Pearson has deserved this just as much. Glad Faneca didn't have to wait as long!

[@gothard5]

As a lifelong Bengals fan, I agree. I hope the late great Ken Riley is next from that era. I am sure you remember him. Bengals-Steelers always has been and always will be a major rivalry.

[@sydboski]

Pearson and Swann should not be in the hall before Cliff Branch.

[@infocus]

@@sydboski This is the absolute truth. Unlike Biletnikoff and Casper, Branch has been overlooked. No idea why.

[@klusterfuk6793]

4:22 I love the part when he’s like “what you looking at” 🤣🤣

[@scruffd0g193]

Imagine being this dude David Baker. Telling these man that they achieved football immortality and celebrating with their families.

[@nicholasbenge9497]

A gentle giant who can make grown men cry when he knocks.

[@CRISNCHIPS12398]

Gotta be a beautiful feeling basically being of the bearer of dreams. Obviously comes with the heavy burden of telling people they will not be going in of course on the flip side but that is the cost.

[@andybidlingmaier4466]

Thank you for sharing this with us the fans. Watching these "Door Knocks" are so special, to see the emotion of the recipient. But the way David does his job with these is emotional. I watch these and tear up at most, even the ones of the players I rooted against. Please keep the tradition going.

[@richletram539]

So awesome! I love seeing grown men cry. It just shows they are human and passionate about what they did/do for a living. Congratulations HOF Class of 2020! 😁

[@tjleaf3510]

Respect to Calvin Johnson for all he’s done for Detroit 😢✊🏾

[@majinsole8554]

Never a bad option. ~_~

[@danielstern6266]

As a Denver Broncos fan all my life words can't even explain how happy this video made me. Can't believe watching these guys play growing up through all the rough years, and special years we've had. It's times like these that make it all worth it ❤ congrats to everyone who made it into the Hall of Fame. This group of Hall of Famers is seriously something special and I cannot express how amazing it is to see all your favorites finally be carved into the history of the sport like they deserve to be. Stay safe everyone ❤ raiders or Broncos or any other team, this video and this group of men was something special we may not see again in a long time.

[@debcarpenter8519]

John Lynch was such a great part of the Bronco family and the City of Denver. Having Peyton come to Denver, just added the cherry on top. Go, Broncos!!

[@whileimhere.6177]

God damn if Calvin Johnson is such a good guy. Always loved him . Was my favorite receivers growing up on my favorite team. Loved to see this

[@Megacooler96_]

Congrats to all these Legends making it to the HOF, especially Tom Flores...Raider Nation is happy

[@walterward3811]

Watching Mr.Baker do it this way is far better than the hotel room thing. Such a bigger reaction from the families. Congrats to all the guys that made it in this year!

[@estecake]

They should have blurred John Lynch’s address💀

[@15kstew]

Looks like a gated community - security probably won't be an issue for him

[@Mike__B]

@@15kstew VERY gated community. Those houses are not cheap by any stretch of the imagination.

[@RusticVisuals]

@Rothr Wareck dude who cares about all that its called a gun. Sean Taylor hit dudes hard as hell, and robbers got him

[@advitiya18]

Gotta salute Mr Baker for his dedication. I hope he also gets in one day

[@spottyblanks5199]

Al Davis would be proud to see Flores get in.

[@andrewharris6250]

Calvin as a first ballot just feels so good

[@JoelElRican]

John Lynch was one of the players that made me a Buccaneers fan forever. I am so happy he finally gets the recognition he deserves. #GoBucs #WorldChamps

[@andyc9979]

Bills fan here but man I loved watching that bucs d in the late 90s to mid 2000s. Lynch, sapp, barber, brooks...the bucs and ravens defense during those years were fun to watch. Usually I'm all about the offense but defenses like those only come around so often. You have the bears, bucs, ravens and maybe legion of doom for a short time. Those are the ones. Sure there were other great d's but it's super rare.

[@majinsole8554]

Ronde’s next! ~_~

[@augustushaynes1311]

Also Bills fan but I wanted to mention Mike Alstott. One of my favorite players from any era, but specifically that one, although obviously he wasn’t a defensive player.

[@majinsole8554]

@@augustushaynes1311 The A-Train was so much fun to watch! ~_~

[@thehunterstruck]

Peyton was doing all he could to hold the tears back you could hear it in the last line of his video. Glad to have gotten to see him play and so thankful he brought a Super Bowl back to Denver!

[@bricethemexican]

I’ve been worried for years after Calvin retired that he wouldn’t get in the HOF cuz of how short his career was but I couldn’t be happier for him that he’s a first ballot HOFER

[@Kitch-hu7tm]

This shows the planning and work that goes into the process of the NFL Hall of Fame. It is, without exception, the best of all sports. David barker is a BIG teddy bear and it must have been frustrating to not give out his traditional hugs. Well done and thank you for your work.

[@dudewtf7]

Honestly, they should do the inductions like this from now on

[@geicogecko8760]

Woodson my guy! Definitely deserved, So proud he got to be apart of our organization and what he has overcame to become a HOF #RN4L

[@rossadams9203]

Amazing class. Doesnt matter who you root for you gotta feel good for all these guys and each one of them deserves it.

[@drewdelucchi7992]

One of the best moments is Woodson trying to keep his cool then he hits him. Beautiful.

[@cdc194]

I love the small details. The play clock is set to 18 for Peyton Manning.

[@WeInTheD]

Calvin finally got his ring. Might not be a Super Bowl ring but this is arguably better. Breaks my heart... I'm so happy for him! Dude deserves 2 of them! Such a humble guy! Now it's Staffords Turn to go get a ring! SHOUT OUT DETROIT BABY!

[@chriskay2315]

Not even The Notebook made me cry as many times as this video did.

[@mbrower3304]

Thanks for posting this! I thoroughly enjoyed it. As a Steeler fan, it was GREAT to see Faneca finally get the nod. I've been folowing the Steelers and football generally since the mid 60s and these guys are all deserving of their inductions. As for Calvin Johnson, what a quality young man! I especially love the relationship he has with his Mom!

[@darylshackelford3673]

I think the tears come from the mini movie that plays in your head of ALL the hard work you put in from high school, to college, to the pros

[@oddone2757]

Alan Faneca lost a lot of weight. Good job man!

[@MrBeatboxmasta]

Dad: I didn't get to see your face. I bet you're pretty excited. Little did he know, his son was stone faced the whole time.

[@Tomas-ql9yo]

This is a tear jerker Cried so much looking at the players So refreshing

[@afcamvet]

Proud to say that’s my GM and President/Owner of 49ers!

[@UncleAir]

These never ever get old, this video is amazing

[@ladeviousblanton111]

As a die-hard cowboys fan I knew Peyton Manning Charles woodson and Megatron was going to the NFL hall of fame I was relieved when John lynch was finally getting in after 7 times getting the call that he wasn't getting in but now he's finally in he earned it that means 90 % of the buccaneers stars from super bowl XXVII team is in Canton only ronde barber is the only one not in Canton yet but I definitely know he'll be in Canton in the next 2 to 3 years mark my words I was definitely happy that a Hispanic coach tom Flores got in he deserved it too opening the door for Hispanic NFL head coaches Alan fancea he deserved it too although I can't stand the terrible towel and the Pittsburgh Steelers I respect when a NFL legend gets in after all the hard work they put into their NFL career and most importantly I was estacic relieved and extremely happy for the original number 88 the original playmaker drew Pearson after 33 years of waiting and patience and tears and frustration he's finally in the NFL hall of fame congrats to all these NFL legends on becoming members of the 2021 NFL hall of fame

[@sydboski]

Pearson should not be in the hall before Cliff Branch.

[@melvinsmiley5295]

Such a Special honor. I love how much care they take in the whole process and involve those important to each member.

[@jaraelilton6066]

Man I never watched a show that made me cry so much…. This was great

[@helenefaw3210]

To see Derrick Brooks knock on the door of Ronde Barber is perfection!!!

[@jerrygibbons3772]

David Baker, does his job so well, as a big man myself, his size is such a benefit as he does this, this players have very few that physically they have to look up to, he is like a father figure congratulating those that truly deserve! I do not know anyone who could do this better. And I believe most football fans like myself truly get excited for everyone of these guys, thank yall for capturing this moment in history

[@jillthompson6854]

Fabulous video celebrations watching NFL players SURPRISED with their special news. I cried all thru! Happy tears ❤

[@BlackFlooz]

You should do this every year, it is way better than knocks on hotel rooms

[@MaliciousLeo]

It’s way too expensive and way too time consuming.

[@rwieber79]

This is a great class for the Hall but most of all I'm glad to see that Drew Pearson finally got it! The original 88 for my Cowboys, even though I'm not old enough to remember him playing I've seen and heard how great he was from my Dad and ofcourse highlight films over the years. So as a lifelong Cowboys fan I love that he finally got in. Congratulations to all of the legends in this Hall of Fame class!

[@heavi-armed-infadel]

Love Calvin Johnson's humility, Seahawks fan now a Megatron fan as well !!! One Love

[@devenk2]

Wow. There were tears in my eyes multiple times during this. This is an amazing video.

[@marypeyton2461]

Peyton Manning is one of the greatest quarterbacks “EVER”!!! And the classiest! I love you Peyton!!!

[@chrisdallaire4457]

It’s been an absolute pleasure watching these legends play out some incredibly memorable careers and it’s simply tear jerking to watch these gents get the famous knock!