Jerome Bettis' 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame speech

Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis' speech at the 2015 Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

[@williampayton9515]

This was and still is a proud moment for Detroit, Coach Bob Dozier and the rest of David Mackenzie High School. Feels real good to see one of your own in the HOF.

[@delwhin]

Who the hell dislikes this. The bus is one of the all time class acts..

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

Dislikes? Ravens fans....fkn lames 🎁

[@johnmarston1111]

+Ciarra Johnson And Bears Fan

[@maskedninja7658]

Denver Bronco fans - mostly the fans that think TD should be in the Hall of Fame. TD had great O-line and a Hall of Famer at quarterback., HOFer TE. Minus John Elway - TD stats are average.

[@Deathstroke-hg7do]

All pats fans

[@KTF0]

People who were tearing up trying to hit the like button and hit dislike on accident.

[@alextrap1993]

I was 3 years old when this man joined the Steelers. No other running back has shown as much grit. He really was someone to look up to back then

[@moboden9764]

What a day, what a speech and what a man. I'm proud to be a Jerome Bettis and a Pittsburgh Steeler fan. Congratulations, Bus.

[@paulettehammond-duerson8989]

I started crying when his daughter started crying, and just kept on crying. Man that was touching.

[@lars8854]

Proud to be a steeler. Congrats jerome

[@danmoriarty3645]

Love the Bus!!!!!! One of the best HOF speeches ever!

[@Lovegainers5]

I love some of these speeches, and Jerome's speech was one of the best 👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿.

[@Lovegainers5]

And, by the way, his wife is fly💝! And, I love his mentioning of his daughter and his son😁💘💯💯.

[@gnarlybark]

For several decades I passed up going to Canton to see so many Steelers inducted into the HOF but had to be there for this one. Congratulations Jerome!

[@theoharaprotocol5031]

... How old are you

[@VOIDRAMPAGER]

Stan Marsh wow way to ruin the moment

[@EdmacZ]

One of a kind player. 6th all time leading rusher and the elite big back in the NFL history.

[@cjsmith3413]

This was on my birthday and i was there. Ill never forget this! #TookJeromeHome

[@pamancave1150]

wow seriously? that's insane bro I'd have killed to see it .

[@Machria23]

As Alan Faneca said in the 4th qtr of the Super Bowl with a Steelers lead, “RIDE THE BUS, RIDE EM!” Keep on riding bro! Thanks for all you did for Steeler nation!

[@bobbyeupho2710]

Great Speech. Jerome Bettis one of my favorites growing up.

[@KingSingh759]

Great speech by a great running back and greater man! Jerome "The Bus" Bettis you deserved this honor for the years you kicked total butt in the Black & Gold! #STEELCITY

[@MarcoPolo-mp6ry]

I watch this over n over. go Steelers

[@kasamailo6085]

I'm at awe. Thank you Jerome Bettis. You are a classic act.

[@LudwigSC93]

Congrats Jerome, well deserved.

[@togelz]

not a steeler fan but damn, i respect this guy,...

[@SuperTugz]

Amazing comment, because I can tell ya I've met several professional athletes, either in passing, at events, etc, and 99% of them come across as a bit arrogant and bigoted. But NO ONE has come across as so humble, down to earth and relatable as Jerome Bettis. Truly is an all-round good guy

[@stephm2009]

This really was my favorite speech of the night and the Juniors family 2, congrats on all the hall of famers in their induction.

[@joshkay3012]

Must be such a proud moment for every player who gets to experience this, all the hard work in your career for this moment

[@stephanie3848]

I love Jerome Bettis, he has such a positive personality

[@ryanwillmore927]

Bettis was a tank.

[@carwhiz90]

I love how Chris Berman when he was working NFL primetime how he would make the sound of a piston when Bettie was battling for extra yards or punching in for a touchdown

[@starwarssavage-_-7709]

Fr

[@scroogemcduck4486]

@@carwhiz90 ...... maybe a bus?

[@johnsmith42688]

Hell no...he was a bus

[@myfathersprincess]

Damn Steelers fans roll deep!!!

[@Chubbskiwubbski]

I was going to press the like button on your comment but I chose to comment instead because 36 needs to stay right there! #BusWillForeverRunInCantonOhio

[@jjsteel43]

I was there for that. I told my folks and friends that I would not go visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton until Jerome got inducted and was there to hear his speech live

[@cjsmith9881]

JMJArkansas40 nature i was there too, it was on my birthday august 8th with floor seats!

[@anvil8478]

I also vowed never to visit until The Bus made it in, and the minute he was confirmed, the plans were made. It was the best (and worst) experience, because the logistics for the weekend there sucked, but seeing The Bus finally achieve this long overdue accomplishment was worth it.

[@diggerthegroundhog8799]

Watching Netflix Icons. Eagles fan here. Jerome Bettis is pure class. A genuine good man and great football player. I'd have him on any Eagles team any time.

[@GodkingHD]

I met The Bus when I was 10yrs old,he came to Aliquippa High School which is still to this day the most dominant high schools in football in Pennsylvania. I got the blessed opportunity to meet him and I told him "Mr. Bettis I want to be a football player like you when I get bigger" he got on a knee looked me in my eyes and said "big guy you're gonna be a better football player than me". Thanks to Mr. Bettis albeit due to injuries in high school I never got the chance to make it pro I had the drive,determination,and dedication to be the best player I could possibly be on and off the field. Congrats Mr. Bettis this kids life you touched and changed. Congratulations you deserve it.

[@Rattlesnake12]

How amazing for his kids to see how much their Dad is loved and respected. Steeler Nation will always have the Bus running!!!

[@digitalgr8ness]

Such a beautiful family!! Much respect to Bettis!

[@PK-ts5jy]

I love Bettis. More than a footballer, as a human being, as a family man. What a role model.

[@jameysummers1577]

Jerome Bettis, a class act. He uses his own moment to talk to JrSeaus kids and tell them how great of a man their father was. That proves it right there.

[@allenbennett5671]

Yes, that was special

[@ofrajannetteben-david7241]

Jerome you R a big man in my book, and not because you a R football star, but big as a person, you made your whole beautiful family cry and I cried along with them, G-D bless you and your family, and I do hope your M om will get well as G-D take care of G-D's people. PS glad to hear that your trip to ISR. was a good one, we need more people like you you in this world.

[@marcussteed4703]

Great speech, I was glad too see that Jerome represented Detroit, Michigan well!!!!

[@coolmovieman1]

great running back congrats on hall of fame great speech!

[@pittsburghmike5962]

From North Versailles, Pa. Here We Go Steelers, Here We Go! Seeing those towels and hearing the chant brought me chills. Man I know I'm getting old when I vividly remember him being traded here on draft day to now being inducted into the hall. Time is going too damn fast.

[@757swaggedoutcarey]

Here we go Steelers here we go #steelersnation

[@St0pHaTinFool]

"When I grow up, I want to be like Jerome Bettis" -Me when I was 14

[@hermanshula9449]

Jerome Bettis. Won a Super Bowl the year he had 5 carries for 4 yards, and three touchdowns in a game. THE BUS!

[@hermanshula9449]

I actually have a Jerome Bettis jersey my little sister bought for me a million years ago. I'm no Steelers fan, and she probably just picked out a jersey that's cool looking! But Jerome Bettis really was one of my favorite players growing up!

[@HollyAKline-vo3bl]

Congratulations, you deserve it!

[@andreaodessa9181]

Big Ben's clutch tackle was the event that created the universe as we know it.

[@jpf1974]

He was going to be in the HoF regardless of that!

[@ElectivusMcgnagna]

Andrea Khuriel Ben doesn't make that tackle, colts win the game, steelers don't win 40, Jerome doesn't get a ring, I don't know not sure he'd of made it

[@brucedunkle9136]

What a punishing running game Pittsburgh had when Bettis was there. Great offensive lines and fullbacks like Tim Lester, Dan Kreider and Jon Whitman.

[@cjsmith9881]

Bruce Dunkle smashmouth football baby!

[@nightshiftband]

Dan krieder was an animal

[@rj8457]

Man what a speech!!!!

[@aneyssaruiz3755]

AMAZING SPEACH, JEROME DESERVED THAT AND I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER... STETTLER NATION

[@parkzillaa8687]

GO STETTLERS!! Haha

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

Jerome Bettis the best running back Los Angeles Rams when he was a rookie in 1993

[@Redmenace96]

Just a few moments of camera on his mother, Gladys. Her face communicated everything. Without knowing her, can tell that she is an amazing woman and great mother.

[@ghg789987]

Sat next to him on a Delta flight today. Real stand up man. Pleasure to meet him.

[@lrahman100]

Awesome speech Congratulations!!!

[@ruxfertall1128]

True class!! Congrats Bus

[@vibrationtherapy7296]

What a way to start a speech!!!! #SteelerCountry

[@tman1782]

Good job big man well deserved honor

[@ethanhwhite1455]

This is every lineman’s dream

[@pacoz2577]

Here we go steelers, here we go

[@jameslancaster6215]

True Steeler. All heart

[@sandrawashington9344]

I love when football players mention god because without him nothing is possible

[@captainspartan04]

Dammit who brought the onions

[@arianakefu]

lol for real.. who brought the damn onions!!?? imma whoop yo ass whp ever you are lol

[@MonkeyLove32]

Love the Bus and this amazing speech! well deserved #SteelersNation

[@loisandrick07]

congrats Bettis awesome speech

[@bozefi1]

Fantastic!

[@andrewgrove1691]

This was amazing

[@AHMAD-2324]

Great Speech...I'm still pissed he should have went first ballot!

[@chuckers40]

I'm glad he finally got in, but the class of 2011 was strong. Marshall Faulk, Deion Sanders, and Jerome Bettis first timers and then throw in Shannon Sharpe.

[@AHMAD-2324]

Charles allen jr Yea you right that was an amazing class as well. But for that dude to be that great. That big and durable...To rush for that many Yard's and Td's. I'm just Lil pissed he didn't go in first ballot. But He's in and I couldn't be more proud or happier for a better person!

[@calcitedrapgoep636]

It's similar to a church where people sing and clap. But Bettis' had a wonderful speech to his people and his former teammates. The Steelers still remember his time with them when they signed him

[@cjsmith9881]

I went to this live on my birthday with floor passes! So cool! I was trashed haha

[@parkzillaa8687]

Great speech!!

[@hermanshula9449]

As heartfelt as a speech can get.

[@lonnieknight9187]

We always super deep! #SteelerNation!!!!

[@johnmarston1111]

Bettis played for my favorite team

[@kurtz4887]

John Marston rams or Steelers?

[@menegox]

Wow...just wow

[@Yofuggindaddybich]

my hero

[@zachb9965]

loved watching the bus at notre dame !

[@dgregory4178]

Best memories of Jerome. 4th Quarter and the Steelers have the ball and the lead. EVERYONE knows that Bettis is getting the ball and he still gets 3-4 yards with the entire defense trying to stop him! I live in Latrobe and seeing him up close in training camp and thinking, there is no way was he weighs 250lbs. I think each of his legs weighed that much!

[@seand67]

AWESOME

[@8psydefex]

Heeeeeere weee go! #blackandyellowforlife

[@SuperC55AMG]

I always thought Bettis looked like the late great R and B singer Gerald LeVert, both the best to do it in their respective professions.

[@TheClearwall]

Proud of you, Bus. WE ARE ND!

[@marknethercutt3381]

30 minutes and 50 seconds was the best part of Jerome Bettis speech

[@oneloveking7447]

I LOVE THE BUS At NOTRE DAME and with the STEELERS just was Wondering why he never mentioned Dan Kreider?

[@garyclark8445]

Thank God I have his jersey.

[@ZepG]

It's the only official NFL jersey I ever bought.

[@XcuzeTheMessDeer]

Everybody loved "The Bus" !

[@dennismorgan3589]

Present and future Steelers take note Of what class and character is dll about Thank you you Bus You Are what the Steeler Organization represents Class

[@markhenry1239]

I never liked Jerome until he put on the Black and Gold! A Steelers legend (along with many others) Gotta LOVE 'da Bus!

[@marknethercutt3381]

Bettis was a real beast, and was the first.

[@cedrickhicks1859]

Great day for #36 STEELERNATION 6X SB CHAMPS!!!!

[@streetjustices1706]

That lineup though. 😂

[@rockyrushrivera8017]

Amazing night I was there !!!

[@joepanza297]

What a Steeler looks like

[@clarkdragon5477]

What part is it when he says "The Bus is stopping in Canton Ohio!"

[@MadAngel209]

Some people call Jerome Bettis, The Battering Ram, and The Bus. I call Jerome Bettis The Bengal Killer.

[@justinlagrange5591]

Gone Ballistik well to be fair that can be true for 99% of players

[@2112666123]

I was there WOW ALL THOSE FANS ABOUT 10 thousand

[@arianakefu]

Much Love and Respects.. Love how he showed lovr to the Seau family.. Inspiring speech.. #Respects ##StillCowboyNation lol

[@benelliott1335]

GOAT

[@pistol8026]

WOW WHAT MORE CAN YOU SAY ??? 😆

[@yeetarmyitstimeforgoodtime8958]

This guy would just run through people like they were kids

[@PERCANGLE412]

Lmao he really is Jerome jr

[@user-pw9dn8kl2l]

I WAS THERE

[@jayfreeman3849]

The biggest message in this was to his son

[@genesismartin5605]

wwe yes

[@WillSoNwc]

congrats to the 🚌 bus but in my opinion..he was supposed to be in the hall of fame in 2011...first ballot for sure👍👍

[@edvenuto9614]

I remember when the bus in the eyes of the hall of fame wasn't a first ballot hall of fame so he had to wait long to get in.

[@slikdarelic]

31:00.. Big Tigga standing behind Big Ben.. lol...

[@ShudrodWatts]

Westside Detroit OG JB...he ran over my cousin who was playing DB ; when they played Henry Ford in '88 it still all good!! one love BUS! Trojans still won doe! .. lol

[@timothymorgan2150]

42 dislikes u must be 😷 This is a Man's Game

[@zekemcghghy2618]

The dislikes are raven's and Seahawk fans.

[@GodkingHD]

And Bengals fans lol

[@jamessveinsson6006]

And Bangles