Randy Gradishar: The Heart and Soul of the Orange Crush | Full Documentary

In our new biographical sports documentary, follow the life and career of legendary linebacker Randy Gradishar, who grew from humble beginnings working in his father’s grocery store to become an All-American at Ohio State and all-time great as the cornerstone of Denver’s Orange Crush defense. Gradishar, joined by former teammates and colleagues, retells the story of his early years and his tenure in Denver that has earned him well-deserved consideration for the sport’s greatest individual honor: induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. And while that distinction remains a goal, Gradishar’s legacy of leadership, dominance and tenacity has long been cemented in Broncos Country.
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[@floydbundy]

The Pro Football HOF will never be complete until Randy Gradishar is inducted. The biggest injustice in HOF.

[@Moondog9322]

Exactly right! I live 20 minutes from the HOF and have never been there, and never will be, until this injustice is rectified.

[@brent4723]

Along with another Buckeye, Jim Marshall. Maybe Broncos and Vikings fans can advocate for both en masse and make the squeaky wheel a lot louder.

[@jeremykrause9443]

Totally agree. I am still in shock he is not in yet.

[@BKSevan]

Right on! There are too many Bears and Packers there because of the reverential awe that George Halas and Lombardi are given and not enough Broncos, Chargers, Jets and other original AFL teams because of prejudice against the "other league". I saw the majority of those tackles that Gradishar made, unlike many credited to Ray Lewis where he would show up with 4 other players and receive credit.

[@abrahamjackson6019]

In my opinion the greatest middle linebacker in his era, numbers speaks for themselves. 6'3 240lb not none of this 220 lb stuff. Why is the Hall of Fame doing this man so dirty...

[@everythingfootball62bigtex42]

He should have been in in the hall of fame 30 yrs ago

[@erikmckinney4772]

its a crime for this man not to in the hall of fame

[@Fireyninjadog]

Put him in the hall of fame, HOF people. He's the best middle Linebacker ever

[@brenta4227]

My favorite Bronco all time, hes the best. That hes not in HOF is a joke, complete east coast bias.

[@cherokeemacks7949]

Randy gradishar now he was a great one.

[@erikmontoya103]

Gradishar & Atwater !!

[@rovolutionary]

Needs to be in Pro Football HOF!

[@Mmoose74]

Man as a kid I remember him and Rulon Jones, Tom Jackson, Mecklenburg..... Just awesome!

[@user-cs6up8eq7s]

I remember them getting destroyed by Dallas in super bowl 12

[@cmarbormaster]

​@@user-cs6up8eq7stheir offense was destroyed. The orange crush allow 27 points even though there were eight turnovers. That's pretty impressive

[@user-cs6up8eq7s]

@@cmarbormaster true it was their offense that got destroyed you're right about that

[@user-cs6up8eq7s]

@@cmarbormaster the game turned into an absolute nightmare for Craig Morton

[@MontviewBlvdBabiez]

​@@user-cs6up8eq7sMorton threw 4 interceptions

[@tryingtochange1958]

In 1977, I was an All Conference tackle for Thornton HS. Coach asked me to speak at a Little League Awards Banquet. Randy Gradishar was the key speaker. What a nice man he was. It is one of the highlights of my life. HOF is missing a LEGEND.

[@briandonelson4700]

He was the greatest defensive player of that generation, the leader of the Orange Crush, and should be in the Hall of Fame. He was always in the right place at the right time.

[@alexsuarez7017]

Came here to pay respects and learn about the 2024 class. He’s a beast. Welcome to the hall! As a Houston Texan fan we finally got one in the Hall! Andre Johnson!

[@RFKPeaceNIK19]

The Best of NFL Defense, Orange Crush. Randy Earned induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

[@5280Freak]

So happy for Randy! Never saw him play but growing up a Broncos fan you always heard family praising him. Made in Colorado circa 1982

[@jolenemulumba5101]

That was an incredible documentary! Good job for putting that together! HOF snub... He needs to be in there!

[@danielgoody6043]

I Loved watching this. Man I Love the Old School so much. This is what I remember growing up. Randy was one bad ass. The guy could do Anything. Thank you so much for putting this Out ! Randy should be in the HOF hands down !!

[@thomasplaisted3579]

Randy is my brother-in-law's brother. We all grew up together! Randy's abilities are such that he undoubtedly should be in the NFL hall of fame! I don't understand who is making the decisions on who should be in and who shouldn't, but they ought to get a new informed guy! Randy to the hall of fame!

[@tbananer8809]

Congratulations on the HOF selection Randy, well deserved!

[@scottestey5291]

In 1974 I started my sophomore year at William Mitchell HS in Colorado Springs. I have not lived in Colorado since 1976 but by that time Gradishar had made me a lifelong fan of American football at all levels, the Denver Broncos, and Randy Gradishar himself.

[@george9167]

Relocating to Denver in 82' from NYC and a Giants fan, seeing my first Broncos game was a disappointment but this linebacker Gradishar and Jackson then Mecklenburg the next year just as Elway learned the game, was really good football- all HOF guys. Watching this documentary brought back vivid memories of some of the best defensive football in history. Thanks for sharing.

[@maryannmiller1987]

I graduated in 1970 from champion high school with randy. Im glad he was finally inducted into the hall of fame. He deserved it. You made champion, ohio proud randy. Congratulations.

[@LIE11Bldg7]

It's this very exact video that sure knows how to bring those youthful tears out of a grown man's eyes

[@zackarybellinger8387]

Hall of famer for sure get him in

[@tomsiino1612]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video, even more so now that I know the pro football HOF is inducting this most deserving legendary Bronco. Thank you Randy for all incredible memories and cant wait to watch TJ present you in August!

[@JamminGIJames32]

Great Show! Thank you for sharing! 🏈

[@LIE11Bldg7]

DaveL.. here , Born Omaha 1966. Been a Genuine Original UNCONDITIONAL Denver Bronco/OrangeCrush" faithful follower Since 1977

[@MontviewBlvdBabiez]

Finally an original ORANGE CRUSH🍊💪🏽 player is in there!!! Canton can still suck it until we have as much players in there as the trash Raiders or those bratty Cowboys!! Congratulations Randy!! You deserve it and have been WAY OVER DUE!! Glad I got the chance to meet you a few times, you are truly genuine and love your fans!! GO BRONCOS!!! 🧡💙

[@jasonlewis8458]

He finally got inducted into the HOF. It's about time. Congrats to him.

[@GaryFox11000]

Tom Jackson is right ! Broncos had 8 Turnovers & still only lost the game 27 - 10 ! Broncos should have lost 45 - 10 ! 4 Turnovers Broncos would have won the game . Orange Crush D was incredible ! Gradishar was an incredible sure tackler .. Nose was always around the football .. Lived in Denver ; it was an honor to watch him play ! 🏈🤷‍♂️👍❤🎄

[@charlesm9929]

Gradishar's omission from the HOF is absolutely criminal! Shame, woe, and despair upon the members of the HOF committee.

[@jeremykrause9443]

I wish more of the players he played against would speak up on his behalf. Like there’s so many hall of fame raiders that could tell you how great Gradishar was.

[@michaelsack9981]

Finally Randy has made it. And once inducted in August, the NFL HOF will finally be a legitimate hall of fame. There are others deserving, still to get in. But no omission has ever been as egregious as Randy who should have been a first round inductee.

[@douglashall2141]

Randy was a buckeye before he was a Bronco. And he set the example for all linebackers to follow. AJ Hawk and many more

[@lawrencedeherrera5342]

Excellent one 👍 thanks for sharing it. Gradishar, Rulon Jones. Are just a few of our players who should be in the hall of fame. I cannot respect the hall, son long as they ignore the great Broncos of the past.

[@charlesm9929]

I understand your sentiments, but while I agree wholeheartedly with your assessment about Gradishar, it's very difficult to objectively make a case for Rulon Jones. Karl Mecklenburg however is yet another egregious omission from the HOF IMO.

[@manzac112]

Ladies and gentlemen, he is now in the Hall of Fame.

[@Bu11yMagu1re]

Im not a Broncos fan but his absence from Canton never sat well with me. And I never understood why he wasnt in.

[@patrickscoggin2920]

A great effort and my thanks to all involved for putting this together. It does, however, make me wonder... After promoting/advocating for my friend Randy's HOF induction for 20+ years now, where was this effort in 2003... or 2008... or 2020?

[@Aloharayray808]

It’s a shame a lot of Broncos greats aren’t in the HOF😔

[@alfonsecoppola5938]

great player totally looked over by nfl,tom jackson is great to listen to,also was a great player

[@user-yh5gc9lv7r]

About time for #53 to get in. Still can't believe he didn't go in on his 1st year of eligibility.

[@rww786432004ify]

I wasn't born when randy played but seeing his highlights and wonder why this guy isn't in the hof.

[@BKSevan]

Randy definitely should have been there in year one of eligibility. Tom Jackson was supposedly too small. But he was a hard hitter who could cover tight ends and backs in pass defense. Based on other linebackers in the HOF already, a case could be made for TJ to be there. Dennis Smith, Karl Mecklenburg, Rich Jackson, Tom Nalen, Riley Odoms. All deserve consideration.

[@Bu11yMagu1re]

Surprised you didnt mention Louis Wright.

[@robertsprouse9282]

Why the hell is TOM NALEN not in the HALL? If he played for the NYGIANTS, he'd already be there.

[@ohhboyy970]

Von Miller will be missed in Denver

[@tomforal7087]

Randy and and also Louis

[@79steelymatt]

Hall of Fame February 8, 2024 Randy Gradishar #53 Ohio State Buckeye Denver Broncos

[@franciscoj.figueroarivera8337]

FINALLY , JUSTICE FOR RANDY GRADYSHAR. 2024 HOF😊😊😊

[@cesargeronimo1502]

I won't visit the HOF until he's there. I thought when they finally added Floyd Little he might get in soon. Not soon enough.

[@delberthageman1152]

With his records and accomplishments why isn't he in the Hall of Fame all the people that make the Hall of Fame decisions need to spend a week watching his films then maybe just maybe they'll decide to voting him in

[@jamespatrick9841]

How Otis Taylor and Randy Gradishar are not in the HOF shows how ridiculous the voting is.

[@ryanbenner3806]

The wait is over.

[@SDuties]

I recall hearing that teammates were afraid of him in practice because he hit with such intensity.

[@chrisbrooks5501]

I think TJ mispoke...im sure he hadn't forgotten that Bernard Jackson (RIP) was Billy Thompson's cohort in the deepest part of the orange crush..

[@tomforal7087]

Unbelievable both aren’t in.

[@Boggllez]

Until Randy Gradishar is inducted into the hall of fame I don't recognise it as legitimate

[@NastehtimeTV]

Congrats on being a 2024 HOF Inductee!

[@franciscojoaquina877]

HOF!

[@broncobilly4029]

If you had to teach a class on how to play inside linebacker, you could just put on a film of Randy Gradishar. I've heard a lot of reasons why he's not in the HOF, the mountain time zone, east coast bias, Dr. Z thought his tackle statistics were inflated, we played a 3-4 instead of a 4-3. That's all bogus. He should be in. I'm disappointed that Jack Lambert hasn't lobbied harder for Randy. Maybe he's jealous because Randy went to Ohio State and Lambert had to go to Kent State. Randy was a first round pick and Lambert wasn't. Out of respect for the game, Lambert should help him get in.

[@mountains889]

snubbed for Hall of Fame yet again

[@lloydcoleman6889]

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