Troy Polamalu Full Hall of Fame Speech | 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame | NFL

[@KFox210]

Remember, this guy lined up in the C gap. Because "he had a feeling" Legendary

[@Jamac007]

Pat McFee 😂😂😂

[@kingjdingding7194]

Spidey senses😭😂

[@user-up1us9jf1o]

We didn’t even have an audible to get out of it. It was a 100 percenter.

[@diamondd2778]

100%

[@vincentcoleman4764]

The rest is history

[@matthewwilliams4860]

This is the most I’ve ever heard Troy actually talk. He always had his play do the talking! Congrats.

[@NOBUxDrillz]

Facts i remember the Head and Shoulders commercials that was the only time I ever heard him talk.

[@ianalan4367]

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[@cincat8207]

As a Bengals fan, he is one of the most hated Steelers among our fan base.

[@jeremymann4842]

@@cincat8207 cool?

[@conorbrumbaugh7483]

@@cincat8207 okay?

[@BigWiggles32]

There he is. The MAN. My all time favorite player. Getting into the HOF. Love him! Thanks for the memories Troy!

[@gabrielcardoso8183]

Cutting onions too bro ????

[@BigWiggles32]

@@gabrielcardoso8183 💯💯

[@DThompson46]

Love to see it bro 🥺

[@quannybirdd]

The Steelers are still my favorite team all because of this guy. He my favorite player.

[@T-roc57]

He retired so quietly too.

[@renderuntocaesarwhatiscaes2300]

Im a raven fan and i teared up.. that’s how special this man was.. a true warrior who wore the blk and gold..

[@buzzkillington3840]

Saying blk instead of just adding the a and c, were you trying to shorten it up like they did for these speeches?

[@bgstv10001]

@@buzzkillington3840 we all know what he meant? Relax

[@desertmonsoon1]

Thank you, for respect. Baltimore has always been a hatred rivalry. Nonetheless, you guys have class. Always have. Much respect.

[@peggieh8577]

"You ain't never lied!"

[@dreameryoung38]

He embodies respect

[@allenbennett5671]

So much in this speech, the one part though was very good, when he told his sons, the best thing I can do for you, is to love your mom. Powerful

[@Smilenowcrylater004]

Great example to love and respect your wife. Today's generation needs help in that area. Happy he's an example for his son's.

[@billgabrielsonjr7259]

@ singer jin Not at all. Always is such a ridiculous and dumb statement, still is. Everyone can learn from Troy’s speech. Not just a certain generation.

[@billgabrielsonjr7259]

@ Allen Bennett Absolutely agree. Showing your boys love, showing them you love their mother, showing emotion, empathy, compassion, man, Troy is just 👍🏻. His speech, especially that part, definitely hit me in the feels. I hope his boys keep that with them. And Troy seems like a very thoughtful, spiritual guy, like the island mentality. Actually showing true love and respect for your wife, your kids will see that, and learn from that. Props to Troy and his whole family.

[@almadeunrebel]

interesting that a great trojan quoted a great bruin right there…john wooden taught and wrote that in his book 📕

[@annagraham6204]

@@billgabrielsonjr7259 hit you in the “feels” 😂Did it tickle your tum tum? This is the sappiest most embarrassing comment section on yt.

[@YahYou813]

This brings me to tears in so many ways. I'm a Tongan that supports our Samoan brothers and sisters. Troy showing how us Islanders are raised and he plays for my team THE Pittsburgh Steelers!

[@johnnyson7474]

Next up is Tua Tagovailoa

[@Dudewhostartsargumentsandloses]

Happy for you. Have Tongan friends. Made them proud as well.

[@jazz_prodzz5761]

I’m a Samoan, although a Washington fan. But seeing Troy play makes me proud to be Samoan because just like you said, showing how is islanders are raised.

[@das0ul177]

@@johnnyson7474 I hope tua can overcome his most recent injury 😢

[@kendawg8085]

@@johnnyson7474 And Marcus to bad Te’o retired

[@Colskshreds]

“You could have played with us…” Steelers fans don’t care about stats or flash…Troy embodies what we care about in the darkest of winter day, the “Steelers way.” The embodiment of Pittsburgh. #43 made our city very proud, and we’ll never forget🤙🏻

[@jeffhowell2298]

Reed. Real words of how we run walk and talk and hit. Love from NYC. 🖤💛🍺

[@kemosabeusmc]

And the steelers did him dirty at the end, just like they did ward. They deserve to suck right now.

[@northenlightsss]

@@kemosabeusmc wondering no hate, how did they do him dirty?

[@erob1962]

Been a Steeler fan since 72 … this is my all time favorite Steeler ever

[@claudebelanger229]

As a Ravens fan, this man has broken my heart more times than I can count. Even still. My respect level for him is impossible to measure. It was a pleasure to watch him play. Beautiful speech from a beautiful human being. The world would be a better place if there were more Troy's in it.

[@JulezWinnfield]

Fake respect.

[@jroc828]

Ur miserable. ​@@JulezWinnfield

[@D-AVG]

I always forget how soft spoken Troy is. I love how this humble , calm, articulate, soft spoken man was literally one of the most feared player to ever step foot in the gridiron. What a legend

[@CaughtInp]

I'm Samoan living in a small country NZ and seeing my people out in the big country doing big things makes me so proud. Also hearing the Samoan chants "Cheeeehooo" makes me so happy our people are all the same everywhere in the planet they go! Congrats uso you deserve it all!

[@das0ul177]

Same here uso always proud to see our ppl shine 🎉❤

[@MikeJay-on5tt]

Troy is no question a black and yellow legend 💯 percent

[@BIGLOCC412]

It’s Black and Gold.

[@Anybodyelse2294]

@@BIGLOCC412 thank you

[@dkgaming1842]

There hasn’t been a more exciting safety to watch in the NFL since he retired. Truly legendary!!

[@allmoneyin676]

No lie. Troy and Ed we're one of the kind

[@dbtheking7663]

I mean there’s Harrison smith, Darwin james, and Jamal adams this generation does have promise for them to be hof

[@nigelkhan9278]

2003 my NY Jets had two first rounds draft picks. I remember us all screaming for them to draft Troy. The Jets blew it and I watched Troy with envy as he ravaged the NFL for the rest of his career. Congratulations.

[@manrajsingh7943]

Ahh a classic moment my jets breaking my heart 🥲

[@rt35707]

What really intrigued me, was what Troy said to his boys, " The best thing I can do for you is Love your Mother...." his speech was beautiful, especially to the steeler nation... good job representing the Samoan people.

[@JesusisKing27]

That was the most important part of his speech.

[@toddday3129]

"Boys, the best thing I can do for you guys is love your Mother." This should be replayed over, and over, and over. Too many players giving speeches without Fathers in their lives. I wish the NFL would make a point to notice this shortcoming and attempt to change the cycle. It was an honor to hear this speech.

[@MinePlay512]

Troy Polamalu is one of the best playmaking safeties in the NFL.

[@justincumbo9512]

He is the best playmaking safety with respect to the others

[@glettnile2603]

The best**

[@stanshaud6168]

Uhhh no lol Ed Reed was better.

[@brandonfredericks8239]

No Ed reed

[@seymourbutts9085]

He did impossible things to perfection.

[@matasuki]

Him and Ed Reed were the most instinctive safeties I've ever seen.

[@fisherman420]

Don't forget dawkins

[@allmoneyin676]

Sean Taylor was alive it would have been those 3 for that era.

[@808mitch]

Darren Sharper was personally my favorite growing up (Not anymore obviously)

[@vanessamartinez211]

@@808mitch Why because he’s in prison doing life

[@fototrap8772]

@@808mitch lol I understand but he was nice back there

[@marknethercutt3381]

Steeler Nation is so proud of you Troy you are true goat.

[@JusNoBS420]

Pretty cool moment with the standing O and the terrible towels flying. I’m not a Steelers fan but love the passion Troy played with. Definitely a special human

[@dylanhogan9353]

As a ravens fan I’ve uttered this mans name in hatred too many times…just goes to show how good he really is. Congrats Troy you deserved it for sure! Give respect when respect is due ✊🏼

[@jacksdad734]

Im a Steeler fan. Respect to Ed Reed. I get it.

[@JulezWinnfield]

Fake respect.

[@pablojuan8522]

Never like to rank players all time since Kobe passed away, but I have to say Troy has to be not only one of the greatest safety’s but one of the greatest football players of all time. Humble, honorable, and played with a passion worth playing. Great player and a great man.

[@peggieh8577]

Certainly a better man than Kobe

[@vanessamartinez211]

@@peggieh8577 Better man than Jordan

[@warriorofgod8188]

True 💯

[@xsteelfeverx8004]

The most instinctively gifted football player I have ever witnessed. Truly a phenomal talent. It could be debated that Ed Reed was better, and perhaps as a pure safety, he was. But the way Troy played, he seemed much more than simply just a safety. He was an amazing athlete, both physically and mentally. There will be many Ed Reeds coming through the league every now and then. But there will absolutely NEVER be another Troy Polamalu.

[@RiccyTBeatz]

well said

[@Vicious_Species]

Yes! So TRUE. Let it be the day a safety TACKLES like POLAMALU did. Likely to see another Ed Reed but not a Polamalu.

[@sdotl84]

Never ever

[@ccVIKINGS20]

Every single person from Pittsburgh has Troy in their top 3 favorite athletes and most of us have him #1. An absolute legend love this man

[@war.withmyself]

AGREED

[@KingNothing7]

One of the absolute best to put on the pads. Congrats Troy

[@MrBiscuit75]

Troy was a once in a generation type player like Jim brown, L.T. and Barry sanders. His physical ability, instincts and passion for the game. We will not see another player like him at that position doing the things he did. Unless you watched him every game like steeler fans or lucky enough to play with him like his teammates did you can't fully understand how good this guy was.

[@E3litecompany]

You hit it right on the head watched every game of his career faithfully and he never failed to always have your jaw dropping with the plays he made

[@South_Central63]

Im a packers fan but as an U.S.C fan i followed him threw hes career an trust he is the G.O.A.T.. Had to watch steelers game do to him an also ward the buss porter harrison

[@desertmonsoon1]

In another comment. I said the same exact thing. Agree 100%

[@shawnsmith5763]

You will see another player his name is Minkah Fitzpatrick.

[@dbeazrn3934]

Exactly….a LEGENDARY football player, but even more so as a Godly, faithful & decent man!!!

[@nonujzeevaloaga6330]

Very proud of you Uso 🇦🇸 you came along way congratulations cousin love you 🙏 you not only represent the fa'asamoa culture Aiga 🇦🇸🇦🇸 but the whole STEELERS NATION🙏 & all ur fans out there❤ American Samoa 🇦🇸🇦🇸

[@wakeupsweep9731]

he’s soft spoken yet the best pure football player I’ve ever seen

[@DeejRolyaT]

The best strong safety i ever saw congrats MY FAVORITE player of all time

[@melvinsmiley5295]

It is so rare to see a guy EVERYONE loves. Thanks for the memories Troy…may your life continue to be blessed.

[@frankmorgan6783]

Thanks Troy. What a giant on and off the field ...

[@shiggy5420]

Legend has it Pat McAfee was waiting for him in the C gap at his speech

[@diamondd2778]

lol

[@abrahamhidalgo3605]

😂😂😂😂

[@ausdawg3165]

W

[@brucegrover8658]

😂 classic

[@gleeshg387]

One of the reason why I love the safety position and defense, Troy is a legend this was a no doubter

[@kimmikkelsen9601]

The "Legend" is often overused. Not in this case. A truly great player for all time.

[@reecelolly967]

Gtl Troy he was one of the greatest safteys of all time

[@dr.h_gibby3158]

The best box saftey to ever play

[@LONEWOLF..314-S-T-L]

IS THE GREATEST ... FACTS ... 💯💪🏾👍🏾❤

[@dr.h_gibby3158]

@@LONEWOLF..314-S-T-L and that’s coming from a raiders fan... if your a Steelers fan you should know the rivalry between us two

[@OldManLuffy]

A great safety idk about a saftey

[@novemberwhiskey9491]

Of all time..

[@jeffersonochoa1860]

Troy Polamalu was one of my childhood players(as a Ravens fan)

[@keatonburson2996]

I miss the those days of AFC north football

[@justincross1247]

@@keatonburson2996 Harrison, Polamalu, Ward vs Lewis, Suggs, Reed. good times

[@pop3456]

@@justincross1247 Our good old days :(

[@joesmith3098]

Best Football I ever watched were those games! As a guy from St. Louis. I appreciate the respect the fans of both teams give to the Legends on the others team. They all left everything on the field. All any of us can ask for as fans!

[@alwaysbam]

Ed Reed and Troy Polamalu. Thats it. Best to ever do it

[@Wslb.rako562]

Ronnie Lott?

[@alwaysbam]

@@Wslb.rako562 true true.

[@7camscdan249]

He enter every stadium a humble man, but when it was game time, he ran out the tunnel and left everything on the field. Congratulations Mr Polamalu. You ended your college career as an All American and Orange Bowl Champion with the University of Southern California and now you leave a storied franchise Pittsburgh Steelers as a All Pro, a Super Bowl Champion and a new member of the Hall of Fame. I only have one word. O. U. T. S. T. A. N. D. I. N. G!

[@system1170]

Troy was the greatest steeler of all time. Literally a cheat code on the field.

[@kylemcmahon9777]

Even though he had his struggles as a youth.... it don't get no better than this... a true role model for all Polynesian kids. Love u braddah, shoots 🤙🏽

[@Emk315]

"Boys, the best thing I can do for you guys is love your mother" Let that sink in for a moment.

[@aaronsims5109]

The EPITOME of a class act...As always Polamalu was nothing but a gentleman in his speech

[@ulimontiel8543]

One of the best safety’s of all time no doubt… straight up beast

[@ericperkins971]

One of? He's the GOAT of that position.

[@NathanKJohnson]

As a Falcon fan, I even loved Troy Polomalu. A true legend, not just for Pittsburgh, but football as a whole.

[@chinorodriguez5498]

Truly a great compliment to the Pittsburgh steelers and the professional world of professional football and the city of Pittsburgh

[@kihato73]

What. A. Guy. Ravens fan through and through and I can never forget *that* interception. That pick 6. But this is Troy. A gentleman and a monster at the same time. Gentle and aggressive at the same time. Soft spoken yet ferocious in the tackle. Cerebral yet instinctive. What a player. The only guy to tackle one of my guys yet I felt he did it right. Hats off Troy

[@stubobish]

This was one of the finest Hall of Fame speeches, I've ever heard! I've been a Steelers fan since December 23, 1972, when I was 7 years old. After listening to the HOF speeches of Troy Polamalu and Jack Lambert...I ask anyone....How can you NOT be a Steelers fan?

[@KIds-ei1tu]

Only second time I cried in my life lol, first was listening to Hines Ward retirement speech. Troy will always be my favorite player. Good bless him and his family.

[@elreynava6128]

Remember watching this guy when I was 16, now 28 Balling my eyes out watching him speak. Let's go steelers!🟨⬛🟨⬛

[@madsen6320]

Same bro

[@salzk8276]

Beautiful speech. Absolutely beautiful. There never has been, nor will there ever be another Polamalu. THANK YOU, TROY.

[@409edits]

Was at the ceremony, but his speech was so good I’m already rewatching it

[@sx2ap]

For such a ferocious and high energy player he has such a soothing calm voice

[@timow978]

One of the most inspirational speeches I’ve heard

[@likejimi5845]

24 years old now.. THANK YOU so much for the memories Troy. You, Hines, The bus, Joey porter, Farrior and all the guys gave me the best memories. This is the first gen I'm getting to see HoF speeches on and it's just crazy to see.

[@jovauhngarcia5414]

Very eloquent and well prepared. A very smart man and an intense player. Truly I was honored to watch him growing up

[@martyfest6120]

Growing up and living on the south side slopes of Pittsburgh, my family are Steelers fans for generations. So proud that such a great person and player wore the Steeler Jersey, having the privilege of watching him play will always be fantastic memories. Troy thanks us, we thank you Troy.

[@TJJulkowski]

For a guy who made a career out of saying nothing he speaks volumes about what makes him whole. We could all aspire to the bar he sets. Well done. Arguably one of the greatest safeties ever.

[@shariffwashington1107]

I’m a WFT FAN, but I must admit Pittsburg is truly America’s team. Nobody travels like their fans

[@SteelersFan1969]

U are correct, fun fact back when the phrase America's team was coined it was late 70s, and the commissioner wanted it to be the steelers, but rooney declined saying we were the world's team. It then went to the cowboys

[@fitzyfiddle]

@@SteelersFan1969 I thought I was the only person who knew that these days, Steelersnation baby!!!⬛🟨⬛🟨

[@yourneighbor6957]

My first steeler game was a preseason game in Charlotte they had a giant banner hanging from the street polls "welcome to steelers country" I'll never forget it.

[@SteelersFan1969]

@@fitzyfiddle Hell yea!! #stairwaytoseven #herewego

[@taylor860gang]

@@fitzyfiddle nah real Steeler fans Kno this

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

What a great speech from a legend. This guy was a non stop spark plug on the field right down to his last play . A true “baller” and from what it seems, a real genuine dude. He seems so young still. Good for him and his beautiful family.

[@beckycottrellbabazam3]

Nomatter what NFL team you loved you had to have respect for this man.. His speech made me tear and smile at the same time. I still miss him every fall and 43 and 75 will always be my favorite numbers.

[@eZaFJDUBB]

Man Troy is an inspiration, what a special human, love the way his family looks at him with so much love

[@checkmate2049]

I remembered seeing the superbowl parade where Troy stage dive off of the car and over the crowd. The fans were going bananas & lifted him up over their heads. Congratulations Troy!

[@Macaroniandcheese1209]

This guy and Ed Reed are the to best safeties to ever do it. Congrats man, you deserve it!

[@brucemyers5894]

I am far from a steeler fan, but have always respected Troy! One bad man on the field, and a class act off the field. He deserves this!

[@YusukeKnight]

One of my favorite players ever loved watching him play

[@jacobball8422]

Who could possibly be disliking this video. I'm not a Steelers fan but you have to love and respect Troy Polomolu.

[@somehowiknew4786]

It’s a shame they cut speeches short this year, would have loved to hear more from him, my favorite player of all time

[@jamalmccoy2441]

It's your time to shine mr polumalu.. You are among some of the greatest players to wear that iconic black and yellow jersey and earn enshrinment as one of the greatest... Thanks for the memories and the 2 Lombardi trophies TP.... I was waiting for this day my boy... True steeler Fan...

[@BIGLOCC412]

It’s Black and Gold.

[@jamalmccoy2441]

@@BIGLOCC412 whatever!!!

[@veronicaswann1360]

Not ever a Steelers fan, but mad respect to TP! His play on the field, his work ethic and how he carried himself is all. Nothing left to say! So so well deserved!

[@RM-ly7kc]

met him once, just a soft spoken kind soul.

[@marknethercutt3381]

I'm not crying I got dust in my eyes.

[@evanwilliams6406]

Troy Polamalu just showed up and straight up let his play do the talking and balled out every game. Great teammate, great football player and great person all rolled into one. Deserves to get in the Hall of Fame. Part of one of my favorite eras of football, guys played hard to the whistle back then and you had to know where Troy Polamalu was when you played the Steelers, and they moved Troy around so much, he could cover, he could tackle, and he just made an awesome chess piece for that defense and that made the Steelers a formidable opponent through the latter part of the 2000's.

[@thewreklessone3193]

This guy is the rest why i love the game of football and im a steelers fan. I miss watching him play so much.

[@davidmueller980]

Troy Polamalu was a great football player. He is a good man off the football field as well. As a Vikings fan, Troy’s uncle is inspiring our running backs like he did Troy. Whatever team you favor, we all wanted Troy Polamalu playing for us- but he was destined to be a Steeler. A great franchise!

[@GodkingHD]

The Greatest strong safety we ever had. The Samoan Superman Troy Polamalu. My entire family enjoyed watching this man play season after season year after year.

[@johnc7054]

Thank you for the memories Troy 🙏. You are my favorite player and that was a beautiful speech! Steeler nation loves you!

[@1bIgFaTsOnOfAbItCh]

Somehow I've always HATED the Steelers but LOVED Troy Polamalu. A total class act and legendary player.

[@strongmanish]

When Troy Polamalu wore the Steeler black and gold he was my favorite safety in the NFL. For Troy to play the run like a linebacker while he had the ballhawking skills of an elite DB was fun to watch. Congratulations to him for making it to the NFL Hall of Fame.

[@Therionx]

Troy Polamalu it was a pleasure to watch you play ! Congrats !

[@francodimarco0318]

I was so fortunate to be able to see this man play live and grateful to watch him play in pretty much every game he played in . Very deserving of this honor.

[@ayanchakrabarti1158]

Love and respect you “ Troy”, there won’t be another Polamalu ever.

[@jackchueh1231]

What a wonderful beautiful speech

[@aaronwiseman8202]

My most definitely most favorite player. Of all time

[@cosmoevents21st56]

This is the one Hall of Fame presentation I wish I could have been at. Congrats Troy and the rest of the honorees.

[@jjsteel43]

Same here. I attended Jerome's and was hoping to attend Troy's with him being my favorite steeler player of all time but was unable to

[@tiggytoggy1440]

I started liking the Steelers because of Polamalu. Got his jersey to this day.

[@radaction5743]

How can such a ferocious player be so soft-spoken? Congrats, Troy. Such an appropriate name for a Trojan!

[@bigboy7110]

Man I'm old now. These are the guys I grew up watching 😭😭

[@TWINTOWERS4123]

Time is flying by bro!

[@ooinvsaoo]

I remember it was some playoff game, I wanna say it was against Indy, Troy made an interception that went up for review. The camera was on him as the ref makes his announcement that the play was overturned, incomplete pass offense’s ball. What does Troy do? Puts on his helmet and goes back onto the field, that’s IT. That will never make it into the stat book, but THAT’S what made Troy, Troy. THAT’S why he’s up there…

[@firemarshalzoro]

Being born in '85, I missed the Stillers of the 70's. But I'm so glad I got to watch my team win some championships, and Troy and that defense was a huge part of that success. I remember watching interviews from opposing QB's and they all said the first thing they looked for was Troy and where he was lining up. But it didn't matter much. Troy was all over the field. Legend.

[@legendary_kdee_1655]

My favorite player of all time in the NFL

[@lwill4075]

All I know is growing up watching this guy... I knew he was a perfect example to be a football player. He's a true professional

[@Shinobi33]

a special, special human being. A soft spoken Gentleman Warrior

[@enriquevargas9592]

Ravens Fan here, too much respect for him, he was one of the greatest safeties of all time, I really enjoyment the games between us! He left his soul and heart on the field! Respect

[@roxannelomas8918]

I love you Troy. You are my player of the game. Football is a sport of many sports but you knew how to love the game. And dude you played the game like a Godm

[@arnethetool9964]

For many years I have watched hundreds if not thousands of players in the NFL and ignored most knowing they were talented and deserved to play the game. However, every so often one would come along that you knew was so special and you MUST NEVER take your eye off of them... Why? Because you knew that player was singularly going to do something that day to alter the course of that game you were watching and you didn't want to miss it. Troy Palomalu is, and was ONE of those very players... Congratulations Troy

[@CelebrityGamerTV]

I remember I represented Troy Polamalu in a Madden NFL 11 tournament and finished in 3rd place. Felt great like I was on Madden Nation representing a great player and a great man. I remember the debates between him and Ed Reed. I’m glad I went with Polamalu congratulations to him on being a Hall of Famer!

[@owenklein1917]

His interception where he dove and scooped the ball up with one hand is 100%, the greatest interception of all time. True legend.

[@Theycallmekenney]

Congratulations Troy I played in the shrine game against him when he was at Douglas high school in southern Oregon a lot of us had no clue who he was. I grew up in Portland about 3 hours away and when we saw him we were amazed at how good he was and he wasn’t very big at all but he was a maniac!!! Congratulations Troy! Good job fellow Oregonian!

[@sandy55able]

So glad that my family was there in Canton, Ohio to witness this event. They were invited guests. We met the Polamalu family years ago as Troy grew up right up the street from my uncle. To see his talent and the athletic talent of his family members is priceless. This is one beautiful family. Thank you Pittsburgh Steelers for gearing Troy up for this well deserved moment. Congratulations again, Troy. God bless you and this beautiful family. Love you all.. 🏈

[@jakobhawkinz8761]

The Greatest to ever do it , I’m glad he is in the hall of fame he deserves it 💯💯💯✊🏼✊🏼🐐🐐 they should have a defense award named after him. I had his number when I played football in H.S. A big inspiration 💯💯

[@aaronwiseman8202]

The MVP. I love you Troy

[@filipinobradda]

I wish his speech was longer, I’m curious to see what else he would have said.