Derrick Thomas' Hall of Fame Bust Graces the Stage
by Chris Thorman on Aug 8, 2009 9:07 PM CDT
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From tonight's broadcast of Derrick Thomas' Hall of Fame Induction....
I'm almost tearing up here...Lots of emotion surrounding every player being inducted tonight.....
Click Continue Reading to see a picture of Derrick Thomas' son Darrion and Carl Peterson unveiling the bust, an emotional Marty Schottenheimer and more after the jump...
Derrion Thomas and Carl Peterson unveil Derrick's bust.
Marty Schottenheimer tears up as Carl Peterson talks about Marty and DT's relationship.
Marcus Allen sat on stage as Carl Peterson presented.
Carl Peterson presents...
Derrick Thomas' mother Edith Morgan and Derrick's family all sat up front at the ceremony.
Neil Smith attended the ceremony as well.
Fans hold up a sign honoring Derrick.
Another view of DT's bust.
One more for you.
More to come tomorrow morning, as well a transcription of Carl Peterson's presentation which was great.
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What? No trench coat?
Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.
I'll admit it
when I saw Marty getting misty I almost lost it. My wife did. Went to training camp today and watched the speech tonight. It was a great day.
Yes
Marty just about got me. Have mixed feelings it seems so final. Carl was okay but, Rod Woodson was outstanding! What a class guy he seems to be.
David Logue
Gotta love that...
I have to admit I was/am a Marty fan….
All I can say is finally…FINALLY..DT is where he belongs.
finally
Man I was baallling like abitch dt was my hero and when he died I was in high school I still remember where I was it was like someone shot me in the chest. I was shocked and in disbelief I ran home to watch espn only to hear that he was barely surviving. I had hope that one day he would return to the field but news kept getting worse when he died I lost it. He was a good player he wasn’t the bigest but the man had heart it seemed he was just relentless. I cried today like a bitch and I don’t even care dt was my hero and he deserved every tear I shed.
FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.
by sexassassin on Aug 8, 2009 9:20 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 2 recs
That got me...
ive been a wreck…such a powerful deal especially considering hes a hero to all of us…congrats DT, you are home. You will always be the heart and soul of the Chiefs!
Virtus En Arduo
by carthagechief on Aug 8, 2009 9:27 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I got a little emotional...
…when I saw Marty. That was hard to watch. Also, that pic of Marcus Allen sitting next to the bust dominates.
by jbj8609 on Aug 8, 2009 9:27 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
There something about seeing a man cry
that really gets to me. I am such a wimp.
+1
and the smirk
"It would be Derrick. He'd say, 'Gun, go home and get some sleep. Don't worry. We'll win." Get some sleep DT, Don't worry, We'll win Again!
"He could hear the tone of my voice change and he got this big smile on his face. I melted like butter." Marty on Derrick Thomas. God Bless You, DT
Welcome to the NFL Hall of Fame. You Deserve it :)
ya that elway jab
just brang some fire to my heart fuck the broncos fuck the raiders as a matter a fact if you dont wear a chief uniform fuck you. hahh go chiefs
FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.
lol
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by DThomasReigns on Aug 8, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
It's a nice day to be a Chiefs fan
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
-RoyalsRetro
I'm not going to lie...
I started crying before Carl’s speech…and never stopped
by ChiefsBearkitten on Aug 8, 2009 10:03 PM CDT reply actions
Me too. I started breaking down as the moment Derrion walked on stage at the very beginning of the show.
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by DThomasReigns on Aug 8, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
*at the moment
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by DThomasReigns on Aug 8, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously?
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
Yep. I knew I was going to be emotional about this all day.
And I am not ashamed. :)
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by DThomasReigns on Aug 8, 2009 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
You're a big man to admiti it :)
Ya’ll are. Admittedly, I’m probably the least sentimental human being on Earth. Proud of DT’s enshrinement I am indeed, but I’m equally fascinated by all of the tears today shed by my AP brethren.
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
Steve Mariucci on NFLN post enshrinement show:
Carl Peterson I thought was awesome.
Carl did indeed do a fine job. As many of you may have noticed, he was fighting tears the entire time.
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It just reminded me so much of the halcyon days of the 1990s.
Marty roaming the sidelines, Marcus Allen getting all the carries at the goalline and sweetly gliding into the endzone, and just knowing DT was going to make a game-saving play sometime in the fourth quarter.
Think about all the ugly, nearly unwatchable defensive slugfests played at Arrowhead in the early 90s. And yet, at some point, #58 was going to make the tackle look silly, round the corner, strip the ball, and the 10-7 win (or whatever) would be preserved. And being in that crowd, hearing that roar when he did, and walking out victorious, it was worth every moment, and three quarters of ugliness were totally forgotten and Sunday afternoon was glorious. Those were special times. He was a special player.
And as the 90's progressed the O got better and the D was still lights out.
I got to attend that Monday night game where the Chiefs blasted the Bills and Jim Kelly.
I think DT’s 3rd season. We walked out of the stadium hoarse and 10 feet tall :)
"It would be Derrick. He'd say, 'Gun, go home and get some sleep. Don't worry. We'll win." Get some sleep DT, Don't worry, We'll win Again!
"He could hear the tone of my voice change and he got this big smile on his face. I melted like butter." Marty on Derrick Thomas. God Bless You, DT
Welcome to the NFL Hall of Fame. You Deserve it :)
by Steve_Chiefs on Aug 8, 2009 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I know his son
I swam with him in some swim meets he even won state. I even talked with him a few times. Unfortunately I had no idea who he was otherwise I would have asked so many questions. but he apparently is going to mizzou this fall.
I was thinking something similar today.
I thought if I was Haley, I would make the induction mandatory viewing for the entire team.
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by DThomasReigns on Aug 8, 2009 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Derrick was the best ever to come out of ALABAMA
coming from a huge bama fan, derrick was the first i ever saw play linebacker. thus everything after has been a let down. cornelious bennett was the second best player on that defense in college, that’s obsurd! i am also a huge RAIDERS fan, imagine how hard it was going against derrick? dont really care what u chiefs say after this, he was my guy before he was yours, i loved him (even if hostetler got the worst of it), the guy was the best. RIP, Mr. Thomas, ROLL TIDE!
Got a dip in my stride, cuz you fear the tide.
by MobileBayCityRoller on Aug 9, 2009 2:23 AM CDT reply actions
IMHO
Carl Peterson finally closed out his career as a member of the Chiefs organization on a good note. Carl can now finally live on as a part of Chiefs history as a major contributor and no longer as the man who wouldnt change with the times. After the wonderful job he did with Derrick and the enshrinement, I no longer harbor any ill feelings for the man himself.
Carl thank you and long live the memory of Derrick Thomas.
Now its time we work on Otis Taylor.
"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
by Lanier63 on Aug 9, 2009 9:56 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Thanks for showing our sign!
I am so proud that you chose a picture of our sign to post here! Lots of love went in to the sign, and lots of tears were shed as we held it at the enshrinement. It was as wonderful as everyone has said. Carl Peterson’s speech was remarkable, the fans supportive, and I cried right along with Marty.
Well deserved, DT. I hope you were watching with your Dad and Lamar.
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