Floyd Little - Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010
by John Bena on Feb 6, 2010 4:00 PM MST
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The wait for the Franchise is over. Floyd Little is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, joining six other men in the Class of 2010. Little, along with his Sr. Committee counterpart Dick LeBeau, are part of a seven member class. Little becomes just the 3rd Denver Broncos player to make the Hall of Fame - John Elway and Gary Zimmerman are the others.
Tony Grossi, a HOF voter from the Cleveland Plain Dealer, provided some insight to the process -
After nine different ballots, the 2010 Hall of Fame class chosen was: Detroit cornerback Dick LeBeau, Denver running back Floyd Little, Washington guard Russ Grimm, New Orleans linebacker Rickey Jackson, Minnesota defensive tackle John Randle, Rice and Smith.
LeBeau and Little were senior nominees and were voted on first after surprisingly spirited discussion. Senior nominees are advanced in August by the senior committee, so their formal induction sometimes becomes a rubber stamp by the full committee. Not this time.
The debate on LeBeau lasted 26 minutes and the one on Little took 34. LeBeau's coaching career -- he's currently the defensive coordinator of the Pittsburgh Steelers -- could not be entered into the discussion. LeBeau made it on the merits of his playing career.
Little had to overcome questions about his lack of 1,000-yard rushing seasons (one) and his 3.9-yard career average.
While we cannot know for sure if the MHR Hall of Fame Committee had anything to do with it, it sure feels damn good to take action for a common goal for a year, then see the fruits of that labor produce the results we were all hoping for.
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010
Floyd Little
Dick LeBeau
Russ Grimm
Rickey Jackson
John Randle
Jerry Rice
Emmitt Smith
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Kudos to the Floyd and the MHR committee. You all did some serious campaigning.
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
"I think we’re past that. I love the city of Denver. I started there and I’d like to finish there." - Brandon Marshall at the 2010 Pro Bowl
by kentuckybronco on Feb 6, 2010 3:47 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
We're Glad it Worked!
But it wouldn’t have worked without all the help from Broncos fans and the people who helped write emails, provide feedback, and gave us encouragement.
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by studbucket on Feb 6, 2010 5:48 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
A huge +1...Thanks to the committee
for working so hard for this!
Grats to Floyd, and Shannon will be in before too long!
"Brandon Marshall will be a happy BRONCO WR in 2010"
Broncotodd - 2009
"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence."
John Adams
by Broncotodd on Feb 7, 2010 6:52 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
sharpe shouild got in
cris carter too and where tim brown
okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule reseident broncos fan for ap lol denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos fan for stanpleid bule
by j-man on Feb 6, 2010 3:48 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
No worries, j-man. They'll be in. It just wasn't their year.
Another year gets to go by until the voters can be bribed and influenced again. lol
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
"I think we’re past that. I love the city of Denver. I started there and I’d like to finish there." - Brandon Marshall at the 2010 Pro Bowl
by kentuckybronco on Feb 6, 2010 3:50 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I believe whole-heartedly...
that the voters did not want to have Rice share the stage with any other WR…
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by John Bena on Feb 6, 2010 3:53 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
i am glad floyd made it
good poinnts bena but i feel there are too many 50 60 70 ’s players in overall i understand there are great players in every era and there are but there shouild be a points system that way media byies is out and each hall member shouild get there own day they shouild in jume enstead of august and drop the hall of fame game
okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule reseident broncos fan for ap lol denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos fan for stanpleid bule
by j-man on Feb 6, 2010 4:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I am with you on that one.
Since Rice was the best in his era, it’s like no WR/TE can get in til he does. He was the best so he has to get in first.
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by weazel on Feb 6, 2010 8:53 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Bah, we can know for sure...
Floyd Little wasn’t even on their radar until last year…
firstfan sends his regards…he is one happy camper right now!
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by Tim Lynch on Feb 6, 2010 3:50 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I know this...
Doing nothing wasn’t working..!
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by John Bena on Feb 6, 2010 3:54 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I almost relish the bias against the Broncos.
It gives us a chip on our shoulders. I almost relish it. Not quite.
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
by HarvJNep2n on Feb 6, 2010 3:53 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Floyd Little coming up next
on NFL Network
Eddie Royal will have a breakout season in 2010. Count on it.
by stedtfeld on Feb 6, 2010 3:59 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Floyd interview coming up on NFLN
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
by HarvJNep2n on Feb 6, 2010 3:59 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
YEAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS to the committee, to the fans, to the Broncos, but most of all
TO THE MAN HIMSELF!!
"All we're trying to do is win the *********** game!" -- Josh MF McDaniels tearing into his offensive line after three false starts in the red zone. The tirade turned the tide of the game, and the Broncos dominated from that point on.
by broncosmontana on Feb 6, 2010 3:59 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
congrats floyd little
a long time coming! players should be looked at not only for their stats but how they influence a team with their effort. also, need to look at how they compare to other players of their time. if this were the case, t.d. and shannon should be automatics. take the vote out of the slanted writers from the east coast’s hands.
by golfdoc on Feb 6, 2010 3:59 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Nice compilation by NFLN
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
by HarvJNep2n on Feb 6, 2010 4:02 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
woot!
I’d given up on the hall of fame years ago, and couldn’t even bring myself to get even the tiniest bit of hope up for Floyd Little, but I’m so happy to be wrong, and I’m so happy right now in general I can’t even adequately express it.
From this lifelong Broncos fan, my heartiest congratulations to Floyd Little and my most sincere thank you to everybody on the MHR Hall of Fame committee.
by spook on Feb 6, 2010 4:04 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
The HOF
can’t keep us out forever. They better recognize. Little deserves this, and I am so happy for him.
Now, hopefully Randy G. can get his just due through the Senior process next year. It would be great to have Sharpe and Gradishar in during the same year.
SHARPE & GRADISHAR 2011!!!!
by PABroncofan on Feb 6, 2010 4:07 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
YESYESYESYESYESYESYES!!!!
Finally the Hall of Fame gets it right! Congrats to the Franchise! Floyd to the Hall!!!!
Owning the Patriots since September 9, 1960
by Darin H on Feb 6, 2010 4:07 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Little said his dad used to takehim to watch Jerry Rice play.... LOL
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
by HarvJNep2n on Feb 6, 2010 4:09 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Little said he only had to run faster than the guy chasing him.
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
by HarvJNep2n on Feb 6, 2010 4:10 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
LeBeau isn't even there.
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
by HarvJNep2n on Feb 6, 2010 4:10 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
A great tragedy has been corrected tonight.
Congratulations to Floyd. I’m grateful that this man gets his glory while he’s alive to celebrate it.
I also want to salute the HOF (yes, I capitalized it) folks who where in on the argument and stood up for Floyd. Not everyone there wanted Floyd, but several HOF voters stuck with Floyd and fought the good fight.
I also want to salute our own MHR committee members who did such a great job fighting in Floyd’s corner.
This is a wonderful day for Floyd, the Broncos organization, the fans, and MHR’s membership.
I’m not one to do so lightly, but lads, I’m pouring myself a drink tonight. Great times!
Formerly known as Hoosierteacher or just HT.
"I presume that all of you here think me worthy of pity. But Great God, when I think I was on the point of doing nothing, I consider myself worthy of envy." Jean Valjean, Hugo's Les Miserables
by Steve Nichols on Feb 6, 2010 4:11 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
I'll join you in that toast, old salt
And yes, the HOF earned their all caps status today.
"All we're trying to do is win the *********** game!" -- Josh MF McDaniels tearing into his offensive line after three false starts in the red zone. The tirade turned the tide of the game, and the Broncos dominated from that point on.
by broncosmontana on Feb 6, 2010 4:14 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
"But I hate the way our identity has changed..Kyle Orton might not be the flashiest quarterback, but the guy is a winner, and that formula worked for us. I hate to say it, but that’s the truth." --Brian Urlacher
by TJ Johnson on Feb 6, 2010 4:11 PM MST reply actions 6 recs
I second that!
"So tell me what happened."
"Well, the last thing I remember is seeing this flash of Blue and Orange and the #22... then everything just went black..."
by HillisRanUover on Feb 6, 2010 4:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Ridiculous. They'll let ANYBODY in the freakin hall nowadays. LOL
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
by HarvJNep2n on Feb 6, 2010 4:13 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
"I think we’re past that. I love the city of Denver. I started there and I’d like to finish there." - Brandon Marshall at the 2010 Pro Bowl
by kentuckybronco on Feb 6, 2010 4:19 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
+2
"All by their heads, he places crowns."
Matt Prater, pre-2009 season: Despised, lambasted, Josh McDaniels is derided for not replacing him.
Matt Prater, post-2009 season: Loved, praised, everone forgets the time when they called Josh McDaniels an idiot for not replacing him.
by Tempestuous Binary on Feb 7, 2010 1:59 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
/thread
BILLY THOMPSON GOT SHAFTED!!
by AZDynamics on Feb 7, 2010 9:35 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
MHR HOF Committee's Innaugural Year?
I consider it a smashing success! Broncos in the HOF? Now a little less of a travesty in numbers….
Though still one… There’s still so much more work to do….
J
by Jezru on Feb 6, 2010 4:24 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
Way to go Little 44...
Kudos to studbucket, first fan, and all the others that helped out…And thanks to Klis as well, he was a big supporter…
Great day to be a Bronco Fan…Next Year – Shanon and Randy!!!
Go Broncos!!!
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by BroncoSense72 on Feb 6, 2010 4:36 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
If Anyone is going to the enshrinement...
We can get together…..I live about an hour NorthWest of Canton
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by John Bena on Feb 6, 2010 5:00 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I will be there for sure
Trying to see if another fan from Seattle wants to carpool. Heck, we might even pick up Jezru from California on the way :)
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by studbucket on Feb 6, 2010 5:50 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations to the MHR HOF Committee
For keeping the stories alive of our almost-mythical running back Floyd Little.
I know it was your persistence and faith that got him his deserved recognition, and that you all DESERVE to bask in the reflections of his glory.
Excellent work, people. We salute you, on the same pedestal as our glorious team.
"Remember, it's only a game."
by robswenson on Feb 6, 2010 5:36 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
Happy Little is finally a HOF Member
I am only 43 and don’t remember Little’s playing days but I have seen a lot of NFL Films footage of his career and I certainly think he deserved to get in. Grateful for the all the work the MHR HOF Comittee did for Little and for the work the people Little mentioned in his NFL Network interview like Jeff Legwold of the Denver Post did also. Like somebody mentioned above, maybe Sharpe and Gradishar get in the 2011 HOF Class.
by broncorob on Feb 6, 2010 6:18 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
Amazing . . .
The pathetic teams Little played for are almost universally known, and they still had to question his lack of 1,000 seasons and 3.9 YPC.
Oh well, mega-congrats to my football hero Floyd Little, and a note of deep appreciation to Studbucket et al. for their efforts.
BILLY THOMPSON GOT SHAFTED!!
by AZDynamics on Feb 6, 2010 6:47 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
Bronco Country is happy!
Congrats to the MHR HOF Committee on a job well done.
Little is in so now it’s Gradishar’s turn.
Floyd Little: HOF Class of 2010.
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by weazel on Feb 6, 2010 8:58 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
From 44 to 53
Here we come!
"All we're trying to do is win the *********** game!" -- Josh MF McDaniels tearing into his offensive line after three false starts in the red zone. The tirade turned the tide of the game, and the Broncos dominated from that point on.
by broncosmontana on Feb 6, 2010 9:17 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I never thought this would happen
Congratulations to you Mr. Little.
"All credibility, all good conscience, all evidence of truth come only from the senses." Friedrich Nietzsche
by Horsepower on Feb 6, 2010 11:58 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Funny, I'm currently working on a story which features a character's disgust over Floyd not being in the HoF.
Guess I have to edit that now, lol.
Congrats, man!
"All by their heads, he places crowns."
Matt Prater, pre-2009 season: Despised, lambasted, Josh McDaniels is derided for not replacing him.
Matt Prater, post-2009 season: Loved, praised, everone forgets the time when they called Josh McDaniels an idiot for not replacing him.
by Tempestuous Binary on Feb 7, 2010 2:08 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps you should just "work on" a story with Gradishar and Sharpe etc.
That karma seems to have worked on Floyd’s HOF chances.
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
"I think we’re past that. I love the city of Denver. I started there and I’d like to finish there." - Brandon Marshall at the 2010 Pro Bowl
by kentuckybronco on Feb 7, 2010 6:16 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Late to the thread.
The story of my life. I too, may begin to capiltalize the H. of F.
If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!
by Trinidad Jack on Feb 21, 2010 8:44 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
just gotta learn to spell capitalize first.
If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!
by Trinidad Jack on Feb 25, 2010 1:13 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
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