Former Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett today was selected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Ron Borges made a compelling case for Tippett, as Borges served as Tippett's presenter.
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Andre Tippett, standout Patriot linebacker from 1982 to 1993, who played for the Patriots in Super Bowl XX, was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. Tippett enters the Hall alongside former guard John Hannah as the only two members of the Hall of Fame who played their entire careers exclusively with the New England Patriots. Tippett was a five-time Pro Bowler and registered 100 career sacks. The former linebacker from Iowa was exceptional at his position despite playing for mostly mediocre Patriot teams and playing most of his career in the shadow of former Giant linebacker Lawrence Taylor. Tippett will be officially inducted to the Hall in Canton, Ohio on August 2.
"This is by far the proudest moment of my professional football career. I will be joining the greats of the game and I am deeply honored. This recognition does not only belong to me, but also to my family, the Patriots organization, my teammates and especially the fans." -- Andre Tippett
"I couldn't be happier for Andre and his family. He was a dominant defender who wreaked havoc on opposing offenses throughout his Patriots career. I was a huge fan of his during his playing career for his work on the field and have become an even bigger fan of his since his retirement for his work off of it. I think all of New England was rooting for Andre when we left Boston earlier this week, knowing that it could be a very special week for a very special person. Today's selection for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame validates what New England Patriots fans have known for a long time -- that Andre Tippett was quite simply one of the greatest players in NFL history." --CEO Robert Kraft
The rest of the inductees are:
DE Fred Dean
CB Darrell Green
WR Art Monk
OT Gary Zimmerman
CB Emmitt Thomas (senior nominee)
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