Jerome Bettis' 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame speech

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  • @williampayton9515
    @williampayton9515 5 років тому +43

    This was and still is a proud moment for Detroit, Coach Bob Dozier and the rest of David Mackenzie High School. Feels real good to see one of your own in the HOF.

  • @delwhin
    @delwhin 9 років тому +118

    Who the hell dislikes this. The bus is one of the all time class acts..

    • @ciarrajohnson3849
      @ciarrajohnson3849 9 років тому +3

      Dislikes? Ravens fans....fkn lames 🎁

    • @johnmarston1111
      @johnmarston1111 9 років тому +1

      +Ciarra Johnson And Bears Fan

    • @maskedninja7658
      @maskedninja7658 8 років тому +3

      Denver Bronco fans - mostly the fans that think TD should be in the Hall of Fame. TD had great O-line and a Hall of Famer at quarterback., HOFer TE. Minus John Elway - TD stats are average.

    • @Deathstroke-hg7do
      @Deathstroke-hg7do 6 років тому +2

      All pats fans

    • @KTF0
      @KTF0 5 років тому

      People who were tearing up trying to hit the like button and hit dislike on accident.

  • @moboden9764
    @moboden9764 9 років тому +24

    What a day, what a speech and what a man. I'm proud to be a Jerome Bettis and a Pittsburgh Steeler fan. Congratulations, Bus.

  • @alextrap1993
    @alextrap1993 3 роки тому +9

    I was 3 years old when this man joined the Steelers. No other running back has shown as much grit. He really was someone to look up to back then

  • @lars8854
    @lars8854 9 років тому +31

    Proud to be a steeler. Congrats jerome

  • @paulettehammond-duerson8989
    @paulettehammond-duerson8989 4 роки тому +15

    I started crying when his daughter started crying, and just kept on crying. Man that was touching.

  • @EdmacZ
    @EdmacZ 9 років тому +18

    One of a kind player. 6th all time leading rusher and the elite big back in the NFL history.

  • @danmoriarty3645
    @danmoriarty3645 8 років тому +25

    Love the Bus!!!!!! One of the best HOF speeches ever!

    • @Lovegainers5
      @Lovegainers5 3 роки тому +1

      I love some of these speeches, and Jerome's speech was one of the best 👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿.

    • @Lovegainers5
      @Lovegainers5 3 роки тому +1

      And, by the way, his wife is fly💝! And, I love his mentioning of his daughter and his son😁💘💯💯.

  • @gnarlybark
    @gnarlybark 9 років тому +8

    For several decades I passed up going to Canton to see so many Steelers inducted into the HOF but had to be there for this one. Congratulations Jerome!

  • @bobbyeupho2710
    @bobbyeupho2710 9 років тому +13

    Great Speech. Jerome Bettis one of my favorites growing up.

  • @KingSingh759
    @KingSingh759 9 років тому +9

    Great speech by a great running back and greater man! Jerome "The Bus" Bettis you deserved this honor for the years you kicked total butt in the Black & Gold!
    #STEELCITY

  • @cjsmith3413
    @cjsmith3413 8 років тому +10

    This was on my birthday and i was there. Ill never forget this! #TookJeromeHome

    • @pamancave1150
      @pamancave1150 3 роки тому

      wow seriously? that's insane bro I'd have killed to see it .

  • @MarcoPolo-mp6ry
    @MarcoPolo-mp6ry 8 років тому +14

    I watch this over n over. go Steelers

  • @GodkingHD
    @GodkingHD 5 років тому +2

    I met The Bus when I was 10yrs old,he came to Aliquippa High School which is still to this day the most dominant high schools in football in Pennsylvania. I got the blessed opportunity to meet him and I told him "Mr. Bettis I want to be a football player like you when I get bigger" he got on a knee looked me in my eyes and said "big guy you're gonna be a better football player than me". Thanks to Mr. Bettis albeit due to injuries in high school I never got the chance to make it pro I had the drive,determination,and dedication to be the best player I could possibly be on and off the field. Congrats Mr. Bettis this kids life you touched and changed. Congratulations you deserve it.

  • @stephm2009
    @stephm2009 9 років тому +5

    This really was my favorite speech of the night and the Juniors family 2, congrats on all the hall of famers in their induction.

  • @Machria23
    @Machria23 3 роки тому +6

    As Alan Faneca said in the 4th qtr of the Super Bowl with a Steelers lead, “RIDE THE BUS, RIDE EM!” Keep on riding bro! Thanks for all you did for Steeler nation!

  • @LudwigSC93
    @LudwigSC93 9 років тому +20

    Congrats Jerome, well deserved.

  • @kasamailo6085
    @kasamailo6085 3 роки тому +4

    I'm at awe. Thank you Jerome Bettis. You are a classic act.

  • @stephanie3848
    @stephanie3848 3 роки тому +4

    I love Jerome Bettis, he has such a positive personality

  • @joshkay3012
    @joshkay3012 5 років тому +4

    Must be such a proud moment for every player who gets to experience this, all the hard work in your career for this moment

  • @Rattlesnake12
    @Rattlesnake12 2 роки тому +1

    How amazing for his kids to see how much their Dad is loved and respected. Steeler Nation will always have the Bus running!!!

  • @jameysummers1577
    @jameysummers1577 2 роки тому +3

    Jerome Bettis, a class act. He uses his own moment to talk to JrSeaus kids and tell them how great of a man their father was. That proves it right there.

  • @togelz
    @togelz 8 років тому +18

    not a steeler fan but damn, i respect this guy,...

    • @SuperTugz
      @SuperTugz 2 роки тому

      Amazing comment, because I can tell ya I've met several professional athletes, either in passing, at events, etc, and 99% of them come across as a bit arrogant and bigoted. But NO ONE has come across as so humble, down to earth and relatable as Jerome Bettis. Truly is an all-round good guy

  • @digitalgr8ness
    @digitalgr8ness 6 років тому +4

    Such a beautiful family!! Much respect to Bettis!

  • @ofrajannetteben-david7241
    @ofrajannetteben-david7241 7 років тому +2

    Jerome you R a big man in my book, and not because you a R football star, but big as a person, you made your whole beautiful family cry and I cried along with them, G-D bless you and your family, and I do hope your M om will get well as G-D take care of G-D's people. PS glad to hear that your trip to ISR. was a good one, we need more people like you you in this world.

  • @jjsteel43
    @jjsteel43 6 років тому +7

    I was there for that. I told my folks and friends that I would not go visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton until Jerome got inducted and was there to hear his speech live

    • @cjsmith9881
      @cjsmith9881 6 років тому

      JMJArkansas40 nature i was there too, it was on my birthday august 8th with floor seats!

    • @anvil8478
      @anvil8478 6 років тому +1

      I also vowed never to visit until The Bus made it in, and the minute he was confirmed, the plans were made. It was the best (and worst) experience, because the logistics for the weekend there sucked, but seeing The Bus finally achieve this long overdue accomplishment was worth it.

  • @hermanshula9449
    @hermanshula9449 Рік тому +2

    Jerome Bettis. Won a Super Bowl the year he had 5 carries for 4 yards, and three touchdowns in a game. THE BUS!

    • @hermanshula9449
      @hermanshula9449 Рік тому +1

      I actually have a Jerome Bettis jersey my little sister bought for me a million years ago. I'm no Steelers fan, and she probably just picked out a jersey that's cool looking! But Jerome Bettis really was one of my favorite players growing up!

  • @pittsburghmike5962
    @pittsburghmike5962 9 років тому +6

    From North Versailles, Pa. Here We Go Steelers, Here We Go! Seeing those towels and hearing the chant brought me chills.
    Man I know I'm getting old when I vividly remember him being traded here on draft day to now being inducted into the hall. Time is going too damn fast.

  • @PK-ts5jy
    @PK-ts5jy 3 роки тому +2

    I love Bettis. More than a footballer, as a human being, as a family man. What a role model.

  • @ryanwillmore927
    @ryanwillmore927 9 років тому +43

    Bettis was a tank.

    • @carwhiz90
      @carwhiz90 7 років тому +1

      I love how Chris Berman when he was working NFL primetime how he would make the sound of a piston when Bettie was battling for extra yards or punching in for a touchdown

    • @starwarssavage-_-7709
      @starwarssavage-_-7709 3 роки тому

      Fr

    • @scroogemcduck4486
      @scroogemcduck4486 3 роки тому

      @@carwhiz90 ...... maybe a bus?

    • @MarkSmithhhh
      @MarkSmithhhh 3 роки тому

      Hell no...he was a bus

  • @diggerthegroundhog8799
    @diggerthegroundhog8799 Рік тому

    Watching Netflix Icons. Eagles fan here. Jerome Bettis is pure class. A genuine good man and great football player. I'd have him on any Eagles team any time.

  • @marcussteed4703
    @marcussteed4703 9 років тому +5

    Great speech, I was glad too see that Jerome represented Detroit, Michigan well!!!!

  • @coolmovieman1
    @coolmovieman1 9 років тому +5

    great running back congrats on hall of fame great speech!

  • @myfathersprincess
    @myfathersprincess 9 років тому +36

    Damn Steelers fans roll deep!!!

    • @Chubbskiwubbski
      @Chubbskiwubbski Рік тому

      I was going to press the like button on your comment but I chose to comment instead because 36 needs to stay right there! #BusWillForeverRunInCantonOhio

  • @aneyssaruiz3755
    @aneyssaruiz3755 9 років тому +2

    AMAZING SPEACH, JEROME DESERVED THAT AND I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER... STETTLER NATION

  • @eliporter3980
    @eliporter3980 Місяць тому

    I wasn't a Steelers fan, but I loved Jerome Bettis. Glad to see my man in the HOF!

  • @HollyAKline-vo3bl
    @HollyAKline-vo3bl 9 років тому +4

    Congratulations, you deserve it!

  • @757swaggedoutcarey
    @757swaggedoutcarey 9 років тому +16

    Here we go Steelers here we go #steelersnation

  • @St0pHaTinFool
    @St0pHaTinFool 9 років тому +6

    "When I grow up, I want to be like Jerome Bettis" -Me when I was 14

  • @brucedunkle9136
    @brucedunkle9136 6 років тому +4

    What a punishing running game Pittsburgh had when Bettis was there. Great offensive lines and fullbacks like Tim Lester, Dan Kreider and Jon Whitman.

    • @cjsmith9881
      @cjsmith9881 6 років тому

      Bruce Dunkle smashmouth football baby!

    • @nightshiftband
      @nightshiftband 4 роки тому

      Dan krieder was an animal

  • @andreaodessa9181
    @andreaodessa9181 9 років тому +7

    Big Ben's clutch tackle was the event that created the universe as we know it.

    • @jpf1974
      @jpf1974 9 років тому

      He was going to be in the HoF regardless of that!

    • @ElectivusMcgnagna
      @ElectivusMcgnagna 8 років тому

      Andrea Khuriel Ben doesn't make that tackle, colts win the game, steelers don't win 40, Jerome doesn't get a ring, I don't know not sure he'd of made it

  • @ghg789987
    @ghg789987 6 років тому +1

    Sat next to him on a Delta flight today. Real stand up man. Pleasure to meet him.

  • @Redmenace96
    @Redmenace96 2 роки тому +1

    Just a few moments of camera on his mother, Gladys. Her face communicated everything. Without knowing her, can tell that she is an amazing woman and great mother.

  • @tman1782
    @tman1782 9 років тому +5

    Good job big man well deserved honor

  • @sandrawashington9344
    @sandrawashington9344 7 років тому +8

    I love when football players mention god because without him nothing is possible

  • @calcitedrapgoep636
    @calcitedrapgoep636 7 років тому +1

    It's similar to a church where people sing and clap. But Bettis' had a wonderful speech to his people and his former teammates. The Steelers still remember his time with them when they signed him

  • @rj8457
    @rj8457 3 роки тому +3

    Man what a speech!!!!

  • @jefferyrobertson7520
    @jefferyrobertson7520 7 років тому +3

    Jerome Bettis the best running back Los Angeles Rams when he was a rookie in 1993

  • @MonkeyLove32
    @MonkeyLove32 2 роки тому

    Love the Bus and this amazing speech! well deserved #SteelersNation

  • @captainspartan04
    @captainspartan04 9 років тому +39

    Dammit who brought the onions

    • @arianakefu
      @arianakefu 9 років тому

      lol for real.. who brought the damn onions!!?? imma whoop yo ass whp ever you are lol

  • @pacoz2577
    @pacoz2577 9 років тому +6

    Here we go steelers, here we go

  • @lrahman100
    @lrahman100 9 років тому +1

    Awesome speech Congratulations!!!

  • @ruxfertall1128
    @ruxfertall1128 9 років тому +2

    True class!! Congrats Bus

  • @loisandrick07
    @loisandrick07 9 років тому +2

    congrats Bettis awesome speech

  • @jameslancaster6215
    @jameslancaster6215 9 років тому +3

    True Steeler. All heart

  • @markhenry1239
    @markhenry1239 4 роки тому

    I never liked Jerome until he put on the Black and Gold! A Steelers legend (along with many others) Gotta LOVE 'da Bus!

  • @johnmarston1111
    @johnmarston1111 9 років тому +2

    Bettis played for my favorite team

    • @kurtz4887
      @kurtz4887 6 років тому

      John Marston rams or Steelers?

  • @hermanshula9449
    @hermanshula9449 Рік тому

    As heartfelt as a speech can get.

  • @ethanhwhite1455
    @ethanhwhite1455 4 роки тому +3

    This is every lineman’s dream

  • @AHMAD-2324
    @AHMAD-2324 9 років тому +18

    Great Speech...I'm still pissed he should have went first ballot!

    • @chuckers40
      @chuckers40 8 років тому +1

      I'm glad he finally got in, but the class of 2011 was strong. Marshall Faulk, Deion Sanders, and Jerome Bettis first timers and then throw in Shannon Sharpe.

    • @AHMAD-2324
      @AHMAD-2324 8 років тому +1

      Charles allen jr Yea you right that was an amazing class as well. But for that dude to be that great. That big and durable...To rush for that many Yard's and Td's. I'm just Lil pissed he didn't go in first ballot. But He's in and I couldn't be more proud or happier for a better person!

  • @cjsmith9881
    @cjsmith9881 6 років тому +3

    I went to this live on my birthday with floor passes! So cool! I was trashed haha

  • @marknethercutt3381
    @marknethercutt3381 2 роки тому

    30 minutes and 50 seconds was the best part of Jerome Bettis speech

  • @TheClearwall
    @TheClearwall 9 років тому +1

    Proud of you, Bus. WE ARE ND!

  • @SuperC55AMG
    @SuperC55AMG 4 роки тому +1

    I always thought Bettis looked like the late great R and B singer Gerald LeVert, both the best to do it in their respective professions.

  • @vibrationtherapy7296
    @vibrationtherapy7296 Рік тому

    What a way to start a speech!!!! #SteelerCountry

  • @dgregory4178
    @dgregory4178 Рік тому

    Best memories of Jerome. 4th Quarter and the Steelers have the ball and the lead. EVERYONE knows that Bettis is getting the ball and he still gets 3-4 yards with the entire defense trying to stop him!
    I live in Latrobe and seeing him up close in training camp and thinking, there is no way was he weighs 250lbs. I think each of his legs weighed that much!

  • @marknethercutt3381
    @marknethercutt3381 5 років тому

    Bettis was a real beast, and was the first.

  • @cedrickhicks1859
    @cedrickhicks1859 9 років тому +4

    Great day for #36 STEELERNATION 6X SB CHAMPS!!!!

  • @garyclark8445
    @garyclark8445 8 років тому +4

    Thank God I have his jersey.

    • @ZepG
      @ZepG 8 років тому

      It's the only official NFL jersey I ever bought.

  • @parkzillaa8687
    @parkzillaa8687 9 років тому +1

    Great speech!!

  • @8psydefex
    @8psydefex 9 років тому +5

    Heeeeeere weee go! #blackandyellowforlife

  • @oneloveking7447
    @oneloveking7447 4 роки тому +2

    I LOVE THE BUS At NOTRE DAME and with the STEELERS just was Wondering why he never mentioned Dan Kreider?

  • @andrewgrove1691
    @andrewgrove1691 4 роки тому +1

    This was amazing

  • @zachb9965
    @zachb9965 4 роки тому

    loved watching the bus at notre dame !

  • @bozefi1
    @bozefi1 9 років тому +1

    Fantastic!

  • @lonnieknight9187
    @lonnieknight9187 5 років тому

    We always super deep! #SteelerNation!!!!

  • @dennismorgan3589
    @dennismorgan3589 Рік тому

    Present and future Steelers take note Of what class and character is dll about Thank you you Bus You Are what the Steeler Organization represents Class

  • @MadAngel209
    @MadAngel209 7 років тому +2

    Some people call Jerome Bettis, The Battering Ram, and The Bus. I call Jerome Bettis The Bengal Killer.

    • @justinlagrange5591
      @justinlagrange5591 5 років тому

      Gone Ballistik well to be fair that can be true for 99% of players

  • @joepanza297
    @joepanza297 9 років тому +2

    What a Steeler looks like

  • @menegox
    @menegox 9 років тому +2

    Wow...just wow

  • @XcuzeTheMessDeer
    @XcuzeTheMessDeer 11 місяців тому

    Everybody loved "The Bus" !

  • @streetjustices1706
    @streetjustices1706 6 років тому +5

    That lineup though. 😂

  • @ShudrodWatts
    @ShudrodWatts 9 років тому +1

    Westside Detroit OG JB...he ran over my cousin who was playing DB ; when they played Henry Ford in '88 it still all good!! one love BUS! Trojans still won doe! .. lol

  • @arianakefu
    @arianakefu 9 років тому +1

    Much Love and Respects.. Love how he showed lovr to the Seau family.. Inspiring speech.. #Respects ##StillCowboyNation lol

  • @clarkdragon5477
    @clarkdragon5477 9 років тому +3

    What part is it when he says "The Bus is stopping in Canton Ohio!"

  • @seand67
    @seand67 2 роки тому

    AWESOME

  • @yeetarmyitstimeforgoodtime8958

    This guy would just run through people like they were kids

  • @rockyrushrivera8017
    @rockyrushrivera8017 4 роки тому

    Amazing night I was there !!!

  • @edvenuto9614
    @edvenuto9614 3 роки тому

    I remember when the bus in the eyes of the hall of fame wasn't a first ballot hall of fame so he had to wait long to get in.

  • @WillSoNwc
    @WillSoNwc 5 років тому

    congrats to the 🚌 bus
    but in my opinion..he was supposed to be in the hall of fame in 2011...first ballot for sure👍👍

  • @2112666123
    @2112666123 2 роки тому

    I was there WOW ALL THOSE FANS ABOUT 10 thousand

  • @Pichy
    @Pichy 4 роки тому

    5:00 bruh she ain't crying what is she wiping?

  • @dreambiggmedia
    @dreambiggmedia 5 місяців тому

    now his son is carrying he legacy

  • @PERCANGLE412
    @PERCANGLE412 6 років тому +3

    Lmao he really is Jerome jr

  • @jayfreeman3849
    @jayfreeman3849 Рік тому

    The biggest message in this was to his son

  • @mikeoxhertz526
    @mikeoxhertz526 2 роки тому

    Determination : Running over Brian Urlacher in the snow to help punch the Steelers ticket into the playoffs as the first 6th seed to win it all.

  • @lindaangus2307
    @lindaangus2307 Місяць тому

    Looks like a Steelers home game!

  • @benelliott1335
    @benelliott1335 7 років тому +1

    GOAT

  • @chicagosportsforlife4906
    @chicagosportsforlife4906 9 років тому +53

    Bettis> any Packers RB ever

    • @a.j.d.9361
      @a.j.d.9361 9 років тому +4

      Now that is actually true

    • @thrashpantera
      @thrashpantera 9 років тому

      Agent of Chaos Eddie Lacy is a beast and time will tell

    • @Nate-wn2ef
      @Nate-wn2ef 9 років тому

      +Agent of Chaos easy

    • @WRXGrizzly
      @WRXGrizzly 9 років тому

      +Jeremy Allen Lacey reminds me of the Bus he will be great

    • @DaveyMurray1
      @DaveyMurray1 8 років тому

      +Jeremy Allen Sooooooo glad we drafted Le'Veon

  • @pistol8026
    @pistol8026 9 років тому +1

    WOW WHAT MORE CAN YOU SAY ??? 😆