In my opinion the greatest middle linebacker in his era, numbers speaks for themselves. 6'3 240lb not none of this 220 lb stuff. Why is the Hall of Fame doing this man so dirty...
Came here to pay respects and learn about the 2024 class. He’s a beast. Welcome to the hall! As a Houston Texan fan we finally got one in the Hall! Andre Johnson!
I graduated in 1970 from champion high school with randy. Im glad he was finally inducted into the hall of fame. He deserved it. You made champion, ohio proud randy. Congratulations.
In 1977, I was an All Conference tackle for Thornton HS. Coach asked me to speak at a Little League Awards Banquet. Randy Gradishar was the key speaker. What a nice man he was. It is one of the highlights of my life. HOF is missing a LEGEND.
I Loved watching this. Man I Love the Old School so much. This is what I remember growing up. Randy was one bad ass. The guy could do Anything. Thank you so much for putting this Out ! Randy should be in the HOF hands down !!
He was the greatest defensive player of that generation, the leader of the Orange Crush, and should be in the Hall of Fame. He was always in the right place at the right time.
In 1974 I started my sophomore year at William Mitchell HS in Colorado Springs. I have not lived in Colorado since 1976 but by that time Gradishar had made me a lifelong fan of American football at all levels, the Denver Broncos, and Randy Gradishar himself.
Relocating to Denver in 82' from NYC and a Giants fan, seeing my first Broncos game was a disappointment but this linebacker Gradishar and Jackson then Mecklenburg the next year just as Elway learned the game, was really good football- all HOF guys. Watching this documentary brought back vivid memories of some of the best defensive football in history. Thanks for sharing.
Randy is my brother-in-law's brother. We all grew up together! Randy's abilities are such that he undoubtedly should be in the NFL hall of fame! I don't understand who is making the decisions on who should be in and who shouldn't, but they ought to get a new informed guy! Randy to the hall of fame!
Finally an original ORANGE CRUSH🍊💪🏽 player is in there!!! Canton can still suck it until we have as much players in there as the trash Raiders or those bratty Cowboys!! Congratulations Randy!! You deserve it and have been WAY OVER DUE!! Glad I got the chance to meet you a few times, you are truly genuine and love your fans!! GO BRONCOS!!! 🧡💙
I thoroughly enjoyed this video, even more so now that I know the pro football HOF is inducting this most deserving legendary Bronco. Thank you Randy for all incredible memories and cant wait to watch TJ present you in August!
Excellent one 👍 thanks for sharing it. Gradishar, Rulon Jones. Are just a few of our players who should be in the hall of fame. I cannot respect the hall, son long as they ignore the great Broncos of the past.
I understand your sentiments, but while I agree wholeheartedly with your assessment about Gradishar, it's very difficult to objectively make a case for Rulon Jones. Karl Mecklenburg however is yet another egregious omission from the HOF IMO.
If I had to teach someone how to play ILB, and I could only choose one player to model, I'd put on a video of Randy Gradishar. He was always in the right place, he never missed a tackle, and when a great defense needed a leader, he became that leader.
I just watched his speech at the HOF today. Great man, great speech. He should have been inducted 35 years ago. He was the best MLB in the NFL in that era. I’m glad he made it. I’m sorry my brother Kent wasn’t here to see it. He was number 53 in honor of Randy Gradishar.
Finally Randy has made it. And once inducted in August, the NFL HOF will finally be a legitimate hall of fame. There are others deserving, still to get in. But no omission has ever been as egregious as Randy who should have been a first round inductee.
A great effort and my thanks to all involved for putting this together. It does, however, make me wonder... After promoting/advocating for my friend Randy's HOF induction for 20+ years now, where was this effort in 2003... or 2008... or 2020?
Tom Jackson is right ! Broncos had 8 Turnovers & still only lost the game 27 - 10 ! Broncos should have lost 45 - 10 ! 4 Turnovers Broncos would have won the game . Orange Crush D was incredible ! Gradishar was an incredible sure tackler .. Nose was always around the football .. Lived in Denver ; it was an honor to watch him play ! 🏈🤷♂️👍❤🎄
I wish more of the players he played against would speak up on his behalf. Like there’s so many hall of fame raiders that could tell you how great Gradishar was.
With his records and accomplishments why isn't he in the Hall of Fame all the people that make the Hall of Fame decisions need to spend a week watching his films then maybe just maybe they'll decide to voting him in
If you had to teach a class on how to play inside linebacker, you could just put on a film of Randy Gradishar. I've heard a lot of reasons why he's not in the HOF, the mountain time zone, east coast bias, Dr. Z thought his tackle statistics were inflated, we played a 3-4 instead of a 4-3. That's all bogus. He should be in. I'm disappointed that Jack Lambert hasn't lobbied harder for Randy. Maybe he's jealous because Randy went to Ohio State and Lambert had to go to Kent State. Randy was a first round pick and Lambert wasn't. Out of respect for the game, Lambert should help him get in.
The Pro Football HOF will never be complete until Randy Gradishar is inducted. The biggest injustice in HOF.
Exactly right! I live 20 minutes from the HOF and have never been there, and never will be, until this injustice is rectified.
Along with another Buckeye, Jim Marshall. Maybe Broncos and Vikings fans can advocate for both en masse and make the squeaky wheel a lot louder.
Totally agree. I am still in shock he is not in yet.
In my opinion the greatest middle linebacker in his era, numbers speaks for themselves. 6'3 240lb not none of this 220 lb stuff. Why is the Hall of Fame doing this man so dirty...
I cant believe hes not in there!!! I guess i just assumed he was!?!?
Going to the Hall of fame this week to honor my friend and hero Randy Gradishar!!!!! Finally!!
Man as a kid I remember him and Rulon Jones, Tom Jackson, Mecklenburg..... Just awesome!
I remember them getting destroyed by Dallas in super bowl 12
@@RedGarnett-n2ptheir offense was destroyed. The orange crush allow 27 points even though there were eight turnovers. That's pretty impressive
@@cmarbormaster true it was their offense that got destroyed you're right about that
@@cmarbormaster the game turned into an absolute nightmare for Craig Morton
@@RedGarnett-n2pMorton threw 4 interceptions
He should have been in in the hall of fame 30 yrs ago
Came here to pay respects and learn about the 2024 class. He’s a beast. Welcome to the hall!
As a Houston Texan fan we finally got one in the Hall! Andre Johnson!
Needs to be in Pro Football HOF!
Randy gradishar now he was a great one.
Gradishar & Atwater !!
I graduated in 1970 from champion high school with randy. Im glad he was finally inducted into the hall of fame. He deserved it. You made champion, ohio proud randy. Congratulations.
In 1977, I was an All Conference tackle for Thornton HS. Coach asked me to speak at a Little League Awards Banquet. Randy Gradishar was the key speaker. What a nice man he was. It is one of the highlights of my life. HOF is missing a LEGEND.
He finally got inducted into the HOF. It's about time. Congrats to him.
its a crime for this man not to in the hall of fame
So happy for Randy! Never saw him play but growing up a Broncos fan you always heard family praising him. Made in Colorado circa 1982
That was an incredible documentary! Good job for putting that together! HOF snub... He needs to be in there!
I Loved watching this. Man I Love the Old School so much. This is what I remember growing up. Randy was one bad ass. The guy could do Anything. Thank you so much for putting this Out ! Randy should be in the HOF hands down !!
He was the greatest defensive player of that generation, the leader of the Orange Crush, and should be in the Hall of Fame. He was always in the right place at the right time.
In 1974 I started my sophomore year at William Mitchell HS in Colorado Springs. I have not lived in Colorado since 1976 but by that time Gradishar had made me a lifelong fan of American football at all levels, the Denver Broncos, and Randy Gradishar himself.
Put him in the hall of fame, HOF people. He's the best middle Linebacker ever
Not better than lambert
Congratulations on the HOF selection Randy, well deserved!
It's this very exact video that sure knows how to bring those youthful tears out of a grown man's eyes
My favorite Bronco all time, hes the best. That hes not in HOF is a joke, complete east coast bias.
Relocating to Denver in 82' from NYC and a Giants fan, seeing my first Broncos game was a disappointment but this linebacker Gradishar and Jackson then Mecklenburg the next year just as Elway learned the game, was really good football- all HOF guys. Watching this documentary brought back vivid memories of some of the best defensive football in history. Thanks for sharing.
The Best of NFL Defense, Orange Crush. Randy Earned induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Randy is my brother-in-law's brother. We all grew up together! Randy's abilities are such that he undoubtedly should be in the NFL hall of fame! I don't understand who is making the decisions on who should be in and who shouldn't, but they ought to get a new informed guy! Randy to the hall of fame!
Finally an original ORANGE CRUSH🍊💪🏽 player is in there!!! Canton can still suck it until we have as much players in there as the trash Raiders or those bratty Cowboys!! Congratulations Randy!! You deserve it and have been WAY OVER DUE!! Glad I got the chance to meet you a few times, you are truly genuine and love your fans!! GO BRONCOS!!! 🧡💙
Hall of famer for sure get him in
Great Show! Thank you for sharing! 🏈
August 2024: Randy finally goes into Canton.
Congrats, my man!
DaveL.. here ,
Born Omaha 1966.
Been a Genuine Original UNCONDITIONAL Denver Bronco/OrangeCrush" faithful follower
Since 1977
Ladies and gentlemen, he is now in the Hall of Fame.
I thoroughly enjoyed this video, even more so now that I know the pro football HOF is inducting this most deserving legendary Bronco. Thank you Randy for all incredible memories and cant wait to watch TJ present you in August!
What a wonderful man Randy
Excellent one 👍 thanks for sharing it. Gradishar, Rulon Jones. Are just a few of our players who should be in the hall of fame. I cannot respect the hall, son long as they ignore the great Broncos of the past.
I understand your sentiments, but while I agree wholeheartedly with your assessment about Gradishar, it's very difficult to objectively make a case for Rulon Jones. Karl Mecklenburg however is yet another egregious omission from the HOF IMO.
If I had to teach someone how to play ILB, and I could only choose one player to model, I'd put on a video of Randy Gradishar. He was always in the right place, he never missed a tackle, and when a great defense needed a leader, he became that leader.
I just watched his speech at the HOF today. Great man, great speech. He should have been inducted 35 years ago. He was the best MLB in the NFL in that era. I’m glad he made it. I’m sorry my brother Kent wasn’t here to see it. He was number 53 in honor of Randy Gradishar.
The wait is over.
Decades overdue. Finally a HOFer
Finally Randy has made it. And once inducted in August, the NFL HOF will finally be a legitimate hall of fame. There are others deserving, still to get in. But no omission has ever been as egregious as Randy who should have been a first round inductee.
A great effort and my thanks to all involved for putting this together. It does, however, make me wonder... After promoting/advocating for my friend Randy's HOF induction for 20+ years now, where was this effort in 2003... or 2008... or 2020?
Tom Jackson is right !
Broncos had 8 Turnovers & still only lost the game
27 - 10 !
Broncos should have lost 45 - 10 !
4 Turnovers Broncos would have won the game .
Orange Crush D was incredible !
Gradishar was an incredible sure tackler ..
Nose was always around the football ..
Lived in Denver ; it was an honor to watch him play !
🏈🤷♂️👍❤🎄
Who was the RB and QB on that team? What a shame
Randy was a buckeye before he was a Bronco. And he set the example for all linebackers to follow. AJ Hawk and many more
Hall of Fame February 8, 2024
Randy Gradishar #53
Ohio State Buckeye
Denver Broncos
Monster Gradishar.
Gradishar's omission from the HOF is absolutely criminal! Shame, woe, and despair upon the members of the HOF committee.
I wish more of the players he played against would speak up on his behalf. Like there’s so many hall of fame raiders that could tell you how great Gradishar was.
Im not a Broncos fan but his absence from Canton never sat well with me. And I never understood why he wasnt in.
It’s a shame a lot of Broncos greats aren’t in the HOF😔
great player totally looked over by nfl,tom jackson is great to listen to,also was a great player
I wasn't born when randy played but seeing his highlights and wonder why this guy isn't in the hof.
About time for #53 to get in. Still can't believe he didn't go in on his 1st year of eligibility.
Congrats on being a 2024 HOF Inductee!
FINALLY , JUSTICE FOR RANDY GRADYSHAR. 2024 HOF😊😊😊
Von Miller will be missed in Denver
I won't visit the HOF until he's there. I thought when they finally added Floyd Little he might get in soon. Not soon enough.
I recall hearing that teammates were afraid of him in practice because he hit with such intensity.
Until Randy Gradishar is inducted into the hall of fame I don't recognise it as legitimate
Randy and and also Louis
With his records and accomplishments why isn't he in the Hall of Fame all the people that make the Hall of Fame decisions need to spend a week watching his films then maybe just maybe they'll decide to voting him in
How Otis Taylor and Randy Gradishar are not in the HOF shows how ridiculous the voting is.
I think TJ mispoke...im sure he hadn't forgotten that Bernard Jackson (RIP) was Billy Thompson's cohort in the deepest part of the orange crush..
Unbelievable both aren’t in.
HOF!
If you had to teach a class on how to play inside linebacker, you could just put on a film of Randy Gradishar. I've heard a lot of reasons why he's not in the HOF, the mountain time zone, east coast bias, Dr. Z thought his tackle statistics were inflated, we played a 3-4 instead of a 4-3. That's all bogus. He should be in. I'm disappointed that Jack Lambert hasn't lobbied harder for Randy. Maybe he's jealous because Randy went to Ohio State and Lambert had to go to Kent State. Randy was a first round pick and Lambert wasn't. Out of respect for the game, Lambert should help him get in.
snubbed for Hall of Fame yet again
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