His story about Emmitt is a testament to how being a role model to the youth can inspire them and lead them to become much greater than they could have ever imagined. So awesome.
Arguably the best 8 year run for any RB in history. Not just production, but 8 straight years of 375+ touches and he missed 1 game. Guy was incredible and tough as hell
I grew up watching LT. Never got to watch Brown, Peyton, Sanders, or Emmitt but LT was so electrifying! He’s a top 5 running back all time. He was the ultimate complete back. And his look on the field with that dark visor maannn he probably had the best look of any player in history.
Did your eyes witness Marshal Fauik? You know, the running back Tomlinson wishes he could be? The running back still effective age 34 (4.5yd avg )while Tomlinson was washed up age 29?
You gotta love and respect mothers. Is there ever anyone more proud of you than your mother? They're one of the few people that are more proud and ecstatic over their children's accomplishments and triumphs than their own. There's nothing more genuine and beautiful than a mother's love. They're the real hall of famers!
What a very powerful speech from a multitalented football player, and a humble, honest man. His good nature comes through this touching speech. I wish him only the best for the rest of his life.
Awesome speech! What a humble man who has accomplished so much, on & off the field. So much wisdom at such a young age, and so gracious to his family & teammates & coaches, and the best thing is, he gave God the Glory! This kid, well man now was raised up right!
All of you out there, moms, dads, coaches, teachers, pastors, uncles, aunts….all of you who have sacrificed for the kids in your life. Those kids may not become NFL stars, but your influence have had untold positive effects on precious lives. And, those effects live on through those kids. God bless all of you and never give up on giving back. Miracles always happen.
Thank you for that great speech, Mr. Tomlinson! As a Charger fan since the days of Air Coryell, I just wanted to say thanks for giving it your all when you were on the Chargers! So many great games and memories... I'm glad you made it to the Hall of Fame, good luck with everything! I'm going to go play some Madden 17 now and run wild with your Boss Card in MUT, LOL!
That 2006 season is the thing that drew an 8 year old boys attention to football and made him fall in love with a sport that has provided him with discipline and gave him lifelong friends… LT was the reason for all of it. Thank you!!
I love the fact that I’m from the high school and same town with this guy!!!! I remember being a our pep rallies and this would walk in and we would go crazy!!!!!! I love that he would come back to Waco and to see him give us a talk like if we were on the same team, really kool guy!!!!! LT would know this one, “ once a Trojan, always a Trojan!!!!!! Love u LT!!!!!!
I am from San Diego born and raised. This amazing god of a running back deserved multiple rings on his fingers. From the bolt fam, we apologize for never even getting close to getting you that trophy. Thank you for everything you did for the Chargers, for SD and for football. I hope your glow never fades LT ❤️🙏🏽🏈
The greatest charger who ever lived, a model citizen for the city of San Diego during his playing days. I love you LT! R.I.P San Diego Chargers 1967-2017
I remember when i was in 2nd grade and never watched football before, i had come across a football magazine and LT was the first player i decided to read about and wanted to follow the chargers ever since. Glad i was able to watch LT play and all of the seasons they had. Still a huge fan! ⚡️
LT could have confused a casual onlooker that he was a quarter back at times. What an exceptionally talented running back and player that inspired many. Congrats and glad we have his great commentary on the game now. Such a community man. Thank you LT for being you and a great human
LaDainian Tomlinson - One-time NFL MVP - Voted to Pro Bowl five times; First Team All-Pro three times - Led league in rushing twice, rushing touchdowns three times - Holds NFL record for most rushing touchdowns in a season (28) - 13,684 career rushing yards, 145 career rushing touchdowns, 17 career receiving touchdowns - Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
I'm not a football fan, so his skills playing have never inspired me. The inspiration he has given me is the words on community this young man has said. I salute his football skills, which allowed him this well deserved audience. Thank you, sir. I am proud to call you my fellow.
Beautifully done, in truth👏👏👏thank you ladanian for such beautiful words that will serve as an inspiration to many from our past and a teaching moment for many in the future. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY👏👏👏
My first year I watched football, LT broke that single season record. You're still my favorite football player of ALL TIME! Love you Man! Thank You! LT21Charger!!
I've never been a fan of any team he ever played for but he remains one of my favorite Running Backs ever. Glad to see he him in Canton, he definitely deserves it.
I got two favorite NFL players of all-time, which I'm proud of. I became a fan of Megatron when he was still in college, which is why I'm a GT fan till' this day - and LT, when he first came in the NFL, I said, man - I love this dude's ability and personality. To see they're both in the Hall of Fame now..incredible. They'll forever be my favorite two football players, which I'm more than enthused to claim. Respect
That's funny..I had to listen to it again..all I can say is wow..I'm ready to run through a wall...😂😂 very powerful words by LT..truly a warrior on and off the field..
CONGRATS LADAINIAN TOMLINSON ! ALWAYS KNEW YOU'LL BE A HALL OF FAMER. BEEN WATCHIN' YOU EVER SINCE I WAS A CHILD. The inspiration of the anime show "Eyeshield 21". - Huge fan from the PHILIPPINES
LaDainian Tomlinson's may have some unfinished goals I can't relate to everything, but I understand his desire to make things better in this world he has a lot of guts to be political at the hall of fame. I wish him the best.
Grew up watching LT and it was truly special to watch one of the top 5 RB's of all-time and the best all-around back in my opinion play the game. Now I'm curious to see who's going to be in the class next season. Obviously Ray Lewis is 1st ballot but if T.O. and Randy Moss don't get in next year then honestly there shouldn't be a HOF. Period.
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His story about Emmitt is a testament to how being a role model to the youth can inspire them and lead them to become much greater than they could have ever imagined. So awesome.
Great speech
Emmitt looked so proud of him
you just can't hate on LT man.. one of the greatest backs to ever do it, a complete back. a real nice dude too
Pisses me off how San Diegans called him “sell out” because he wanted to work with the team that gave him his shot.
Best runningback of the 21st century, no doubt.
Cornflack W
Cornflack no one will be better this century either. People thought AP would but look how that turned out lol
@@asanokatana well we know for sure LT is the best running back of the first 1/5 of the century lol
AP is better
@@flaviovelasquez4451 AP is a close second, but look at the stats
Arguably the best 8 year run for any RB in history. Not just production, but 8 straight years of 375+ touches and he missed 1 game. Guy was incredible and tough as hell
And that game that he missed was because they intentionally sat him down. Absolute legend
Dude was tossing a few TD passes also
I grew up watching LT. Never got to watch Brown, Peyton, Sanders, or Emmitt but LT was so electrifying! He’s a top 5 running back all time. He was the ultimate complete back. And his look on the field with that dark visor maannn he probably had the best look of any player in history.
This is hands down one of the best hall of fame speeches 👏🏾
Greatest RB of all time , well of my time , as a 90's baby he is the best IVE witnessed with my own dam eyes not highlights , CONGRATS LT!
ReeseTheComedian he was my favorite growing up. But I never seen someone like Adrian Peterson
matt long that's what he said...
Barry Sanders! Nuff said.
payton to
Did your eyes witness Marshal Fauik? You know, the running back Tomlinson wishes he could be? The running back still effective age 34 (4.5yd avg )while Tomlinson was washed up age 29?
THIS SPEECH GAVE ME CHILLS.
LT is a great example of a man connected to the Spirit of our Creator. He spoke from the heart. Congrats LT. My favorite Charger of all time.
You gotta love and respect mothers. Is there ever anyone more proud of you than your mother? They're one of the few people that are more proud and ecstatic over their children's accomplishments and triumphs than their own. There's nothing more genuine and beautiful than a mother's love. They're the real hall of famers!
father's love >>> momma's love...
@@ezekwusorry your dad never stuck around
What a very powerful speech from a multitalented football player, and a humble, honest man. His good nature comes through this touching speech. I wish him only the best for the rest of his life.
2006 season was insanity. About as good as I've ever seen for a RB, either that or TD's 1998 season.
Nah. Not insanity. /
This man deserves respect
As a 15 year old this is the most inspiring speech I’ve ever heard in my life.
No it isn’t l
Teared up watching this congrats to you my favorite player of all time my idol Ladanian Tomlinson ⚡⚡⚡⚡
Best runningback of the modern era. There are no ifs ands or buts.
From San Diego to New York LT electrified football and inspired me to play football myself. Thank you LT my football idol and hero go chargers ☇☇☇☇
You don't play football, shut up.
OGMillyMillz what? Lol, how would you know
@Art Idk, lol.
I wouldn't say so much in New York lmao. He was pretty mediocre there.
Shaun Diebel I wouldn't say beating Peyton Manning and Tom Brady back to back in the playoffs is mediocre. He did play better in SD though
Awesome speech! What a humble man who has accomplished so much, on & off the field. So much wisdom at such a young age, and so gracious to his family & teammates & coaches, and the best thing is, he gave God the Glory! This kid, well man now was raised up right!
All of you out there, moms, dads, coaches, teachers, pastors, uncles, aunts….all of you who have sacrificed for the kids in your life. Those kids may not become NFL stars, but your influence have had untold positive effects on precious lives. And, those effects live on through those kids. God bless all of you and never give up on giving back. Miracles always happen.
LT and Warner both had great great endings to their speeches. That was really a great class.
Best speech of the night. And maybe one of the best in my opinion.
Just watched the Pivot interview and came to check this out. Glad I did.
What a great speech. Very inspiring, much love to LT
Wow! Such a selfless and inspiring Hall of Fame Speech! May you continue to be blessed.
Beautiful speech and an even greater person!!!
Always gets me emotional every time 😢
I haven't heard many hall of fame speeches but this has to be one of the better ones. Well done!!
Best HOF speech I have heard
Watched him at TCU in person. Such a treat.
Thank you for that great speech, Mr. Tomlinson! As a Charger fan since the days of Air Coryell, I just wanted to say thanks for giving it your all when you were on the Chargers! So many great games and memories... I'm glad you made it to the Hall of Fame, good luck with everything! I'm going to go play some Madden 17 now and run wild with your Boss Card in MUT, LOL!
That 2006 season is the thing that drew an 8 year old boys attention to football and made him fall in love with a sport that has provided him with discipline and gave him lifelong friends… LT was the reason for all of it. Thank you!!
LT was my favorite he was a goat still a goat my favorite charger of all time 🐐🐐
DEREK JAMES he was my favorite also im a cowboy fan tho.
He was also the best Chargers player to ever live
matt long Antonio Gates...
So sad you've all already forgotten the late great Junior Seau!
Julian Burns Antonio Gates is a future hall of farmer but I don't think he really compares to L.T. That's no disrespect to him but L.T. was better.
I'm surprised Lt didn't ask me to stand up 😂 Lt such a good dude 👍🏃
This man is a better QB than Johnny Manziel
Remember when he threw a TD pass to Drew😂😂
Higher passer rating
He was a running back not a QB
I love the fact that I’m from the high school and same town with this guy!!!! I remember being a our pep rallies and this would walk in and we would go crazy!!!!!! I love that he would come back to Waco and to see him give us a talk like if we were on the same team, really kool guy!!!!! LT would know this one, “ once a Trojan, always a Trojan!!!!!! Love u LT!!!!!!
One of the best HOF speeches I've ever heard. Amazing!
So happy he was a Jet !!!! Love this damn guy
I am from San Diego born and raised. This amazing god of a running back deserved multiple rings on his fingers. From the bolt fam, we apologize for never even getting close to getting you that trophy. Thank you for everything you did for the Chargers, for SD and for football. I hope your glow never fades LT ❤️🙏🏽🏈
That was by far one of the best..listening to that again those words have real meaning LT is a true man..on and off the field
He deserves it he's a Hall of Famer for sure! I saw him play as a little kid and he was a beast All Time GREAT! 💯💯👌🏼
The only RB to record a triple double in an NFL game as he ran for a TD,caught a TD & passed for a TD
Craig Smith II David Patten (a WR) also did this
OBJ did that once😂
I was honored to see it live at the Q to Antonio Gates. Against the Raiders🙏🏼⚡⚡
@@TheLocalLt he said only RB… learn to read
@@BratatoChip that’s why I said he’s a WR… thought it would be interesting to note that someone else also accomplished this rare feat.
This is a fantastic speech. I'm a lifelong Chiefs fan and LT killed us for years but I still love him
The greatest charger who ever lived, a model citizen for the city of San Diego during his playing days. I love you LT! R.I.P San Diego Chargers 1967-2017
1961-2017
Damn they booed dean spanos lmfao
Diego Ortiz you should change your pic lol
Diego Ortiz Bc the chargers are a mess
Boogity Boogity. When it doesnt work up there they'll need to come back.
He deserves it AND MORE!
They cheared for marty lol
L.T For President 🙏🏻😁😁
Oliver Acevedo better than Trump, he cares about race relations
Only if you hate the man.
I wouldn’t wish presidency on this hardworking dood. Get grey hair in the first 60 days lol
Great speech and very inspirational.
Thank you for everything LT
My favorite player and greatest rb of all time
Imagine being superhuman, yet as humble as humanly possible. That's LT.
This was outstanding. I'm sure his closing statements made a lot of people squirm. Loved it...
Legendary player. He definitely deserves it.
I remember when i was in 2nd grade and never watched football before, i had come across a football magazine and LT was the first player i decided to read about and wanted to follow the chargers ever since. Glad i was able to watch LT play and all of the seasons they had. Still a huge fan! ⚡️
LT could have confused a casual onlooker that he was a quarter back at times. What an exceptionally talented running back and player that inspired many. Congrats and glad we have his great commentary on the game now. Such a community man. Thank you LT for being you and a great human
One of favorite players of all time sucks he never got a ring. Well deserved 👏👏👏
Best hall of fame speech, EVER!
Are you ever heard the Shannon Sharpe speech?
@@gaudimatos5563 great one too but this my favorite ever
Larry Allen
Very inspirational. We can all take a page from his book. Deserving as a hall of fame player and person.
One of the greatest speeches of all time. No cap.
Wow... Just Wow!!! What an awesome young man and man of God and American!!!
LaDainian Tomlinson
- One-time NFL MVP
- Voted to Pro Bowl five times; First Team All-Pro three times
- Led league in rushing twice, rushing touchdowns three times
- Holds NFL record for most rushing touchdowns in a season (28)
- 13,684 career rushing yards, 145 career rushing touchdowns, 17 career receiving touchdowns
- Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
My favorite runningback!
2021. Just watched again. Best HOF speech ever.
I'm not a football fan, so his skills playing have never inspired me. The inspiration he has given me is the words on community this young man has said. I salute his football skills, which allowed him this well deserved audience. Thank you, sir. I am proud to call you my fellow.
Beautifully done, in truth👏👏👏thank you ladanian for such beautiful words that will serve as an inspiration to many from our past and a teaching moment for many in the future. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY👏👏👏
Truly truly inspiring. New favorite player.
There has to be a movie about this.
Xx xX deadass wud b so good. Script he descirbed was 🔥
Xx xX ladanian tomlinson a football life, its about an hour long
LT LT LT !! Hell yeah brings back memories in San Diego 👏🏼 Greatest RB I ever seen
Yep,he's a good player,yep
Love LT. Best Running Back in NFL history. I noticed LT didn’t mention Rivers in his San Diego teammate list 😅
My first year I watched football, LT broke that single season record. You're still my favorite football player of ALL TIME! Love you Man! Thank You! LT21Charger!!
Yup same with me. That season is what drew my eyes to football and made me fall in love with the sport as an 8 year old boy.
Thank you lt for the memories you're elite play was better than any super bowl
I've never been a fan of any team he ever played for but he remains one of my favorite Running Backs ever. Glad to see he him in Canton, he definitely deserves it.
Always will be my favorite player of all time!
My Favorite Charger and Jet #21
I got two favorite NFL players of all-time, which I'm proud of. I became a fan of Megatron when he was still in college, which is why I'm a GT fan till' this day - and LT, when he first came in the NFL, I said, man - I love this dude's ability and personality. To see they're both in the Hall of Fame now..incredible. They'll forever be my favorite two football players, which I'm more than enthused to claim. Respect
The three dislikes are from the Chiefs, Broncos, and Raiders
Jalen Green Maybe OJ Atogwe! Anyone else remember that stiff arm?
Or people that know Obama was a horrible president.
Jalen Green no I'm a chiefs fan and I liked it
There shouldn’t be any dislikes
LT god bless you man
Wow inspiring! Simply awesome. Thank you LT!!
LT and his boys were my favorite part of my Sunday
Damn man my favorite football player of all time. The man with the visor , 21 and 41! This man deserves a ring man... fkn Nate kaeding
Who’s here after 2020 Chiefs vs Texans season opener?
Yessir
That's funny..I had to listen to it again..all I can say is wow..I'm ready to run through a wall...😂😂 very powerful words by LT..truly a warrior on and off the field..
WarriorSlaps Same here. LT is a prophet of the game.
I love watching these. This man and Phillip rivers are the only reason I have watched a chargers game lmao, go bears tho!
A great speech and went where no one has before
CONGRATS LADAINIAN TOMLINSON ! ALWAYS KNEW YOU'LL BE A HALL OF FAMER. BEEN WATCHIN' YOU EVER SINCE I WAS A CHILD. The inspiration of the anime show "Eyeshield 21". - Huge fan from the PHILIPPINES
a true san diego legend. thank u LT
REAL TALK thanks LT for being authentic as always
LaDainian Tomlinson's may have some unfinished goals I can't relate to everything, but I understand his desire to make things better in this world he has a lot of guts to be political at the hall of fame. I wish him the best.
great player and even greater person
Zeke will never be on this GOAT's level
Tom Brady Shady #WOAT#MaddenCursed#SystemQuartback W
It's an insult to LT for Zeke to wear 21.
Chris Harris Jr - PFF's #1 Corner W that's true
Chris Harris Jr - PFF's #1 Corner Gtfoh
Tom Brady Shady #WOAT#MaddenCursed#SystemQuartback infinite W
When you have your own Touchdown dance .. you deserve to be in the HOF! Straight Beast!
He never did a touchdown dance. He did his "finger roll" and flipped the ball to the refs.
What a great speech. It was nice to see Drew Brees there. I wish Brees and Tomlinson could have won a Super Bowl together.
The number of likes is the QB you are
1. Brady
2. Rodgers
3. Brees
4. Ryan
5. Rothlisberger
6. Wilson
7. Carr
8. Luck
9. Winston
10. Mariota
0. Newton
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GREAT Speech LaDainian Tomlinsons.
What a beautiful human being
Grew up watching LT and it was truly special to watch one of the top 5 RB's of all-time and the best all-around back in my opinion play the game. Now I'm curious to see who's going to be in the class next season. Obviously Ray Lewis is 1st ballot but if T.O. and Randy Moss don't get in next year then honestly there shouldn't be a HOF. Period.
Now that is how you represent America like a true American take notes ex niners quarterback who's name I shall not mention
13:06 drew lowkey lookin like he wants people to forget his charger career 😂
Jp all love LT duh goat
🤣 he was debating if he was gone stand up until he saw the cams on him
@@richardtellez00tellez77 onfg haha
One of the best to do it, deserving of the name LT ❤
Lt, you merriman, and the late great seau made me the die hard chargers fan I am today.
#RB21 #GOAT one of my fan running backs u deserve it man
I can relate to Ladainian in a sense that he grew up in Texas just like I did. Great speech man