Surprising Chris Spielman with Pride of the Lions induction

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  • Опубликовано: 21 окт 2021
  • Former Detroit Lions linebacker and current Special Assistant to President/CEO and Chairperson Chris Spielman is surprised with the news he will be inducted into the Pride of the Lions, an honor celebrating the greatest players in franchise history.
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  • @mr.bonski709
    @mr.bonski709 2 года назад +152

    Knowing the first person he wanted to tell was his late wife who passed in 09 really hit me in the cry button.

  • @treyturner8446
    @treyturner8446 5 месяцев назад +13

    Chris Spielman is one of the reasons for Detroit’s turnaround

  • @JaffaIrons183
    @JaffaIrons183 Год назад +79

    God. Chris saying he "can't wait to tell my ..." And stopping. Realizing he was so excited to share this news with his wife while he was a player Stephanie who passed in 09 is heartbreaking and beautiful all at once.

  • @JulieAnn02261990
    @JulieAnn02261990 2 года назад +92

    I went to Jr. High with Chris. He excelled in every sport, was a straight A student and kind to everyone. So happy to see him recognized!

    • @boogitybear2283
      @boogitybear2283 2 года назад +2

      It’s a tragedy shame him and that 91 Lions team didn’t make it to the Super Bowl. They came out of nowhere that year.

    • @stevep2380
      @stevep2380 Год назад +2

      Agreed. Unfortunately they ran right into the best Washington team Joe Gibbs ever had. Lousy luck.

  • @philipschifano5876
    @philipschifano5876 7 месяцев назад +22

    Bills mafia here .. loving EVERYTHING the lions have been doing .. it’s no secret why they are at the top of the league now. It starts at the very top and goes all the way down to the bottom . The lions have changed it ALLL. Awesome story and rooting for them!

    • @Jeff-pf8qv
      @Jeff-pf8qv 27 дней назад

      Lions fan here and I cannot even tell you how much I loved those 90's Bills teams... My god they were so fun to watch and exciting.

    • @KevinDonlin
      @KevinDonlin 25 дней назад

      We hope you get your Super Bowl right after ours 👍

  • @jetsamperes5762
    @jetsamperes5762 6 месяцев назад +16

    This summer during training camp after practice when all the players left, Chris Spielman was still on the field doing something no one paid attention to - but Dan Campbell saw it and he called Chris out for it at that day's media session. He started the presser by telling everyone there how important Chris is to the team, how he helps evaluate talent, leads by example and is the exactly the image the team strives to be. What was Chris doing on the field after practice with no one watching? He was helping the grounds crew repair divots in the grass. He was filling holes. He was telling the grounds crew how important THEY are to the team's success.

  • @michaelshan22
    @michaelshan22 2 года назад +105

    An all-time Lions great and an even better individual. Congratulations, Chris!

    • @SteveJobIess
      @SteveJobIess 2 года назад

      A bigger honor would be to not be associated with the worse organization in all of sports. Chris, welcome to the Ring of Dishonor.

    • @michaelshan22
      @michaelshan22 11 месяцев назад +4

      @@SteveJobIess You know what's an even bigger honor than that? Helping to turn around that worst organization in all of sports into a winner. That is exactly what he's looking to do right now and things have only been looking up since he was hired.

  • @andressandoval9043
    @andressandoval9043 2 года назад +73

    Not gonna lie, this had me super emotional! Congrats to Chris and his family! An amazing LB but a better person. Lion Blood

  • @lightsabermetrics
    @lightsabermetrics 5 месяцев назад +8

    I'm a Ravens fan, so I have no emotional connection to the Lions or Chris Spielman.
    This set up was fantastic. The look on Chris's face when he realized he was announcing himself was simply priceless. I applaud whoever came up with the idea in the first place and pulled it off without a hitch.
    Good luck next week in San Francisco. I'm so happy to see a franchise truly turn things around the way the Lions have.

  • @FevourWoR
    @FevourWoR 2 года назад +23

    From a lifelong Vikings fan, congratulations Chris, a well deserved honor.

  • @nicolasdeleon2265
    @nicolasdeleon2265 2 года назад +25

    Watched this again just to get the feels. Anybody who had the honor of watching this man play knows just how much of himself he put into the game or anything else he was passionate about. Well deserved recognition. Great player, role model, & humanitarian

  • @o0oStillWeRiseo0o
    @o0oStillWeRiseo0o 2 года назад +31

    Playing his heart out on that concrete turf in the SilverDome…Legend forever!

    • @rrpearsall
      @rrpearsall 2 года назад

      Didn't even think about that, or forgot.... I fkng hate the Fords.. I wonder how many careers were shortened from running ln that..
      Strategically you would want to be running on wrestling or gymnasticsats mats topped with a green rug.. to preserve your athletes longevity and fk with the timing always route patterns too🤔😆

  • @Pheardom
    @Pheardom 2 года назад +20

    I'm now near 60... but before I was 30, I only ever owned two jerseys.
    One: Vladimir Konstantinov, Red Wings White Away Jersey and Chris Speilman Honolulu Blue Detroit Lions!
    I made GREAT choices then!

  • @jeffreygrossbauer8366
    @jeffreygrossbauer8366 2 года назад +24

    This chokes me up even after watching it 5 times.
    My all-time favorite Lion.
    STILL helping the Team.
    Thanks Chris!

  • @rrpearsall
    @rrpearsall 2 года назад +5

    Chris Spielman still remains our golden boy on the other side of the ball of Barry.. Would love to see a huge mural of Barry, Spielman, Megatron, and Automatic Hanson together..
    Probably the 4 best career
    Lions players in the last 40 years

  • @boogitybear2283
    @boogitybear2283 11 месяцев назад +2

    Chris Spielman should be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame!

  • @perojunak6949
    @perojunak6949 10 месяцев назад +3

    He has ALWAYS been a real person #1 and wore his heart on his sleeve. Lion fans know he was one of the greatest to ever wear a uniform.

  • @georgeramirezjr1111
    @georgeramirezjr1111 2 года назад +14

    Damn, eyes got a little watery watching this and Im a Cardinal fan. I love seeing things like this. Congratulations Mr. Spielman.

  • @Charleybones
    @Charleybones Год назад +2

    Chris Spielman should give out the Lions GRIT award. He is one of Lions greatest assets working behind the scenes.

  • @gregdavis7738
    @gregdavis7738 2 года назад +7

    As a player you always wished Chris was on your team. Played with high motor every time out! As a man you wish he was part of your family. Well deserved honor! Definition of a hall of famer, personification of class. Congrats Chris!

  • @PCPAyLOAD
    @PCPAyLOAD Год назад +9

    I've watched this about 10 time now and it still gives me the feels..

  • @wiley666
    @wiley666 6 месяцев назад +4

    Great player who did it humbly and properly. Always loved him and his work ethic. Great player and a better human being.

  • @timothyraymond973
    @timothyraymond973 2 года назад +6

    It's amazing the struggles the lions, as a team have had , but we sure have had some classy individuals in this city Barry Sanders Chris spillman Billy Sims, Megatron. It's got to happen one day and the city will absolutely explode when we make it to the super bowl. The seam really wasn't bad in the 90s that 91 team was good enough to win the super bowl.
    #alwaysalionsfan.

  • @BrettTolpa
    @BrettTolpa Год назад +2

    I was there. Halloween 2021. Barry announced him. Great day in lions history.

  • @penultimate8643
    @penultimate8643 2 года назад +4

    You deserve it Chris! I talk a lot about how much I like Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes, but Sheila and Chris are the unsung heroes of this new Lions regime. They are taking us in the right direction.

  • @asheets17
    @asheets17 5 месяцев назад +2

    I remember when he played with a torn pectoral. No complaints, no excuses. He was all heart and laid it all on the line.

  • @rokchewerd982
    @rokchewerd982 2 года назад +14

    He so deserves this.. my favorite lion all time.. Gratz Chris

  • @sctsix
    @sctsix 2 года назад +4

    Not a Buckeye or Lions fan...But Chris was Definitely one greatest LB to ever play the game.. Congrats !!!

    • @hattershouse710
      @hattershouse710 2 года назад

      An outsider that has a brain. That's rare around these comment sections. We appreciate ya.

  • @roln7s463
    @roln7s463 2 года назад +4

    There isn’t a greater player, person, and Detroit Lion. He was the heart and soul of this team for many seasons. A true leader amongst men. And my personality favorite Lion of all time.

  • @Motor-City_Ben-Diesel
    @Motor-City_Ben-Diesel 2 года назад +12

    About time. Continue to make things right with ex lions players and the legends and turn this culture around so we aren’t an embarrassment. And PAY CALVIN SO THE CURSE GETS LIFTED AND WE CAN START WINNING DAMNIT!

  • @danielmartin7750
    @danielmartin7750 2 года назад +17

    Congratulations Chris it’s very well deserved and you will always be one of my favorite Lions Players and you will always be a Lion no matter what thanks for everything you have done and continue to do for the Lions Organization

  • @robertstamps1593
    @robertstamps1593 23 дня назад +1

    Am I the only one who thinks Sheila says the most appropriate things? She's a great people person ❤️

  • @adpentinc
    @adpentinc 5 месяцев назад +1

    And that's why he belongs to the Lions. So Genuine! Congratulations, Chris!

  • @edbarnard7157
    @edbarnard7157 6 месяцев назад +2

    A class act in a first class organization. Thank you Shela and Chris for all that you do!!

  • @ericlevi5729
    @ericlevi5729 2 года назад +2

    He’s great a man of men

  • @lisadelorenzo8539
    @lisadelorenzo8539 2 года назад +8

    Congratulations Chris Spielman! My all time favorite LB and a true Pride member. Well deserved and about time!

  • @thegamingdrew3105
    @thegamingdrew3105 11 дней назад

    After she did that for him he knew he had to help her get a ring. They are almost there. This man deserves everything!!!

  • @s.p.t.4680
    @s.p.t.4680 2 года назад +4

    From a long time Lions fan. Congratulations Mr. Chris Spielman. This is well deserved.

  • @lutherodaniels3799
    @lutherodaniels3799 2 месяца назад +1

    I remember when they had training camp in Irvine California and me and a friend of mine were lifting weights and he walks in and takes the bench from us and I was so star struck (I’m from Michigan and watched him have 28 tackles in one game) that instead of asking him for a autograph, I asked him if he wanted a spot😂😂😂😂😂 he of course said no but ended it with a thanks. Man he was so intense it was scary

  • @sharpderp7769
    @sharpderp7769 6 месяцев назад +1

    That’s a good dude

  • @raymondschoch788
    @raymondschoch788 2 месяца назад +1

    It’s about time for the great Chris Spirlman next step is the hall of fame , He is one special person, love watching him play , he represented every blue collar worker in Detroit . Love you brother

  • @fourdoorglory5945
    @fourdoorglory5945 2 месяца назад +1

    Wow! So I’m a Detroiter now living in Dallas-been here for 30 years. I gave up my Lions when I moved here, adopting the Cowboys as my team after my first 31 years as a frustrated Lions fan. I watched my old team from afar as futility continued. But then former Cowboy Dan Campbell (who I saw play at Texas A&M too) was hired after Sheila took over and breathed new purpose into my old team. After watching Hard Knocks both my wife and I abandoned Jerry and his circus here and became Lions fans again-admiring what Sheila was assembling.
    I love our Lions. So proud of the whole organization-One Pride indeed! I grew up at the Silverdome living and dyeing with Chris and Barry. I just saw this video. So touching, so awesome, so deserving.
    I’m beaming with pride over the rebirth of the my hometown city AND my Lions. Thank you Sheila and the entire reborn Lions organization she leads. Thank you Ford family. I proudly wear my Lions hats every weekend.

  • @maxthepupp
    @maxthepupp 2 года назад +3

    An ALL TIME great Detroit Lion!
    Well earned, probably overdue and like so many before him in Detroit deserved better.

  • @roln7s463
    @roln7s463 2 года назад +2

    My favorite Lions player all time. No one left it on and off the field like #54. 🔥

  • @raycruz9449
    @raycruz9449 2 года назад +2

    Well deserved that man played for The love of the game not the money . congrats my friend

  • @Cheebaroni812-kx5yt
    @Cheebaroni812-kx5yt 2 месяца назад

    It can’t be overstated the job Sheila has done as an owner and Spielman is the man

  • @matthewandamy
    @matthewandamy 2 года назад +7

    That was great. Congrats Chris!

  • @toddstarks226
    @toddstarks226 2 года назад +2

    The Heart & Soul of the 88-95 Detroit Lions!

  • @kenlang1070
    @kenlang1070 2 года назад +6

    Congratulations Chris! What a great leader for this team of how to be a player and man!

  • @OldSchool-ot9rp
    @OldSchool-ot9rp 2 года назад +2

    Literally backed into him at Galyan's Sporting Goods in Columbus, a week after he announced his retirement. Thought I had backed into a steel column. We were both looking at the Goalrilla basketball goals.
    I'm a pretty good sized guy, and don't often feel small, but, let me tell you... this guy was a stud! Was still in top shape and bulked up. I nodded to him, he nodded to me, and we went our separate ways.
    Unfortunately, the whispers of, "thats Chris Spielman" became a loud roar, throughout the store, and he was quickly surrounded by a crowd, seeking autographs, at the climbing wall, where he was trying to enjoy watching his kids play on the wall...
    Great guy right there, in and out of the spotlight!!!

  • @authorjohnwquinn
    @authorjohnwquinn 2 года назад +5

    Well deserved! Congratulations, Chris!

  • @altorry1083
    @altorry1083 2 года назад +2

    Congratulations Chris!!!

  • @ianburton5053
    @ianburton5053 2 года назад +2

    I wore your jersey in middle school!! Congrats Chris!

  • @bobdanielson318
    @bobdanielson318 2 года назад +2

    Congratulations Chris. God bless you and your family. You deserve this along time ago..

  • @jacob9403
    @jacob9403 2 года назад +4

    Congrats well deserved. I hope he helps this team to get its first superbowl!

  • @leftwingloc19
    @leftwingloc19 2 года назад +2

    Congratulations Chris it was an honor to watch you play
    You instilled heart
    Class and dedication

  • @frankrivers2183
    @frankrivers2183 2 года назад +2

    Yep, this one got me kinda teary-eyed. A true all-time Lions great.

  • @anthonymitchell9793
    @anthonymitchell9793 5 месяцев назад +1

    His hire was the first correct step the Lions made in years and the first step to today.,

  • @52156drj
    @52156drj Месяц назад

    So well deserved. Truly a high character dude.

  • @dbpolitico
    @dbpolitico 2 года назад +1

    :50 the moment a great player realizes all he has done has been appreciated. Well deserved!!!

  • @blakebauder9697
    @blakebauder9697 2 года назад

    Awesome 😎

  • @mohammedfahad4049
    @mohammedfahad4049 2 года назад +3

    Woah, that was really well done!

  • @estebanduran2542
    @estebanduran2542 2 года назад +1

    Much love and Respect Chris!

  • @chmod1777
    @chmod1777 2 месяца назад

    Spielman is the soul of this team in human form.

  • @patriciacurry6996
    @patriciacurry6996 2 года назад +1

    So awesome! Way to go Chris!!

  • @keith4776
    @keith4776 2 года назад +1

    Congrats, an honor long overdue!

  • @justinmix143
    @justinmix143 2 года назад +1

    First step toward Canton (which will be goin home for you, to complete the full circle).
    One of the greatest linebackers and human beings of all time. Congrats, Chris (it’s about time!!!!), love you buddy. 🦁

  • @cjk996
    @cjk996 2 года назад

    Well deserved. Congratulations Chris!

  • @dylanweirauch9586
    @dylanweirauch9586 2 года назад +1

    Well deserved Chris! Congratulations!!!

  • @jeffhofer7146
    @jeffhofer7146 2 года назад

    awesome

  • @yooperlites
    @yooperlites 2 года назад +1

    This video just made my day!! Go Lions!

  • @mr.bonski709
    @mr.bonski709 2 года назад

    Wholesome levels off the charts

  • @drunkengerberkid3262
    @drunkengerberkid3262 2 года назад

    Great video! We love you Chris thanks for fighting your heart out for us! #detriotvseverybody

  • @robr9411
    @robr9411 2 года назад

    I've watched this several times in several months since it's been posted. It gets me every time.

  • @imaramblins
    @imaramblins 2 года назад

    Great job 👏 Chris! Then, and now.

  • @bensimpson9175
    @bensimpson9175 2 года назад

    Blessings to Chris, a wonderful person and a legend, on and off the field. He has endured so much, and did it with heart and class.

  • @RDeanOdell
    @RDeanOdell 2 года назад +3

    What a great video! So uplifting.

  • @AnwarScott517
    @AnwarScott517 2 года назад +1

    One of my Favorite Lions of All Time Well Deserved Much Love #54✊🏾💯

  • @ddietr
    @ddietr 2 года назад +2

    Congratulations
    Well deserved.
    Went to work everyday and played hard.
    Wish he was on my team , the NEP.
    Loved watching him play.
    We ate his restaurant in Canton,OH. Around 20 years ago. The Stables Hall of Fame Grill.
    Lots of memorabilia.

  • @cmoss3839
    @cmoss3839 Год назад

    Class act and great guy.

  • @alongtheice9795
    @alongtheice9795 2 года назад +1

    Congratulations Chris we're going to need you around on this thing
    Go Lions

  • @dawolyan13
    @dawolyan13 2 года назад

    Yes sir!!! Congratulations!! Straight BEAST mode as a player!!

  • @negativghostrdr
    @negativghostrdr 2 года назад +1

    I can't take it anymore guys! With the emotional stuff!! Beautiful. Just beautiful.

  • @ccth22
    @ccth22 2 года назад +2

    So deserving of this honor. What a great player!

  • @gilbertlujan7117
    @gilbertlujan7117 2 года назад

    Such an honorable guy!! Congratulations!! Well deserved!!

  • @TimJr.
    @TimJr. 2 года назад +1

    Love ya, Chris. A true role model.

  • @MrBullet888
    @MrBullet888 2 года назад +1

    O-H
    Good for Chris, always liked him.

  • @theblueboogeyman3262
    @theblueboogeyman3262 11 месяцев назад +1

    Congratulations Chris on the ring of honor. Although I never got to watch you play because I started watching the lions after you retired however I hear stories about you, you were one of the greatest lions of all time. Football was very different back than and you got a chance to play and wear the Honolulu blue and silver color and the lions logo proudly. Congrats once again

  • @DuecePiece
    @DuecePiece 2 года назад +1

    True all-pro on and off the field, congrats Chris! You are still one of the greatest to ever do it! Do what you might ask? Just being an amazing person!

  • @tankhalffull
    @tankhalffull 2 года назад

    Way cool!

  • @frenchy7474
    @frenchy7474 2 года назад

    Grew up in Ontario , Canada. We had the Detroit tv feed so i became a Lions fan. Spielman and Sanders were my favorites.

  • @colonelsanders3388
    @colonelsanders3388 2 года назад +1

    Mr. Spielman, you’ve always been my favorite Lion.I still wear the only Lions jersey I’ve ever owned, yours…This honor is well deserved..A big congratulations to you, one of the BEST players to ever wear the lions jersey…My two favorite plays, was when you jumped & stuffed Emmit Smith on the goal line on MNF…The other play, was when Erik Kramer was QB of the Bears, I was at this game in Detroit wearing your jersey with about 7 Bears fans sitting behind me. Kramer threw a pass which you intercepted & ran back with a feet first slide into the end zone, I turned around & held out your jersey to the Bears fans behind me…God bless you & your family forever sir.

  • @michaelbanks8071
    @michaelbanks8071 2 года назад +1

    Well deserved best LB Let's Go! Boot Up! Go Lions!🦁🏉🐐💪💯🔥

  • @chezzehead
    @chezzehead 7 месяцев назад

    Beautiful well-deserved so glad he is in the ring of honor. 😊☮💜💫✝️🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🦁 #onepride

  • @schylerstone2320
    @schylerstone2320 2 года назад

    This is awesome.

  • @rudycianfarani7608
    @rudycianfarani7608 2 года назад +1

    Truly deserved now get us a stud middle LBer in this years draft and coach him up!!

  • @brianafrojack5215
    @brianafrojack5215 Год назад

    Definitely well Deserved.

  • @boblasher1
    @boblasher1 Год назад

    Well deserved! Chris was the Man back in the day! One helluva football player and even better Human!

  • @stephenmccollum1391
    @stephenmccollum1391 2 года назад +2

    Love this so much ❤ one of my favorite players and a wonderful person.
    Steph is very proud.
    Philippians 1:3

  • @mds525700
    @mds525700 4 месяца назад

    A class organization.