Bryant Young

Bryant Young, Tony Boselli, Cliff Branch, LeRoy Butler, Art McNally, Sam Mills, Richard Seymour and Dick Vermeil were inducted into the Pro Football Hall of ...

He won three Super Bowls and was a member of the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 2000s. Boselli was a five-time Pro Bowler, a three-time All-Pro and a member of the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1990s before his career was cut short by a shoulder injury. "He was more than just a great football player," Melanie Mills said. He talked for more than 20 minutes and thanked a long list of players, coaches, mentors, friends and family members. "In this, my 10th year of eligibility, I enter the Hall as a member of this '22," Young said, his voice cracking. He was the 1999 NFL Comeback Player of the Year after leading the 49ers with 11 sacks to go along with 20 quarterback pressures in his return from a broken leg. Mills started his professional football career in the USFL before signing with the New Orleans Saints in 1986. "This is the greatest thing I need for an official: Do the job [and] hopefully nobody's going to even know you were alive," McNally said via video. When you make the Hall of Fame, football heaven opens up." "I want to tell you there's a sweet spirit in this place today. "You win a Super Bowl, all doors open up. Colby's favorite number, his dad said during his induction speech Saturday afternoon at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, was 22.

Legendary San Francisco 49ers DT Bryant Young glorified Christ through the story of the death of his son in 2016. "I keep my gaze on Christ."

Young says that thanks to his family and a talented medical team, he did recover, and after an offseason of rehab, he came back stronger than ever. On the field, Young was a menacing defensive presence from the outset. It left him wondering if he’d ever play football again and his doctors considering the possibility of amputation. Mostly, however, he thanked God for His kindness and steadfast love in the good times and bad. He concluded by saying his football success can only be attributed to the support system which surrounded him his entire career. He first thanked his wife, Kristin, whom he met as a player at Notre Dame. “We’ve been together 31 years, and what a journey.

During his enshrinement on Saturday, former 49ers defensive lineman Bryant Young dedicated his induction speech to his late son, Colby.

Just now, he undoubtedly earned the respect of football fans everywhere with his words. "Bryant Young won respect of teammates and those he lined up against with his actions and his class. He just delivered a GREAT Hall of Fame speech," tweeted NBCS' Matt Maiocco.

Bryant Young was a leader throughout his NFL career, earning individual honors and, most significantly, the respect of everyone in the sport.

“In this, my 10th year of eligibility, I enter the Hall as a member of its 2022 class. Young already was a force in the NFL when he sustained a broken leg in 1998 so serious there was consideration of amputation. “Colby was back at school eight days later,” Young said. “During a November 1998 game against the Giants, my right leg was badly broken. “I’m grateful to Hall voters and humbled to join the 2022 class and 29 former 49ers who preceded me,” Young said. The outstanding defensive lineman for 14 seasons in San Francisco was a star from his rookie year of 1994 after being the seventh overall draft pick.