On this day, two Florida State Seminoles were elected into the National Football League Hall of Fame. This is a tremendous honor, bestowed on so few.
Walter Jones, a dominating offensive tackle from Aliceville, AL, left Florida State for a exemplary career with the Seattle Seahawks. Jones was a lean, mean dominating machine at left tackle, thwarting attacking defensive ends with authority. Jones was a stalwart at perhaps the most important position, left tackle, integral in protecting the quarterback. Well deserved Mr. Jones!
Also from Florida State, a unique individual was also elected to the HOF; Derrick Brooks. A member of The Hall of BAHL, I have a Tampa Bay jersey, and it is #55 with D. Brooks written on the back. Brooks exemplified everything athletics is all about. Brooks is unique, having played HS (Pensacola Washington), College (Florida State) and Pro (Tampa Bay) all in the state of Florida.
Brooks is a member of the FSU Board of Trustees, and also does a tremendous amount of charity work through his Derrick Brooks Charities. An outstanding faith based individual, Brooks is everything you could want your son to grow up to be.
Please see the following, where among others, former FSU assistant coach Jim Gladden speaks about what Brooks meant to FSU, and provides testimony to his character.
Congratulations to Walter Jones and Derrick Brooks on their introduction into the National Football League Hall of Fame.
Go 'Noles!
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