Warren Moon kept himself a busy schedule after high
school he played at a junior college in Los Angeles and in the Canadian
Football League before reaching the NFL. Based on his history, Moon
knew better than to expect selection into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
in his first year of eligibility.
For the first time since 2001,
the maximum number of candidates was chosen, reinforcing the strength
of the 15 finalists. Among those who didn't make it are receiver
Michael Irvin, former Vikings offensive tackle Gary Zimmerman, Buffalo
Bills running back Thurman Thomas, Kansas City Chiefs linebacker
Derrick Thomas and Washington Redskins receiver Art Monk.
The former quarterback received a very nice surprise when he was
elected along with five others last Saturday. He is the first
African-American quarterback in the Hall of Fame. Among the others were
New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson, Coach John Madden, Troy
Aikman, Rayfield Wright, and late Reggie White.
If we compare,
they’ve had very similar careers Aikman was the NFL's top draft pick in
1989. and Moon was undrafted out of the University of Washington after
leading the Huskies to an upset victory in the 1978 Rose Bowl. Aikman
retired after 12 seasons because of concussions. Moon, even after
playing his first six professional seasons in the CFL, played 17
seasons in the NFL. And Aikman won three Super Bowls with the Cowboys
in four seasons, while Moon was unable to reach the Super Bowl.
While he lamented the final fact, Moon said his unusual career
path made his selection all the more meaningful. Moon is the first
undrafted quarterback to be elected into the Hall of Fame.
Cathy
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