Cowboys' Chuck Howley Full Hall of Fame Speech (By Scott Howley)

At long last, Dallas Cowboys legend Chuck Howley is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  His son Scott Howley provided a heartfelt speech in Canton, Ohio, after an arduous campaign for the selection committee to do right by his father. Now, the five-time All-Pro is immortalized in NFL history. You can read Scott Howley's […]

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Dallas Cowboys legend Chuck Howley's son and Bob Lilly.

At long last, Dallas Cowboys legend Chuck Howley is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 

His son Scott Howley provided a heartfelt speech in Canton, Ohio, after an arduous campaign for the selection committee to do right by his father. Now, the five-time All-Pro is immortalized in NFL history.

You can read Scott Howley's full speech below.

I am honored to represent our father today on such a momentous day to the football world. Chuck Howley was an icon, a legend and a symbol of excellence.

To my sister Robin and I, he is simply dad, the man who instilled in us the values that have shaped our lives. His legacy extends far beyond the records he had or the awards he earned. It lies in the hearts of all who have had the privilege of knowing him as a player, a father, or a friend, we thank God for granting him the skills that has made this moment possible.

And we'd also like to thank the following individuals and organizations who have supported dad throughout his career to our grandparents, James and Mary Howley, who instilled in him the virtues that made him the person he is today. To her mom, Nancy dad's staunchest supporter and biggest cheerleader throughout their now 65 years of marriage. She is the rock we all lean on. To Warwood High School coach Jim Foti in West Virginia University for providing dad with an environment to hone his skills.

While he was at West Virginia University. Dad was the only athlete in school history to letter in five varsity sports. And I think that record still holds today. His greatest accomplishments were on the gridiron where he excelled as center for Coach Art Pappy Lewis

To the Chicago Bears, who selected dad in the first round of the 1958 draft, giving him the opportunity to begin his NFL journey. to Clint Murchison Jr., Gil Brandt, Tex Schramm, Coach Tom Landry, and the Dallas Cowboys. Our heartfelt thanks for acquiring dad from the Bears in 1961. At the time, dad believed his football career was overdue due to a knee injury. But his belief, their belief and his potential allowed him to make a remarkable comeback.

Their willingness to take a chance on him enabled dad to reach new heights and fully realize his talent. In fact, Coach Landry once remarked, "I don't know that I've seen anybody better at linebacker than Howley." And Jerry Jones, and the entire Jones family for continuing dad's legacy at The Star in Frisco and at AT&T Stadium.

To all the members of the selection committee, notably John McClain, who eloquently presented dad to the senior player committee. To his Hall of Fame classmates who've warmly warmly welcomed us, our family into this amazing fellowship. I know dad is honored to be a part of this 2023 class, to the Hall of Fame staff for their generous hospitality and support.

And to Mr. Bob Lilly, for being dad's presenter today, and to the Hall of Famers for believing the dad deserve to be included in welcoming him onto the son mortal team. Our family is truly honored for that, to have this opportunity to represent our our dad, as he takes his rightful place among the immortals of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Since Dad can't be here today, and I hope he's watching on television. And with that in mind, I have a special request for all of you out there. I'd like to ask that we all give dad a shout out. And so on the count of three, we're gonna yell Hello, Chuck. Okay, here goes 123.

Crowd: Hello Chuck!

Thank you very much.

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