CANTON, Ohio — On a night of emotional speeches, the most poignant moment of the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday came after Ken Stabler was introduced and there were no words at all.
After a video tribute to introduce the legendary Raiders quarterback, his twin grandsons, 17-year-old Jack and Justin, joined teammate Fred Biletnikoff on stage accept his Hall of Fame bust.Instead of a speech, there was simply the roar of the crowd.The sustained ovation left family members dabbing tears from their eyes. And they were hardly alone."He were are. His final drive. And there's a Snake in the Hall," his daughter, Kendra Stabler Moyes, said later, fighting back emotion.