Tyrone Hughes had a hard time composing himself as he began his acceptance speech, his voice cracking. Michael Lewis was much calmer on the outside.
That was one of a few noticeable differences between two native New Orleanians whose remarkably similar careers as electrifying kick returners led to their inductions to the Saints Hall of Fame on Friday. The ceremony took place at the Grand Ball Room of the Chateau Golf and Country Club in Kenner.
Hughes, a St. Augustine product who attended Nebraska before playing for the Saints from 1993-96, was a first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection in his rookie year.