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Former Ohio State Linebacker Randy Gradishar Thanks Archie Griffin, Woody Hayes in Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Speech

The long wait is over, Randy Gradishar is officially a Pro Football Hall of Famer.

The former Ohio State linebacker and key member of the Denver Broncos’ “Orange Crush” defense — which terrorized opponents throughout the 1970s and 80s — will forever be enshrined in Canton, Ohio.

Randy Gradishars been waiting for this moment #PFHOF24

: @ProFootballHOF Enshrinement on NFLN/ESPN
: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/yFgMjrY4tc — NFL (@NFL) August 3, 2024

A native of Champion, Ohio, Gradishar remained in-state to play for legendary Ohio State head coach Woody Hayes and the Buckeyes during his collegiate career.