By now I'm sure many Eagles fans know of my history with Tommy McDonald. I've told the story before, how he was my first football hero, how I carried his helmet at Eagles Training Camp and how I later campaigned for his election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
When Tommy was voted into the Hall in 1998, he asked me to be his presenter. It was a tremendous honor. I'll never forget riding in the parade next to my boyhood idol and then delivering my speech at the enshrinement. I couldn't believe I was the one introducing Tommy right there on the steps of the Hall.