Over the last couple of weeks, Philadelphia fans have had the honor of witnessing two Philly greats being eternalized in their respective Halls of Fame.
From two different sports and two different walks of life, Brian Dawkins and Jim Thome have come to epitomize Philadelphia sports legends. And during their acceptance speeches, we were able to hear from two men who heard our chants for so long. These speeches not only were remarkable for their levels of humility and grace, they also showed the true multidimensionality of two professional athletes who exemplified greatness on the field and became role models off the field for teammates and fans alike.