During a 15-year period from 1987 to 2002, Kenny Easley did not watch the Seattle Seahawks play or have any contact with the organization.
He felt that the team had been dishonest with him in matters concerning the kidney ailment that ended his career after seven seasons.
But on Saturday night in Canton, Ohio, Easley finally got some closure as he was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
"Mr. Paul Allen, the terrific owner of the Seattle Seahawks, thank you, sir, for reaching out to Kenny Easley in 2002 after a 15-year isolation from the organization," he said during his speech.