CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Kevin Mawae never betrayed the lessons he learned when he first began playing football — flag football, no less.
His dedication and perseverance as one the NFL's greatest centers landed him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday night.
"I learned to love the preparation, the plays and the puzzle," Mawae said. "I loved putting on my uniform and cleats. I learned to never step on the field without being ready to work."
Mawae was an outstanding center for three NFL teams, and a key union force during the 2011 lockout of players.