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Orlando Pace calls Hall of Fame induction as St. Louis Ram special. bittersweet

CANTON, Ohio — When Orlando Pace sees his bronze bust unveiled Saturday night at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, it will be the culmination of his extraordinary career as the starting left tackle for the St. Louis Rams.

Pace, the No. 1 overall pick of the 1997 NFL Draft, will be the first player drafted by the St. Louis Rams to go into the Hall.

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“It’s even more special being that St. Louis doesn’t have a team anymore,” Pace said.