Warren Moon kept himself a busy schedule after high school he
played at a junior college in Los Angeles and in the Canadian
Football League before reaching the NFL. Based on his
history, Moon knew better than
to expect selection into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his
first year of eligibility.
For the first time since 2001, the maximum number of candidates
was chosen, reinforcing the strength of the 15 finalists. Among
those who didn't make it are receiver Michael Irvin, former Vikings
offensive tackle Gary Zimmerman, Buffalo Bills running
back Thurman Thomas, Kansas City
Chiefs linebacker Derrick Thomas and Washington Redskins
receiver Art Monk.
The former quarterback received a very nice surprise when he was
elected along with five others last Saturday. He is the first
African-American quarterback in the Hall of Fame. Among the others
were New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson, Coach John Madden,
Troy Aikman, Rayfield Wright, and late Reggie White.
If we compare, they've had very similar careers Aikman was the
NFL's top draft pick in 1989. and Moon was undrafted out of the
University of Washington after leading the Huskies to an upset
victory in the 1978 Rose Bowl. Aikman retired after 12 seasons
because of concussions. Moon, even after playing his first
six professional seasons in the
CFL, played 17 seasons in the NFL. And Aikman won three Super
Bowls with the Cowboys in four seasons, while Moon was unable to
reach the Super Bowl.
While he lamented the final fact, Moon said his unusual career
path made his selection all the more meaningful. Moon is the first
undrafted quarterback to be elected into the Hall of Fame.
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