He said he would wear No. 11 in honor of Thomas, who wore the number during his Hall of Fame career with the Detroit Pistons.

It was there throughout his youth in tiny Robs town, Tex., and during his 16-year Hall of Fame career as an Oakland Raiders offensive lineman.

During his Hall of Fame career, Fleming won five American Cups, four National Challenge Cups and at least eight league titles.

If not, Bird said in September during Magic Johnson's Hall of Fame induction, he would be happy to continue a career in golf and fishing.

Even if Piazza played only a few games at first, as Carter did during his Hall of Fame career, it could help both Piazza and the team, Carter said.

July 25 - During his Hall of Fame induction speech, Ted Williams publicly calls on baseball to induct former great players from the Negro Leagues.

During his Hall of Fame enshrinement speech, Stydahar thanked his family and friends from his "dear state, West Virginia."

Bob Griese sees the same temperament he exhibited during his Hall of Fame career with the Dolphins in his son Brian.

He also was the jockey agent for Bill Hartack, when Hartack rose to prominence during his Hall of Fame career in the 1950s.

Win or lose, Reed wants the Nets playing tough, aggressive basketball, much the way Reed played during his Hall of Fame career with the Knicks.