Class of 2020 and 2021 Presenters

Fans viewing the 19 Enshrinement speeches this August for the Centennial Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021 will see faster-paced shows with a tighter format that includes set time limits for each speaker.

Enshrinees for both classes have been asked to limit their remarks to 6 minutes. An “Academy Awards-style” musical cue, if needed, would end each speech at 8 minutes.

The official role of the presenter is to introduce the enshrinee via video and accompany the enshrinee during their Enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The presenter will join the class member on stage to unveil his Bronzed Bust.

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Speech Order for Centennial Class of 2020 & Presenters 

1. HAROLD CARMICHAEL - Agent James Solano 

2. CLIFF HARRIS - Cowboys teammate Charlie Waters 

3. EDGERRIN JAMES - Colts owner Jim Irsay 

4. STEVE ATWATER - Broncos teammate Dennis Smith 

5. PAUL TAGLIABUE - friend ART SHELL 

6. STEVE HUTCHINSON - Seahawks teammate Robbie Tobeck 

7. DONNIE SHELL - daughter April Shell 

8. ISAAC BRUCE - brother Sam Bruce and friend Tony Wylie 

9. JIMBO COVERT - Bears teammate Matt Suhey 

10. TROY POLAMALU - Steelers defensive coordinator DICK LeBEAU 

11. JIMMY JOHNSON - Cowboys quarterback TROY AIKMAN 

12. BILL COWHER - Steelers owner Art Rooney II 

Special video tributes to the eight members of the Centennial Class of 2020 elected posthumously – BOBBY DILLON, WINSTON HILL, ALEX KARRAS, STEVE SABOL, DUKE SLATER, MAC SPEEDIE, ED SPRINKLE and GEORGE YOUNG – will be interspersed with the 12 live speeches. Each was enshrined in a special ceremony April 28 at the Hall of Fame. 

Speech Order for Class of 2021 & Presenters 

1. DREW PEARSON - Cowboys quarterback ROGER STAUBACH 

2. TOM FLORES - Raiders owner Mark Davis 

3. PEYTON MANNING - father Archie Manning 

4. JOHN LYNCH - son Jake Lynch, coach Herm Edwards 

5. CALVIN JOHNSON - Lions teammate Derrick Moore 

6. ALAN FANECA - Steelers teammate Hines Ward 

7. CHARLES WOODSON - mother Georgia Woodson 

A video tribute to Class of 2021 member BILL NUNN will be shown as part of the program.