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5 Memorable Moments From Orlando Pace’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Speech

By Dan Parzych

Aug 6, 2016; Canton, OH, USA; Former St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Orlando Pace gives his acceptance speech during the 2016 NFL Hall of Fame enshrinement at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 6, 2016; Canton, OH, USA; Former St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Orlando Pace gives his acceptance speech during the 2016 NFL Hall of Fame enshrinement at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; An Minnesota Vikings helmet during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Minnesota won 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; An Minnesota Vikings helmet during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Minnesota won 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Influence of Korey Stringer

Former Ohio State star Korey Stringer unfortunately passed away in 2001 due to complications of heat stroke during training camp with the Minnesota Vikings. Pace took some time to recognize Stringer during his speech and the impact he made on his football career.

Stringer was one of the main reasons why Pace attended Ohio State as the two were lucky enough to play together from 1993-94. The fact that Pace and Stringer were teammates for two seasons just shows how dominant of an offensive line the Buckeyes had at one point during the 90’s and playing with Korey will be something Orlando remembers for the rest of his life.

To see two products of Ohio attend Ohio State at one point together before making it to the big leagues of the NFL is truly amazing and Stringer’s family had to love seeing Pace honor his beloved college teammate during such an incredible moment.

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