Terry Bradshaw was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1989 and during his speech, he famously proclaimed a wish: “Oh, what I would give to put my hands under Mike Webster’s butt one more time.”

In 1997, Webster, arguably the best center to ever play the game, earned his own induction into the Hall. When Bradshaw introduced Webster, the two made Bradshaw’s eight-year fantasy come true. Hundreds of Steelers fans went crazy as Bradshaw pulled a football from beneath the podium and took a snap.

Webster was going through some highly-publicized personal issues at the time and he would later become one of the first examples of NFL retirees suffering from brain damage and other post-career issues. And five years later he would pass away at the young age of 50.

But for that afternoon in Canton, Ohio, Webster was the star – probably more the star than he had ever been, since playing on the offensive line rarely leads to receiving much publicity.

The 1997 induction ceremony, which also included coach Don Shula, cornerback Mike Haynes and New York Giants owner Wellington Mara, coincided with my first visit to the Hall of Fame. A friend was working as the sports editor for a small newspaper in Minnesota and he had gotten a couple of credentials to see the event.

I remember little of most of the speeches, but I vividly recall the introduction and exchange between Webster and Bradshaw as easily the most moving part of the day.

Those, to me, are the most memorable moments from Hall of Fame inductions. The speeches can actually drag a bit at times, when players start recounting specific plays in games long past or when they break into the often long laundry list of obligatory-but-tedious thank-yous.

But when typically stoic men like Bud Grant break down, momentarily putting down their guard and inviting the public to see past the walls they’ve put up or when guys like Alan Page go completely off script, talking little about football but more about the need to educate children, that’s when Hall of Fame speeches become memorable.

When guys like Michael Irvin, hated as much as loved by fans during his playing career in Dallas, breaks down while admitting to and openly discussing the mistakes he’s made, that’s memorable.

And when Mike Webster offers one last snap to Terry Bradshaw before taking the podium and discussing his own post-career issues, that’s memorable.

“It’s important for each and every one of us to realize we have talents,” said Webster during his 21-minute speech. “Do not be afraid to fail. You’re going to fail. No one’s keeping score. All we have to do is finish the game. Then we’ll all be winners.”

Whose speech are you looking forward to seeing? And if you’ve had the chance to visit the Hall, what were your most memorable moments? Share your thoughts below.