Orlando Pace has been inducted into the
Pro Football Hall of Fame. The induction took place last night at the Hall in Canton, Ohio.
"Big O" who played 12 years with the Rams was the top pick in the 1997 draft. I count myself fortunate that I got to see Pace play in person on many occasions and watched him pancake opponents who had the misfortune of having to line up across from him. Pace was an Offensive Left Tackle and at that position protected Quarterback
Kurt Warner and his blind side. In addition to blocking for Warner, Pace also opened huge holes in the line for
Marshall Faulk, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame five years ago. Pace led the Rams to a win in Super Bowl 34 in late January 2000. The team was nicknamed "
The Greatest Show on Turf" as it racked up yardage at will and set numerous yardage and passing records. Pace played a big role in anchoring that offensive line. The team was coached by
Dick Vermeil who is still beloved by St. Louis sports fans.
If you would like to see Orlando Pace's induction speech into the hall you may
click on this link.
Pace is the second member of the Rams Super Bowl teams to enter the Hall of Fame. Next year Warner should join him and the year after that
Isaac Bruce should also be elected into the Hall.
Those Rams provided a lot of excitement on Sunday afternoons. The fact they won a Super Bowl as the
Saint Louis Rams is something I will never forget. Congratulations #76 Orlando Pace!
