Terrell Owens says he will not attend the induction ceremony for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August, an unprecedented decision by an enshrinee. Owens was voted into the hall in February after being denied in his first two years of eligibility. Complete NFL coverage on CBSSports.com In a statement released Thursday by his publicist, Owens said: "While I am incredibly appreciative of this opportunity, I have made the decision to publicly decline my invitation to attend the induction ceremony in Canton. "After visiting Canton earlier this year, I came to the realization that I wish to celebrate what will be one of the most memorable days of my life, elsewhere," Owens added. "At a later date, I will announce where and when I will celebrate my induction." The hall confirmed that the former All-Pro receiver informed them he would not be on hand Aug. 4 for the enshrinements. "We are disappointed but will respect Terrell's decision not to participate in the enshrinement," Hall of … [Read more...] about Terrell Owens won’t attend Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony
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Terrell Owens won’t attend Hall of Fame induction
Barry Wilner, Ap Pro Football Writer Updated 11:50 am, Thursday, June 7, 2018 Terrell Owens says he will not attend the induction ceremony for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August, an unprecedented decision by an enshrinee. Owens was voted into the hall in February after being denied in his first two years of eligibility. In a statement released Thursday by his publicist, Owens said: "While I am incredibly appreciative of this opportunity, I have made the decision to publicly decline my invitation to attend the induction ceremony in Canton. "After visiting Canton earlier this year, I came to the realization that I wish to celebrate what will be one of the most memorable days of my life, elsewhere," Owens added. "At a later date, I will announce where and when I will celebrate my induction."" The hall confirmed that the former All-Pro receiver informed them he would not be on hand Aug. 4 for the enshrinements. "We are disappointed but will respect Terrell's decision … [Read more...] about Terrell Owens won’t attend Hall of Fame induction
49ers: Terrell Owens declines invite to Hall of Fame induction
By Eric Branch Published 10:04 am, Thursday, June 7, 2018 There will be no T.O. in Ohio. Former 49ers wide receiver Terrell Owens announced Thursday that he will decline his invitation to the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Aug. 4 in Canton, Ohio. Hall of Fame president and CEO David Baker released a statement terming Owens’ decision “unprecedented.” But it may not be completely surprising given Owens’ penchant for doing things his way during a 15-year career marked by on-field brilliance and locker-room divineness. “While I am incredibly appreciative of this opportunity, I have made the decision to publicly decline my invitation to attend the induction ceremony in Canton,” Owens said. “I have already shared this information with the Hall. After visiting Canton earlier this year, I came to the realization that I wish to celebrate what will be one of the most memorable days of my life, elsewhere. At a later date, I … [Read more...] about 49ers: Terrell Owens declines invite to Hall of Fame induction
Andre Johnson, Kevin Durant highlight ballot for Texas Sports Hall of Fame
By David Barron, Houston Chronicle Published 2:21 pm, Wednesday, June 6, 2018 Recently retired Cowboys tight end Jason Witten, former Texas basketball star Kevin Durant of the Warriors, former Oilers linebacker Robert Brazile, Texans receiver Andre Johnson and Houston-area Olympic gold medalists Chad Hedrick and Christa Williams are among candidates who will be voted upon for induction into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Members of the hall's selection committee met Tuesday to select 20 candidates for the primary ballot and 12 candidates for the veterans ballot to be considered for induction next year into the Texas sports hall in Waco. Johnson, former Packers receiver Donald Driver of Houston Milby and former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo were selected to the primary ballot based on their ranking in last year's vote. New candidates on the primary ballot this year include Witten, who recently retired from the NFL to become a broadcaster for ESPN, and former Dallas Stars … [Read more...] about Andre Johnson, Kevin Durant highlight ballot for Texas Sports Hall of Fame
AP source: Cowboys’ Jason Witten retiring, heading to ESPN
By SCHUYLER DIXON, AP Pro Football Writer Updated 12:14 pm, Thursday, May 3, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-3', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 3', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: LM Otero, AP Image 1of/3 CaptionClose Image 1 of 3 FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2010, file photo, Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten holds the ball up as he scores a 4-yard touchdown against the New York Giants during the first quarter of an NFL football game, in Arlington, Texas. A person with direct knowledge of the decision says Jason Witten is retiring after 15 seasons, choosing the offer of lead analyst for ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” over becoming the longest-tenured player in the history of the Dallas Cowboys. The 10-time Pro Bowl tight end … [Read more...] about AP source: Cowboys’ Jason Witten retiring, heading to ESPN