Tony Boselli's Pro Football Hall of Fame speech was a powerful tribute to those who helped shape his journey, and his love of family. And yes, he ended it with a Duuvalll chant!
“As far as mom and dad were concerned, divorce was never meant to divide,” Boselli said.
Blocking for quarterback, his best friend and Hall of Fame presenter Mark Brunell, Boselli brought an edge of physicality and nastiness to the position. His national profile boomed after his performance in the 1996 playoffs, including his shutdown of Bills edge rusher Bruce Smith first round of the postseason.
Boselli was a five-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time All-Pro, helping lead the Jaguars to the AFC championship game in just their second season. Boselli was poised for a decade or more of greatness with the Jaguars at the left tackle position — until it was gone.Shoulder injuries ended his career prematurely after the 2001 season and just 97 total games. The Jaguars, in salary cap purgatory following that season, made Boselli available for the expansion draft.
“Tony’s legacy goes far beyond just what he did on the football field. Tony is he’s way more than just a football player. He means certainly more to the city than just what he did on Sundays,” Brunell said.
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