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Woodson, Harris to enter Hall of Fame

by Mark Daniels

The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame announced it's class of 2020 today and a pair of standout defensive backs will join the select company of Packer greats.

Charles Woodson and Al Harris will be enshrined in ceremonies at Lambeau Field next spring.

Harris began his pro career of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad in 1997 after getting drafted in the sixth round out of Texas A&M-Kingsville.   He moved on to play five season with the Philadelphia Eagles before the Packers acquired him in a 2003 trade.

Harris flourished as a Packer, earning Pro Bowl honors in both 2007 and 2008.   He started 83 consecutive games for the Packers, piling up 14 interceptions with the most memorable coming in the NFC Wild Card game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field.   He returned a Matt Hasselbeck interception 52 yards for the game winning touchdown in overtime in the Pack's 33-27 victory.

Harris finished his career with stops in Miami in St. Louis before officially retiring as a Packer in 2013.

Woodson entered the NFL with hall of fame credentials, earning the Heisman Trophy at the University of Michigan as a junior in 1997.   He was the 4th overall choice of the Oakland Raiders in 1998 where he played 8 seasons before joining the Packers as an unrestricted free agent in 2006.     He became an instant leader on Green Bay's defense, earning the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year award in 2009.   He holds the franchise record for most interception returns for touchdowns (9) and defensive touchdowns (10).   While with the Packers, Woodson earned four straight Pro Bowl honors and was a catalyst in the team's run to the Super Bowl XLV title in Dallas despite being forced from the game with a broken collarbone.   Woodson returned to the Raiders for the final three years of his career, retiring after the 2015 season.

Banquet details will be forthcoming but the cornerback cornerstones of the Green Bay Packers will be inducted in the Lambeau Field Atrium on Saturday, April 18.

Mark Daniels

I’ve got Green and Gold in my blood having grown up in Titletown and it’s been a treat watching and covering sports from the Packers to the preps for you in Green Bay for Midwest Communications.
As a kid, I chased Packer players for autographs, I’m still chasing ‘em now for quotes on the big play or big game. I’ve had the opportunity to cover Super Bowls, the World Series, Stanley Cup Finals, NBA playoffs and major championship golf over the years but I get just as much enjoyment following the college scene at UWGB or St. Norbert, the Green Bay Gamblers and high school sports.
Our prep coverage was honored as the best of 2007 reinforcing our commitment to give these hard working boys and girls their due.
My work has also been recognized by the Associated Press and Wisconsin Broadcasters Association with several achievement awards.
Outside of the studio, off the field or away from the gym, I’ve had the pleasure of helping dozens of organizations over the years. I’ve served as race announcer and master of ceremonies at the Bellin Run almost from it’s beginning, spoken to various service clubs and hosted charity golf events or team banquets.
My wife Kari and I have raised two active children which has kept us involved in both school and club athletics for nearly 15 years. Chances are you’ll see me on a golf course when the weather’s nice. My roots are deep and that’s why I’m so enthusiastic about this area’s sporting scene, and as I often say, “Watching kids play games helps keep me young!”
Thanks for listening and see you at the game.