Lewis talks leadership, 'darkest moments' at HOF

CANTON, Ohio -- Ray Lewis didn't need a podium or a script.

In an unprecedented move, Lewis used a wireless mic and became the first person in Pro Football Hall of Fame history to roam the stage, giving a passionate 33 minute, 17 second speech that called on everyone to take a leadership role and make the country better.

"We need people that are willing to step up and take action," Lewis said while looking at his fellow Hall of Fame players. "We can go from being legends to building a legacy bigger than football, bigger than sports."

Wearing a purple tie and purple pants, the usually verbose Lewis flailed his arms while gripping a black towel in a wide-ranging speech that was the longest of…