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Calvin Johnson thanks Detroit Lions fans in Hall of Fame speech: 'You loved me and my family'

Calvin Johnson used his induction speech for the Pro Football Hall of Fame to tout the benefits of plant-based medicine and thanked Detroit Lions fans for supporting him throughout his legendary career.

Johnson joined Jim Brown and Gale Sayers as the only players to be inducted into the Hall of Fame before turning 36. He spoke for 10½ minutes Sunday, his voice cracking with emotion at times, and mentioned his old team twice by name.

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“Lions fans and city of Detroit, when we were 0-16 you never stopped showing up," Johnson said.