HOF inductees express gratitude to mentors

CANTON, Ohio - Former Indianapolis Colts receiver Marvin Harrison kicked off the 2016 Pro Football Hall of Fame by being the first speaker on Saturday.

Harrison was the first of eight members of the 2016 Class. He was joined by former San Francisco 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr., coach Tony Dungy, quarterback Brett Favre, linebacker Kevin Greene, offensive tackle Orlando Pace, quarterback Ken Stabler and offensive guard Dick Stanfel.

Marvin Harrison received his gold jacket from presenter Jim Irsay at the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinees' dinner on Thursday,Harrison spent his entire 13-year career with the Colts where he compiled 1,102 receptions, 14,580 yards and 128 touchdowns.…