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Top 10 Moments From Ed Reed's Hall of Fame Speech

Aug 03, 2019 at 11:29 PM

Ed Reed's speech at the Pro Football Hall of Fame was so Ed Reed. It was unpredictable and heartfelt.

Reed started crying before he even unfolded the notes he brought to the stage, which he said he wrote while sitting in the audience watching the Hall of Famers who spoke before him.

Reed touched on a wide variety of subjects, both lighthearted and serious, and thanked many people who helped him along the way.

Here are 10 top moments, in chronological order:

When Ed took the stage smoking a huge cigar

2. When he saw his bust for the first time

Is there a Hall of Fame for HoF busts? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/fU8t7gNyPa
— SportsNation (@SportsNation) August 4, 2019

3. "There's no place like Baltimore!"

BALTIMORRRREEEEE. pic.twitter.com/7qbpMztk0y
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 4, 2019

4. When Ed showed love for the fans

Reeeeeeeed. @TwentyER thanks the fans. pic.twitter.com/UK2hgf1jzz
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 4, 2019

5. When he gave nods to the Ravens' two other Hall of Famers

Ed gives thanks to @jonathanogden75 and @RayLewis. pic.twitter.com/l4WhoRl5VQ
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 4, 2019

6. When he talked about the need to do better for under-privileged kids

"Baltimore, you’re the reason I went so hard." - @TwentyER pic.twitter.com/Qrjj43O1BD
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 4, 2019

7. Some playful jabs at the Bengals and Browns

8. When he thanked his barber

Can't forget to thank the barbers. 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/6HuTA5Cy6H
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 4, 2019

9. A shout out to a special man in O.J. Brigance

“I love you, Juice.” @TwentyER thanks @OJBrigance. pic.twitter.com/1adv0lPclu
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 4, 2019

10. His powerful closing message

“Everyone has their own greatness.”@TwentyER shares a powerful final message to close out his speech. pic.twitter.com/AGQd1Z5QRK
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 4, 2019

Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

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Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

Shawn Hubbard @shawn_hubbard/© Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard 2019

Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

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Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

Shawn Hubbard @shawn_hubbard/© Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard 2019

Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

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Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

Shawn Hubbard @shawn_hubbard/© Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard 2019

Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

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Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

Shawn Hubbard @shawn_hubbard/© Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard 2019

Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

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Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

Shawn Hubbard @shawn_hubbard/© Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard 2019

Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

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Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

Shawn Hubbard @shawn_hubbard/© Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard 2019

Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

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Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

Shawn Hubbard @shawn_hubbard/© Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard 2019

Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

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Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

Shawn Hubbard @shawn_hubbard/© Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard 2019

Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

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Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

Shawn Hubbard @shawn_hubbard/© Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard 2019

Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

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Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

Shawn Hubbard @shawn_hubbard/© Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard 2019

Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

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Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

Shawn Hubbard @shawn_hubbard/© Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard 2019

Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

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Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

Shawn Hubbard @shawn_hubbard/© Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard 2019

Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

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Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

Shawn Hubbard @shawn_hubbard/© Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard 2019

Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

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Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

Shawn Hubbard @shawn_hubbard/© Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard 2019

Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

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Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

Shawn Hubbard @shawn_hubbard/© Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard 2019

Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

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Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

Shawn Hubbard @shawn_hubbard/© Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard 2019

Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

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Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

Shawn Hubbard @shawn_hubbard/© Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard 2019

Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

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Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

Shawn Hubbard @shawn_hubbard/© Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard 2019

Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

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Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

Shawn Hubbard @shawn_hubbard/© Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard 2019

Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

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Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

Shawn Hubbard @shawn_hubbard/© Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard 2019

Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

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Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

Shawn Hubbard @shawn_hubbard/© Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard 2019

Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

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Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

Shawn Hubbard @shawn_hubbard/© Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard 2019

Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

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Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

Shawn Hubbard @shawn_hubbard/© Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard 2019

Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

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Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

Shawn Hubbard @shawn_hubbard/© Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard 2019

Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

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Ed Reed receives his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during a ceremony on August 2, 2019 in Canton, OH.

Shawn Hubbard @shawn_hubbard/© Baltimore Ravens / Shawn Hubbard 2019

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