Retired New York Giants defensive lineman Michael Strahan has compiled quite a resume since walking away from the game of football.
He’s established himself as a popular host and co-host of various shows, launched his own clothing brand, and even visited outer space. And sandwiched in between, Strahan was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
But that’s not the only Hall of Fame in which Strahan is inshrined.
Over the weekend, Strahan was also inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Waco.
Michael Strahan was without a doubt one of the most feared defensive players in NFL history. After attending Texas Southern University, Strahan was drafted 40th overall by the New York Giants, where he spent his entire 15-year professional career. Strahan is a seven-time Pro Bowler and led the NFL in sacks for two seasons (2001, 2003). In 2001, he set the single-season sack record with a staggering 22.5 sacks and won NFL Defensive Player of the Year. In his final game as an NFL player, Strahan helped lead the Giants to a Super Bowl victory (2008) against the undefeated New England Patriots. He finished his career with 141.5 sacks, sixth all-time in NFL history. He is also a member of the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 2000s and Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2014.
“Sports has been the most valuable thing outside of family that I’ve had, and I’m so grateful for the great sport of football,” Strahan said during his speech. “Honored to officially be a member of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
“Grateful to have my mom, brothers, sister, and friends in attendance with me. Congratulations to the entire class of 2023.”
Strahan was also previously inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame in 2014.
