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Watch: Ken Riley II speaks on behalf of late father at Hall of Fame induction

It took 35 years, but Cincinnati Bengals legend Ken Riley is finally in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Riley’s son, Ken Riley II and his mother Barbara Riley received the gold jacket on Friday night before revealing the bust during the enshrinement ceremony on Saturday.

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“I only wish he could have been here for himself to complete his circle,” Barbara said. “But he’s here now.”

Riley II, who worked hard in the years following his father’s death to drum up support for the 65-interception legend (tied fifth all-time), used the speech as an opportunity to thank fans and celebrate the moment, ending in a fantastic quote:

 

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