After a 14-year wait, former Miami Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas was finally announced as an inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday during the NFL Honors.
Thomas joined a class of incredible players, coaches and contributors who impacted the game, including Joe Thomas, Ronde Barber, Darrelle Revis, Demarcus Ware, Chuck Howley, Don Coryell, Ken Riley and Joe Klecko.
Buy Dolphins TicketsA familiar face got a chance to break the news to Thomas, as his coach from 1996-99, Jimmy Johnson, was there with loved ones to inform the linebacker of his fate.
Jimmy Johnson breaking the news to Zach Thomas that he is going into the @ProFootballHOF pic.twitter.com/hVLCSdOQDM
— DolphinsTalk.com (@DolphinsTalk) February 10, 2023
This was such a cool moment to get to see from a guy who gave everything to the game during his 13 NFL seasons. Now, he’ll be immortalized with a bust in Canton, Ohio.
