CANTON, Ohio (AP) – Brilliant moves and brutal strength.
Marvin Harrison epitomized the first, Orlando Pace exemplified the second. Together, they entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Harrison, the record-setting wide receiver for the Colts, and Pace, a powerful offensive force at left tackle for the Rams, were the first members of the eight-man class of 2016 inducted into the hall.
Harrison’s 143 receptions in 2002 are an NFL record. He retired in 2008 with 1,102 catches, now third behind Jerry Rice and Tony Gonzalez. He had eight consecutive seasons with at least 1,100 yards receiving for Indianapolis, and won a Super Bowl in February 2007. His receptions, 14,608 yards and 128 touchdowns are all Colts franchise records. He topped the 100-catch mark four straight times as Peyton Manning’s prime target.
He came full circle on Saturday.