Jimmy Johnson Full Hall of Fame Speech | 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame | NFL 

"I wasn't a dreamer I was a believer" -Jimmy Johnson

“Treat a man as he is, and he will remain as he is. Treat a man as he could be, and he will become what he should be.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

You can see why the guys that he coached would run through a brick wall for him. He's just inspiring and can fire you up to do anything. Well done Jimmy!

'We will win the ball game and you can put that in three-inch headlines."

Enduring that 1-15 season drove Jimmy to fix the Cowboys like no one had ever overhauled a team before. Jimmy was one of the greatest team builders that ever coached/GM. Once he acquired the talent, he transformed the team into champions.

Greatest motivator I have ever heard. And i only have 1 thing left to say: " How bout em Cowboys" Thank U Jimmy.

Jimmy Johnson is a hero and a champion.

Darren Woodson yasssssss!!!!

You heard him say it. Put Woodson in the HOF!

Finally Zach Thomas getting his recognition. Get the man in the Hall.

Jimmy should've had 10 more seasons with the Cowboys. He would've won 5 super bowls. And I bleed black and gold.

As a Giants fan from birth, this is so well deserved. The speech epitomizes what a great coach should be; it wasn't me, it was all the people around me. The players and assistant coaches.

As a Cowboys fan for nearly 50 years I've been waiting for this ever since Jimmy left Dallas. He was a difference-maker and that's the kind of people that need to be in the Hall of Fame. He speaks to everybody here on the human element in believing in yourself. Well done Jimmy, congratulations

His enshrinement is long overdue, but I’m glad he finally made it. Congratulations, Coach!!!

78 years old and it’s better late than never. Congratulations Jimmy Johnson!

We as Cowboys fans have one more to go for you Jimmy Johnson, the Cowboys Ring of Honor. Well Deserved and much Respect. Congradulations JJ.

best coach to ever be at the hurricanes... thank you jimmy👑

All cowboys fans should be happy because it's one step towards putting him also in the ring of honor which also means they can win a Superbowl now

Absolutely inspiring speech by Coach Johnson. Instead of talking about himself he made it about the other Coaches/players that made him a HOF Coach. Pure class. Congrats JJ! It's all about the U!!

Jimmy Johnson makes me want to suit up!!

Now this is a speech. He gave it up to those who helped him get him there.

Nicely Said! I agree that Zach Thomas belongs in the Hall of Fame! He was just as important as Jason Taylor on that Miami Defense back in the day. It was a joy to watch him play every Sunday. One of the best Linebackers to ever play the game! Watch the film folks! #54

He's damn right about Zach Thomas

Jimmy’s hair is HOF caliber!

Not a Cowboys fan at all. Niners all the way. With that said he deserved it. Congrats coach!

After his 1-15 season I wrote Jimmy a letter telling how things were going to get better fast and told him to stick to his plan. I was shocked a week later when I got a big package from the Dallas Cowboys office. Jimmy wrote me a great letter, along with a stack of pictures of the team, the cheerleaders, and a big picture of himself with his hand written words "Luck is when preparation meets opportunity" I really appreciate him taking the time to do that.

I have been a cowboy fan since 1975, and I’m now 51! I live in the heart of Wisconsin, this is so well deserved! What a humble man! The best coach in Dallas right along side Tom Landry! Now to be in the cowboy ring of honor is the icing on the cake! Congratulations to you Jimmy’s Johnson!!!! So long over due!!!

Congratulation Jimmy Johnson head coach of Dallas Cowboys you deserve inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame greatest team of the early 90s 2 Super Bowl championship 1992 and 1993 how about them Cowboys 🏈

Jimmy made a successful move from college football to NFL. That's an accomplishment!!

Jimmy Johnson could spot TALENT like no other. How bout them Cowboys.

Always loved Jimmy’s attitude. You can see how the players gravitate towards him…still

It's about time... And his speech, like his accomplishments in the NFL and CFB, indelible as usual. Amazing man...

I hate the Cowboys, but THIS as well as Drew Pearson were overdue. I really enjoy the speeches from these legends of the game. People still respect the style that Johnson brought to coaching...people still seek this man out for advice. That is truly awesome.

Congratulations, Coach Johnson

We love you Jimmy.

Greatest coach the Cowboys ever had...yeah I said it.

Jimmy Johnson you came from HS, College, & NFL. You’re truly one of kind. I wish I could’ve played for you. Congratulations on HOF.. well earned

Had Jimmy stayed around we would be calling Troy the Goat!

I know my dad is watching from above screaming his head off in excitement. Been a long time coming. Congrats coach.

As a 12yr old kid watching your team win superbowls you don't realize what you're witnessing before your eyes. It isn't till your man of 39 you comprehend how special he (Jimmy) was and still is. It gives you that much more appreciation of his accomplishment and that of the team. Watching his speech I reverted back to being 12 and watching with anticipation coach Jimmy. The joy of my childhood relived 10x. Cowboys forever QTL Jimmy Johnson HOF 🐐

God bless Jimmy Johnson and welcome to the football Hall of Fame amen September 6th 2021

The Hair will be forever perfect in the HALL OF FAME😁....Congrats Coach , Cowboys Nation love ♥️you till the end of time😊

About freaking time he got inducted.

Colts fan here, So happy for JJ, so long overdue

Another big day for the 🙌 family today. Big congratulations to Coach Johnson and Edgerin James!

That hair, is just priceless. Congrats, Coach well deserved and long overdue

One of the last of a dying breed. He didn’t care who you were, where you came from, your name , nothing. He treated everyone as the same, and got the respect for it. He will go down as one of the best “Motivators “ and coaches, of all time. And he’s a Port Arthur boy !!! Congratulations Jimmy !!!!!!!

Short, to the point, classy, and with a clear message/takeaway. He may be 78 as he said, but this is just proof that Jimmy has never lost a beat. Incredible.

He got me laughing and crying and feeling like I can do anything damn I love this man

Believer! I love that Coach!

Congrats Jimmy 🎉🎉🤟🤟🍾🍾👍👍 Mr. Hall Of Famer

So glad he mentioned Zach Thomas. It's a damn tragedy he isn't already in the HOF. He was a better and more impactful LB than Brian Urlacher and no one will convince me otherwise.

Best to ever do it! I Believe coach. Thanks for the speech. Priceless

One of the great coaches.. love the game

this man is underrated

This moved the needle and got Zach in. Congrats Zach. You deserve it, it’s been long overdue.

2021 NFL HALL OF FAMER JIMMY JOHNSON

awesome speech, not just about football but about life QTL (quality time left) is awesome words of wisdom

A True Cowboy Legend Long Overdue But I’m Glad They Did It Before It Was To Late🥺 Congrats Jimmy💙

Congratulations Coach Johnson! Thank You for everything you accomplished as the Head Coach of the Cowboys!

Wow, class act. Zach Thomas needs to be up here👏🏾

My heart feels so good now that one of the most beloved and favorite coach in Jimmy Johnson has finally made it to the Hall. I never had the opportunity to watch the great Tom Laundry coach my favorite team the Cowboys. So, Jimmy Johnson is who I grew up watching. So many fond memories and some of the best times of my life. Thank you Jimmy for all you did for the game and for the Dallas Cowboys!!! All I got to say is, How bout them Cowboys!!!!!

I loved that inner city comment from Coach Johnson much respect too you

So humble

It is a Hall of Fame induction well deserved. Congratulations Jimmy Johnson!!!

Zach Thomas NEEDS to be in hall of fame

This is at least a decade overdue!!! Congratulations, Coach 🏆

He built players on hard work and discipline. I knew he would be a great coach. I was so sorry to see him leave Dallas. He is a truly special person. So glad to see him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame

High expectations, professional execution. results. Legend.

One big omission from the people he thanked: "I'd like to thank Mike Lynn and the Minnesota Vikings for the Herschel Walker trade . . . "

Jerry firing him was the beginning of the downfall of the Dallas Cowboys.

Jimmy Johnson has become my favorite Cowboy of all time and I have been a Cowboys fan since 1970.

Jimmy Johnson was the man, Well respected around the league

Living legend.

Jimmy Johnson is one of the all time greats. I went to The U for undergrad and law school when Jimmy was the coach. He made us all proud then and now!!

Love you jimmy

Here's to Jimmy Johnson having decades more of "QTL"

He's the reason I became a Miami Hurricanes fan 4-life!!!! I even have a Duane "The Rock" Johnson" #94 jersey. GO CANES!!!!

This is just my opinion.....but I believe he is hands down the best coach in football ever

When he was the coach the Cowboys actually deserved the attention they got unlike now. Congrats.

"My two sons played football, I never saw em play a down..." That's pretty brutal.

Jimmy looks great for 78 and getting around good. Congrats coach well deserved.

This man is STILL motivating to this day!!! Great speech coach!

Great Post NFL. Thank you. In my humble opinion, Coach Jimmy Johnson's 10 minute speech, forever preserved here, will go down in the history books among the greatest heart-felt, motivational speeches of recent times. Coach Jimmy Johnson may not believe in dreaming, but where there is hope there is life, and Coach Johnson gives us all hope. Mr. Johnson, NFL Hall of Famer, you are a great American for all to admire. May God continue to Bless you and your family and may the wind always be at your back. Aug 21 FL USA

What an awesome speech! This man really loves coaching! Used some of his speech time to give us all a good coaching we sorely need in life. My childhood hero. I've witness the dynasty with my very own 2 eyes at the ol Texas Stadium. Great memories with my family and with my pops. About DAMN TIME he is in the HoF! Long over due!

Love you Jimmy Johnson

Don't dream it. Believe it. - Great stuff.

Jimmy Johnson is preaching 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💯

What a great coach!! So long overdue!! Well deserved!!

Thanks Jimmy. Your cowboys were the greatest. Wow 78 and may God bless you with many more.

Love jimmy all about the 🙌

It's about time....Congrats, Coach, you deserve it!!! I am a Falcons fan and I've watched quite a number of "showdowns" between the Falcons and the Cowboys; going all the way back when Staubach played and Tom Landry was Coach...Fast forward to Coach Jimmy Johnson and the Triplets: Troy, Emmitt and Michael....Man those were amazing games to watch. Congratulations, again Coach!!!

You can still see why he was such a great great great coach and why after he retired, people by the likes of bill belichek went to him in florida to seek out his knowledge , so yes when you think about what the patriots did even , jimmy had a little part in that , I remember a interview he gave b4 they won there first superbowl when asked do you think if u stay healthy you’ll make the playoffs next season and jimmy told him , I don’t think , WE WILL be in the playoffs next season , I’m not doing the interview justice , but This is why troy has always been heartbroken about jimmy and Jerry’s egos, especially Jerry’s , in my opinion, because Troy knows -as do I , if those 2 stayed together, 94 nfc championship would of been won , not lost , they would of 3 peated, and they won the superbowl in 95 so that would of been AT LEAST 4 in a row , just like when leon BIG CAT lett, held the ball out in super bowl 27 , if he would of protected the ball , the cowboys would have the record for most points scored in a superbowl , that team I don’t care , was the best team of all time not by far , but was from top to bottom the deepest best team ever assembled , it hard to be upset about 52 points scored in a superbowl but that record would of been sweet and it really should of happened, jimmy was a great coach

I loved how he said there were too many coaches, players and broadcasters to mention but found a way to announce the all the important names without making the others feel left out. Well done coach. Congrats and see you at the ROH!

Probably the best HOF speech of the night.

I was waiting for is speech and I'm glad is finally in the H of F good for him a great Coach , congratulations Jimmy

Great speech by a great coach he should have been in the hall of fame years ago way before Jerry noticed how he says we cause it was him and Jerry that built that team not just Jerry congratulations coach well deserved

Love Jimmy Johnson. Great Head Coach. He could probably still do it.

Thank you, J.J.! Congratulations!

As a Steeler fan- Well done and Congratulations Coach. Absolutely inspired! Believe.