For a guy who did so much to change football, Ron Wolf didn’t take much time to bask in the glow of being inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Wolf kicked off Saturday’s ceremony with a speech that lasted a mere 6:47, barely enough time to read his resume.
Wolf began his speech citing country music star Kenny Chesney, but quickly moved onto more important figures.
Of beginning his career working for the Raiders and Hall of Fame owner Al Davis, Wolf spoke of his 24 seasons there, before moving onto his time with the Packers, and his ability to help transform that franchise.
While trading for Brett Favre was the key move, his ability to attract defensive end Reggie White as a free agent was a game-changer for a small-market team, and he admitted as such.
But he laughed and recalled his father saying: “I love a good speaker, I really do. Not one who is polished, but one who is through.”
It was an unexpectedly quick turn in the spotlight for Wolf, who for decades helped build some of the most successful franchises in the NFL.
