La'Roi Glover To Be Inducted Into Saints Hall of Fame

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At a packed press conference outside the entrance to the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome today, the event marked a special, well-deserved day to two individuals who have meant a lot to the franchise and the region’s sports scene.

First it was announced that the Saints Hall of Fame Media Selection Committee had elected former Saints defensive tackle La’Roi Glover for induction in 2013. Following Glover’s announcement, longtime New Orleans Times-Picayune columnist Peter Finney was introduced as the 2013 recipient of the organization’s Joe Gemelli Fleur de Lis award, presented to an individual who has contributed to the franchise and had an impact on it.

Glover was elated about the honor upon being informed and first thanked team Owner/Chairman of the Board Tom Benson, his coaches, teammates and members of the club’s front office for helping him attain such heights.

What especially hit him is that he is now recognized for his accomplishments alongside such legends as a pair of Pro Football Hall of Fame members in linebacker Rickey Jackson, who served as his pass rush coach for two seasons and tackle William Roaf.

“It’s tough to quantify or put it in words,” said Glover. “Rickey Jackson was a mentor to me when I first came to the Saints. I was a teammate of Willie Roaf, who is a good friend of mine. It’s humbling. You grew up looking up to these guys as a player or as a teammate.”

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Choupique · 03-08-2013, 07:28 PM

i like the guy. awesome player in his day. congrats.

FinSaint · 03-08-2013, 08:00 PM

My favorite Saints player of all time... well from the time I've been a fan.

SmashMouth · 03-09-2013, 09:46 AM

Still never understood why the Saints never resigned him and allowed him to go to the Cowboys.

FinSaint · 03-09-2013, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Still never understood why the Saints never resigned him and allowed him to go to the Cowboys.

That makes two of us!

hagan714 · 03-09-2013, 11:54 AM

among my favorite Saints players.

Crusader · 03-09-2013, 12:26 PM

Congratulations Mr. Glover! Well deserved!

neugey · 03-09-2013, 12:52 PM

Glover was a beast when he played in NOLA, good choice.

SapperSaint · 03-09-2013, 01:29 PM

AWESOME

jlouhill · 03-10-2013, 08:22 AM

Well deserved recognition. Outstanding player.

03-08-2013, 07:17 PM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744 Rating: (0 votes - average) At a packed press conference outside the entrance to the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome today, the event marked a special, well-deserved day to two individuals who have meant a lot to the franchise and the region’s sports scene. First it was announced that the Saints Hall of Fame Media Selection Committee had elected former Saints defensive tackle La’Roi Glover for induction in 2013. Following Glover’s announcement, longtime New Orleans Times-Picayune columnist Peter Finney was introduced as the 2013 recipient of the organization’s Joe Gemelli Fleur de Lis award, presented to an individual who has contributed to the franchise and had an impact on it. Glover was elated about the honor upon being informed and first thanked team Owner/Chairman of the Board Tom Benson, his coaches, teammates and members of the club’s front office for helping him attain such heights. What especially hit him is that he is now recognized for his accomplishments alongside such legends as a pair of Pro Football Hall of Fame members in linebacker Rickey Jackson, who served as his pass rush coach for two seasons and tackle William Roaf. “It’s tough to quantify or put it in words,” said Glover. “Rickey Jackson was a mentor to me when I first came to the Saints. I was a teammate of Willie Roaf, who is a good friend of mine. It’s humbling. You grew up looking up to these guys as a player or as a teammate.” Read more: La'Roi Glover To Be Inducted Into Saints Hall of Fame Attached Thumbnails jeanpierre likes this.
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03-08-2013, 07:28 PM	#2
Choupique 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,594	Re: La'Roi Glover To Be Inducted Into Saints Hall of Fame i like the guy. awesome player in his day. congrats.
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03-08-2013, 08:00 PM	#3
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: La'Roi Glover To Be Inducted Into Saints Hall of Fame My favorite Saints player of all time... well from the time I've been a fan. hagan714 likes this.

03-09-2013, 09:46 AM	#4
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,123 Blog Entries: 29	Re: La'Roi Glover To Be Inducted Into Saints Hall of Fame Still never understood why the Saints never resigned him and allowed him to go to the Cowboys. FinSaint likes this.

03-09-2013, 10:38 AM	#5
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: La'Roi Glover To Be Inducted Into Saints Hall of Fame Originally Posted by SmashMouth Still never understood why the Saints never resigned him and allowed him to go to the Cowboys. That makes two of us! SapperSaint likes this.

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03-09-2013, 11:54 AM	#6
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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: La'Roi Glover To Be Inducted Into Saints Hall of Fame Congratulations Mr. Glover! Well deserved!

03-09-2013, 12:52 PM	#8
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,697 Blog Entries: 13	Re: La'Roi Glover To Be Inducted Into Saints Hall of Fame Glover was a beast when he played in NOLA, good choice.

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SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Re: La'Roi Glover To Be Inducted Into Saints Hall of Fame AWESOME

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jlouhill 500th Post Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Denton, Tx. Posts: 692	Re: La'Roi Glover To Be Inducted Into Saints Hall of Fame Well deserved recognition. Outstanding player.

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