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Live Updates: Coverage of Sam Mills' induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Aug 05, 2022 at 09:56 AM

Giants legend Lawrence Taylor, on the kind of linebacker Sam Mills was for so many years in Carolina and New Orleans.

This is what the respect of his Hall of Fame peers looks like. pic.twitter.com/8JtxMoa5Et
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 5, 2022

Panthers fans and families creating memories at the ⁦@ProFootballHOF⁩. pic.twitter.com/kwTKjZLjuV
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 5, 2022

Marcus Mills, getting a look at where his father’ bust will be placed at the ⁦@ProFootballHOF⁩ pic.twitter.com/rQXQ2TOf0D
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 5, 2022

And here’s the spot where his bust will live.

When the busts talk to each other at night, Sam Mills and Peyton Manning can argue about Jim Mora’s claim that Sam was the greatest player he ever coached. pic.twitter.com/eHEyMgL55Y
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 5, 2022

Sam Mills’ locker in the ⁦@ProFootballHOF⁩, with the original Keep Pounding wristband. pic.twitter.com/Pr400H8XBk
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 5, 2022

Good morning from Canton. pic.twitter.com/x1KAoNXnQu
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 5, 2022

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