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Photos: Randy Gradishar’s first visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a Class of 2024 inductee

On Sunday, March 10, Pro Football Hall of Famer and Broncos legend Randy Gradishar visited Canton, Ohio to tour the Hall of Fame's museum with fellow Class of 2024 members Devin Hester, Dwight Freeney and Andre Johnson.

Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame with Devin Hester and Andre Johnson before their induction in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame with Devin Hester and Andre Johnson before their induction in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Jon Kendle shows Randy Gradishar parts of the archive during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Jon Kendle shows Randy Gradishar parts of the archive during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Jon Kendle shows some artifacts to Randy Gradishar and other 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame before their induction in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Jon Kendle shows some artifacts to Randy Gradishar and other 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame before their induction in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Jon Kendle shows some artifacts to Randy Gradishar and other 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame before their induction in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Jon Kendle shows some artifacts to Randy Gradishar and other 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame before their induction in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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An Orange Crush game ball from September 29, 1975 and a helmet sculpture on display while Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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An Orange Crush game ball from September 29, 1975 and a helmet sculpture on display while Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar talks with Devin Hester during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame before their induction in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar talks with Devin Hester during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame before their induction in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar talks with Devin Hester during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame before their induction in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar talks with Devin Hester during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame before their induction in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Jon Kendle shows some artifacts to Randy Gradishar and other 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame before their induction in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Jon Kendle shows some artifacts to Randy Gradishar and other 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame before their induction in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Andre Johnson, Devin Hester and Randy Gradishar get a tour of the Pro Football Hall of Fame before their induction in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Andre Johnson, Devin Hester and Randy Gradishar get a tour of the Pro Football Hall of Fame before their induction in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar talks with Andre Johnson during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame before their induction in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar talks with Andre Johnson during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame before their induction in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar talks with Jon Kendle about the history of football during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar talks with Jon Kendle about the history of football during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar's jersey is displayed during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar's jersey is displayed during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar looks at some articles with Gina Sacripanti and his son Mark Gradishar during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar looks at some articles with Gina Sacripanti and his son Mark Gradishar during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar looks at some articles with Gina Sacripanti and his son Mark Gradishar during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar looks at some articles with Gina Sacripanti and his son Mark Gradishar during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar looks for Floyd Little's bust during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar looks for Floyd Little's bust during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar find Steve Atwater's bust during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar find Steve Atwater's bust during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar, Mark Gradishar and Dominic Gaspari during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar, Mark Gradishar and Dominic Gaspari during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Mark Gradishar with his dad Randy Gradishar during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Mark Gradishar with his dad Randy Gradishar during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame before his induction in Canton, Ohio on March 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame before his induction in Canton, Ohio on March 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar is pictured on the Pro Football Hall of Fame's sign in Canton, Ohio on March 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar is pictured on the Pro Football Hall of Fame's sign in Canton, Ohio on March 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar is pictured on the Pro Football Hall of Fame's sign in Canton, Ohio on March 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar is pictured on the Pro Football Hall of Fame's sign in Canton, Ohio on March 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar is pictured on the Pro Football Hall of Fame's sign in Canton, Ohio on March 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar is pictured on the Pro Football Hall of Fame's sign in Canton, Ohio on March 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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The Pro Football Hall of Fame helmet outside the museum entrance in Canton, Ohio on March 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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The Pro Football Hall of Fame helmet outside the museum entrance in Canton, Ohio on March 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar poses for a photo with some Broncos fans during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar poses for a photo with some Broncos fans during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar talks with some Broncos fans during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar talks with some Broncos fans during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar talks with some Broncos fans during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar talks with some Broncos fans during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on March 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame before his induction in Canton, Ohio on March 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar visits the Pro Football Hall of Fame before his induction in Canton, Ohio on March 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar speaks on a panel with Devin Hester, Andre Johnson and Dwight Freeney during a lunch with staff during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame before their induction in Canton, Ohio on March 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar speaks on a panel with Devin Hester, Andre Johnson and Dwight Freeney during a lunch with staff during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame before their induction in Canton, Ohio on March 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar speaks on a panel with Devin Hester and Andre Johnson during a lunch with staff during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame before their induction in Canton, Ohio on March 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar speaks on a panel with Devin Hester and Andre Johnson during a lunch with staff during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame before their induction in Canton, Ohio on March 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar speaks on a panel with Devin Hester, Andre Johnson and Dwight Freeney during a lunch with staff during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame before their induction in Canton, Ohio on March 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar speaks on a panel with Devin Hester, Andre Johnson and Dwight Freeney during a lunch with staff during a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame before their induction in Canton, Ohio on March 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

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