11 Quotes by Jim Houston

One word describes it ? trial. It was our trial, a chance for us to show the coaches we had some ability.

My goodness, I played at Ohio State from 1957-59,

I have been the luckiest guy in the world, because I had the same deal in high school, college and the pros, ... We won championships every time. With all the success my teams had, I can't complain about anything.

It is a great honor, of course, ... I am very happy this has happened. It will be a wonderful experience to join the 19 other Ohio State players in there as well.

I was a first lieutenant in the army in the early part of my pro career, ... I would work during the week and then fly and meet the team and play that weekend. Then, I would hop back on a plane and be back for roll call at 6 a.m. Monday.

People always ask me how Woody Hayes was on our sideline,

Who were the guys who helped Jim Brown, Leroy Kelly and Ernie Green do what they did?

And with Gene, I think most of the people on the Seniors Committee don't remember him because he played so long ago.

Dave Wilcox (former San Francisco 49ers linebacker) is in the HOF, and to take nothing away from Dave because he was a great player, but I think I was as good as he was and I'm not in,