'This was worth the wait,' Irvin says

0 Comments | Philadelphia Inquirer, The, February, 2007 | by Ashley Fox

Jerry Jones had to stop and compose himself. Tears were in his eyes. The Dallas Cowboys owner couldn't shake the image of Michael Irvin in an ambulance, leaving Veterans Stadium, his career over.

And the wide receiver was upbeat. Not happy, but OK.

Yesterday, Irvin was happier than he has been in a long, long time. After two brutally disappointing years of being left out of the club, Irvin got the call he has yearned for: He was selected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Class of 2007.

Entering the Hall with Irvin in August will be running back Thurman Thomas, offensive lineman Bruce Matthews, tight end Charlie Sanders, guard Gene Hickerson, and cornerback Roger Wehrli. Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue, guard Russ Grimm, and wide...