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Andre Tippett on why he has chosen Patriots chairman and CEO Robert Kraft to be his presenter during Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremonies Aug. 2:

"Robert and I have shared a lot of special moments together, probably moreso than most people realize. Obviously, we've played a lot of golf over the years, and we've shared some very intimate things that I've been honored to be part of with him. Here's another one of those opportunities. He's had a lot of experience over the last eight years with championships, but he hasn't had the experience of being in Canton, at the Hall of Fame, introducing a player for enshrinement. I thought he deserves that experience, to be a part of that.

"It definitely wasn't a hard decision to make. Over my last 15, 16 years of being here, and being part of the organization, and everything that has happened here - the whole evolution of the Patriots organization - I thought it would be a fitting honor to have Robert presenting me. The Super Bowls, building a new stadium, and here is a guy who stepped up, put himself on the line, and was committed to making something happen here as an owner to get the right players in, and to get the right coaching staff here.

"I know I was proud to play for the organization, and I now have 26 years here. I'm vested in this place, just like the next fan. I think all of us, as past players, are very honored and appreciative of him taking this team and making it a model to follow in professional sports."

 Tags  Andre Tippett Football Hall of Fame New England Patriots Robert Kraft

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