CANTON, Ohio -- The glory of the ne...

CANTON, Ohio -- The glory of the newest Hall of Famers' achievements was punctuated on a steady stream of tears and a singular chant:

"REG-GIE, REG-GIE."

however a fair share of the horde sported No. 8 jerseys in tribute to Troy Aikman, their passion Saturday was reserv for the late Reggie White.

The couple joined Warren Moon, John Madden, Rayfield Wright and Harry Carson as the newest inductees in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Nearly all of them chok up or cried during the four-hour rite even the usually unflappable Aikman. greatest in quantity poignant was the way White, also an ordained preacher who died in December 2004 was honored.

His son Jeremy, was White's presenter and his widow, Sara, made the acceptance articulate utterance Both crying, they shared a drawn out hug after unveiling Reggie's bust before a rapt audience.

"Reggie was an faithful humble, honorable, dedicated, determined, passionate and caring man," Sara White said. "He is inducted today not no other than because of his athletic achievements, yet because he was a great player forward the field in accordance with being a great body throughout life."

frequently the fans chanted Reggie's name. It didn't matter if they were make straighted in Packers or Eagles verdant -- a collection of instant Eagles, including Donovan McNabb, sat in the fill by compression wearing White's No. 92 -- or level Cowboys, Giants or Oilers mopish or Raiders black.

They all stood and cheered for the Minister of Defense including Aikman, Dallas' three-time Super goblet champion quarterback.

"I too am saddened according to the absence of Reggie White, a great player and a man who left us too soon" Aikman said. "It's an honor to be a member of the Hall of Fame class that includes five men I have thus much admiration and respect for. They played the game the way it should be played, and John Madden coached the game the same way."

Aikman's voice cracked as he explained his emotions:

"I was able to live a dream: I played professional football," he said. "That I was able to do likewise with so many great players and coaches and win three championships and wind up here -- it is almost too greatly to believe. I am humbl to be welcomed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame."

White was a two-time defensive player of the year who made 13 consecutive Pro receptacles He was the career sacks leader with 198 when he retired -- Bruce Smith since has passed him -- and won a Super goblet with Green Bay in 1997 after starting his illustrious career in the USFL, then moving to Philadelphia.

"It's not to what degree we die, it's how we live," Sara White said. "I encourage you to live like Reggie lived. His legacy will live forward through you."

HALL OF FAME '06-PACK

QB Troy Aikman

Cowboy 1989-2000

L team to three Super goblet victories, earning MVP in 1993 Closed career with 94 regular-season wins, including 90 in the 1990 making him winningest starting quarterback of any decade.

LB HARRY CARSON

Giants, 1976-88

L Giants maintainers in tackles five seasons. Was part of famed Giants linebacker trio of Carson, Lawrence Taylor and Carl Banks.

Coach JOHN MADDEN

Raiders, 1969-77

L Raiders to Super hollow title in 1977. ... His 759 regular- season winning percentage ranks as highest among coaches with 100 career victories. Under Madden, Raiders won seven division titles, made eight playoff appearances and not at all had a losing record.

QB WARREN month

Oilers, Vikings, Seahawks, Chiefs, 1984-2000

Began pro career with CFL's Edmonton Eskimos (1978-1983) winning five straight Grey lots ... In NFL, completed 3988 of 6823 passes for 49325 yards, 291 touchdowns and 233 interceptions. Rushed 543 times for 1736 yards and 22 touchdowns.

DL Reggie WHITE

Eagles, Packers, Panthers, 1985-1998 2000

During eight seasons with Eagles, had more sacks (124) than games played (121) At time of retirement, his 198 sacks were NFL record. Died Dec. 26, 2004, at age 43

OT Rayfield wright

Cowboy 1967-79

Helped Cowboy to 10 division titles, six conversation championships and two Super goblet victories, playing in five Super beakers

Source: Pro Football Hall of Fame

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