Steve Largent
Steve Largent
Stephen Michael "Steve" Largentis a retired American football player, enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and a former Republican politician, having served in the U.S. House of Representatives for Oklahoma, from 1994 until 2002. Prior to his political career, Largent was a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks in the National Football League for his entire 14-season professional football career. He held several all-time receiving records when he retired...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth28 September 1954
CountryUnited States of America
I always felt the gifts you need as governor were more suited for my personality. I'm a good team player, but I'm not a policy wonk. In Congress, you need 218 votes to make anything happen. When you're governor, you're the CEO of the state. You establish the vision and standards for the state. You're the leader.
Chuck had a million sayings and he didn't spare any on us. He was very much a motivator, but he was also a good thinker,
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It sure made me feel good to be here today, and have so many people say so many kind things.
When I look back over my career, having an opportunity to compete against really good players like Lester Hayes are some of the highlights.
I might not be a great athlete, but I think I'm a real good football player.
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Playing for Chuck Knox was one of the greatest experiences of my life,
I think he would have broken some big plays in the second half. It says a little about the depth of the team, and the character of the team.
It brings a smile to my face every time I look in the record book and see my name with the likes of Hutson and Lance Alworth and Raymond Berry, some of the fabled receivers of the NFL. It's all like a dream to me. I can't believe it's true.
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That will happen sooner rather than later, too. He's the total package, and I wouldn't have said that three or four years ago. He's gained experience since then.