Football heaven's gate finally open for LeRoy Butler during Hall of Fame enshrinement

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The well-earned moment finally arrived for LeRoy Butler on Saturday when he was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

"When you win a Super Bowl, all doors open up. When you make it to the, the heavens open up. I'm in rare company. Only 362 players have made it to this point and I'm No. 357."

"Sixteen years is a long time," Butler said."I can tell you it was worth the wait. Thank you very much to all who helped me get here."

 

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