Dante Hall Biography

Occup.Athlete
FromUSA
BornSeptember 20, 1978
Age46 years
Dante Hall was born on September 20, 1978, in Lufkin, Texas, USA. He increased to prominence as a professional American football gamer remembered for his remarkable abilities as a wide receiver and also return professional. With a spectacular profession in the National Football League (NFL), Hall's dexterity as well as speed gained him the nickname "The Human Joystick".

Elevated in an encouraging family members, Hall's dad, Alvin Hall, was associated with sporting activities as well as worked as a senior high school basketball and football coach. His mother, Carolyn Hall, held a job at the Lufkin school district. Hall's interest for sports, especially football, appeared early in his life. He participated in Nacogdoches High School in Texas, where he was a multi-sport athlete, mastering football, track, and basketball. In senior high school, Hall was named an All-District running back as well as got All-American honors as a member of the track group.

After finishing secondary school, Hall attended Texas A&M University, where he proceeded his football occupation as a running back as well as kick returner. In his college job, he rushed for 1,629 lawns and captured 64 passes for 546 backyards. In addition, he racked up an overall of 18 touchdowns.

In 2000, Dante Hall was prepared in the 5th round of the NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. Although his profession began gradually, Hall promptly rose to prestige as a return expert, displaying incredible rate and field vision. In 2002, he led the NFL with an ordinary kickoff return of 25.9 yards.

Hall's popularity reached its height in the NFL during the 2003 period, exceeding as well as gaining the nickname "The Human Joystick". In a six-game touch that period, he scored a touchdown on a kickoff or punt return, an unmatched accomplishment. That year, Hall gained First-team All-Pro honors, was named to the Pro Bowl, and obtained the NFL's Special Teams Player of the Year honor.

In 2007, Hall was traded to the St. Louis Rams, where he continued to stand out as a return expert. Regrettably, a few years later on, he dealt with injuries that impeded his abilities on the field. In 2008, Hall played his last season in the NFL with the Rams.

Throughout his NFL profession, Dante Hall's ability and also skills inspired both colleagues as well as sports lovers. Hall's most substantial influence was his father. Alvin Hall, a football as well as basketball instructor, supplied assistance as well as support as Dante pursued his dreams. Still considered as among the most effective return professionals in NFL background, Dante Hall's legacy stays an inspiration to striving athletes.

Our collection contains 16 quotes who is written / told by Dante.

Related authors: Lawrence Taylor (Athlete)

16 Famous quotes by Dante Hall

Small: I would want my legacy to be that I was a great son, father and friend
"I would want my legacy to be that I was a great son, father and friend"
Small: I love to play pool
"I love to play pool"
Small: Treat everyone the way you would want to be treated... this can be applied to any situation
"Treat everyone the way you would want to be treated... this can be applied to any situation"
Small: My two favorite things about being a pro player are Sunday afternoons being able to excite many fans an
"My two favorite things about being a pro player are Sunday afternoons being able to excite many fans and the money because I get to treat my family and friends and myself to nice things"
Small: I love all sports
"I love all sports"
Small: Part of my success was having a place to play as a kid
"Part of my success was having a place to play as a kid"
Small: I love my relationship with Coach Vermeil because it is one of the few genuine relationships that I hav
"I love my relationship with Coach Vermeil because it is one of the few genuine relationships that I have"
Small: There is no formula to making it to the NFL other than good fortune and and playing well in college
"There is no formula to making it to the NFL other than good fortune and and playing well in college"
Small: The only reason we make good role models is because you guys look up to athletes and we can influence y
"The only reason we make good role models is because you guys look up to athletes and we can influence you in positive ways. But the real role models should be your parents and teachers!"
Small: On certain plays and situations I feel like I have the advantage. But sometimes I just have to not thin
"On certain plays and situations I feel like I have the advantage. But sometimes I just have to not think about the size of the guy in front of me"
Small: Every time I fumble or drop a ball I am embarrassed
"Every time I fumble or drop a ball I am embarrassed"
Small: Anything that is unexpected is the X-factor
"Anything that is unexpected is the X-factor"
Small: Sports are not for everyone
"Sports are not for everyone"
Small: My favorite NBA team are the houston rockets and favorite college team are the duke blue devils
"My favorite NBA team are the houston rockets and favorite college team are the duke blue devils"
Small: If I had the hand strength to sign autographs for everybody in Kansas City, I would... but its just imp
"If I had the hand strength to sign autographs for everybody in Kansas City, I would... but its just impossible to get to everyone"
Small: I never dislike anyone that I am in competition with. I welcome the challenge. Besides, I get along wit
"I never dislike anyone that I am in competition with. I welcome the challenge. Besides, I get along with just about everyone"