Post by David on Jun 10, 2019 13:37:56 GMT -8
6.10.19 -
On Monday, the Indoor Football League announced its Hall of Fame Class of 2019.
Through a combination of voting input from the 10 active IFL franchises, team coaches, a fan poll, and current IFL Hall of Fame members, the league announced the additions of Javicz Jones, Bryan Pray, and Myniya Smith.
The following contains brief information regarding the newest members of the IFL Hall of Fame.
Javicz Jones (LB)
"First and foremost, I'd like to thank God for keeping me able to play this game. I'd also like to thank my family and friends, specifically my mom, dad and grandma for always being in my corner! They made some huge sacrifices to watch me over the years... The Hall of Fame means the world to me because it shows that all the hard work and sacrifice has really paid off! I wanted to make an impact where I was and most definitely be remembered as one of the greats." - Javicz Jones
- Played for the Texas Revolution (2014), Iowa Barnstormers (2015-2017)
- 2017 IFL Defensive Player of the Year
- 2x All-IFL First Team Selection (2015, 2017)
- 1x All-IFL Second Team Selection (2014)
- 455 career tackles (3rd All-Time)
- Barnstormers single-game record 13.5 tackles in a game (2x - 2015 v Bemidji Axemen, 2017 v Green Bay Blizzard)
- Barnstormers single-season record 146 tackles in a season (2017)
Bryan Pray (WR)
"It's a gift and a blessing and I am very thankful and honored for this Hall of Fame selection. To know people see me as one of the best to ever play this game is a great feeling," said Pray. "I want to thank all of the coaches I played for, teammates I played with, fans who came and supported my teams, and the communities who welcomed me over the years. I also want to thank my wife for allowing me to chase this dream, without her support none of this is even possible... I also want to thank the IFL for providing me the platform and giving me the opportunity to play a game I came to love. - Bryan Pray
- Played for the West Michigan Thunderhawks (2010), La Crosse Spartans (2011), Green Bay Blizzard (2011-2012), Cedar Rapids Titans (2013-2015), Green Bay Blizzard (2016), Iowa Barnstormers (2016) and Spokane Empire (2017)
- Other non-IFL teams: Toronto Argonauts [CFL] (2007), Saskatchewan Roughriders [CFL] (2007), Iowa Barnstormers [af2] (2008), Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz [af2] 2008, Milwaukee Iron [af2] (2009)
- Ranked #7 on IFL's Top 10 Players for 10th Season (2018)
- 3x All-IFL Second Team Selection (2013, 2015, 2016)
- 5,613 career receiving yards (1st All-Time)
- 118 career touchdown receptions (2nd All-Time)
- 407 career receptions (2nd All-Time)
- 6,751 career all purpose yards (2nd All-Time)
- 730 career scoring points (3rd All-Time)
Myniya Smith (OL)
- Played for the Billings Outlaws (2009-2010), Sioux Falls Storm (2011-2016)
- Other non-IFL teams: New York Giants [NFL] (2007)
- 2x Intense Conference Champion (2009, 2010)
- 6x United Conference Champion (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
- 8x United Bowl Champion (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
- 6x All-IFL First Team Selection (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
Jones, Pray, and Smith will join the following members of the IFL Hall of Fame:
2014: Terrance Bryant (QB) - Sioux Falls Storm; Rich Roste (Radio Voice) - Sioux Falls Storm; Tommy Benizio (IFL Commissioner)
2015: LaRon Council (RB) - Lacrosse Spartans, Green Bay Blizzard, Cedar Rapids Titans; B.J. Hill (DB/KR) - Green Bay Blizzard; Chris Dixon (QB) - Billings Outlaws, Sioux Falls Storm
2016: Mark Blackburn (LB) - Sioux Falls Storm; Lionell Singleton (DB) - Tri-Cities Fever; Tom Wigley (Owner) - Colorado Ice/Colorado Crush
2017: James Terry (WR) - Sioux Falls Storm; Robert Fuller (Head Coach) - Omaha Beef, Fairbanks Grizzlies, Green Bay Blizzard, Bemidji Axemen; Cory Johnsen (DL) - Sioux Falls Storm
2018: Cornelius "Pig" Brown (LB) - RiverCity Rage, Omaha Beef, Nebraska Danger; Charlie Sanders (OL) - Billings Outlaws, Sioux Falls Storm; Jameel Sewell (QB) - Green Bay Blizzard, Nebraska Danger
The IFL Hall of Fame Class of 2019 will be honored at the 2019 United Bowl weekend festivities, scheduled from July 12th-14th.
- DKH
(All Player Graphics Credited to the Indoor Football League)
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