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It's all about the half, half-day Joe Thomas.

Mr. 10,363 is now number 369 in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Joe Thomas became official last night during the NFL honors program.

The Joe Thomas would be inducted with the 2023 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and it was awesome, it was emotional, it was long overdue, even though it couldn't have happened any faster.

It felt overdue, that's why we've been calling them the half for years.

He is a half now, first ballot, joining Dorelle Revis as also a first ballot Hall of Famer from this class, rounding out the five modern era players.

You've got Rhonda Barber, Zach Thomas, who was five time first team all pro linebacker and DeMarcus Ware.

And then the seniors class, they last played more than 25 years ago. Chuck Howley, Joe Kleco, Ken Riley, and Don Erichoriel, made it as the coach contributor there.

It was an incredible, incredible time. Here's what De and Jimmy Haslam, the Browns owners, had to say about Joe Thomas being named a first ballot pro football Hall of Famer.

Quote, we're so proud Joe Thomas will be recognized appropriately as a first ballot Hall of Famer.

Joe epitomized the standard of excellence in everything he did for the Cleveland Browns organization and our community.

He was the essence of all you want in a player as a teammate representing the Browns organization.

He was extraordinary accomplishments and endurance playing 10 plus years without missing a single snap is unparalleled.

And frankly, folks, I don't think that will ever be touched how he went about his work each day was equally inspiring.

The model of consistency, resiliency and class beyond being one of the best NFL history was just as exceptional off the field.

Don his wife Annie have made an impact on so many people in Cleveland have done so in a humble, unassuming way.

He is just a tremendous human being. We are so happy that Joe will take his rightful place among our games greatest in Canton.

That is well said Joe Thomas absolutely just an incredible guy, a special guy.

I'm honored to call him a friend and it's just it was an honor to get to watch him do what he did best out on the field.

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