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Eller Focuses on Politics in NFL Hall of Fame Speech

One of the newest members of the NFL Hall of Fame apparently didn't get the pre-induction ceremony memo. Instead of focusing solely on his career, his team or past glories, former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Carl Eller used the podium on Sunday to speak out to -- and for -- young African-American men. Eller talks about "going political" at the celebration with NPR's Tony Cox.

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