It was a match made in heaven, as Allen went on to record 85½ sacks with the Vikings. That production helped pave the way for him to be immortalized on Saturday night in Canton, Ohio, when he’s enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Defensive end Jared Allen, wide receiver Sterling Sharpe, cornerback Eric Allen, and tight end Antonio Gates will be enshrined to the Pro Football Hall of Fame this week. The Hall of Fame honors were a long time coming for both Sharpe and Eric Allen, while Gates and Jared Allen didn't have to wait as long.

Steve Hutchinson arrived at Jared Allen's house to knock on his door and tell his former teammate he'd be a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2025. Hutchinson, also a Hall of Famer, commented how there were fun times ahead for them in Canton.