Seau’s daughter, Sydney, will be allowed to speak at his induction on Aug. 8, according to Fox Sports. She will join her three brothers in unveiling their father’s Hall of Fame bust. She will then be given the opportunity to participate in an on-stage interview following the unveiling.
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The hall will continue its tradition of allowing only a video presentation for posthumous enshrinees. Seau’s video will contain a taped interview with his daughter. The New York Times previously reported that Seau’s family would not be allowed to speak.
“Our goal was to try and keep our policy but also show some compassion and understanding,” Pro Football Hall of Fame President David Baker told Fox Sports. “Through all the conversations, Sydney has always been great.”
Seau, who played most of his career with the Chargers, committed suicide in 2012 at the age of 43.
“She will have the opportunity to say whatever she wants to say but we will still maintain our (posthumous induction) policy,” Baker said. “We want this to be a great day for Sydney and her family. Should she choose not to speak afterward, that should be OK.”
