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*Munoz, Singletary among five inducted to Football Hall*
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Tackle Anthony Munoz and linebacker Mike Singletary, both
first-time eligibles, and center Dwight Stephenson were among
the five players inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame today
in Canton, Ohio. 

Safety Paul Krause and wide receiver Tommy McDonald, the nominee
of the Hall's Seniors Committee, are the other members of the
Class of 1998. 

Munoz is the first primary member of the Cincinnati Bengals to
be inducted to the Hall of Fame.  He was considered to be the
premier tackle during his 13 seasons in the NFL, all with the
Bengals, and was named to the Pro Bowl 11 times. 

"We all strive to reach the pinnacle of our profession and this
is it for me," said Munoz today at his induction ceremony.  "I
was never motivated by the money or the notoriety.  I just
wanted to play." 

Munoz shared the honor with his family and chose his son
Michael, a star offensive lineman as well as an honor student at
Cincinnati's Moeller High School, to be his presenter. 

"I'm so proud of my son as well as my daughter Michelle," said
Munoz.  "I wish both could have served as my presenters.  They
have honored my wife and me and I wanted to honor them." 

Munoz, a first-round pick of the Bengals in 1980, was named NFL
Offensive Lineman of the Year three times and started 164 of 168
games from 1980 through 1990.  He was the starting left tackle
for both of Cincinnati's Super Bowl teams in 1981 and 1988. 

One other Hall of Fame player -- wide receiver Charlie Joiner --
has a Bengals connection.  But Joiner played the bulk of his
career with the San Diego Chargers.  Paul Brown, the founder of
the Bengals and the Cleveland Browns, also is in the Hall of
Fame, but was inducted before the Bengals' first season. 

Singletary, best known for his wide-eyed intensity at middle
linebacker, played 12 years for the Chicago Bears and was a
two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year winner in 1985 and
1988.  He was the cornerstone of the Bears' innovative 46
defense. 

Singletary became the first Hall of Fame member to have his
wife, Kim, serve as his presenter. 

"I wanted my best friend to present me and that's Kim," said
Singletary.  "She always stood by me." 

In 1985, Singletary led a Bears' defense that terrorized
opponents and allowed fewer than 11 points per game.  The Bears
finished 15-1 that season and went on to rout the New England
Patriots, 46-10, in Super Bowl XX at New Orleans. 

Singletary, a second-round pick in 1981, started 172 games for
the Bears and was the team's first or second-leading tackler for
11 seasons.  He compiled 1,488 career tackles, 885 of which were
solo efforts. 

"(Hall of Fame linebacker) Willie Lanier was one of my role
models," said Singletary.  "When I watched him play, I said `I
want to hit like that.'  (Hall of Fame QB) Roger Staubach was
another one of my idols because of his consistency." 

The selection of Munoz and Singletary as first-time eligibles is
a rarity. Only 24 percent of the inductees have had the honor of
first-ballot election (46-of-189). 

Stephenson excelled at center for the Miami Dolphins for eight
seasons and earned All-Pro honors five straight years from
1983-87.  He played in 107 consecutive games from 1980 until the
players' strike ended the string in 1987.  Stephenson returned
after the strike and started seven straight games before he
suffered a serious left knee injury and was forced to retire the
following year. 

Stephenson's former coach, Don Shula, served as his presenter. 

"When we lost Dwight to injury, we lost a great one," said
Shula, who was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1997.  "He was the
anchor of an offensive line that allowed the fewest sacks each
season he was a starter." 

Stephenson, a second-round pick in 1980, was the starting center
in Super Bowls XVII and XIX for Miami. 

"Coach Shula was an extension of Paul "Bear" Bryant in Alabama,"
said Stephenson.  "It was the same system.  I had the great
fortune to play for both of them." 

The most emotional moment of the day was provided by Krause, the
NFL's all-time leader in interceptions with 81 and an eight-time
Pro Bowler. 

Krause's wife, Pam, was involved in a car accident 2 1/2 years
ago and was in a coma for more than five months.  She was in a
wheelchair today and stood with the assistance of a family
member when introduced to the crowd. 

"The doctor said to me if you believe in God to start praying,"
said Krause.  "I never believed she would die and I'm glad she
was here today." 

Krause was a second-round pick of the Washington Redskins in
1964.  Despite recording 28 interceptions in his first four
seasons, he was traded to the Minnesota Vikings in 1968.  Krause
excelled with the Vikings for 12 years and was the starting free
safety on four Super Bowl teams in Minnesota. 

McDonald, the smallest member of the Hall of Fame at 5-9, 175
pounds, supplied the most humorous moments of the day with his
shameless histrionics. 

"God almighty, I feel so good," yelled McDonald, who then
proceeded to toss the 25-pound bust of himself up in the air. 

McDonald brought a suitcase to the podium and pulled out a
radio, which blared out the disco tune "Stayin' Alive" and
danced on the stage.  After showing his fleet feet, McDonald
then introduced the other four Hall of Fame members and
chest-bumped with each of them. 

McDonald played 12 years with five NFL teams from 1957-68 and
was known as a durable, sure-handed receiver who had few peers
when it came to putting the ball in the end zone. 

A six-time Pro Bowl selection, McDonald played seven years with
the Philadelphia Eagles, one season with the Dallas Cowboys, two
with the Los Angeles Rams, and one each with the Atlanta Falcons
and Browns. 

From 1958 to 1962, McDonald had 56 touchdown catches in 63
games, including a 35-yard touchdown reception from Norm Van
Brocklin in the 1960 NFL Championship Game in which the Eagles
defeated the Green Bay Packers, 17-13. 

Despite a frail physique, McDonald missed only three games in
his first 11 seasons.  He ranked sixth all-time in receptions
(495), fourth in receiving yardage (8,410) and second in
touchdown catches (84) when he retired following the 1968
season. 

The 1998 class increased to 194 the number of all-time greats
permanently honored in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.