LEGENDARY NIGHT: (From left) Jonathan Ogden, Warren Sapp and Cris Carter were among those inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame last night. (
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CANTON, Ohio — With a forceful and emotion-filled speech, Cris Carter wrapped up the Class of 2013 inductions to the Pro Football Hall of Fame last night.

Carter mentioned dozens of people in his life who were “going into the Hall of Fame with me tonight,” as he followed Jonathan Ogden, Dave Robinson, Larry Allen, Bill Parcells, Curley Culp and Warren Sapp in being inducted.

More than 120 hall members, a record, returned for the 50th anniversary celebration of the shrine.

“I appreciate the process you have to go through to get to be a Hall of Famer,” said Carter, the sure-handed former Vikings wide receiver. “To be able to join these men on this stage in football heaven is the greatest day of my life.”

Ogden, the massive offensive tackle, was the leadoff inductee in his seven-member class and became the first Baltimore Raven enshrined. Ogden was presented by fellow Hall of Famer Ozzie Newsome, who drafted him as Baltimore’s general manager.

Allen, who sniffled his way through his speech, was just as dominating a blocker as Ogden, clearing the way with the Cowboys as Emmitt Smith became the NFL’s career rushing leader.

Sapp, the gregarious former Buccaneers defensive tackle, was elected in his first year of eligibility following 13 seasons and 96 1/2 sacks.

“I sit here with the greatest among the great,” Sapp said, breaking into tears. “We’re here, baby.”

Robinson, a prototype linebacker, became the 12th inductee from the vintage Packers coached by Vince Lombardi to be enshrined. Culp, a dominant defensive tackle, helped Kansas City win the NFL title following the 1969 season.