"It was fitting that the stage for Barry Larkin's Cincinnati Hall of Fame press conference included seats for brothers Stephen and Byron, as well and mother Shirley and father Robert.

"I asked my mom and dad and my brothers to be here," Larkin said. "Yes, this is a personal accolade for me, but I'm a product of the environment set up for me. Some of my coaches, some guys from the organization are here. I was only successful because of them, because of the support of my mother and father.

"I don't want it to be lost in my enshrinement the importance of everyone who is here.""