FORT LAUDERDALE—

Former Miami Dolphins safety Louis Oliver never imagined he would ever be in any Hall of Fame, but there he was on Tuesday night giving his acceptance speech as one of six inductees into the Broward County Sports Hall of Fame.

“It is very flattering,” said Oliver, 45, of Sunrise, who played eight seasons in the NFL including two stints with the Miami Dolphins. “I am very excited to be in a group that includes a group like (Dan) Marino, Coach (Don) Shula, H. Wayne Huizenga, Michael Irvin and those types of people.”

“Just to be recognized with those people puts me in a category that most people aren’t in,” added Oliver, the top pick of the Dolphins in 1989 and 25th overall in the draft. “It’s not Canton, Ohio, but it is a really big deal for me.”

Oliver said was surprised when former Miami Dolphins linebacker John Offerdahl, a 2009 Broward County Sports Hall of Fame inductee, called him two months ago to tell Oliver he was selected.

“I just played the game and wanted people to enjoy what I did on the field,” Oliver said. “I am still at a loss for words as to why anybody would want to induct me into anything. I guess a couple of people still remember my name. I was never looking for any accolades afterward.”

Oliver was joined by Duffy Dillon (swimming), Wendy Bruce Martin (gymnastics), Joe Castiglione (athletic administration), Barry Krauss (football), and Gene Monahan (sports medicine) at the annual gala at the Broward County Convention Center. The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau Sports Development office presents the event.

Krauss, 54, a Pompano Beach High School graduate, played football for the University of Alabama, where the All-American and spent 13 years playing in the NFL for the Indianapolis Colts and the Miami Dolphins.

“This is awesome,” said Krauss, who was introduced by his father, Rob. “This is about dreams. Most times we give up on our dreams…when I was growing up, it was always me dream to play for the Miami Dolphins. When I finally suited up for them and I was standing on the sideline, I cried.”

The class of 2011 joins other Hall of Fame members including Dara Torres, Chris Evert, Whitey Ford, Michael Lohberg, and Angelo Dundee, among others.

FORT LAUDERDALE—

Former Miami Dolphins safety Louis Oliver never imagined he would ever be in any Hall of Fame, but there he was on Tuesday night giving his acceptance speech as one of six inductees into the Broward County Sports Hall of Fame.

“It is very flattering,” said Oliver, 45, of Sunrise, who played eight seasons in the NFL including two stints with the Miami Dolphins. “I am very excited to be in a group that includes a group like (Dan) Marino, Coach (Don) Shula, H. Wayne Huizenga, Michael Irvin and those types of people.”

“Just to be recognized with those people puts me in a category that most people aren’t in,” added Oliver, the top pick of the Dolphins in 1989 and 25th overall in the draft. “It’s not Canton, Ohio, but it is a really big deal for me.”

Oliver said was surprised when former Miami Dolphins linebacker John Offerdahl, a 2009 Broward County Sports Hall of Fame inductee, called him two months ago to tell Oliver he was selected.

“I just played the game and wanted people to enjoy what I did on the field,” Oliver said. “I am still at a loss for words as to why anybody would want to induct me into anything. I guess a couple of people still remember my name. I was never looking for any accolades afterward.”

Oliver was joined by Duffy Dillon (swimming), Wendy Bruce Martin (gymnastics), Joe Castiglione (athletic administration), Barry Krauss (football), and Gene Monahan (sports medicine) at the annual gala at the Broward County Convention Center. The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau Sports Development office presents the event.

Krauss, 54, a Pompano Beach High School graduate, played football for the University of Alabama, where the All-American and spent 13 years playing in the NFL for the Indianapolis Colts and the Miami Dolphins.

“This is awesome,” said Krauss, who was introduced by his father, Rob. “This is about dreams. Most times we give up on our dreams…when I was growing up, it was always me dream to play for the Miami Dolphins. When I finally suited up for them and I was standing on the sideline, I cried.”

The class of 2011 joins other Hall of Fame members including Dara Torres, Chris Evert, Whitey Ford, Michael Lohberg, and Angelo Dundee, among others.

It took a subpoena, but Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall finally spoke to the Broward State Attorney’s Office about the April 22 incident in which Marshall was stabbed in the abdomen by his wife.

The state attorney’s office said Marshall came in under subpoena to speak with state attorneys June 20. The office also said the matter was still pending.

Michi Nogami-Marshall was arrested on a charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. On the night of the stabbing, according to the police report, Marshall told Broward County Sheriff’s officers who responded to his home that he fell on a broken glass vase. The report also said after being advised of her Miranda rights, Nogami-Marshall told officers she stabbed Marshall in self-defense.

In June, Nogami-Marshall went back to jail for being in the couple’s Southwest Ranches home. A condition of her pre-trial release was that she remain 500 feet from the home.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall finally talked to law enforcement officials about an April incident in which his wife allegedly stabbed him in the abdomen.

Broward County sheriff’s office spokesman Ron Ishoy confirmed Thursday in an email to FoxSports.com that Marshall recently was served a subpoena to speak with investigators about the incident.

“He indeed appeared at the Broward state attorney’s office and gave a statement to investigators,” Ishoy wrote. “The investigation continues.”

Marshall previously refused to speak with authorities. His attorney, Harvey A. Steinberg, said in May that the reason was the receiver disagreed with the no-contact order placed on his wife.

“(Marshall) has never felt threatened by his wife and misses her,” Steinberg said. “When (they) drop the no-contact order, he’ll be more than willing to sit down and discuss this matter, bringing some clarity to this unfortunate misunderstanding.”

Michi Nogami-Marshall was arrested again in June after violating the order during a “verbal dispute” at the couple’s home in Southwest Ranches, Fla.

Despite the order requiring her to stay at least 500 feet from the home, Nogami-Marshall told deputies she had been living there while Marshall was out of town. When Marshall returned, an argument occurred, followed by a 911 call, but deputies said there was no sign of physical violence.

Nogami-Marshall was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon after she allegedly stabbed her husband in the stomach with a kitchen knife April 22. According to the arrest report, she admitted stabbing Marshall but said it was in self-defense.

Marshall initially claimed he suffered his stomach wound when he slipped and fell onto a broken glass vase, but the police report noted there was “no blood within the immediate area to substantiate his claim.” Marshall required surgery and a stay in intensive care.

Marshall, who signed a five-year, $50 million contract last year after four seasons with the Denver Broncos, caught 86 passes for 1,014 yards in 14 games with the Dolphins last season. He has been in trouble off the field numerous times for domestic run-ins, although he hasn’t been charged with any crime in this latest incident.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.