Pro Football Hall of Fame
WEBArtifacts from the first National Football League game played in Brazil are now on display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The NFL family is providing $8 million to support communities affected by Hurricane Helene. Sixteen players in their first year of eligibility are among the list of 167 Modern-Era Players nominated for the Pro Football ...
2024 Enshrinement Week Fan Guide - Pro Football Hall of Fame
WEBThe Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Balloon Classic presented by Aultman attracts balloonists from throughout the United States. It has become one of the most popular of all Festival events with more than 130,000 spectators viewing the balloon activities over the weekend. There are a ...
History of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
WEBSince opening in 1963, the Pro Football Hall of Fame has grown in both size and stature. The building was expanded in 1971, 1978, 1995 and 2012-13, and completed other major exhibit gallery renovations in 2003, 2008 and 2009. Together, these improvements have transformed the original 19,000-square-foot Hall of Fame Museum into an exciting and ...
ROAD TO THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2024
WEBAug 16, 2023 · Seniors Randy Gradishar, Steve McMichael, Art Powell selected as finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024. (Announced Aug. 23, 2023)
Sept. 17, 1920 -- The Founding of the NFL - Pro Football Hall of …
WEBJan 1, 2005 · Without a doubt the most famous athlete of his time, Thorpe helped add credibility to the sport. While not front-page news in 1920, the league's formation was the start of a journey that has made the NFL this country's favorite sport. Pro football began in 1892 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania when former Yale star William "Pudge" Heffelfinger was ...
Why Is The Game Called Football? - Pro Football Hall of Fame
WEBSoccer- the most popular sport in the world – was originally known as “association football.”. Newspapers seeking a shorter phrase began to refer to it as “assoc.”. That name was soon shortened to “soc” and then grew back a bit to “soccer.”. While rugby also began as a football game, in 1823 something occurred that changed the ...
About Us - Pro Football Hall of Fame
WEBThe Pro Football Hall of Fame is located in Canton, Ohio, for three primary reasons: (1) the American Professional Football Association, later renamed the National Football League, was founded in Canton on Sept. 17, 1920; (2) the Canton Bulldogs were an early pro football power, even before the days of the NFL.
Selection Process FAQ - Pro Football Hall of Fame
WEBThe Hall of Fame’s selection process includes multiple steps in which the nominees are scrutinized. The Hall facilitates the procedure of reviewing candidates with the Selection Committee. Following a screening process that reduces the original list of nominees (typlically in excess of 150) to 50 (plus ties), the Selection Committee reduces ...
Becoming a Hall of Famer - FAQs | Pro Football Hall of Fame
WEBThe Hall of Fame’s Selection Process includes multiple steps in which the nominees are scrutinized. The Hall facilitates the procedure of three successive reviews of increasing scrutiny with the 50-person Selection Committee. The first is a vote to reduce the long list of Modern-Era Player Nominees (typically around 120) to 25 Semifinalists ...
Visit - Pro Football Hall of Fame
WEBSep 3, 2024 · Hall of Fame Members: FREE (Join today) Walk-up Specials. Senior Day (ages 65+): Tuesdays (walk-up admission $15) Kids Day (ages 6-12): Thursdays (walk-up admission $15) College ID Day: Sundays (walk-up admission $15) Store: No admission fee required to shop. * Prices are subject to applicable taxes. Museum Hours. Fall/Winter (9/3/24 - 12/31/24):