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 ...
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 ...
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):
Peyton Manning - Pro Football Hall of Fame
WEBPeyton Manning, a 6-foot-5, 230-pound quarterback out of the University of Tennessee, was drafted first overall in the 1998 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. He had an illustrious 18-year career as the quarterback for the Colts (1998-2011) and the Denver Broncos (2012-15), winning two Super Bowls and earning a victory against all 32 NFL ...
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 ...
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.
Jerry Rice - Pro Football Hall of Fame
WEBPro Football Hall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadium August 7, 2010. 1,549 receptions, 22,895 yards, 208 touchdowns—you can go through the ranks of the different positions, there isn’t anybody that is anywhere near Jerry Rice, in …
Years | Pro Football Hall of Fame
WEBHall of Famers by Year of Enshrinement. The Pro Football Hall of Fame's charter class of 17 members was enshrined on September 7, 1963. With the enshrinement of the Class of 2023, there are 371 members in the Hall of Fame.
Jerry Jones - Pro Football Hall of Fame
WEBJerry Jones' stewardship of the Dallas Cowboys led to unprecedented results in his first decade and continued success for one of the most notable sports franchises in the world. His leadership in areas of sports marketing and promotion not only have impacted the Cowboys profoundly, but it also has influenced the landscape of the entire National Football League and America’s sports culture.
Team Facts - Pro Football Hall of Fame
WEBFirst Pro Bowl Selections: Joe Geri, HB, Jerry Shipkey, LB, and Bill Walsh C, 1951. First All-League Selection: Byron "Whizzer" White, HB, 1938. First Steeler Elected to the Hall of Fame: Art Rooney, Founder/Administrator, 1964. First to Rush for 200 Yards in a Game: John Henry Johnson, 200 yards vs. the Cleveland Browns, 10/10/64.