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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Admission Hours & Rates - Pro Football Hall of Fame
WEBThis area is filled with mementos from recent history-making performances including many milestone moments from the current NFL season. Artifacts are continuously placed on display as they are added to the Hall’s extensive collection. Plan your visit today. Purchase YOUR tickets now. Contact Us: 330-456-8207.
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):
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.
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.
Brett Favre - Pro Football Hall of Fame
WEBBrett Favre started four years as quarterback at Southern Mississippi before he was drafted in the second round (33rd overall) by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1991 NFL Draft. Favre saw little action as a rookie and was traded to the Green Bay Packers the following season in exchange for a first round pick. An injury to the Packers’ incumbent ...