Pro Football Hall of Fame
WEBA member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 1973 and the NFL 100 All-Time Team, Joe Schmidt died Sept. 11, 2024, in hospice care, his family said. He was 92. A revolutionary force in the NFL — Joe Schmidt: 1932-2024. Nearly 200 players have been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 in the Seniors category.
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 ...
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 …
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 ...
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 …
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.
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.
18-0: The 2007 Patriots - Pro Football Hall of Fame
WEBJan 1, 2005 · The Patriots added postseason victories over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the divisional playoff round and a 21-12 win over the San Diego Chargers in the AFC Championship Game to run the streak to an amazing 18-0. In doing so, the Patriots became the first team ever to go 18-0 in a season. The New York Giants spoiled New England’s …
Calvin Johnson - Pro Football Hall of Fame
WEBCalvin Johnson Jr., a 6’5”, 237-pound wide receiver out of Georgia Tech, was a two-time All-American who received the 2006 Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s top receiver and the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of The Year. He was drafted second overall in the 2007 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions where he spent his entire nine-year career.
Deion Sanders - Pro Football Hall of Fame
WEBThe Atlanta Falcons drafted Deion Sanders in the first round, fifth player overall, out of Florida State in the 1989 NFL Draft. His stardom in the NFL was apparent from his very first game when he returned a punt 68 yards for a touchdown in his NFL debut. More of that spectacular play continued throughout his 14-season, 188-game career.