CLASS OF 2014 ENSHRINEES WALTER JONES
The Class of 2014 Enshrinees will bring the total to 287 players, coaches and contributors who will forever live in Canton, Ohio, as members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
DERRICK BROOKS
Position: Tackle 6-5, 300 College: Holmes Community College (MS); Florida State Team: 1997-2008 Seattle Seahawks
ANDRE REED
Position: Linebacker 6-0, 232 College: Florida State Team: 1995-2008 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position: Wide Receiver 6-2, 190 College: Kutztown Teams: 1985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000 Washington Redskins
RAY GUY
MICHAEL STRAHAN
Position: Punter 6-3, 195 College: Southern Mississippi Team: 1973-1986 Oakland/ Los Angeles Raiders
Position: Defensive End 6-5, 255 College: Texas Southern Team: 1993-2007 New York Giants
CLAUDE HUMPHREY
AENEAS WILLIAMS
6-4, 252 College: Tennessee State Teams: 1968-1978 Atlanta Falcons, 1979-1981 Philadelphia Eagles
Position: Cornerback/Safety 5-11, 194 College: Southern University Teams: 1991-2000 Phoenix/ Arizona Cardinals, 2001-2004 St. Louis Rams
2011 Position: Defensive End
2014 FESTIVAL
SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY, MAY 8
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1
7:00 p.m.
QUEEN PAGEANT • Canton Palace Theatre FRIDAY, JULY 18
11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
JACKSON-BELDEN FOOD FEST • KSU at Stark/Stark State Campuses BALLOON CLASSIC & NIGHT GLOW • KSU at Stark/Stark State Campuses SATURDAY, JULY 19
6:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
BALLOON CLASSIC • KSU at Stark/Stark State Campuses JACKSON-BELDEN FOOD FEST & FIREWORKS • KSU at Stark/Stark State Campuses
11:30 a.m. 5:15 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
HALL OF FAMER PHOTO OP • Pro Football Hall of Fame RIBS BURNOFF • Stark County Fairgrounds FASHION SHOW LUNCHEON • Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center ENSHRINEES’ GOLD JACKET DINNER • Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center FRIDAY NIGHT RECEPTION AT THE HALL OF FAME • Pro Football Hall of Fame SATURDAY , AUGUST 2
4:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m.
BALLOON CLASSIC • KSU at Stark/Stark State Campuses SUNDAY, JULY 20 BALLOON CLASSIC • KSU at Stark/Stark State Campuses
6:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, JULY 26 CONCERT AND FIREWORKS • Downtown Canton - Cornerstone Square
8:00 a.m. Noon Noon 4:00 p.m.
TIMKENSTEEL GRAND PARADE • Downtown Canton MM SHOWS LLC. AUTOGRAPH SESSION PRESENTED BY PANINI (HALL OF FAMERS) Pro Football Hall of Fame RETURNING HALL OF FAMERS AUTOGRAPH SESSION PRESENTED BY PANINI Pro Football Hall of Fame LEGENDS CLUB VIP ENSHRINEMENT TAILGATE PARTY • Pro Football Hall of Fame
8:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, JULY 27
4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 RIBS BURNOFF • Stark County Fairgrounds THURSDAY, JULY 31 FIRST PLAY 2014 • Downtown Canton to the Pro Football Hall of Fame RIBS BURNOFF • Stark County Fairgrounds
ENSHRINEMENT CELEBRATION FAN PARTY • Pro Football Hall of Fame ENSHRINEMENT CEREMONY • Fawcett Stadium SUNDAY , AUGUST 3 ENSHRINEES GAMEDAY ROUNDTABLE • Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center CLASS OF 2014 AUTOGRAPH SESSION PRESENTED BY PANINI Pro Football Hall of Fame LEGENDS CLUB VIP NFL/HALL OF FAME GAME TAILGATE PARTY Pro Football Hall of Fame FAN APPRECIATION TAILGATE PARTY • Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL/HALL OF FAME GAME • Hall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadium MONDAY, AUGUST 4 DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION TOUR OF CHAMPIONS
10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
PIGSKIN RUN • Pro Football Hall of Fame COMMUNITY PARADE • Downtown Canton
TICKETS
12:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
23 events over two and a half weeks - many events are free some require tickets - all are guaranteed to be fun!
For tickets to: Ribs Burnoff Concerts, Fashion Show Luncheon, Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner, TimkenSteel Grand Parade, and Enshrinees GameDay Roundtable please call: 330.458.2048 ProFootballHOFEF.com/tickets For tickets to: Drum Corps International Competition Tour of Champions please call: 317.275.1212 ProFootballHOFEF.com/tickets
For individual Enshrinement, NFL/Hall of Fame Game and Autograph Sessions call 330.456.8207 or visit ProFootball HOF.com/2014tickets For all-inclusive event ticket packages offered through NFL On Location call 877.611.3947 or visit ProFootballHOF.nflonlocation.com
QUEEN PAGEANT Young women from Stark County and surrounding communities compete for the title of Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Queen. The queen and court help to welcome nearly 700,000 people to Canton for the festivities, but more importantly they serve as goodwill ambassadors and role models for youngsters in the community while volunteering their time for a wide variety of civic organizations.
THU. MAY 8
BALLOON CLASSIC/JACKSONBELDEN FOOD FEST & FIREWORKS Join in the fun and excitement as 65 hot air balloons take flight! This awesome spectacle delights approximately 130,000 spectators over three days. In combination with the fantastic Food Fest, this free event offers families the opportunity to enjoy dozens of food vendors, live music, children’s activities, illuminating Balloon Night Glow and spectacular fireworks!
FRI. SAT. SUN. JULY 18-20
CONCERT AND FIREWORKS There is no better way to celebrate the Enshrinement Festival than with a giant fireworks extravaganza! Join us in downtown Canton for family fun that starts with a rousing band concert, activities for the kids, and delectable treats for all. Then sit back and enjoy an extraordinary fireworks display by Zambelli – “the First Family of Fireworks!” – choreographed to music and best described as phenomenal!
SAT. JULY 26
PIGSKIN RUN Nearly 1,900 people walk or run in the 2-Mile Race, 5-Mile Competitive Walk, 5-Mile Race and Kids Fun Run. It is a tradition that participants cross the finish line where legends live at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, providing a super high-energy atmosphere and a great photo opportunity. Costumed characters accompany children six and under as they race to the finish in the free Kids Fun Run, where we raise physical fitness awareness and everyone is a winner!
SUN. JULY 27
COMMUNITY PARADE Enjoy an afternoon in the heart of downtown Canton with family and friends. A wide array of community youth groups, marching bands, antique vehicles, specialty units and a giant helium balloon participate in this spiritfilled community parade.
SUN. JULY 27
FIRST PLAY First Play officially kicks off the final weekend of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival. This youth-focused event involves nearly 1,500 area kids who “hand-off” an NFL football along a three-mile route starting at the downtown Canton site where the NFL was founded and ending at the front door of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
THU. JULY 31
RIBS BURNOFF Enjoy finger-lickin’ fabulous ribs from local and national vendors, plus a variety of specialty foods. Family-friendly entertainment includes a master sand sculptor and face painting – and the chance to show your punt, pass, and kick skills in the Fantasy Football Zone of interactive inflatables. Then head toward the stage each night for concerts by regional and nationally renowned recording artists.
WED. THU. FRI. JULY 30-AUG. 1
HALL OF FAMER PHOTO OP Witness a gathering of the game’s immortals for a one-ofa-kind photo on the front steps of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The public is invited to this free event, and are encouraged to capture the moment and share their pictures on social media with the hashtag #PFHOF14.
FRI. AUG. 1
FASHION SHOW LUNCHEON
FRIDAY NIGHT RECEPTION AT THE HALL OF FAME This fabulous luncheon and high energy show is arguably the largest and finest fashion show in Ohio! State-of-the-art sound, lighting, and video combine to showcase the season’s hottest male and female fashions, coupled with exciting musical entertainment for the 3,200 guests to enjoy!
FRI. AUG. 1
ENSHRINEES’ GOLD JACKET DINNER
FRI. AUG. 1
More than 4,000 guests experience an extraordinary evening of cocktails, dinner, and football fantasy as a large contingent of returning Hall of Famers, NFL team owners, and sports celebrities come together to honor the Class of 2014 Enshrinees. An emcee of national acclaim and the presentation of the Hall of Fame Gold Jackets to the Enshrinees make this evening one to remember!
Enjoy an exclusive event on the campus of the Pro Football Hall of Fame prior to the Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Ceremony. Reception includes dinner, beer and wine; exclusive after-hours access and self-guided tour of the Hall of Fame; and a special televised broadcast of the Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Ceremony presentation.
FRI. AUG. 1
TIMKENSTEEL GRAND PARADE Giant helium balloons, fabulous floats, marching bands, antique vehicles, specialty units, and of course Hall of Fame legends are cheered by nearly 200,000 spectators along the 2.2 mile route and millions more watching the television broadcast of the TimkenSteel Grand Parade. Excitement abounds as fans welcome the Class of 2014 Enshrinees and a large contingent of returning Hall of Famers riding in the parade.
SAT. AUG. 2
MM SHOWS LLC. AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS Preserve your football memories with autographs from Hall of Fame legends as they return to Canton for the Enshrinement festivities. Your favorite Hall of Famers will be on hand to sign football memorabilia during a pair of one-hour sessions.
SAT. AUG. 2
RETURNING HALL OF FAMERS AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS Preserve your football memories with autographs from Hall of Fame legends as they return to Canton for the Enshrinement festivities. Multiple autograph sessions are held on the Pro Football Hall of Fame campus. For participants and times, visit ProFootballHOF.com.
SAT. AUG. 2
LEGENDS CLUB VIP ENSHRINEMENT TAILGATE PARTY Just hours before the Enshrinement Ceremony, you can join four members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the game’s elite fans inside the Legends Club. Your VIP ticket gets you inside access for pictures, autographs and an amazing array of food, desserts, soft drinks and a full bar.
SAT. AUG. 2
ENSHRINEMENT CELEBRATION FAN PARTY If tailgating on the campus of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, great music, great food, drinks and beer sounds like your kind of party, then look no further. This exclusive pre-Enshrinement tailgate party is just the ticket.
SAT. AUG. 2
CLASS OF 2014 ENSHRINEMENT CEREMONY The focus of the entire Enshrinement Festival is the always-emotional Enshrinement Ceremony. This year the Class of 2014 – Derrick Brooks, Ray Guy, Claude Humphrey, Walter Jones, Andre Reed, Michael Strahan and Aeneas Williams – will take their rightful place among pro football’s elite as the newest members of the Pro Fooball Hall of Fame.
CLASS OF 2014 AUTOGRAPH SESSION Members of the Class of 2014 will gather together for their first “official” autograph session just one day after their Hall of Fame Enshrinement. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to meet the new Class and add their signatures to your autograph collection.
SUN. AUG. 3
SAT. AUG. 2
ENSHRINEES GAMEDAY ROUNDTABLE Talk about a football fan’s fantasy! A large and enthusiastic crowd enjoys lunch, followed by a center-stage roundtable presentation featuring the Class of 2014. It’s an unscripted, upclose-and-personal event where the Hall of Famers share stories and memories of their careers!
SUN. AUG. 3
LEGENDS CLUB VIP NFL/HALL OF FAME GAME TAILGATE PARTY Kick off the 2014 NFL preseason with the ultimate tailgate party inside the Legends Club. Your ticket gets you behind the velvet rope, where you’ll join four Pro Football Hall of Famers, while enjoying an unrivaled spread of food, desserts, soft drinks and a full bar - all while our DJ keeps the party going with the hottest music.
SUN. AUG. 3
FAN APPRECIATION TAILGATE PARTY Kick off the NFL preseason in style at this exclusive fan tailgate party at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Enjoy traditional tailgate style food, Pepsi products and beer. Party with the best football fans around with awesome music and games. Each guest receives a Hall of Fame souvenir.
SUN. AUG. 3
NFL/HALL OF FAME GAME Kick off the 2014 NFL preseason at the annual NFL/Hall of Fame Game featuring the New York Giants vs. Buffalo Bills. The game takes place next to the museum at historic Pro Football Hall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadium.
SUN. AUG. 3
DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION TOUR OF CHAMPIONS! The Tour of Champions event series is an exciting live entertainment format featuring top world class corps. Spectators will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the drum corps experience with exclusive fan-member interaction, pre-show and intermission entertainment and more!
MON. AUG. 4
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PHOTO
PHOTO CONTEST SPONSORED BY:
THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL
CONTEST
The Pro Football Hall of Fame and annual Enshrinement Festival are celebrating their 51st anniversaries this year.
Snapshot enthusiast or professional photographer? You are invited to enter the annual Photo Contest by taking your best shot at any OUTDOOR Enshrinement Festival event. You are limited only by your imagination! Cash prizes of $1800 may be awarded in a variety of categories, and one of your photographs may even be used in an Enshrinement Festival publication.
Nearly 700,000 fans are expected to enjoy 23 diverse events over two and a half weeks.
Entry forms are available on the Enshrinement Festival website or at the Enshrinement Festival office: ProFootballHOFEF.com Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival 222 Market Avenue North • Canton, OH 44702
THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS:
DID YOU KNOW. . .
The professional staffs of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and Pro Football Hall of Fame partner with a team of 4,200 extraordinary community volunteers to plan and stage the annual festivities.
More than 23,000 men have played professional football, and thousands of others have coached or been involved in the game in other capacities, but only 287 have been enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, including the Class of 2014. The annual Enshrinement Festival produces a $32 million economic impact on the Canton/Stark County area and $56 million on the state of Ohio. Early this year, Steve Perry retired after nearly eight years as President/ Executive Director of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and was succeeded by David Baker, a business leader, former Mayor of Irvine, California, and
former Commissioner of the Arena Football League.
CLASS OF 2014 TIDBITS. . . Derrick Brooks believes if you toot your own horn, you’ll run out of breath. Ray Guy is the first full-time punter to be elected. Claude Humphrey was eligible for 28 years before being elected. Walter Jones was the first Seattle Seahawks lineman to play in the Pro Bowl. Andre Reed stresses the importance of what you do off the field. Michael Strahan grew up in Germany and played only one year of high school football. Aeneas Williams, an ordained minister, was a walk-on at Southern University.
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