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Charley Taylor picks the games for Week 11

2009-11-20T06:21:00Z

Our guest blogger retired as the NFL's all-time leading receiver. He continues to bleed the "burgundy and gold" that he wore for so long. We think you already know who he likes in the Dallas-Washington game but find out what else he has on his mind for Week 11 around the NFL.

Tracing the history of every NFL franchise

2009-11-19T01:07:00Z

A chart of every NFL franchise, from 1920-present, including the roots of current day teams.

The AFL's first championship game

2009-11-18T22:42:00Z

The AFL’s first championship game put an exclamation point on the league’s first season. Read our latest feature as we celebrate the AFL’s 50th Anniversary season each Wednesday throughout the ’09 season.

Road to Canton (via South Florida)

2009-11-17T16:10:00Z

Part 8 of 9 in our series on the nominees for our Class of 2010. This week, we profile the 14 defensive backs who are among the list of preliminary nominees. The cut-down to 25 semifinalists takes place during Thanksgiving Weekend.

The Ghost

2009-11-16T18:45:00Z

Our weekly profile of Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinees focuses on Class of 2002 inductee Dave Casper. The former Raiders great, who also played for the Oilers and Vikings, was the sixth tight end to earn election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A versatile player, he was equally adept at catching the ball as he was at blocking.

Dolphins’ record-setters

2009-11-13T02:31:00Z

Mementos from two Miami Dolphins players, Ted Ginn and Jason Taylor, arrived at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday. The duo set NFL milestones during the Dolphins’ thrilling win over the New York Jets in Week 8.

Archie Manning poster

2009-11-12T21:25:00Z

Marshall Faulk's jersey

2009-11-12T01:30:00Z

Drew Brees breaks 5,000-yard barrier

2009-11-12T00:19:00Z

Road to Canton (via South Florida)

2009-11-11T02:43:00Z

Part 7 of our series on the nominees for our Class of 2010. This week, we profile the 13 linebackers who are on the list of preliminary nominees. The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Board of Selectors reduction to 25 semifinalists takes place on Thanksgiving Weekend.

The AFL “Originals”

2009-11-10T21:42:00Z

In our weekly look at the AFL as part of the league’s 50th Anniversary Season celebration in 2009, here’s the story of a group of 19 players who competed in all ten seasons that the league existed.

Running to daylight

2009-11-09T21:39:00Z

Hall of Famer Jim Taylor was the Packers’ all-time leading rusher, a title he held for more than four decades until Ahman Green surpassed him Sunday. Here’s a look at the career of one of the game’s greatest runners, Class of 1976 enshrinee Jim Taylor.

The NFL responds

2009-11-05T01:15:00Z

As we celebrate Veterans Day, here's a reminder of how the NFL has responded during wars and times of crises.

Veterans Day celebration at Hall

2009-11-03T23:28:00Z

The Pro Football Hall of Fame, in observance of Veterans Day, will hold its ninth annual Salute to Veterans, Celebrating Our Nation’s Heroes on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Room to run

2009-11-03T22:07:00Z

Our weekly reflection on the American Football League takes a look at the running game in the AFL despite the fact the league was labeled “pass happy.”

Ginn goes all the way! Twice!

2009-11-03T19:21:00Z

Ted Ginn is the eighth player to return two kickoffs for TDs in the same game but the first to have two returned for 100 or more yards.

Road to Canton (via South Florida)

2009-11-02T21:02:00Z

Part 6 of our series on the Class of 2010 nominees. This week we look at the offensive linemen who are under consideration. The next step in the Hall's selection process is the cutdown to 25 semifinalists that occurs on Thanksgiving weekend.

Ralph Wilson receives ring

2009-11-02T03:27:00Z

Class of 2009 enshrinee Ralph Wilson, Jr. received his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring at halftime of the Bills-Texans game at the stadium named after him.

Bittersweet

2009-10-30T22:28:00Z

Ten years after his tragic death on Nov. 1, 1999, we reflect on the life and career of Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton.

The AFL's first draft

2009-10-28T19:28:00Z

The AFL's first draft was a far cry from how the process is done today. Here's our weekly feature as part of the season-long AFL's 50th Anniversary Season celebration.

LT soars over Eagles

2009-10-27T20:10:00Z

Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson ran by two Hall of Fame running backs on Sunday and now ranks as the No. 12 rusher of all-time. Here are the updated career leaders through Week 10.

Road to Canton (via South Florida)

2009-10-26T23:20:00Z

Now through Thanksgiving when the list of nominees is trimmed to 25, we’ll take a look at those players, coaches, and contributors that comprise the Class of 2010 candidates. Part Five of our series focuses on running backs.

Running up the yardage

2009-10-26T19:46:00Z

On Sunday, the New York Jets became the first team since 1975 and only the second since ’60 to record 300 yards rushing in back-to-back games.

GUEST BLOGGER: Warren Moon

2009-10-24T01:48:00Z

Class of 2006 enshrinee Warren Moon is this week's guest blogger in HOF PICKS. He thinks the Vikings will suffer their first loss of the season. Check out what else he thinks about Week 7 action around the NFL.

Fire those cannons!

2009-10-24T01:11:00Z

FOR PETE'S SAKE congrats Hall of Famer Lee Roy Selmon and the Buccaneers for unveiling its new Ring of Honor.

NFL on TV

2009-10-22T20:08:00Z

Seventy years ago on Oct. 22, 1939, the NFL had its first game televised. The Brooklyn Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Eagles game was broadcast to a limited audience in New York City.

Cadillac Willams' rookie feat

2009-10-22T00:29:00Z

Tom Brady's draft card

2009-10-22T00:24:00Z

Lee Roy Selmon's helmet

2009-10-22T00:20:00Z

Coast vs. Coast

2009-10-21T22:41:00Z

Jets-Raiders Legacy Game on Sunday reminiscent of old AFL days.

Road to Canton (via South Florida)

2009-10-21T00:10:00Z

Enshrinement tickets on sale now!

2009-10-19T23:31:00Z

Tickets and fan packages for the 2010 Enshrinement Ceremony went on sale this morning at 9:00 a.m.

Three Hall of Famers weather event

2009-10-19T18:57:00Z

The most recent stop on the JCPenney/Van Heusen Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Fan Choice tour took place at a snowy Gillette Stadium Sunday.

Passion play

2009-10-17T00:16:00Z

Each Monday throughout the 2009 NFL season, we profile a different member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Today, we remember the legendary career of Ronnie Lott. A complete player, he surpassed the 1,000-career tackle mark in 1993, and had five seasons of at least 100 tackles. In his ten seasons with the 49ers, San Francisco won eight NFC Western Division titles and four Super Bowls.

The AFL’s Underestimated Defense

2009-10-14T19:23:00Z

The NFL’s largest trade

2009-10-14T00:33:00Z

Twenty years ago, on October 13, 1989, the Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings were involved in a blockbuster deal that remains the largest trade ever made in National Football League history.

Road to Canton (via South Florida)

2009-10-13T23:54:00Z

Now through Thanksgiving when the list of nominees is trimmed to 25, we’ll take a look at those players, coaches, and contributors that comprise the Class of 2010 candidates. This week, in the third part of our series, our focus is on special teams, kickers, punters, coaches & contributors.

Mr. Cowboy

2009-10-12T22:47:00Z

Durable, dedicated and devastating throughout his 14 seasons from 1961 through 1974, Bob Lilly became popularly known as "Mr. Cowboy," the perfect player on a club that rose quickly from stumbling expansion team status to become the scourge of the NFL.

Austin breaks Bob Hayes record

2009-10-12T19:31:00Z

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin had the game of his career and the finest receiving performance in franchise history yesterday.

Sanchez jets to strong start

2009-10-08T18:45:00Z

The shoes worn by New York Jets rookie QB Mark Sanchez during Week 3 have been donated to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Road to Canton (via South Florida)

2009-10-07T20:18:00Z

Now through Thanksgiving when the list of nominees is trimmed to 25, we’ll take a look at those players, coaches, and contributors that comprise the Class of 2010 candidates. This week our our focus is on the NINE QUARTERBACKS among this year's nominees.

AFL Assault

2009-10-07T01:48:00Z

Our weekly remembrance of the American Football League. The old AFL was labeled "pass happy" which ultimately helped the league succeed.

Fastest to 50

2009-10-06T19:53:00Z

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner set two significant career milestones during his team’s win over the Houston Texans in Week 5. See how current NFL stars continue to move up the ranks of the all-time stat leaders in our Weekly Top 20.

Sharper impact

2009-10-05T19:06:00Z

Saints safety Darren Sharper is only the second player in NFL history to score double-digit number of interceptions returned for TDs. He is also the second player ever to have two interceptions returned for 90 or more yards in the same season.

Throwback Game of the Week - TEN @ HOU

2009-10-01T20:10:00Z

There’s something that runs far deeper than being division rivals when it comes to a game between the Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans. Houston was home to the Titans franchise from its start in the AFL as the Houston Oilers in 1960 through the 1996 season before the franchise relocated to Tennessee.

Another Favre record comes to Canton

2009-10-01T01:47:00Z

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has been the recipient of many pieces of memorabilia from Brett Favre’s spectacular career. On Wednesday, the collection of Favre mementos grew again.

Still got it

2009-09-29T20:35:00Z

Many current NFL players had big days in Week 3 and added to their already impressive career totals. One such player was veteran RB Fred Taylor who had his first 100-yard day of ’09.

Hall home to Super Bowl Trophy (for now)

2009-09-29T18:43:00Z

Until one of the 32 NFL teams claim this season’s Super Bowl Trophy, the revered sterling silver trophy will be on exhibit in the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s new Lamar Hunt Super Bowl Gallery.

High flying Eagles

2009-09-28T23:24:00Z

Philadelphia's offensive output through the first three weeks of the season bring back memories of two Eagles Hall of Famers in the early '60s.

A Throwback

2009-09-28T20:07:00Z

Each Monday throughout the NFL regular season, we profile a different member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This week, we take a look at the rugged career of Class of 2001 enshrinee Jack Youngblood.

Warner’s near perfect performance preserved

2009-09-24T22:36:00Z

A jersey and football from Kurt Warner’s record-day in Week 2 arrived in Canton on Thursday.. The mementoes join several others from Warner’s career that are part of the Hall’s collection.

Return of the Titan

2009-09-24T21:29:00Z

Just weeks after touring the Hall of Fame, the Titans Chris Johnson now has something on display in Canton.

Throwback Game of the Week - Miami at San Diego

2009-09-24T20:41:00Z

The Dolphins look to extend their narrow 12-10 series lead when they face the Chargers in San Diego on Sunday. Take a look back at the history of this great NFL rivalry.

Dan Fouts throws for 4,000 yards

2009-09-24T01:47:00Z

Dan Fouts became the second player in NFL history to throw for 4,000 yards in a season.

Dan Marino eclipses 60,000 yards

2009-09-24T01:35:00Z

Dan Marino reached the 60,000-yard career passing yardage mark against the Patriots on Oct. 17, 1999.

Jason Taylor's uniform

2009-09-24T00:54:00Z

Jason Taylor was named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year in 2006.

LT's 1,000/100 season in '03

2009-09-24T00:35:00Z

LaDainian Tomlinson became the first player in NFL history to rush for 1,000 yards and record 100 catches in the same season.

Physics of nature

2009-09-23T21:36:00Z

The Jets and Titans battle Sunday in one of the AFL Legacy games being played in 2009. We take a look back to the days when the clubs faced each other in the ‘60s.

Clark in good company

2009-09-22T22:04:00Z

Dallas Clark’s career night ranks among the best ever for a tight end.

Adding steel to Pittsburgh’s defense

2009-09-21T23:11:00Z

Each Monday throughout the 2009 NFL season, we profile a different member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Today, we remember the legendary career of Jack Lambert. The Class of 1990 enshrinee was one of the toughest middle linebackers to ever play in the National Football League.

Cowboys set regular season attendance record

2009-09-21T19:46:00Z

The Rams often times drew crowds of more than 100,000 fans during its days at the L.A. Coliseum. However, the team never drew more than what the Dallas Cowboys had on hand for Sunday night’s opener.

Join the debate on the Class of 2010 on Fan's Choice presented by JCPenney/Van Heusen

2009-09-20T21:00:00Z

What do you think of the Hall of Fame and the 2010 selection process? Join the debate as part of Voice Your Choice presented by JCPenney/Van Heusen.

2010 Preliminary Nominees - Alphabetical

2009-09-19T22:16:00Z

2010 Preliminary Nominees - by Position

2009-09-19T22:15:00Z

See the 2010 Preliminary Nominees by position.

Modern-Era nominees for the Class of 2010

2009-09-19T22:15:00Z

Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith headline a list of 131 modern-era preliminary nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2010.

Class of 2010 preliminary nominees to be announced today

2009-09-18T00:53:00Z

The next step in the selection process is the announcement of the modern-era preliminary nominees. That takes place on Saturday afternoon.

Throwback Game the Week - Cleveland at Denver

2009-09-17T22:43:00Z

The Browns and Broncos will battle in Denver on Sunday afternoon. The game is the latest installment of a long and storied rivalry between the two AFC teams.

Garcia connects with Davis on 99-yd TD

2009-09-17T20:54:00Z

Jeff Garcia and Andre' Davis hooked up on a 99-yard TD pass play for the Browns in 2004.

Weekly Top 20 - Through Week 1

2009-09-15T20:48:00Z

Tom Brady fired two touchdown strikes to TE Ben Watson in the Patriots stunning come-from-behind victory on Monday night. Brady's career passer rating of 92.98 currently ranks fourth all-time. Here's a look at the complete career Top 20 lists through Week One.

Rules don’t apply here

2009-09-14T23:14:00Z

The debut of rookie QB Mark Sanchez with the New York Jets conjures up memories of some Hall of Fame quarterbacks.

Half dozen

2009-09-14T22:42:00Z

On Sunday New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees passed for 6 TDs in the Saints 45-27 win over the Detroit Lions. It marked the first time in NFL history that a quarterback threw six touchdowns on Kickoff Weekend.

Slated for greatness

2009-09-14T21:04:00Z

Each Monday throughout the 2009 NFL season, we profile a different member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Today, we remember the legendary career of Jackie Slater. A third-round pick in the 1976 NFL Draft, he established himself not only as one of the greatest offensive tackles of all-time but one of the best players at any positition.

2009 NFL Stadiums

2009-09-12T00:42:00Z

The new 80,000-seat Cowboys Stadium is the newest facility in the NFL. Take a look at the new home of the Dallas Cowboys and see your favorite stadium!

Madden named special advisor to Commissioner

2009-09-11T00:10:00Z

Pro Football Hall of Famer John Madden has been named a special advisor to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Throwback Game of the Week - Chicago at Green Bay

2009-09-10T23:50:00Z

No rivalry in National Football League history is deeper than the Bears and Packers who meet to kickoff the 2009 season in Lambeau Field on Sunday night.

Decade of Dominance

2009-09-09T22:45:00Z

The Colts have jumped ahead of the New England Patriots as the winningest team of the decade. With just seven weeks remaining, the team are battling to earn the best record of the past ten years. See what company they would join.

The pigskin doesn’t roll far from the pileup

2009-09-08T23:37:00Z

When Clay Matthews takes the field in the Packers opener against the Bears on Sunday, the Matthews family will become just the third three-generation family in NFL history.

Munoz & wife at HOF today

2009-09-02T16:58:00Z

Not a boys club

2009-09-02T13:58:00Z

The NFL has been America’s favorite sport since the mid-1960s. Helping to make the sport so dominant is a huge audience of female fans that continues to grow.

Nothing Little about Floyd’s yardage

2009-08-26T20:21:00Z

Floyd Little amassed more than 12,000 career yards during his nine seasons with the Denver Broncos. At the time of his retirement that total ranked among the best all-time.

Binghamton Tiger Cats visit Hall of Fame

2009-08-24T21:23:00Z

Members from the Binghamton (NY) Tiger Cats women professional football team toured the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 24.

Manning’s MVP mementos

2009-08-24T20:46:00Z

The uniform from Peyton Manning’s 2008 MVP season is now part of the Hall of Fame’s collection.

Making room for Manning

2009-08-13T01:08:00Z

Peyton Manning will present his uniform from the 2008 NFL season to a Hall of Fame official during halftime of the Colts-Eagles game Thursday night at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Pro football remains America’s favorite sport

2009-08-13T00:29:00Z

Bob Hayes' Enshrinement speech transcript

2009-08-09T19:04:00Z

The transcript of Roger Staubach's speech as he represented the family of Bob Hayes.

Sack machine

2009-08-05T14:59:00Z

From the outset of his NFL career, one that began as the fourth overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft, Derrick Thomas illustrated a knack for getting to the quarterback and had the ability to completely take over games.

Former Bills TE visits Hall

2009-08-05T05:58:00Z

Kevin Everett, a former tight end for the Buffalo Bills, was the guest speaker at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday August 5.

Notes & Quotes: Randall McDaniel

2009-07-31T19:51:00Z

Check out the many interesting notes and quotes on Class of 2009 Enshrinee Randall McDaniel.

I'll take that!

2009-07-30T20:51:00Z

By his third NFL game, Woodson showed exactly why he was the 10th player, and first defensive back, selected in that 1987 draft when he recorded his first of 71 career interceptions.

World’s fastest human finds the end zone

2009-07-28T23:51:00Z

The rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins was starting to heat up in the mid-1960s. Perhaps Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2009 enshrinee Bob Hayes helped accelerate it.

Sack man

2009-07-27T23:54:00Z

Bruce Smith owns the NFL's record for career sacks with 200. He was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame earlier this month.

Discounted enshrinement ticket offered

2009-07-23T01:39:00Z

Approximately 1,500 seats to the 2009 Enshrinement Ceremony are now being offered at a discounted price of $10.

NFL Network's Eisen to emcee Enshrinement

2009-07-20T18:28:00Z

NFL Network anchor Rich Eisen will emcee the 2009 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on Saturday, August 8.

Randall McDaniel's helmet

2009-07-07T22:02:00Z

This is the helmet worn by Class of 2009 enshrinee Randall McDaniel.

The Class of 2009 presenters

2009-06-05T02:00:00Z

The group of presenters for the Hall's newest class is now complete after Thursday's announcement by Ralph Wilson, Jr. that Chris Berman will introduce him on August 8 in Canton.

The ESPN personality will be joined by a Hall of Fame quarterback, high school athletic director, former NFL team president, assistant coach, and a personal friend.

50 Years After

2009-05-22T18:00:00Z

The American Football League from 1960 to 1969 changed the game of pro football.

New photo galleries have been added. Be sure to check back often as new content from the AFL years will be added throughout the season.

Hall receives Rozelle mementos

2009-05-22T16:00:00Z

The pen used by President Johnson to sign into law the AFL-NFL merger is now a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fames collection.

Ace Parker turns 97

2009-05-18T13:00:00Z

Hall of Famer Clarence "Ace" Parker celebrated his 97th birthday Sunday.

Born in Portsmouth, Virginia on May 17, 1912, Parker starred as a quarterback for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Boston Yanks, and New York Yankees in the 1930s and '40s.

Largest Trades

2009-05-14T23:00:00Z

One of the largest trades ever made in National Football League history occurred on Halloween Day in 1987. The marquis name in the three-way deal between the Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills, and Indianapolis Colts was Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson.

Like mother, like son

2009-05-08T15:00:00Z

As we celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday, here's the story of one former NFL player who is thankful for his mom's role as a linebacker in the '70s.