﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title>ATOM - Pro Football Hall of Fame News</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com" /><updated>2013-05-25T11:37:35Z</updated><author><name>profootballhof</name></author><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><entry><title>4,000-yard passers</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2012/12/31/4000-yard-passers/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2012-12-31T10:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[A record 11 different quarterbacks threw for 4,000 yards during the 2012 season.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Fit to be tied</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2012/11/12/nfl-tie-games/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2012-11-12T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[For just the 18th time since the National Football League instituted overtime for regular season games in 1974, a game has ended in a tie. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Longest Returns</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2012/10/14/longest-nfl-returns/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2012-10-14T09:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Here's a look at the longest touchdown returns in NFL history.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Van Buren, 1920-2012</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2012/8/24/Football-Hall-of-Famer-Steve-Van-Buren-dead-at-91/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2012-08-24T17:01:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Hall of Fame running back and Philadelphia Eagles legend Steve Van Buren died Thursday at the age of 91.
]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Shell returns home</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2012/4/7/Oakland-Raiders-Art-Shell-honored-in-North-Charles/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2012-04-07T19:10:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Hall of Fame tackle Art Shell was the center of attention in his hometown on Friday as he was honored as part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Allstate Insurance Company’s Hometown Hall of Famers™ program.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Center of attention</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2012/2/21/Dermontti-Dawson-donates-NFL-memorabilia-to-HOF/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2012-02-22T04:10:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Newly elected enshrinee Dermontti Dawson donated a significant collection of memorabilia to the Hall of Fame.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Hall of Fame on exhibit in City Hall</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2012/2/9/hall-of-fame-on-exhibit-in-city-hall/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2012-02-10T03:19:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Hall of Fame has installed a special exhibit in Canton's City Hall which located across the street from where the NFL was founded in 1920.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Class of 2012 announced! </title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2012/2/4/class-of-2012-announced-/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2012-02-05T05:12:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Selection Committee held its annual election meeting today and elected six individuals to the Class of 2012. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>2011 San Francisco 49ers defense played to historical heights</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2012/1/30/2011-san-francisco-49ers-defense/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2012-01-31T02:49:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The 49ers defense carved a significant niche in the NFL’s record book this season.  ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Haggar Gold Jacket Report</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2012/1/20/the-haggar-gold-jacket-report/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2012-01-21T01:24:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Hall of Fame linebacker Bobby Bell took time out of his schedule to honor one of the ten finalists for the U.S. Army – Pro Football Hall of Fame – Award for Excellence. That's just one of the stories about Pro Football Hall of Famers in the news.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>99-yard TDs</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/12/26/99-yard-tds/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-12-26T17:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[For the first time in NFL history, two 99-yard TD pass plays have occurred in the same season. Eli Manning to Victor Cruz on Saturday marked the 13th tandem in league history to hook up on a 99-yard TD pass.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Staubach honored</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/11/5/staubach-receives-Hometown-Hall-of-Famer-plaque/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-11-05T19:04:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[]]></summary></entry><entry><title>James Lofton, the announcer</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/11/2/james-lofton-the-announcer/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-11-03T00:22:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Check out James Lofton’s blog and interviews.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Rally for Barry</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/10/29/Barry-Sanders-Hometown-Hall-of-Famer/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-10-29T15:50:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Class of 2004 Barry Sanders received an incredibly charged welcome home in Wichita, Kan., on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Al Davis, 1929-2011</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/10/8/al-davis-1929-2011/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-10-08T21:27:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Hall of Famer Al Davis, a man who has left a huge imprint on the game of pro football, is dead at the age of 82.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Remember When…Week Two Edition – High Flying Aerial Attack</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/9/17/Remember-when-kickoff/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-09-17T17:58:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[A ruling on January 12, 1906 forever changed the game.
]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Best opening game performances, 1933-2012</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/9/13/best-opening-game-performances-1933-2012/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-09-13T09:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Michael Turner, in his debut as a Falcon, rushed for a team-record 220 yards during Kickoff Weekend last season. It marked the second highest rushing total in a season opener since the NFL began keeping official stats in the 1933.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>A NFL rarity &amp; 1st on Kickoff Weekend</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/9/12/a-nfl-rarity-1st-on-kickoff-weekend/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-09-12T22:49:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Ted Ginn became the 12th player and the first on Kickoff Weekend to return a kickoff and a punt for touchdowns in the same game.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Pete Pihos, 1923-2011</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/8/16/pete-pihos-1923-2011/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-08-16T19:18:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Hall of Famer Pete Pihos died on Tuesday morning at the age of 87. He starred for nine seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and finished his career with three straight NFL receiving titles.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Class of ’11, more than 80 HOFers at Friday’s groundbreaking</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/7/29/class-of-11-more-than-80-hofers-at-fridays-groundbreaking/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-07-29T19:27:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Pro Football Hall of Fame will hold a special groundbreaking ceremony for its “Future 50” Expansion & Renovation Project on Friday morning. The event is free and open to the public.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Notes &amp; Quotes: Marshall Faulk</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/7/27/notes--quotes-marshall-faulk/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-07-27T16:53:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Marshall Faulk is the 11th long-time member of the Colts franchise to be elected. He also, along with fellow Class of 2011 enshrinee Les Richter, now represents one of 15 members of Rams franchise to be enshrined into the Hall of Fame.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Notes &amp; Quotes: Ed Sabol</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/7/27/notes--quotes-ed-sabol/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-07-27T09:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Ed Sabol is the 19th contributor to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Notes &amp; Quotes: Shannon Sharpe</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/7/25/notes--quotes-shannon-sharpe/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-07-25T20:59:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Shannon Sharpe is the fourth long-time member of the Denver Broncos to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Notes &amp; Quotes: Deion Sanders</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/7/25/notes--quotes-deion-sanders/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-07-25T09:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Deion Sanders is the first long-time member of the Atlanta Falcons and the 13th long-time member of the Dallas Cowboys to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Notes &amp; Quotes: Chris Hanburger</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/7/24/notes-quotes-chris-hanburger/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-07-24T18:01:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Chris Hanburger is the 19th long-time member of the Washington Redskins to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Sharpe’s second season success</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/7/23/sharpe-second-season-success/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-07-23T19:25:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Tight end Shannon Sharpe didn’t just put up great numbers during the regular season, he had spectacular stats in 18 career playoff games.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Notes &amp; Quotes: Les Richter</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/7/23/notes-quotes-les-richter/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-07-23T18:16:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Les Richter, who along with fellow Class of 2011 enshrinee Marshall Faulk, now brings the total number of long-time members of the Rams franchise to be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame to 15.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Hall of Famers to greet fans on Sunday, Aug. 7</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/7/22/hall-of-famers-to-greet-fans-on-sunday-aug-7/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-07-22T19:51:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The schedule for Sunday August 7 will remain intact other than the NFL/Hall of Fame Game.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Notes &amp; Quotes: Richard Dent</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/7/22/notes--quotes-richard-dent/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-07-22T13:10:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Richard Dent is the 27th long-time member of the Chicago Bears to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>NFL/Hall of Fame Game canceled</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/7/22/NFL-Hall-of-Fame-Game-canceled/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-07-22T05:04:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Pro Football Hall of Fame has issued an official statement regarding the cancellation of the 2011 NFL/Hall of Fame Game, along with details on the refund policy.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>BLOG: Take it to the house!</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/7/19/blog-take-it-to-the-house/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-07-20T03:09:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[A look at Deion Sanders’ “pick-sixes.”]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Players return</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/7/13/players-return/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-07-13T18:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Hall of Fame’s front entrance has something noticeably different.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>List of returning HOFers growing</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/7/12/list-of-returning-hofers-growing/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-07-13T01:46:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The list of Hall of Famers returning to welcome the Class of 2011 now stands at 75 as of Monday morning.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>'11 Presenters</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/7/11/11-presenters/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-07-11T20:25:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The group of presenters for the Class of 2011 includes a college coach, two sons, a pair of agents, and a brother. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writer wins McCann Award</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/7/11/milwaukee-journal-sentinel-writer-wins-mccann-award/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-07-11T18:47:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Pro Football Writers of America have named Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as the winner of the prestigious McCann Award.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Canton or Bust: Colts fans wins trip</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/7/10/canton-or-bust-colts-fans-wins-trip/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-07-10T17:52:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[A season ticket holder of the Indianapolis Colts has won the Canton or Bust Sweepstakes. The grand prize includes a trip for two to the 2011 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival, $1,000 Hall of Fame Store gift card and more]]></summary></entry><entry><title>John and Sylvia Mackey: A True Love Story</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/7/8/john-and-sylvia-mackey-a-true-love-story/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-07-08T21:12:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Hall of Fame selector Howard Balzer recounts the special relationship between Hall of Fame tight end John Mackey and his wife Sylvia.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mackey goes long in ‘66</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/7/7/mackey-goes-long-in-66/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-07-08T02:19:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Hall of Fame tight end John Mackey went long and stretched the field in a memorable 1966 season that saw him score 6 of his 9 TD receptions from more than 50 yards.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>John Mackey, 1941-2011</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/7/7/john-mackey-1941-2011/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-07-07T18:41:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[John Mackey, the second tight end enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, is dead at 69.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Jim Nantz named Rozelle Award winner</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/7/6/jim-nantz-named-rozelle-award-winner/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-07-06T22:31:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[CBS Sports’ Jim Nantz was named the 2011 Pete Rozelle Award winner. He’ll be honored in Canton on the eve the enshrinement in August.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>BLOG: Son of a...</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/7/6/blog-son-of-a/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-07-06T20:59:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The latest installment of Choudhry's Chronicles takes a look at how much success sons of Hall of Famers have enjoyed in the NFL.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Fan party tickets on sale now!</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/6/28/fan-party-tickets-on-sale-now/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-06-28T21:38:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Tickets for our three Enshrinement Festival fan parties are on sale! Join us for the new Friday Night Reception, Enshrinement Celebration Fan Party, or the Fan Appreciate Tailgate Party. Get your tickets today!]]></summary></entry><entry><title>BLOG: The best 23's</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/6/23/blog-the-best-23s/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-06-23T22:29:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Only one Hall of Famer wore No. 23 and no team has retired the No. 23, which leads us to review who is the best to wear 23?]]></summary></entry><entry><title>HOF PRofile: Mike McCormack</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/6/21/hof-profile-mike-mccormack/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-06-21T18:05:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Hall of Fame tackle Mike McCormack was born on June 21, 1930. After his rookie season he was traded to the Browns in a massive 15-player deal. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Fathers and Sons</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/6/14/fathers-and-sons-to-play-pro-football/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-06-15T01:11:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[There are 197 sets of fathers and sons who’ve played pro football over the years.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Helmet &amp; football from Deion Sanders arrives at Hall of Fame</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/6/13/Helment-Football-Deion-Sanders-Arrives-at-Hall/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-06-13T23:41:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Mementos from Class of 2011 enshrinee Deion Sanders have arrived at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The memorabilia will be included in a display featuring the seven newest members of the Hall.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Joe Greene's helmet</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/6/12/joe-greenes-helmet/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-06-12T21:12:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[]]></summary></entry><entry><title>BLOG: Gold mine</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/6/11/blog-gold-mine/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-06-11T17:46:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Was the 49ers' famed "Million Dollar Backfield" really that great?]]></summary></entry><entry><title>John Henry Johnson, 1929-2011</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/6/3/john-henry-johnson-1929-2011/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-06-04T03:11:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Hall of Fame fullback John Henry Johnson has died. He was a member of the San Francisco 49ers' famous "Million Dollar Backfield" and the first 1,000-yard rusher in Pittsburgh Steelers history.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>BLOG: Remembering Andy Robustelli</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/6/2/blog-remembering-andy-robustelli/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-06-02T23:34:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[From racing down the sidewalk with a loaf of bread to a Hall of Fame career in the NFL ... that's the story of Andy Robustelli.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Andy Robustelli, 1925-2011</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/5/31/andy-robustelli-1925-2011/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-05-31T22:41:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Andy Robustelli passed away Tuesday morning at the age of 85.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Students getting fit!</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/5/20/students-getting-fit/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-05-21T01:46:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Ace Parker's shoulder pads</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/5/17/ace-parkers-shoulder-pads/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-05-17T19:21:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[These are the shoulder pads worn by Ace Parker in the 1930s and are a part of the Hall of Fame's permanent collection.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>BLOG: Meet the Cowboys</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/5/12/blog-meet-the-cowboys/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-05-12T23:10:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The NFL's Kansas City Cowboys were better at promotion than football.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>BLOG: Hutson the first overall pick in 1935?</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/5/5/blog-hutson-the-first-overall-pick-in-1935/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-05-05T19:26:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[A mad rush to sign All-American Don Hutson was one of the reasons that the NFL decided to implement an annual college draft the following year.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>HOF celebrates draft</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/5/2/hof-celebrates-draft/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-05-02T20:21:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Pro Football Hall of Fame participated in team draft parties in Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, and Washington.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>BLOG: Happy Draft Day!</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/28/blog-happy-draft-day/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-28T22:51:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The annual NFL draft is like a holiday to celebrate the end of “promiscuous scrambling.”]]></summary></entry><entry><title>BLOG: Cam Newton to Canton?</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/27/blog-cam-newton-to-canton/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-27T22:50:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[If you’re draftnik, you’ll eat up my research. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: Denver Broncos</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/27/backdraft-denver-broncos/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-27T17:55:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 2. Denver Broncos. This year marks just the fourth time the Broncos have selected among the top 5 picks of a draft since 1967.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: Carolina Panthers</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/27/backdraft-carolina-panthers/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-27T17:55:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 1. Carolina Panthers. The Panthers owned the 1st overall pick in 1995. But, they opted to stockpile draft picks and traded down to take QB Kerry Collins.  ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Former Colt Tom Matte visits HOF</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/26/former-colt-tom-matte-visits-hof/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-27T01:12:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Former Colts halfback Tom Matte poses for a photo with the wristband he made famous. He was in Canton on Tuesday for a business call.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: Buffalo Bills</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/26/backdraft-buffalo-bills/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-26T20:38:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 3. Buffalo Bills. The Bills have owned the first overall pick five times. Twice, they drafted future Hall of Famers. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Joe Perry, 1927-2011</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/25/joe-perry-1927-2011/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-25T23:01:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Hall of Fame running back Joe Perry passed away this morning in Chandler, Arizona. He was 84 years old.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>11 HOFers to announce 2nd round picks</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/25/11-hofers-to-announce-2nd-round-picks/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-25T20:31:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Thirty-two former players will announce the second round choices of the 2011 NFL Draft on Friday. Among the group of NFL alum announcing their team’s selection are 11 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: Arizona Cardinals</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/25/backdraft-arizona-cardinals/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-25T19:26:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 5. Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals stunned NFL circles by drafting a semi-pro defensive lineman by the name of Eric Swann in 1991.  ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: Cleveland Browns</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/25/backdraft-cleveland-browns/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-25T18:21:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 6. Cleveland Browns. The Browns made the most out of a "not that strong" draft class in 1978 when they selected Clay Matthews and Ozzie Newsome in the first round.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: San Francisco 49ers</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/24/backdraft-san-francisco-49ers/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-24T18:23:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 7. The San Francisco 49ers have landed a number of players in the first round who have found their way to Canton, Ohio.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: Houston Texans</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/22/backdraft-houston-texans/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-22T19:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 11. Houston Texans. Since being drafted third overall by the Texans in 2003, Andre Johnson has become one of the NFL's marquee receivers.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: Minnesota Vikings</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/22/backdraft-minnesota-vikings/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-22T18:37:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 12. Minnesota Vikings. The Fran Tarkenton trade landed the Vikings the first overall pick in 1968. They used it to pick future HOF tackle Ron Yary. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: St. Louis Rams</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/21/backdraft-st-louis-rams/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-21T20:36:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No 14. St. Louis Rams. The NFL chose the Rams first draft pick for them in 1937.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: Detroit Lions</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/21/backdraft-detroit-lions/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-21T19:54:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 13. Detroit Lions. Centered on "Woji" the Lions selected Alex Wojciechowicz from Fordham in the 1938 NFL Draft. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>43rd Annual Pro Football Hall of Fame  Photo Contest Winner Announced</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/20/43rd-annual-pro-football-hall-of-fame-photo-contest-winner-announced/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-20T11:32:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Eagle-Tribune photographer Mary Schwalm is the winner of the Dave Boss Award of Excellence for her entry in the 43rd Annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Photo Contest. Her photo titled “Thrill and Agony" was deemed the Photograph of the Year for the 2010 National Football League season.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: Miami Dolphins</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/19/backdraft-miami-dolphins/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-20T00:46:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 15. Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins' QB tandem could have been Bob Griese and Joe Theisman had a last-second change of mind not altered history.  ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: Jacksonville Jaguars</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/19/backdraft-jacksonville-jaguars/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-19T20:48:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 16. Jacksonville Jaguars. The expansion Jaguars used the draft and trades to build the team on the offensive side of the ball. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Hall of Fame Enterprises announces new deal</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/19/hall-of-fame-enterprises-announces-new-deal/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-19T19:41:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Global Promotions & Incentives, an ASW Company, partners with Pro Football Hall of Fame Enterprises to provide co-branded promotional merchandise for corporate Hall of Fame sponsorships.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: Oakland Raiders</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/18/backdraft-oakland-raiders/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-19T02:03:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 48 (traded the 17th overall pick to the New England Patriots). Oakland Raiders. Pick 48 may seem like a long way away, but in 1963 the team didn't make a selection until the 6th round!]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: San Diego Chargers</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/18/backdraft-san-diego-chargers/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-19T00:27:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 18. San Diego Chargers. A self-proclaimed "Mama's boy," Junior Seau fell into the lap of the Chargers as the fifth pick in the 1990 NFL Draft.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: New York Giants</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/18/backdraft-new-york-giants/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-18T19:37:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 19. New York Giants. The Giants drafted little-known Morehead State QB Phil Simms with their first-round pick in 1979. Simms led the Giants to a Super Bowl championship during his 14-year career.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: Tampa Bay Buccaneers</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/18/backdraft-tampa-bay-buccaneers/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-18T19:15:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 20. Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers owned the first overall pick in their first three drafts after joining the NFL as an expansion franchise in 1976. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: Kansas City Chiefs</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/15/backdraft-kansas-city-chiefs/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-16T01:38:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 21. For 16 days leading up to the 2011 NFL Draft, we're rolling out capsule draft histories of each of the 32 NFL Teams.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: Indianapolis Colts</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/15/backdraft-indianapolis-colts/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-15T23:43:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: Philadelphia Eagles</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/15/backdraft-philadelphia-eagles/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-15T22:55:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 23. Philadelphia Eagles. For 16 days leading up to the 2011 NFL Draft, we're rolling out capsule draft histories of each of the 32 NFL Teams. Do you remember who the Eagles drafted when they held the No. 1 overall pick?]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: New Orleans Saints</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/15/backdraft-new-orleans-saints/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-15T18:50:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 24. For 16 days leading up to the 2011 NFL Draft, we're rolling out capsule draft histories of each of the 32 NFL Teams.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: Seattle Seahawks</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/14/backdraft-seattle-seahawks/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-15T01:36:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 25. For 16 days leading up to the 2011 NFL Draft, we're rolling out capsule draft histories of each of the 32 NFL Teams.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Hall of Fame presented with letter of Commendation</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/13/hall-of-fame-presented-with-letter-of-commendation/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-14T02:05:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Pro Football Hall of Fame was the recipient of a Letter of Commendation from Ohio Governor John R. Kasich last evening during a reception at the Ohio Statehouse attended by elected officials and staff of the Ohio General Assembly and Governor Kasich’s office.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: Baltimore Ravens</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/13/backdraft-baltimore-ravens/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-13T21:11:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 26. For 16 days leading up to the 2011 NFL Draft, we're rolling out capsule draft histories of each of the 32 NFL Teams.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: Atlanta Falcons</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/13/backdraft-atlanta-falcons/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-13T20:15:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 27. For 16 days leading up to the 2011 NFL Draft, we’re rolling out capsule draft histories of each of the 32 NFL Teams.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: New England Patriots</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/13/backdraft-new-england-patriots/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-13T19:50:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 28 and 17. For 16 days leading up to the 2011 NFL Draft, we're rolling out capsule draft histories of each of the 32 NFL Teams.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Bears vs. Rams slated for Canton</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/12/bears-vs.-rams-slated-for-canton/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-12T20:47:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Chicago Bears will face the St. Louis Rams in the 2011 NFL/Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 7. The teams kick off the NFL’s preseason from Canton’s Fawcett Stadium one day after the enshrinement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2011.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: Chicago Bears</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/11/backdraft-chicago-bears/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-12T01:25:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 30. For 16 days leading up to the 2011 NFL Draft, we’re rolling out capsule draft histories of each of the 32 NFL Teams.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: New York Jets</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/11/backdraft-new-york-jets/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-12T00:34:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 29. For 16 days leading up to the 2011 NFL Draft, we’re rolling out capsule draft histories of each of the 32 NFL Teams.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: Pittsburgh Steelers</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/11/backdraft-pittsburgh-steelers/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-11T22:57:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Largent participates in Heart of a Hall of Famer Series</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/8/largent-participates-in-heart-of-a-hall-of-famer-series/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-09T00:27:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Class of 1995 enshrinee Steve Largent was in Canton on Fri. April 8 as part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Heart of a Hall of Famer series. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Unconventional paths</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/8/steve-largent-hall-of-fame-class-of-1995/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-08T17:05:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Backdraft: Green Bay Packers</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/7/backdraft-green-bay-packers/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-07T19:40:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[For 16 days leading up to the 2011 NFL Draft, we’re rolling out capsule draft histories of each of the 32 NFL Teams.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Hall of Famers join in Bud Light Pre-Draft Party </title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/6/hall-of-famers-join-in-bud-light-pre-draft-party/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-07T02:11:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Muñoz to serve as keynote speaker</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/1/munoz-to-speak-at-Corporate-United-SYNERGY/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-01T17:37:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Corporate United’s 10th annual SYNERGY conference features Hall of Famer and former Cincinnati Bengals tackle Anthony Muñoz as opening keynote speaker]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Tony Dorsett had all the right moves and a brilliant NFL career</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/4/1/tony-dorsett-had-brilliant-career/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-04-01T09:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Jim Parker, Class of 1973</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/3/31/jim-parker-class-of-1973/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-03-31T21:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[In 1973, Jim Parker became the first full-time offensive lineman elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was an All-NFL pick eight straight seasons from 1958 to 1965. He earned his accolades at both guard and tackle during his career with the Baltimore Colts.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Original HOF Board member dead at 83</title><link href="http://www.profootballhof.com/story/2011/3/30/original-hof-board-member-dead-at-83/" /><id>urn:uuid:e3209c8c-005b-4c6d-b5cd-50b222f70458</id><updated>2011-03-30T18:38:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Stu Wilkins, an original member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Board of Trustees, died on Tuesday.]]></summary></entry></feed>