Renowned for his willingness to play through pain during his 12 NFL seasons, “Danimal”, a nickname John Madden bestowed on Dan Hampton on a broadcast, steps into the Gold Jacket Spotlight this week."

Pro Football Hall of Famer Bobby Beathard, 'surfer guy' team builder, dies

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The late 1940s and early 1950s saw many of pro football’s teams integrate.

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Black History Month: The permanent reintegration of pro football
Renowned for his willingness to play through pain during his 12 NFL seasons, “Danimal”, a nickname John Madden bestowed on Dan Hampton on a broadcast, steps into the Gold Jacket Spotlight this week.

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Gold Jacket Spotlight: Dan Hampton ‘cornerstone’ of Bears’ defensive revival
Joining "The Mission" is New England Patriots legend Andre Tippett, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2008.

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'The Mission': Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2008's Andre Tippett
A recent installment in the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s “Heart of a Hall of Famer” series took place in Duval County, Florida, with Tony Boselli.

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'Heart of a Hall of Famer': Tony Boselli discusses commitment, football brotherhood and more

The USFL and Hall of Fame Village announced Wednesday that Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton will be the host site for multiple league games during the upcoming season, according to the USFL.

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USFL teams to practice, play games at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in 2023 season
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the 15 Modern-Era Player Finalists for the Hall's Class of 2023 on Wednesday.

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15 Modern-Era Players announced as Finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023
The annual Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic presented by AEP Ohio returns to Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in 2023. The game will feature Morehouse College and Virginia Union University.

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Morehouse College, Virginia Union University to play in 2023 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic
Zac Brown Band will headline the 2023 Concert for Legends presented by Ford as part of the multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning recording artists’ national “From the Fire Tour.”

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Grammy-winning Zac Brown Band to headline Concert for Legends at 2023 Enshrinement Week 
The Pro Football Hall of Fame remembers the Hall of Famers we lost in 2022.

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Hall of Famers Forever: Remembering those we lost in 2022
The Black College Football Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2023 today (Dec. 8).

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Black College Football Hall of Fame announces Class of 2023
Don Coryell selected as Coach/Contributor Finalist for Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023

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Don Coryell selected as Coach/Contributor Finalist for Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023
Chuck Howley, Joe Klecko and Ken Riley have moved to the final step in the selection process for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023.

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Seniors Chuck Howley, Joe Klecko, Ken Riley selected as finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023
Saturday’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Enshrinement included a bit of everything.

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Enshrinement: Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022 covers spectrum of pro football 

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The opening event to Super Bowl LVI weekend — the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Ford Merlin Olsen Super Bowl Luncheon. Honorees to be announced.

February 10, 2023

Pro Football Hall of Fame Ford Merlin Olsen Super Bowl Luncheon

The opening event to Super Bowl LVII weekend — the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Ford Merlin Olsen Super Bowl Luncheon. Honorees to be announced.

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February 12, 2023

2023 Super Bowl

The 2023 Super Bowl kicks off from State Farm Stadium in Glendale Arizona on February 12, 2023.

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Monday, Feb. 20, is a Family Fun Day at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

February 20, 2023

Family Fun Day

Monday, Feb. 20, is a Family Fun Day at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Visit the Hall on Monday, Feb. 20, for $10 kids admission, inflatables (courtesy of Space Walk of Canton) and giveaways for the kids while supplies last.

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