Hall of Famer Residency Program: Fred Biletnikoff
August 21, 2024 - August 24, 2024
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Hall of Famer Residency Program: Fred Biletnikoff
Guests never know who they might meet when they visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame — “Football Heaven” — in Canton.
In the Hall of Fame’s 61-year history, that maxim always has been true. Players, coaches and contributors who comprise the membership of the most elite team in sports visit their “second home” for such reasons as speaking engagements, educational programs and other appearances. Guests fortunate enough to cross paths with the Hall of Famers on those occasions take with them an added lifelong memory from their trip to Canton.
The frequency and consistency of those special encounters will rise to a new level in 2024, as the Hall of Fame recently announced the launching of an innovative “Hall of Famer Residency Program.”
The initiative will bring 28 enshrinees to Canton for several days each time on a near-weekly basis from early April through November. Much of the visiting enshrinee's time in Canton will be spent inside the museum, greeting guests and sharing his experiences and inspirational stories from the game with the fans who visit the Hall from across the country.
Class of 1988 member FRED BILETNIKOFF, who caught 589 passes for 8,974 yards and 76 touchdowns during his 14-year career with the Oakland Raiders, will participate in the Residency Program in Canton Aug. 21-24.
Get your Hall of Fame admission tickets here.
Keep an eye out for Fred as he'll be out and about at various events and locations throughout the community.
Details of Fred's residency are below (schedule subject to change):
In the Hall of Fame’s 61-year history, that maxim always has been true. Players, coaches and contributors who comprise the membership of the most elite team in sports visit their “second home” for such reasons as speaking engagements, educational programs and other appearances. Guests fortunate enough to cross paths with the Hall of Famers on those occasions take with them an added lifelong memory from their trip to Canton.
The frequency and consistency of those special encounters will rise to a new level in 2024, as the Hall of Fame recently announced the launching of an innovative “Hall of Famer Residency Program.”
The initiative will bring 28 enshrinees to Canton for several days each time on a near-weekly basis from early April through November. Much of the visiting enshrinee's time in Canton will be spent inside the museum, greeting guests and sharing his experiences and inspirational stories from the game with the fans who visit the Hall from across the country.
Class of 1988 member FRED BILETNIKOFF, who caught 589 passes for 8,974 yards and 76 touchdowns during his 14-year career with the Oakland Raiders, will participate in the Residency Program in Canton Aug. 21-24.
Get your Hall of Fame admission tickets here.
Keep an eye out for Fred as he'll be out and about at various events and locations throughout the community.
Details of Fred's residency are below (schedule subject to change):
Wednesday, Aug. 21
4:45 — 5:30 PM
Experience the Hall of Fame Gallery with a Hall of Famer!
Hall of Famer No. 141, Fred Biletnikoff, will be greeting guests as they visit the Hall of Fame gallery to view the 378 Bronze Busts and examine the holographic representation of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence created by Kay Jewelers!
Experience the Hall of Fame Gallery with a Hall of Famer!
Hall of Famer No. 141, Fred Biletnikoff, will be greeting guests as they visit the Hall of Fame gallery to view the 378 Bronze Busts and examine the holographic representation of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence created by Kay Jewelers!
Thursday, Aug. 22
Noon — 12:45 PM
Museum Artifacts Experience
Join Fred in attending a special presentation with a question and answer session in the Hall of Fame Theater.
Museum Artifacts Experience
Join Fred in attending a special presentation with a question and answer session in the Hall of Fame Theater.
Friday, Aug. 23
11:20 AM — noon
Meet a Super Bowl MVP in the Super Bowl Gallery!
Meet Super Bowl XI MVP Fred Biletnikoff near the Super Bowl rings display in the Super Bowl Gallery.
Meet a Super Bowl MVP in the Super Bowl Gallery!
Meet Super Bowl XI MVP Fred Biletnikoff near the Super Bowl rings display in the Super Bowl Gallery.
Saturday, Aug. 24
10:15 — 11 AM
A Hall of Fame greeting from a Hall of Famer!
Fred will be welcoming guests in the lobby as they begin their visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
11 — 11:45 AM
Meet a Super Bowl MVP in the Super Bowl Gallery!
Meet Super Bowl XI MVP Fred Biletnikoff near the Super Bowl rings display in the Super Bowl Gallery.
A Hall of Fame greeting from a Hall of Famer!
Fred will be welcoming guests in the lobby as they begin their visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
11 — 11:45 AM
Meet a Super Bowl MVP in the Super Bowl Gallery!
Meet Super Bowl XI MVP Fred Biletnikoff near the Super Bowl rings display in the Super Bowl Gallery.