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 62-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 has risen to a new level as the Hall of Fame has launched an innovative “Hall of Famer Residency Program.”

The initiative brings enshrinees to Canton for several days each time on a near-weekly basis. 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 2008 member ANDRE TIPPETT — the New England Patriots all-time leader in sacks with 100 — will participate in the Residency Program in Canton June 11-13. 

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Keep an eye out for Andre as he'll be out and about at various events and locations throughout the community.

Details of Andre's Hall of Fame events are below (schedule is subject to change). 

Thursday, June 11

Noon - 12:30 PM

“Hall of Famer at the Hall” presentation featuring Andre Tippett

Join Hall of Famer No. 246 Andre Tippett in attending a special presentation in the Super Bowl Gallery Theater. (Located on the second floor of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.)

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Saturday, June 13

9 AM

A Hall of Fame greeting from a Hall of Famer!

Start your visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame with Hall of Famer No. 246, Andre Tippett, greeting guests in the lobby as they begin their tour of the Hall. 

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9:30 - 10:30 AM

“Hall of Famer at the Hall” presentation featuring Andre Tippett 

Experience an exclusive meet-and-greet with Hall of Famer No. 246 Andre Tippett while you attend a special presentation in the Super Bowl Gallery Theater. (Located on the second floor of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.)

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