HIDDEN TREASURES
The Pro Football Hall of Fame's archives is home to the vast majority of the museum’s collection with approximately 90 percent of the mementos housed in this area.
"The archives is actually the ideal place for these items from a preservation aspect," commented Jason Aikens, the Hall’s collections curator. "In reality, the best thing for our mementos is for them not to see the light of day. But, nobody learns anything from them unless we share them with the public."
So, visit Profootballhof.com each Wednesday to view a new featured piece from our archives in Canton!
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This jersey was worn by Tim Brown during his rookie season of 1988. That year Brown led the league in kickoff returns with a 26.8 yard average per return. Brown earned a trip to the Pro Bowl becoming only the third Raider rookie to do so. |
Johnny Unitas' thigh pad
Bruce Smith's shoulder pads
Mercury Morris' jersey
John Brodie's jersey
Floyd Little's jersey
Lou Groza's helmet
Forrest Gregg's jersey
Terry Bradshaw's shoes
Steve McNair's Super Bowl jersey
Doug Williams' helmet
Michael Vick's shoes
Canton Bulldogs warm-up jacket
Peyton Manning's rookie jersey
Doak Walker's sideline jacket
Bill Belichick's coaching jacket
Hank Stram letter to George Allen
Heating coil from Lambeau Field
Early 1900's nose guard
Joe Greene's Helmet
Moore's record tied by Tomlinson
Lenny Moore's 40-year old record for consecutive games with a TD was equaled by the San Diego Chargers LaDainian Tomlinson in 2005.
HOF exhibit at Dolphins Stadium
An elaborate Hall of Fame exhibit is being built at Dolphins Stadium to coincide with Dan Marino's ring presentation on Oct. 23.