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!

ITEM: Ben Roethlisberger’s draft card ACQUIRED: May 13, 2004 DESCRIPTION: The official card handed to commissioner Paul Tagliabue during the 2004 NFL Draft DONATED BY: National Football League
	This card was handed from a Steelers representative to a league official to note the Pittsburgh Steelers first round selection in the 2004 NFL Draft. The team took Miami (OH) quarterback Ben Roethlisberger with the 11th pick overall. He paid immediate dividends as he earned Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. Photo courtesy of Getty Images

Boomer Esiason's jersey
Tim Brown's rookie jersey
 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