Fans Immerse themselves in the Ultimate Football Experience During Tulsa Fan Fest
Football Fans in Tulsa, Okla. were able to immerse themselves in the ultimate football experience at the Cox Business Center last weekend during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Fan Fest. Fans were able to experience the game through interactive Hall of Fame exhibits, artifacts from the Hall’s vast collection and multimedia displays.
Several Gold Jackets, including Bruce Matthews, Thurman Thomas, Kevin Greene and Barry Sanders, who played college football at Oklahoma State, were on hand during the event and participated in the kids chalk talk and taught football drills to youth participants.
Guests were also able to test their physical abilities in the Impact Zone that featured half of a football field full of activities and drills inspired by the NFL Scouting Combine. They could compare themselves to the latest crop of former college players who are hoping to get drafted in April.
Fans can also have a similar experience at the Hall of Fame when Gold Jacket Marcus Allen visits Canton for the Gold Jacket Great Day event on April 22. The event features a dynamic chalk talk with Allen led by the Hall’s historian, Joe Horrigan. Allen will reflect on his journey from the Heisman Trophy to his induction into the Hall of Fame. Fans will also have a chance to ask him questions. The chalk talk will be followed up with a photo op and autograph session.
Recap of Greene, Dungy and Harrison's Visit to the Hall of Fame
Kevin Greene, Marvin Harrison and Tony Dungy won’t have their Busts displayed in the Pro Football Hall of Fame until August after their Enshrinement, but the members of the Class of 2016 were able to see where they will be displayed when they visited Canton to prepare for their induction.
Hall of Famers in a Different Color
Many Hall of Famers added to their legacy on the football field after switching teams via free agency.