The Mission: Featuring Retired VP Of Public Relations For The Detroit Lions, Bill Keenist

Every Thursday, Hall of Fame Productions is proud to air a new episode of “The Mission” podcast. During the month of June, we’ll pay tribute to the winners of the first “Award of Excellences” being presented this summer at the Pro Football Hall of Fame by interviewing a member from each selection committee. 
 
Early this spring, the Hall announced it would present 20 Awards of Excellence that will pay tribute to four vital groups to every NFL football organization and their operation: assistant coaches, trainers, equipment managers and public relations personnel.
 
This week’s guest is Bill Keenist, former vice president of public relations for the Detroit Lions, team historian and a member of the esteemed Awards of Excellence selections committee. 
 
On “The Mission” podcast, Keenist shares fond stories of his journey throughout the NFL and the treasured lessons he learned from each public relations honorees from the inaugural 2022 class: Joe Browne, Charlie Dayton, Joe Gordon, Jim Saccomano, and Gary Wright. 

You can watch the full episode below.