Take in our Notre Dame exhibit with Hall of Famers Tim Brown, Alan Page, Bryant Young

Fighting Irish alums to create unique experience around ‘Gold Helmet to Gold Jacket’

Pro Football Hall of Famers TIM BROWN(Opens in a new window) and BRYANT YOUNG(Opens in a new window) are returning to Canton on Thursday, April 17, to take part in programs around the Hall’s “Gold Helmet to Gold Jacket” exhibit that spotlights the 14 Fighting Irish alums enshrined in Canton.

Fellow Notre Dame alumnus ALAN PAGE,(Opens in a new window) who grew up in Canton, will join the special appearance virtually from his home state of Minnesota. The three Fighting Irish legends will participate in a live Q&A session.

Brown and Young also will be available for a public meet-and-greet and for photo opportunities. Conditions permitting, guests will have the chance to play catch with a Hall of Famer during their visit.

All of these rare opportunities will be included as part of an April 17 admission ticket to the museum.

Brown is one of only 10 Pro Football Hall of Famers to win the Heisman Trophy, awarded to the outstanding college football player each season. His presence in Canton with his iconic Bronze Bust and his Heisman Trophy display will create a first-of-its-kind guest experience. 

Page holds a unique distinction among the 382 Hall enshrinees: He played a role in construction of the museum. In the summer prior to leaving Canton for South Bend, he worked on a crew that poured and set concrete around the building.

The run for “Gold Helmet to Gold Jacket” will end April 27. The exhibit documents the Fighting Irish’s influence on professional football, even prior to the birth of the National Football League in 1920. Notre Dame has played a significant role in the development and growth of professional football, sending 633 players into the NFL — more than any other college or university. Of the 382 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, 14 attended the university, a number tied with football rival Southern California for the most from any institution.

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