2014 Enshrinement Festival Celebration

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Pigskin Run participants began the 2 and 5 mile races in front of the Hall of Fame.

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Racing participants finished the run by the iconic Hall of Fame dome.

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Unveiling the first sculpture as part of a citywide art project featuring the 11 Greatest Moments in NFL History as identified in the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 50th Anniversary Book: Where Greatness Lives.

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Aug. 2, 2014. The Class of 2014 pose with their busts.

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Andre Reed during the Hall of Fame Class of 2014 press conference.

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Brooks and members of the Class of 2014 sign autographs for fans.

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Chicago Bears legend Mike Ditka poses with fans.

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July 2, 2014. The Class of 2014 banners hang over Pro Football Hall of Fame Field.

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Kids enjoy the inflatable football toss in the Fan Zone.

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July 18, 2014. Construction begins on the midway.

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July 20, 2014. Painting the Hall of Fame shield on Hall of Fame Field in preperation for the NFL/HOF Game.

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July 23, 2014. Laying down floor tiles in the tents that surround the HOF campus.

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Putting the finishing touches on Hall of Fame field.

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July 24, 2014. Preparing the scoreboard for the NFL/HOF Game.

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July 26, 2014. Filling up the midway tent with Class of 2014 and NFL/Hall of Fame Game merchandise.

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July 28, 2014. NBC trucks arrive at Hall of Fame field.

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Laying down floor for at Hall of Fame Field for the Enshrinement.

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The beginning phase of the Enshrinement stage construction.

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Decorating the inside of one of many party tents.

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July 29, 2014. Assembling the Enshrinement stage.

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July 30, 2014. Construction of the stage.

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The Enshrinement stage is nearly complete.

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Fans gather for a pre-enshrinement tailgate party.

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Buffalo Bills and New York Giants fans enjoy a tailgate party before the NFL/HOF Game.

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July 31, 2014. The First Play event kicked off Hall of Fame Weekend as kids tossed a ball down a three mile chain this morning starting from the site of the NFL's founding in downtown Canton to the steps of the Hall of Fame.

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Hall of Fame President David Baker and Canton Mayor William Healy posing with members of the Pro Football's Ultimate Fan Association.

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A Hall of Fame haircut.

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Aug. 1, 2014. The Class of 2014 wearing their new gold jackets.

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Walter Jones receiving his gold jacket.

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The Gold Jackets and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell posing for a group photo.

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Hall of Famers and former Buffalo Bills teammates Andre Reed and Bruce Smith walk down the red carpet to get ready for the Gold Jackets group photo.

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Floyd Little and other Gold Jackets are welcomed to Canton by a gauntlet of Hall of Fame staff and volunteers.

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Derrick Brooks receiving his gold jacket.

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Hall of Fame punter Ray Guy shares a laugh with members of the media.

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Hall of Fame Halfback Paul Hornung autographs a book for a fan.

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Claude Humphrey speaks with a member of the media.

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July 27, 2014. The Free Kids Fun Run kicked off the Pigskin Run.

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Class of 1999 enshrinee Tom Mack visited with the Buckeye Council Boy Scouts as part of the Hall of Fame Ambassador Program.

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Fans gearing up for the Enshrinement and NFL/Hall of Fame Game.

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Aug. 3, 2014. New York Giants wide receiver Corey Washington catches the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter.

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Hall of Fame Tight End Jackie Smith smiles for the camera during an autograph session.