"Future 50" groundbreaking and CBA signing
8/5/2011
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The front of the Hall of Fame was reminicent of past enshrinement ceremonies as an audience filled the front of the building.
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More than 80 Hall of Famers were on hand for the ceremony.
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Hall of Famer and Canton, Ohio native, Dan Dierdorf gave a few remarks about growing up near the Hall of Fame.
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the crowd.
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Following the speeches, a ceremonial grondbreaking was held.
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The shovel used by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
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Following the ceremonial groundbreaking, NFLPA Executive Director, DeMaurice Smith joined Goodell on the front steps of the Hall of Fame to sign the new 10-year CBA.
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell signs the new CBA.
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NFLPA Executive Director, DeMaurice Smith signs the CBA.
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Roger Goodell and DeMaurice Smith shake hands and pose for the media on hand after signing the document.
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Members of the legendary rock group "The O Jays" perform the National Anthem at the ceremonial groundbreaking for the "Future 50" Expansion & Renovation project.