For Immediate Release For More Information, Contact: November 26, 2014 Joe Horrigan at (330) 588-3627 Pete Fierle at (330) 588-3622

CHARLEY TRIPPI TO RECEIVE NEW HALL OF FAME RING OF EXCELLENCE OLDEST LIVING PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME PLAYER TO BE HONORED AT GEORGIA-GEORGIA TECH GAME

CANTON, OHIO – The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Ring of Excellence, which is provided by Kay® Jewelers, will be presented to the oldest living Hall of Fame player (see attached list of Hall of Famers by age) at his alma mater, the University of Georgia, on Saturday, Nov. 29.

Trippi, who turns 93 in two weeks, will receive the Ring of Excellence from Hall of Fame President David Baker during Georgia’s home game versus rival Georgia Tech at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga.

"We are thrilled to be the Official Jewelry Store of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and honored to provide Charley with this Ring of Excellence," said Ed Hrabak, President, Kay® Jewelers. "Charley’s Ring of Excellence reflects the incredible achievement of enshrinement while also celebrating his unique career. The ring features intricate detail and state-of-the-art craftsmanship, from the ‘stadium effect’ created by the outer diamonds to completely customized sides featuring their name, years in the league, position and even an engraving of their Hall of Fame bust."

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The Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence is one of three iconic symbols that represent the elite status of being a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In addition, Hall of Famers received their Hall of Fame Gold Jacket that is awarded on the eve of the Enshrinement Ceremony each year and the Bronzed Bust that is unveiled during the Enshrinement and placed permanently on exhibit inside the Hall of Fame Gallery.

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Trippi was an All-American at Georgia and was drafted as a future choice in 1945 by the NFL’s (now Arizona) Cardinals. Two years later in 1947, the Cardinals signed him to an extraordinary $100,000 pro contact to add him as the final link to the team’s “Dream Backfield.” As a rookie, Trippi led the Cardinals to the NFL championship. He capped the season with a pair of long touchdowns, one on a run and the other a punt return, in the title game.

Extremely versatile, Trippi played five seasons as a halfback, two at and two seasons on defense. He was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1968. (HOF Bio)

Trippi is one of 12 longtime Cardinals enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The others are: , , , John “Paddy” Driscoll, Dick “Night Train” Lane, , , , , Larry Wilson and , who was enshrined this past August.

Trippi is one of two Georgia Bulldogs to earn election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is joined in Canton by quarterback who was enshrined in 1986.

Nine members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame were born in Georgia: (Vidalia), (St. Simons), (Atlanta), (Swainsboro), John Hannah (Canton), (Groveland), Marion Motely (Leesburg), Jim Parker (Macon) and (Griffin).

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