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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11/19/2019

MIAMI DOLPHINS FANS VISITING NORTHEAST OHIO THIS WEEKEND CAN ENJOY DISCOUNTED ADMISSION FANS WILL ALSO RECEIVE DISCOUNT IN HALL OF FAME STORE

CANTON, OHIO – The Pro Football Hall of Fame is offering fans, traveling for the team’s road game in this weekend, $5 off admission to the Museum. Fans will also receive a coupon for 20% off in the Hall of Fame Store. The promotion runs Friday, Nov. 22 through Monday, Nov. 25.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is conveniently located under an hour’s drive from downtown Cleveland. Fans must wear Dolphins gear to the Hall of Fame and ask for the discount at the Ticket Office. Team gear includes jerseys, t-shirts, hats and other visible apparel.

Guests visiting the Hall will enjoy seeing all 326 Bronzed Busts, including the new Class of 2019. They can also experience the Theater and view the Lombardi Trophy for Super Bowl LIV that is on display in the Super Bowl Gallery.

DOLPHINS ARTIFACTS ON EXHIBIT The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Collection contains countless artifacts from the Dolphins’ storied history. Several of those priceless artifacts are currently on display in the museum including: • Super Bowl VII and VIII rings awarded to the Miami Dolphins players and coaches. • ’s Dolphins jersey worn during the team’s perfect 1972 season. • Low top cleats worn by LARRY CSONKA in Super Bowl VII. • ’s shirt worn on Nov. 14, 1993 when he won his record breaking 325th victory as a head coach. • Football used by the Dolphins from their Oct. 28, 2007 game against the at Wembley Stadium in London, England. The game was played to help globalize the NFL and was the first regular season NFL game played outside of North America. • Football from the Miami Dolphins NFL record-breaking game on Dec. 16, 1972 for most yards rushing in a season. The football was carried by who was originally credited for breaking the record. However, a statistical correction by the NFL a week later credited with breaking the record. Originally on Oct. 22, 1972 Morris was given a negative nine-

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yard against the . However, at the of the season the play was ruled a by Morrall and an additional nine yards was credited to Morris, who with the nine yards, earned 1,000 yards for the season. Morris had an eight-yard gain on Dec. 16, 1972 against the Baltimore Colts three plays before Morrall got the five yards that originally credited him with the record.

DOLPHINS IN THE HALL OF FAME The Miami Dolphins have 10 longtime members enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame: • – – Class of 2001 • LARRY CSONKA – Fullback – Class of 1987 • – – Class of 1990 • – Center – Class of 1987 • – Guard – Class of 1993 • – Quarterback – Class of 2005 • DON SHULA – Coach – Class of 1997 • – Center – Class of 1998 • JASON TAYLOR – – Class of 2017 • – Wide Receiver – Class of 1983

Additionally, the Dolphins have four other Hall of Famers, (Class of 2018), (Class of 2013), (Class of 2015), and (Class of 2007), who spent a minor portion of their professional football careers in Miami.

UNIQUE TO THE HALL OF FAME STORE The Hall of Fame Store features numerous exclusive Miami Dolphins items.

Exclusive merchandise includes: • Dolphins Hall of Famers Name & Number T-shirts (pictured) • Dolphins Legends T-shirt (pictured) • Dolphins Hall of Fame hat (pictured) • Dolphins Hall of Fame enshrinee banner • Hall of Fame Collectibles signed by Dolphins Pro Football Hall of Famers

A complete listing of Miami Dolphins merchandise available for purchase at the Hall of Fame Store can be viewed at www.profootballhof.com/store.

For more information about planning your trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, visit www.profootballhof.com/visit.

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SUPER TRIP SWEEPSTAKES The Pro Football Hall of Fame recently launched the Super Trip Sweepstakes which includes an all- inclusive trip for two to Miami for the Super Bowl. Any fan who visits the Museum or Hall of Fame Store between now and Dec. 31, 2019, may register to enter the sweepstakes.

The Super Bowl Package for Two (2) from HOF Experiences is valued at more than $13,000. The package includes:

• Two (2) tickets to Super Bowl LIV at in Miami • Two (2) tickets to “Gold Jacket Club” Pregame Party Hosted by Hall of Famer • Two (2) tickets to the “Gold Jacket Autograph” session and tour of “Gridiron Glory,” the Hall of Fame’s traveling exhibit featuring hundreds of rare artifacts now open at the HistoryMiami Museum • Two (2) tickets to the Super Bowl Luncheon featuring 80-plus Hall of Famers and NFL Legends • Two (2) round trip airfare tickets • One (1) four-night hotel accommodation at the Hyatt Regency Downtown Miami • Ground transportation from the airport and to all events included in the Grand Prize

For more information about the Super Trip Sweepstakes and official rules, visit https://www.profootballhof.com/supertrip/.

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CONTACT: Rachel Gutting, Director of Communications & Strategic Initiatives [email protected]; 330-588-3671

ABOUT THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME Located in Canton, Ohio, the birthplace of the , the Pro Football Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit institution with the Mission to Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values, & Celebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. AAM accreditation is national recognition for the museum’s commitment to excellence and the highest professional standards of museum operation and public service.

Hundreds of thousands of fans from across the globe travel to Canton annually to experience “The Most Inspiring Place on Earth!” that chronicles America’s most popular sport. Fans can also enjoy the Hall of Fame Store at the Hall, and online at www.profootballhof.com/store, for merchandise from all 32 NFL clubs plus the Hall of Fame. Proceeds from the Store support the Hall’s Mission.

Construction on Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village, a mixed-use development project, is under way in Canton to transform the Hall of Fame’s campus.

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September 16-19, 2020 A once-in-every- other-lifetime celebration to kick off the NFL’s next century in the city where the league was born.