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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 05/03/2019

WEEKLY “NOTES & NUGGETS” FROM THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME INSPIRES STUDENTS; SITS FOR SCULPTOR; HALL OF FAMERS ON HAND FOR KENTUCKY DERBY; SENSORY BAGS; FROM THE ARCHIVES: HALL OF FAMERS WHO ATTENDED THE SAME HIGH SCHOOL

CANTON, OHIO – The following is a sampling of events, happenings and notes that highlight how the Pro Football Hall of Fame serves its important mission to “Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values & Celebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE!”

AENEAS WILLIAMS INSPIRES STUDENTS The Heart of a Hall of Famer series, powered by Extreme Networks, provides students the opportunity to learn first-hand what it took beyond athletic ability for legendary Heroes of the Game to achieve success on and off the field. The program focuses on the Hall of Fame’s core values of commitment, integrity, courage, respect and excellence.

On Wednesday, Hall of Famer AENEAS WILLIAMS took part in a Heart of a Hall of Famer program at the Hall to help inspire nearly 300 local youth from many area schools and countless others via Facebook Live.

“Honor your father and your mother . . . at your age, your parents already have the wisdom, they already have the headaches, they already have the experiences. Your parents’ words carry weight with them more than your friends – they love you; they don’t want you to go through unnecessary heartbreak. Listening to my mother and father allowed me to listen to difficult coaches and deal with difficult situations.” - Aeneas Williams

I PROMISE SCHOOL Williams also had the opportunity to visit the I Promise School, which was started with the help of LeBron James, his family foundation and Akron (Ohio) Public Schools. Williams spoke with nearly 60 students about some of the things he learned throughout his football journey. He shared with the students that “your value is in your difference” – explaining that it doesn’t matter what you are good

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at, that each and every individual is gifted in their own unique way – that can be football, it can be art, it can be dancing… but everyone has value they can add to each situation they come across.

CLASS OF 2019 ENSHRINEE TY LAW SITS FOR HIS BRONZED BUST Class of 2019 Enshrinee TY LAW recently met with sculptor Ben Hammond to continue the process for sculpting his Bronzed Bust.

Law will unveil the finished version during the 2019 Enshrinement Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 3 in Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

Tickets to the Enshrinement Ceremony, the Hall of Fame Game, the Concert for Legends featuring Imagine Dragons, and additional Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls events are available at www.profootballhof.com/tickets/.

HALL OF FAME EXPERIENCES Hall of Famers , , , , ANTHONY MUÑOZ, and will represent the Pro Football Hall of Fame at events surrounding the 145th Kentucky Derby. They will entertain fans who are a part of the Hall of Fame Experiences packages with Chalk Talks and appearances throughout the weekend.

Hall of Fame Experiences provides fans with official packages and VIP access to events including the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls, the and the Kentucky Derby. Official Ticket Packages deliver fans VIP experiences, premium seating, and parties with Pro Football Hall of Famers.

SENSORY BAGS Earlier this year, the Pro Football Hall of Fame teamed up with KultureCity, an organization that works with venues to create acceptance and inclusion for all individuals with unique abilities, to make the Museum sensory inclusive and to offer sensory bags to those with sensory sensitivities. To date, the initiative has been successful by allowing those who may not have visited the Hall of Fame before, to do so now that there are tools available for them to have an enjoyable experience.

Sensory sensitivities or challenges with sensory regulation are often experienced by individuals with autism, dementia, PTSD and other similar conditions. One of the major barriers for these individuals is sensitivity to over stimulation and noise. This collaboration allows guests who feel overwhelmed by the environment to request sensory bags, equipped with noise canceling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and weighted lap pads during their visit. The sensory bags are available to all guests

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at the Hall’s Guest Services Office and at both of the Hall’s theaters, “A Game for Life” and “Road to the Super Bowl,” free of charge. Guests are also able to utilize a dedicated quiet zone if they desire a calmer and more secure environment.

FROM THE , JR. PRO FOOTBALL RESEARCH & PRESERVATION CENTER: The Ralph Wilson, Jr. Pro Football Research & Preservation Center is home to the world’s largest collection on football including a personal legacy archive on every player who has competed in the NFL since its founding in 1920. Contained inside the archives are more than 40 million pages of documents and six million photographic images.

Staff help a variety of patrons from fans, researchers, authors, and students as well as serving as a resource of information to the , its 32 clubs and members of the media.

Fourteen pairs of Hall of Famers have attended the same high school including Class of 2019 enshrinee TY LAW and (Class of 1988) who attended Aliquippa (Pa.) High School. View the complete list at https://profootballhof.box.com/s/cwt1ybmnwrlzmbf2vihf5vkgfn1rcptk

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CONTACTS: Pete Fierle, Chief of Staff & Senior Vice President of Communications [email protected]; 330-588-3622

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 National Football League, 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 that will include 10 main components, is under way in Canton to transform the Hall of Fame’s campus.

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