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Brian Dawkins to Receive Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence During Week 7 Philadelphia Eagles to Pay Tribute to Hall of Famer During Special Ceremony FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/18/2018 BRIAN DAWKINS TO RECEIVE HALL OF FAME RING OF EXCELLENCE DURING WEEK 7 PHILADELPHIA EAGLES TO PAY TRIBUTE TO HALL OF FAMER DURING SPECIAL CEREMONY CANTON, OHIO – The Pro Football Hall of Fame and Kay® Jewelers, the Official Jewelry Store of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, will join in honoring Hall of Famer BRIAN DAWKINS on Sunday, Oct. 21 when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Carolina Panthers. Fans at the Week 7 matchup will witness Class of 2018 Enshrinee Dawkins receive his Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence during a special halftime presentation. The Hall’s President & CEO David Baker will present Dawkins his Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence. The game is slated to kick off at 1 PM ET at Lincoln Financial Field. 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. Dawkins received his Hall of Fame Gold Jacket and unveiled his Bronzed Bust during the Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls this past August. HALL OF FAME RING OF EXCELLENCE The Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence is created by Kay® Jewelers, the number one jewelry store in America and the Official Jewelry Store of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The spectacular Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence is set in 14K gold with a total diamond weight of 1¾ carats. However, it is much more than a beautiful piece of jewelry. Intricate details on the ring reflect the special significance of enshrinement. • The outer diamonds create a “stadium” effect surrounding the football-shaped diamond center. • The vibrant blue gemstone was selected both for appearance and meaning, as blue is often associated with confidence, power and integrity – all traits of these incredible legendary football icons. • Dawkins’ Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence is customized to reflect his unique career. A likeness of his bronzed bust, along with “Safety” (his position) and “1996-2011” (his years in the NFL) appear on one side while “Dawkins,” the Pro Football Hall of Fame logo and “Class of 2018” are included on the other. • Additionally, a special arbormark (or engraving) appears on the inside of the ring, which is Dawkins’ Enshrinee number 313. EXCERPT FROM DAWKINS’ ENSHRINEMENT SPEECH IN AUGUST On Saturday, August 4 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Dawkins gave a moving speech at the 2018 Enshrinement Ceremony. He acknowledged the thousands of Eagles fans who traveled to Canton to celebration his Enshrinement. “And, finally, let's talk about these Eagles fans. I read – I know some of you drove all the way from Philly here. And, listen, I have a good understanding that you don't have money just to waste. So that means that you put hard-earned money that you could be saving to come out here and celebrate with your boy! So, thank you! Thank you for loving me the way that I love you. I love you back. And I thank you. Thank you for everything.” The full video and transcript of the Dawkins’ Enshrinement speech can be found on the Hall of Fame’s website at: https://www.profootballhof.com/players/brian-dawkins/ PHILADELPHIA EAGLES IN THE HALL OF FAME (10) – Chuck Bednarik, Bert Bell, Bob Brown, BRIAN DAWKINS, Sonny Jurgensen, Tommy McDonald, Earle “Greasy” Neale, Pete Pihos, Steve Van Buren, Reggie White SAFETIES IN THE HALL OF FAME (13) – Jack Christiansen, BRIAN DAWKINS, Kenny Easley, Ken Houston, Paul Krause, Yale Lary, Ronnie Lott (also CB), Mel Renfro (also CB), Emlen Tunnell, Aeneas Williams (also CB), Larry Wilson, Willie Wood, Rod Woodson (also CB) PHOTOS: Images of Dawkins’ Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence may be downloaded for editorial purposes only. ©Pro Football Hall of Fame. https://profootballhof.box.com/s/2pxb3s9f6lt8cqrnsamldm0odq3tfa07 ### CONTACTS: Pete Fierle, Chief of Staff & Senior Vice President of Communications [email protected]; 330-588-3622 Rachel Gutting, Communications Coordinator [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. The Pro Football Hall of Fame, also voted Top Tourist Attraction in Ohio, was named the Best Attraction for Sports Fans in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest. Construction on Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village, an $889 million development project that includes 10 main components, is under way in Canton to transform the Hall of Fame’s campus. @ProFootballHOF | #PFHOF18 .
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