FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 04/05/2019

WEEKLY “NOTES & NUGGETS” FROM THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME MAKES GUEST APPEARANCE ON CBS’S “MACGYVER;” NEW ERA DRAFT CAPS NOW AVAILABLE IN HALL OF FAME STORE; FROM THE ARCHIVES: HELPS PAVE WAY FOR NUMEROUS 1,000-YARD RUSHERS AND 3,000-YARD PASSERS

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!”

ANDRE REED MAKES GUEST APPEARANCE ON “MACGYVER” TONIGHT Pro Football Hall of Fame ANDRE REED will make a guest appearance on tonight’s (April 5) episode of “MacGyver” on CBS at 8 p.m. ET.

Reed will make his cameo as a prosecutor in season three, episode 18, “ + Helman + Hit,” directed by Roderick Davis from a script by executive producer/original MacGyver creator .

“I’ve had a lot of fun doing cameos over the past couple years. The (original) ‘MacGyver’ is a show I used to watch, and I am honored to be a part of season three,” Reed shared with the Hall.

BACKGROUND ON SHOW: Young war hero Angus ‘Mac' MacGyver has an extraordinary knack for unconventional problem solving and an extensive bank of scientific knowledge that he believes can best be put to use saving lives, both of which come in handy when he creates a clandestine organization within the United States government to tackle high-risk missions around the world.

Working under the sponsorship of the Department of External Affairs, MacGyver quietly prevents disasters with the help of former CIA agent Jack Dalton.

Photo: Promotional photo provided by CBS showcasing Reed and stars from “MacGyver.”

DRAFT CAPS The 2019 Official New Era NFL Draft Hat Collection for all 32 NFL clubs were recently released and are now available in the Hall of Fame Store and online at www.profootballhof.com/shop. Each hat is embroidered and features iconic city-inspired art to celebrate the local roots of each team. The hats are available in 39THIRTY (fitted) and 9FIFTY (snapback) styles.

The Hall is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and shoppers do not have to pay parking or admission to visit the Hall of Fame Store. Additionally, the Hall of Fame Store is offering a special online discount through Sunday, April 7. Fans can use the promo code DRAFT19 at checkout to receive free shipping on orders of $30 or more.

Photo: Thirty-two Draft Hats forming a “100” that represents the NFL’s 100th Season that will kick off with the Hall of Fame Game featuring the Atlanta Falcons vs. on Thursday, Aug. 1. The game is a marquee event of the 2019 Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls.

COUNTDOWN TO THE 2019 ENSHRINEMENT CEREMONY The Class of 2019 – , , , , , KEVIN MAWAE, and – will be officially enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 120 days. The Enshrinement Ceremony will take place in the world-class Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 3.

Tickets for the Hall of Fame Game, Enshrinement Ceremony and other Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls events including the Concert for Legends featuring on Imagine Dragons are on sale now at https://www.profootballhof.com/tickets/.

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.

Class of 2019 enshrinee KEVIN MAWAE helped pave the way for numerous 1,000-yard rushers and several 3,000-yard passers. Here is a closer look at the offensive rankings of teams he played on during his career: https://profootballhof.box.com/s/m40rtrvl7wxdhagwu5xgyaz4zjyl9pm7

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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. 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, 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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