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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 07/17/2018

SAL PAOLANTONIO TO HOLD FIRST SIGNING AT HALL FOR NEW BOOK THAT CHRONICLES EAGLES RUN ESPN CORRESPONDENT & HALL OF FAME SELECTOR TO APPEAR AT THE HALL DURING ENSHRINEMENT WEEK POWERED BY JOHNSON CONTROLS

CANTON, OHIO – ESPN National Correspondent and longtime Hall of Fame Selector will appear at the Pro Football Hall of Fame for multiple signings of his new book, “: The Inside Story of How the Eagles Won Their First Super Bowl Championship.”

Paolantonio will be on hand at the Hall of Fame for guests to have him sign their copy of the book purchased at the Hall of Fame Store. “Philly Special: The Inside Story of how the won their First Super Bowl Championship” retails for $25.95 plus tax. Museum admission is required. Times of the signings are re:

• Thursday, Aug. 2 from 4-6 p.m. (Hall of Fame Store lobby) • Friday, Aug. 3 from 2-3 p.m. (Hall of Fame Store lobby) • Saturday, Aug. 5 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Hall of Fame Store lobby) • Saturday, Aug. 4 from 3-5 p.m. (Mall of Fame Tent in Hall’s main parking lot) The award-winning Paolantonio provides a week-by-week look behind the scenes of the Eagles’ magical 2017 season capped by the franchise’s first Super Bowl championship. His exclusive access to the journey will entertain all football fans. Paolantonio was the only reporter allowed into the Eagles team hotel at Super Bowl LII. He is also the only journalist to ride with Eagles’ head coach to the game. In addition, Paolantonio was granted special access to the team on their historic, star-crossed trip to the West Coast during the season.

“Philly Special: The Inside Story of How the Philadelphia Eagles Won Their First Super Bowl Championship” contains in-depth reporting and details on every game of the team’s championship season including one-on-one interviews with Pederson on the eve and morning of the Eagles’ biggest games including Super Bowl LII in .

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Paolantonio, who has covered the NFL and the Eagles for a quarter century, brings his unique style to describe the Eagles’ unimaginable season. The book offers readers a glimpse into the year that defied critics and oddsmakers. His storytelling was enhanced through inside access to Pederson, and , and the rest of the Eagles organization.

Fascinating accounts of the Eagles run in 2017 include an inside look of what happened behind closed doors of the Eagles locker room after Wentz suffered a season-ending torn ACL injury against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 14. The book also provides readers insight into how the team rebounded from the devastating news of losing their .

Highlighted in the book is the famous “Philly Special,” that ranks among the most memorable plays in Super Bowl history and was a key component of the Eagles’ 41-33 victory over the this past February. Paolantonio shares details about who invented the “Philly Special” and how Pederson decided to use the that resulted in a touchdown catch by Foles against the Patriots.

Paolantonio is among ESPN’s most-tenured NFL reporters, having joined the company in 1995. The Emmy-award winning national correspondent covers for the NFL for SportsCenter and Sunday NFL Countdown, among others shows, and is host of NFL Matchup. He has served as a selector for the Pro Football Hall of Fame since 2013. Paolantonio is a former sportswriter and political correspondent for the Philadelphia Inquirer and served as a surface warfare officer in the U.S. Navy. He lives in Moorestown, New Jersey.

PLAN A VISIT TO HALL OF FAME The Pro Football Hall of Fame is open seven days a week with summer hours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fans can plan a visit by going to www.ProFootballHOF.com/visit/

ENSHRINEMENT WEEK POWERED BY JOHNSON CONTROLS The NFL’s 99th season kicks off in Canton with the Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls. A full schedule of events and information regarding the spectacular celebration can be found on www.ProFootballHOF.com/enshrinement/

The Hall of Fame Game (Baltimore Ravens vs. ) on Thursday, Aug. 2 and the Concert for Legends (Maroon 5 and Lee Brice) on Sunday, Aug. 5 are approaching sellouts, but a limited number of tickets remain including a special VIP field combo package for the Concert for Legends that includes a $30 concession card. The Class of 2018 Enshrinement is sold out, but obstructed view seats are available for $19. Full ticket information can be found at www.ProFootballHOF.com/tickets

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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.

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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 $899 million development project that includes 10 main components, is under way in Canton to transform the Hall of Fame’s campus.

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