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“Notes & Nuggets” from the Pro FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 06/07/2019 WEEKLY “NOTES & NUGGETS” FROM THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME JOE HORRIGAN WINS JACK HORRIGAN AWARD; GOLDY THE G.O.A.T. REVEALED AS HALL’S MASCOT; 8TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO GREATNESS GOLF EVENT; GIL BRANDT VISITS THE HALL; DAY OUT WITH DAD ON JUNE 22; FROM THE ARCHIVES: HOF COACHES & CONTRIBUTORS WHO WERE DRAFTED 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!” JOE HORRIGAN NAMED WINNER OF PRESTIGIOUS JACK HORRIGAN AWARD NAMED AFTER HIS LATE FATHER Joe Horrigan, who retired from the Hall of Fame on June 1 after 42 years of service, was recognized on Thursday as the recipient of the 2019 Jack Horrigan Award given by the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA). Joe Horrigan, regarded as the foremost historian on pro football, is the son of the late Jack Horrigan who was a sportswriter for UPI and the Buffalo Evening News, public relations director for the American Football League (1963-66) and vice president of public relations for the Buffalo Bills (1966- 73). The prestigious award is given to the league or club official for his or her qualities and professional style in helping the pro football writers do their job. Joe Horrigan was nominated for the award for his meticulous documentation of pro football history and making that history accessible to journalists during his tenure at the Hall of Fame. Rick Gosselin, the 2004 PFWA Dick McCann Award winner who is a member of the Hall’s selection committee commented, “You can debate the greatest player in NFL history. Or the greatest quarterback. Or the greatest coach. But at one position there is no debate. There has been and will only be one gatekeeper to Canton – that's Joe Horrigan. NFL’s 100th Season Kicks Off at the 2019 Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls (AuG. 1-4) ProFootballHOF.com/Tickets Joe Horrigan is the second executive from the Hall of Fame to win the Jack Horrigan Award preceded by the Hall’s longtime Vice President of Public Relations Don Smith in 1997. Several Hall of Fame members have also been bestowed the award including: O.J. SIMPSON, ART ROONEY, FLOYD LITTLE, JOHN MADDEN, TOM LANDRY, JIM FINKS, WARREN MOON, DON SHULA, RON WOLF, TONY DUNGY, OZZIE NEWSOME, DAN ROONEY, GIL BRANDT and JOHN ELWAY. GOLDY THE G.O.A.T. REVEALED AS THE HALL’S MASCOT Goldy The G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) was unveiled as the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s first-ever mascot on Saturday, June 1 at the Hall’s Kickoff to Summer event. Fans can follow Goldy on Twitter and Instagram @hofgoldy. For more information about Goldy and for booking information, visit www.profootballhof.com/Goldy. VIDEO: Goldy’s debut at the Kickoff to Summer Event: https://profootballhof.box.com/s/n80bnyyoe6qd2w07odoyyod7wdwua5d4 17 GOLD JACKETS ATTEND 8th ANNUAL SALUTE TO GREATNESS More than a dozen Gold Jackets (a term used for living members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame) were on hand at the prestigious Glen Club in Glenview, Ill. June 3-4, 2019 for the 8th Annual Chicago Salute to Greatness. The event is a major fundraiser for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, to support its Mission to “Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values & Celebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE. A portion of the proceeds also went to the Beyond Sports Foundation that focuses on using the power of sport to transform lives by turning athletic ability into life opportunity. The event included a cocktail reception, dinner and evening program led by popular Chicago broadcaster Pat Boyle from NBC Sports Chicago. Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker also hosted a roundtable featurinG Hall of Famers JOE DeLAMIELLURE, ANDRE REED, JAN STENERUD and Mary Wilson, the widow of Hall of Famer RALPH WILSON, JR. A special tribute was paid to Hall of Fame coach and Chicago native MARV LEVY. Golfers teed off at the Glen Club on Wednesday alongside 17 Gold Jackets including: DeLAMIELLURE, REED, STENERUD, TIM BROWN, MARSHALL FAULK, DAN HAMPTON, PAUL KRAUSE, STEVE LARGENT, TOM MACK, RANDALL McDANIEL, WARREN MOON, RANDY MOSS, ANTHONY MUÑOZ, JOHN RANDLE, WILL SHIELDS, ROGER WEHRLI and JACK YOUNGBLOOD. NFL’s 100th Season Kicks Off at the 2019 Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls (AuG. 1-4) ProFootballHOF.com/Tickets CLASS OF 2019 SITE VISIT Class of 2019 Enshrinee GIL BRANDT visited Canton this week in preparation for the Enshrinement Ceremony at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. He toured the Hall and met with Hall of Fame staff to plan for the upcoming 2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls. Photo: @ProFootballHOF’s retweet of @Gil_Brandt featuring the Hall of Famer standing in the exact spot he will give his Enshrinement Speech on Aug. 3. DAY OUT WITH DAD EVENT ON SATURDAY, JUNE 22 Hall of Fame running back TERRELL DAVIS will host the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s annual “Day Out with Dad” event on Saturday, June 22. The event includes a day of family fun centered around an Official Hall of Fame Character Camp which includes football skills and drills. Parents and their children can spend the day bonding while also getting up close and personal with one of the greatest to ever play the Game. In addition to the exclusive Character Camp that is based off the Hall’s five core values learned from the Game – commitment, integrity, courage, respect and excellence – a ticket includes lunch vouchers from Chick-fil-A, admission into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and parking. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.profootballhof.com/tickets. Tickets are available online until Wednesday, June 19 at noon EDT. Cost for “Day Out with Dad” is just $38 (the total value is over $100) and includes one adult and up to four children (12 years old and under). Additional add-on tickets are available for extra adult and children admissions. Check-in for “Day Out with Dad” begins at 8 a.m. on the day of the event and the activities kick off at 9 a.m. The event will take place at the National Youth Football & Sports Complex (1700 Blake Ave NW, Canton, Ohio 44708) at Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village. The 2019 “Day Out with Dad” is presented by Chick-fil-A. Additional information can be found on the Hall’s website: https://www.profootballhof.com/events/day-out-with-dad-2019/ NFL’s 100th Season Kicks Off at the 2019 Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls (AuG. 1-4) ProFootballHOF.com/Tickets FROM THE RALPH WILSON, 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 National Football LeaGue, its 32 clubs and members of the media. Several Hall of Famers have both coached and played at the highest level. However, only seven coaches and contributors in the Pro Football Hall of Fame have also been drafted. The complete list of Pro Football Hall of Fame Coaches and Contributors Who Were Drafted can be downloaded at: https://profootballhof.box.com/s/acs1mnf9ewuf64e7ilirrxwyk0w74ri5 ### 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. @ProFootballHOF NFL’s 100th Season Kicks Off at the 2019 Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls (AuG. 1-4) ProFootballHOF.com/Tickets .
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