FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 01/07/2019
FIRST-EVER HALL OF FAME FAN FEST SET FOR MARCH 21-22, 2020 FANS CAN ENJOY UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF TOURING THE HALL AND INTERACTING WITH SOME OF THE GAME’S GREATEST OF ALL-TIME
CANTON, OHIO – The Pro Football Hall of Fame has teamed up with iHeartMedia Canton to host the first-ever Hall of Fame Fan Fest on Saturday, March 21, 2020 and Sunday, March 22, 2020. Museum guests will have the opportunity to interact with Pro Football Hall of Famers and NFL Legends while visiting “The Most Inspiring Place on Earth!” Additionally, guests can learn even more about the history of the game from the Hall’s trained Museum Docents who will share historical tidbits and facts beyond the artifacts on display in the Museum.
The following NFL greats are scheduled to be on hand to walk throughout the Museum and engage with fans.
Saturday, March 21 • CRIS CARTER – WR – 1987-89 Philadelphia Eagles, 1990-2001 Minnesota Vikings, 2002 Miami Dolphins – (Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2013) • KEVIN GREENE – LB – 1985-1992 Los Angeles Rams, 1993-95 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1996, 1998- 99 Carolina Panthers, 1997 San Francisco 49ers – (Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2016) • CHARLES HALEY – DE/LB – 1986-1991, 1999 San Francisco 49ers, 1992-96 Dallas Cowboys – (Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2015)
Sunday, March 22 • Clay Matthews, Jr. – LB – 1978-1993 Cleveland Browns, 1994-96 Atlanta Falcons – (Semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2020) • WARREN MOON – QB – 1984-1993 Houston Oilers, 1994-96 Minnesota Vikings, 1997-98 Seattle Seahawks, 1999-2000 Kansas City Chiefs – (Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2006) • WARREN SAPP – DT – 1995-2003 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2004-07 Oakland Raiders – (Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2013)
Fans will be able to hear stories from the game’s greats, ask questions about their professional football careers, and take photos with them.
September 16-19, 2020 A once-in-every- other-lifetime celebration to kick off the NFL’s next century in the city where the league was born.
Tickets to the Fan Fest are on sale now for $40 per guest and can be purchased in advance online or on the day of the event at the Hall’s Ticket Office. Regular Museum admission will not be available on the days of the Fan Fest. Additional information and updates on the Hall of Fame Fan Fest and to purchase tickets, please visit: http://www.profootballhof.com/FanFest20.
Additionally, there will be a Chalk Talk featuring the Hall of Famers and NFL Legends present for each day. The Chalk Talks will take place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and be moderated by Jamir Howerton, host of the Hall’s popular “The Mission” podcast. The Chalk Talks cost an additional $35 to attend.
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CONTACT: Rachel Gutting, Director of Communications & Strategic Initiatives Pro Football Hall of Fame [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, is under way in Canton to transform the Hall of Fame’s campus.
ABOUT IHEARTMEDIA CANTON iHeartMedia Canton owns and operates Rock 106.9 WRQK-FM, Sunny 101.7 WHOF-FM, 99.7 FM Canton’s New Country, and is part of iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month – and with its quarter of a billion monthly listeners, has a greater reach than any other media company in the U.S. The company’s leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms including more than 850 live broadcast stations; streaming music, radio and on demand via its iHeartRadio digital service available across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices including smart speakers, digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables, smartphones, virtual assistants, TVs and gaming consoles; through its influencers; social; branded iconic live music events; and podcasts as the #1 commercial podcast publisher globally. iHeartMedia also leads the audio industry in analytics and attribution technology for its marketing partners, using data from its massive consumer base. iHeartMedia is a division of iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: IHRT). Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.
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September 16-19, 2020 A once-in-every- other-lifetime celebration to kick off the NFL’s next century in the city where the league was born.