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T ABLEOF C ONTENTS General Background Draft Information . .89 Information Alphabetical . .89 Hall of Famers Selected First Overall . .89 The Pro Football Hall of Fame . .2 By Round . .91 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival . .4 Coaches & Contributors Who Were Drafted . .93 The Hall of Fame’s Expansion & Renovation . .4 By Year, 1936-1995 . .94 Birthplaces by State . .99 Foreign Born . .100 Class of 2012 Most by State; by City . .100 Class of 2012 Capsule Biographies . .6 Dates of Birth, Birthplaces, Death Dates, Ages . .101 Jack Butler Biography . .8 Ages of Living Hall of Famers . .105 Dermontti Dawson Biography . .11 Enshrined Posthumously . .108 Chris Doleman Biography . .14 Election by Year of Eligibility & Year as Finalist . .109 Cortez Kennedy Biography . .18 Finalists . .111 Curtis Martin Biography . .22 Alphabetical . .111 Willie Roaf Biography . .30 By Year . .114 Elected in First Year of Eligibility . .116 Semifinalists . .117 Selection Process and By Year . .117 Hall of Famer Biographies Alphabetical . .118 Championship Teams . .119 Hall of Fame Selection Process . .36 HOFers Named Super Bowl MVPs . .123 Selection Committee . .36 HOFers in Most Super Bowls . .123 FAQ about Selection Process . .37 Pro Bowls . .124 Player Eligibility Chart . .38 HOFers with Most Pro Bowls . .126 Senior Nominees . .38 Uniform Numbers . .127 Hall of Famer Biographies . .39 By Number . .127 Career summaries of the 273 members of the Hall of Fame By Hall of Famer . .128 Excerpts from Past Enshrinement Speeches . .64 Presenters . .130 Youngest & Oldest Enshrinees at Time of Enshrinement . .134 Hall of Famer Information Hall of Fame Game Year of Induction, 1963-2012 . .66 History of NFL/Hall of Fame Game . .136 Alphabetical Listing . .68 Pro Football Hall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadium . .136 Team-by-Team . .70 Series Results . .137 Position . .77 Composite Standings . .139 Seasons and Games Played . .81 Game Records . .140 Most Seasons/Games Played . .83 HOFers Who’ve Played in HOF Game . .142 Fewest Seasons/Games Played . .83 Colleges . .84 Colleges with the Most Hall of Famers . .85 Heisman Trophy Winners in Hall of Fame . .85 High Schools . .86 Pro Football Hall of Fame 2121 George Halas Drive NW Canton, OH 44708 330-456-8207 @ProFootballHOF Profootballhof.com © 2012 by the Pro Football Hall of Fame The Pro Football Hall of Fame From its humble beginnings in 1963 to today, the Pro Football Hall of Fame has grown in both size and stature. Recognized worldwide as America’s premier sports showplace, it’s doubtful that even the most optimistic of those who led the drive to bring the Hall of Fame to Canton, Ohio could have envisioned the successes it would realize. A truly exhilarating museum and exhibition center, the Hall of Fame pays tribute to the talents and triumphs of pro football’s greatest stars. Chronicled within the walls of the Hall of Fame are the stories and circum- stances of play that bring to life words such as courage, dedication, vision, fair play, and skill. The Pro Football Hall of Fame will welcome its nine- millionth fan during the summer of 2012. Each year, visitors travel from every state in the United States and up to 60 to 70 foreign countries tour the Hall of Fame. Today, the Hall of Fame is now available outside of Canton through a variety of initiatives from traveling exhibits, artifacts on loan, youth and educational out- reach programs, special events, a dynamic website and through social media. In its day-to-day operation, the Pro Football Hall of Fame works very closely with all facets of the pro football family - the National Football League, the 32 NFL clubs, and other entities. The cooperative efforts of all of these organizations have contributed greatly to the overall success of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In turn, the Hall strives to serve as the best possible historical showplace and repository for the sport of pro football. The Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational institution that focuses on education, promoting, preserving, and honoring the great individuals and moments that have shaped the sport’s history. Mission Statement The Mission of the Pro Football Hall of Fame is: To honor, preserve, educate, and promote . UIdE G • To honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to professional football • To preserve professional football’s historic documents and artifacts • To educate the public regarding the origin, development and growth of professional football NFORMATION I as an important part of American culture AME F • To promote the positive values of the s port ALL OF H History OOTBALL The Pro Football Hall of Fame is located in Canton, Ohio, for three primary reasons; (1) the American Professional Football Association, F later renamed the National Football League, was founded in Canton on September 17, 1920. (2) the Canton Bulldogs were an early-day RO pro football power, even before the days of the NFL. They were also the first two-time champion of the NFL in 1922 and 1923. The great Jim Thorpe, the first big-name athlete to play pro football, played his first pro football with the Bulldogs, starting in 1915. (3) Canton citizens early in the 1960’s launched a determined and well-organized campaign to earn the site designation for their city. 2012 2012 P - 2- Profootballhof.com The Pro Football Hall of Fame The National Football League awarded the site for the Hall of Fame to Canton in 1961. Groundbreaking for the original construction took place on August 11, 1962 and the Hall opened its doors for the first time on September 7, 1963. Four expansions occurred (1971, 1978, 1995, and the current “Future 50” Expansion & Renovation Project) over the years that have resulted in the museum growing from its original 19,000 square feet to today’s 117,000-square-foot football facility. On April 24, 2006, Steve Perry was named the Hall of Fame’s fifth chief executive. He has had an extensive career in management of large private sector and public sector organizations. Most recently, he served in the federal government as the Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) in Washington, d.C. Perry was a former member of the Hall of Fame’s Board of directors (1993-2001) and has been an active volunteer in numerous professional and community organizations. Previous directors of the Hall of Fame were: dick McCann (1962-67), dick Gallagher (1968-1975), Pete Elliott (1979-1996), and John Bankert (1996-2005). Annual Museum Attendance 1970 - 122,738 1980 - 211,977 1990 - 207,948 2000 - 185,799 2010 - 191,943 1971 - 220,881 1981 - 229,087 1991 - 209,315 2001 - 165,337 2011 - 169,933 1972 - 247,203 1982 - 197,682 1992 - 189,033 2002 - 180,004 1963 - 22,195 (four mo.) 1973 - 330,029 1983 - 185,080 1993 - 195,392 2003 - 177,539 1964 - 63,036 1974 - 261,567 1984 - 168,519 1994 - 204,137 2004 - 181,153 1965 - 60,026 1975 - 235,404 1985 - 164,824 1995 - 227,202 2005 - 183,399 1966 - 56,468 1976 - 247,620 1986 - 179,178 1996 - 220,480 2006 - 194,508 1967 - 52,989 1977 - 246,912 1987 - 193,432 1997 - 198,451 2007 - 201,148 1968 - 58,833 1978 - 217,455 1988 - 212,541 1998 - 202,682 2008 - 196,351 1969 - 80,881 1979 - 182,881 1989 - 203,845 1999 - 195,747 2009 - 196,205 Hours of Operation The Pro Football Hall of Fame is open every day of the year except for Christmas. From Memorial day through Labor day, it is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The hours for the remainder of the year are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $21.00 for adults, $15.00 for children 12 and under. Senior citizens, 62 and older, are admitted for $17.00. Information on group rates and any other matters may be obtained by calling (330) 456-8207. Inside the Hall The Hall represents its sport in a great many colorful and entertaining ways. Visitors entering the museum are greeted by a seven-foot bronze statue of Jim Thorpe, considered a legend of pro football dating back to his days with the Canton Bulldogs in the early 1900s. After ascending a ramp to the second floor, guests learn about the long history of pro football in the exhibition rotunda. Memorabilia, video, and audio bring to life the development of the game beginning in 1892. The next stop is an exhibition area that pays tribute to 2012 P the current 32 NFL clubs. Perhaps the most emotional stop during a tour of the museum is the Hall of Fame Gallery that houses the bronze bust of each enshri- RO nee. Completion of the renovated gallery occurred in 2003 and offers visitors the opportunity to learn about each member of the Hall F through touch screen kiosks that include bios, photos, and video on the inductees. OOTBALL A major renovation to two exhibition areas opened in the Spring of 2008. The Moments, Memories & Mementos Gallery focuses on the achievements made by the members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. High-tech video, audio, and lighting help bring the treasured artifacts to life in dynamic fashion. The Pro Football Today Gallery examines contemporary themes in the NFL. This area is filled with H mementos from recent history-making performances. Also new to this gallery is an area devoted to a changing traveling exhibit. ALL OF Another massive renovation project was completed in August 2009 with the opening of the brand new Lamar Hunt Super Bowl F Gallery. The dramatic new gallery chronicles the exciting history of the game from Super Bowl I to present.