Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Lii Ring Arrives at the Hall and Placed on Exhibit Eagles Super Bowl Journey Featured in Super Bowl Theater
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Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values & Celebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 07/20/2018 PHILADELPHIA EAGLES SUPER BOWL LII RING ARRIVES AT THE HALL AND PLACED ON EXHIBIT EAGLES SUPER BOWL JOURNEY FEATURED IN SUPER BOWL THEATER CANTON, OHIO – The Pro Football Hall of Fame received the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl LII Championship ring. It was placed on display in the Lamar Hunt Super Bowl Gallery alongside the other 51 Super Bowl rings. Created by Jostens, the Super Bowl LII Championship Ring is made of pure 10-karat white gold, adorned with a total of 219 diamonds and 17 rare green sapphires. Every intricate detail of the ring has a symbolic reason. A few notable facts about the Eagles’ Super Bowl LII Championship ring: • The Eagle head logo is displayed with 52 pavé-set diamonds, signifying a victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. • The Lombardi Trophy contains 16 diamonds, one for each of the team’s 16 victories in the 2017 season. • The 13 diamonds at the base of the trophy represent a franchise-record-tying 13 wins in the regular season. • At the top of the Lombardi Trophy, three diamonds represent the three postseason victories. A sizeable marquise-cut diamond at the top of the trophy represents the first Super Bowl title. • The bezel of the ring features a waterfall of 127 diamonds, paying tribute to the memorable “Philly Special.” The 127 diamonds represent the sum of the jersey numbers of the three players who handled the football after the snap on the famous fourth-and-goal play at the 1- yard line. Running back Corey Clement, No. 30, took the direct snap, flipped the football to tight end Trey Burton, No. 88, who rolled right, and threw a touchdown pass to quarterback Nick Foles, No. 9. • The ring also boasts four green sapphires to represent the franchise’s four NFL championship seasons (1948, 1949, 1960, and 2017). • To honor the great Eagles fans, the ring includes a silhouette of Lincoln Financial Field as well as the title of the team’s fight song, “Fly, Eagles Fly,” spelled out on the outer band of the ring. COMMITMENT • INTEGRITY • COURAGE • RESPECT • EXCELLENCE • To recall the “Underdog” theme that galvanized the team, the city of Philadelphia, and Eagles fans in the playoffs, a dog mask is inscribed on the inside of the ring for the players and coaches. • The bottom of the inside arbor is inscribed with each player’s signature – the first-time championship rings have ever featured engraved signatures. • It includes the team’s central mantra from the season, “We All We Got, We All We Need.” The word “family” sits below the Super Bowl LII logo and serves as a reminder of the team’s commitment and dedication to each other. SUPER BOWL THEATER The Hall recently debuted a dramatic film capturing the 2017 NFL season capped by the Eagles’ victory over the reigning champion Patriots in Super Bowl LII. The Hall’s Super Bowl Theater, a centerpiece of the Lamar Hunt Super Bowl Gallery, is an immersive visual and sound experience featuring a large 40-plus foot screen and 15-channel surround sound that allows fans to experience NFL action and the Super Bowl like never before. The presentation was exclusively created for the Hall’s Super Bowl Theater and produced by NFL Films Senior Producer Margaret Ruffing Morris. HOURS FOR THE HALL OF FAME MUSEUM The Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum is open seven days a week. Summer hours through Labor Day are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Special hours will be in effect during the 2018 Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls (Aug. 1-5): Wednesday, Aug. 1 – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4 – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2 – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5 – 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3 – 8 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. Chicago Bears) 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 ### COMMITMENT • INTEGRITY • COURAGE • RESPECT • EXCELLENCE CONTACTS: Pete Fierle, Chief of Staff & Vice President of Communications [email protected]; 330-588-3622 Rachel Gutting, Communications Coordinator [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, an $899 million development project that includes 10 main components, is under way in Canton to transform the Hall of Fame’s campus. @ProFootballHOF COMMITMENT • INTEGRITY • COURAGE • RESPECT • EXCELLENCE .