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DONATES ARTIFACTS TO THE HALL ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN SPECIAL CLASS OF 2019 EXHIBIT

June 20, 2019 - CANTON, OHIO - Class of 2019 Enshrinee TONY GONZALEZ recently donated several artifacts from his career and life to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Gonzalez, the NFL’s all-time leading receiver among tight ends, will be enshrined into the Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 3. The following are some notable items from Gonzalez’s collection: Photo: Clockwise from top

• Game used No. 88 jersey from the 2008 season • Gonzalez’s Falcons helmet • Game ball presented to Gonzalez for becoming second on the NFL’s all-time receptions list behind only . Gonzalez moved into second on a 2-yard reception from Matt Ryan in an Oct. 23, 2011 victory over the Detroit Lions • Gonzalez’s red and white game used gloves • Football commemorating Gonzalez breaking the NFL all-time record of 62 when he caught a 3-yard touchdown pass from Damon Huard in a 27-20 win over the on Oct. 14, 2007

DAYS UNTIL NFL’S 100TH SEASON KICKS OFF AT 4 2 ENSHRINEMENT WEEK POWERED BY JOHNSON CONTROLS Great seats are still available for the kickoff of the NFL’s 100th season in Canton, Ohio. Tickets and Packages for the main events of the 2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls are on sale now.

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ProFootballHOF.com/Tickets Several other pieces that have arrived in Canton include: • Derrick Most Valuable Player Award trophy given to Gonzalez in 2008 (top) • Gonzalez’s 1997 NFL Credential in which he was drafted 13th overall by the Chiefs (middle) • 2009 jersey (bottom) • Plaque given by the Orange County Register for being Athlete of the Year • Game used Chiefs helmet from the 1998 season • Commemorative football presented for achieving his 77th career touchdown reception and 11,000 career receiving yards on Sept. 13, 2009 in the Falcons 19-7 victory over the • Mack Lee Hill Award given in 1997 as the Chiefs Rookie of the Year • Game ball presented after clinching the first consecutive winning seasons in the 44-year history of the Atlanta Falcons.

PHOTOS: Images of Gonzalez’s artifacts may be downloaded for editorial purposes only. Credit: Pro Football Hall of Fame. https://profootballhof.box.com/s/9rxdvd1vs7ugtzfoplsx8lk6k3u6ft9t

Many of Gonzalez’s artifacts will be showcased in the Class of 2019 Locker Exhibit which is slated to open soon. The exhibit will feature lockers containing mementos from the careers of the class members, that also includes , , , , , and . The Pro Football Hall of Fame is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition afforded to museums. A mere three percent of museums in the United States have earned AAM accreditation. The Hall of Fame preserves its collection in the world-class , Jr. Pro Football Research & Preservation Center, where artifacts are cared for by curatorial professionals utilizing the highest museum standards. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Fans can plan their visits to the Hall by visiting www.ProFootballHOF.com/Visit.

NFL SEASON KICKS OFF IN CANTON The season kicks off each year in Canton with a spectacular celebration, unlike any other, centered around the Enshrinement of the newest class of enshrinees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival including Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls features 18 diverse events that attracts 700,000 fans from across the country and the world.

For full details, schedules, and tickets, visit: www.ProFootballHOF.com or www.ProFootballHOFEF.com.

MEDIA CONTACTS: Pete Fierle, Chief of Staff & Senior VP of Communications | [email protected]; 330-588-3622 Rachel Gutting, Dir. of Communications & Strategic Initiatives | [email protected]; 330-588-3671