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Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values & Celebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE @ProFootballHOF 11/16/2017 #PFHOF17

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HALL OF FAME RING OF EXCELLENCE CEREMONIES TAKE PLACE DURING WEEK 11 HALL OF FAMERS, INCLUDING CLASS OF 2017 MEMBERS & , TO BE HONORED DURING SPECIAL CEREMONIES

CANTON, – The Pro Football Hall of Fame and Kay® Jewelers, the Official Jewelry Store of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, will honor Hall of Famers, including two members of the recently enshrined Class of 2017, at separate ceremonies taking place during Week 11 matchups.

Fans at the Week 11 contest against the Bengals will get to see Class of 2017 Enshrinee TERRELL DAVIS along with Hall of Famers (Class of 2004), (Class of 2010) and (Class of 2008) receive their Ring of Excellence during a special pregame presentation. The game is slated to kickoff at 4:25 PM ET at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Davis will also be honored Friday night during a special reception.

Class of 2017 Enshrinee JERRY JONES will be honored during halftime of the Cowboys game against the division rival as he receives his Ring of Excellence. In addition, (Class of 1994), (Class of 2007), (Cass of 1980), (Class of 1996), (Class of 2010), (Class of 1985), RANDY WHITE (Class of 1994) and (Class of 2006) will be presented with their Ring of Excellence during a pregame reception. The game is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, .

COMMITMENT • INTEGRITY • COURAGE • RESPECT • EXCELLENCE

The Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence is one of three iconic symbols that represent the elite status of being a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. All of the Hall of Famers received the Hall of Fame Gold Jacket and unveiled his Bronzed Bust during their respective Enshrinement Ceremonies.

As part of the partnership between the Hall of Fame and Kay® Jewelers, all living members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame will receive the new Ring of Excellence that was designed by Kay® Jewelers in 2013. At the conclusion of this season, every living Hall of Famer will have received the new Ring of Excellence.

EXCERPTS FROM ENSHRINEMENT SPEECHES BY TERRELL DAVIS & JERRY JONES

“I can say the overwhelming feeling running through my body today is gratitude. Thank you. I am grateful to the Selection Committee. I am grateful to be joining this elite fraternity with all these men. I am grateful to my friends and family and grateful to this wonderful game of football.” – Terrell Davis

“Folks, obviously to have had the chance to be a part of this great game, use whatever skills that might work to help move the ball forward, I leave you tonight with one last thank you. It's for you, the fans. I'm a fan. You're the heartbeat of the game. And the Dallas Cowboy fans are the greatest fans on earth. But I love Giant fans. I love Eagle fans. I love Redskin fans. I love Massillon High School fans here. I love McKinley fans right here in town. You're here tonight because you love the game. Guys, I'm here because I love it, too.” – Jerry Jones

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ABOUT THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME Located in Canton, Ohio, the birthplace of the , 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.

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.

Construction on Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village, a nearly $800 million development project that includes 10 main components, is under way in Canton to transform the Hall of Fame’s campus.

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COMMITMENT • INTEGRITY • COURAGE • RESPECT • EXCELLENCE