JOHNNY ROBINSON DONATES ARTIFACTS TO THE HALL MOMENTOS TO BE DISPLAYED IN SPECIAL CLASS OF 2019 EXHIBIT June 18, 2019 - CANTON, OHIO - Class of 2019 Enshrinee JOHNNY ROBINSON recently donated several artifacts from his career and life to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Robinson starred for the Kansas City Chiefs, first known as the Dallas Texans, for 12 seasons from 1960-1971. Aligning with its important Mission to “Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values & Celebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE,” the Hall’s curatorial team will preserve Robinson’s artifacts for future generations of fans to see. The following are some notable items from Robinson’s collection: • Robinson’s game worn Chiefs jersey • Chiefs helmet worn by Robinson during his career • 1970 NEA-CBS All-Pro Safety Trophy awarded to Robinson after completing the season with a league-leading 10 interceptions DAYS UNTIL NFL’S 100TH SEASON KICKS OFF AT 4 4 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. HALL OF FAME GAME - AUG. 1 ENSHRINEMENT CEREMONY - AUG. 3 IMAGINE DRAGONS - AUG. 4 ProFootballHOF.com/Tickets • 2018 PwC Doak Walker Legends Robinson Career Interception Statistics Award which honors former running backs who excelled at the collegiate Year Team Games Number Yards Average level and went on to distinguish 1962 Dallas 14 4 25 6.3 themselves as leaders in their 1963 Kansas City 14 3 41 13.7 communities. Robinson received 1964 Kansas City 10 2 17 8.5 the award after being nominated by fellow Hall of Famer JIM TAYLOR. 1965 Kansas City 14 5 99 19.8 The award is given by the National 1966 Kansas City 14 10 136 13.6 Athletic Forum 1967 Kansas City 14 5 17 3.4 1968 Kansas City 14 6 40 6.7 • Commemorative Lamar Hunt Game Changer football given to Robinson in 1969 Kansas City 14 8 158 19.8 honor of the team’s 50th anniversary 1970 Kansas City 14 10 155 15.5 in 2012 1971 Kansas City 14 4 53 13.3 • NFLPA trophy awarded to Robinson for leading the AFC in interceptions with 10 during the 1970 season • 1970 TV Guide All-Pro Team trophy as selected by the Pro Football Writers of America PHOTOS: Images of Robinson’s artifacts may be downloaded for editorial purposes only. Credit: Pro Football Hall of Fame. https://profootballhof.box.com/s/zimg41jvzuxplwnbfvxs0ij8qf7f42ks Many of Robinson’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 CHAMP BAILEY, PAT BOWLEN, GIL BRANDT, TONY GONZALEZ, TY LAW, KEVIN MAWAE and ED REED. 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 Ralph Wilson, 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 National Football League 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.