FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 07/29/2019 2019 HALL OF FAME ENSHRINEMENT WEEK POWERED BY JOHNSON CONTROLS NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE’S 100TH SEASON KICKS OFF IN THE LEAGUE’S BIRTHPLACE ATTENTION MEDIA The following information is being provided to present a broad picture of major events and personalities involved with the 2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls from Thursday, Aug. 1 to Sunday, Aug. 4. MEDIA WEBSITE NOTE: Media covering the 2019 Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls in Canton are strongly encouraged to reference the Hall’s media site that will be regularly updated to include the most recent media schedule and other pertinent information and materials. ProFootballHOF.com/media (Password: Excellence) 2019 PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME MEDIA GUIDE The 2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame Media Guide is available as a PDF on the Hall’s media site. Click here to download. TABLE OF CONTENTS Download 2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame Media Guide ....................................................... 1 Credential Pick-Up ........................................................................................................... 4 Media Center .................................................................................................................. 4 Media Parking ................................................................................................................. 5 Enshrinement Headquarters ............................................................................................. 5 Hours for the Hall of Fame Museum .................................................................................. 5 Priority Pass ......................................................................................................... 6 Mall of Fame ................................................................................................................... 6 HOF Fun Fest & Bud Light Beer Fest ................................................................................. 7 Parking for Public ............................................................................................................ 7 Football & Art (Unveiling of The Eleven) ............................................................................ 8 Class of 2019 (Bios & Notes) ............................................................................................ 8 Selection Process Timeline ..................................................................................... 8 Champ Bailey ...................................................................................................... 10 Pat Bowlen .......................................................................................................... 11 Gil Brandt ........................................................................................................... 12 Tony Gonzalez ..................................................................................................... 13 Ty Law ............................................................................................................... 14 Kevin Mawae ....................................................................................................... 15 Ed Reed .............................................................................................................. 16 Johnny Robinson ................................................................................................. 17 Elected in First Year of Eligibility ...................................................................................... 18 Hall of Famers by College ................................................................................................ 18 Presenters for the Class of 2019 ...................................................................................... 19 Media Availability for Class of 2019 .................................................................................. 19 Youth Football Initiatives ................................................................................................. 20 Play Football “First Play” ....................................................................................... 20 Play Football Skills Camp ...................................................................................... 20 NFL Huddle for Healthy Youth ............................................................................... 20 NFL’s 100th- Season Kicks Off at the - 2 - 2019 Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls (Aug. 1-4) ProFootballHOF.com/Tickets Hall of Fame Academy Comes to Canton ................................................................ 22 Gold Jackets Active in Community .................................................................................... 22 Gold Jackets in Canton .................................................................................................... 23 Gold Jackets Photo Op on Friday, Aug. 2 .......................................................................... 23 Award Winners Honored ................................................................................................. 23 Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award: Dick Ebersol .................................................. 23 The Dick McCann Memorial Award: Sam Farmer ..................................................... 24 Dave Boss Award of Excellence: Jacob Gonzalez ..................................................... 24 Coverage of the 2019 Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls ............................ 25 NFL Network ....................................................................................................... 26 ESPN .................................................................................................................. 26 NBC .................................................................................................................... 26 Westwood One Radio ........................................................................................... 27 Hall of Fame Productions ...................................................................................... 27 Emcees .................................................................................................................... 27 National Anthem Singers ................................................................................................. 28 2019 Hall of Fame Game: Falcons vs. Broncos .................................................................. 28 Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps to Perform .......................................................... 28 Class of 2019 Members who have Played in the Hall of Fame Game ......................... 29 Order of Enshrinement Speeches .......................................................................... 29 Concert for Legends ............................................................................................. 29 Class of 2019 Locker Exhibit ............................................................................................ 30 Hall of Fame Debuts “The Inspiration Project”................................................................... 30 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic ....................................................................... 30 Sarchione Ford and Circle K to aid in Transportation .......................................................... 31 Joe Horrigan’s Book to Release in Late August .................................................................. 31 2019 Ring of Excellence Ceremonies ................................................................................ 31 NFL’s 100th- Season Kicks Off at the - 3 - 2019 Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls (Aug. 1-4) ProFootballHOF.com/Tickets CREDENTIAL PICK-UP Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls credentials must be picked up at the Credential Center located at Lehman Middle School (1400 Broad Ave NW, Canton, OH 44708). NOTE: This is a different location than the media center. Credential Pick-Up Hours • Wednesday, July 31 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Thursday, Aug. 1 – 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. • Friday, Aug. 2 – 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. • Saturday, Aug. 3 – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. -Back to Top- MEDIA CENTER A media center staffed by personnel from the Pro Football Hall of Fame will be located inside McKinley High School that is approximately 400 yards from the Hall of Fame. Please enter the Media Center through Door C (on south side of the high school). The Media Center will be open from Wednesday, July 31 through Saturday, Aug. 3. Please present any Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls credential to gain entrance to the Media Center. Media Center Phone Number: (330) 588-3568 Hours: (Subject to change) • Wednesday, July 31 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Thursday, Aug. 1 – 9 a.m. to post-Game • Friday, Aug. 2 – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Saturday, Aug. 3 – 9 a.m. to post-Enshrinement • Sunday, Aug. 4 – Please contact Pete Fierle for matters related to the Pro Football Hall of Fame or Collyn Floyd for assistance with Enshrinees Roundtable -Back to Top- NFL’s 100th- Season Kicks Off at the - 4 - 2019 Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls (Aug. 1-4) ProFootballHOF.com/Tickets MEDIA PARKING ***Parking signage is posted throughout the Hall of Fame's campus. Wednesday, July 31 and Friday, Aug. 2 No Credentialed Parking. Parking can be accessed via Blake Avenue south from Fulton Road. Set your GPS to 1779 Blake Ave. NW, Canton, 44708. Parking is in LOT A. EVENT DAYS: Thursday,