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- Established: 1963
- Most inductees: 26 ( Chicago and Green Bay)
- 2009 inductees announced on January 31, 2009
- Only three current teams not represented: Baltimore, Houston, and Jacksonville
- USC has most Pro Football Hall of Fame alumni (11)
- Between four and seven inducted annually
- Nominees must receive an 80% positive vote to be inducted
- Classes announced each year one day before the Super Bowl
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The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the place where football immortals are enshrined. Located in Ohio town of Canton, the Hall welcomes four to seven new members every summer with induction ceremonies and a pre-season National Football League game.
On January 31, 2009, Bob Hayes, Randall McDaniel, Bruce Smith, Derrick Thomas, Ralph Wilson Jr. and Rod Woodson were selected as the 2009 inductees to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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History
Construction on the Hall began in Canton, Ohio, on August 11, 1962 and concluded the next year. Canton was selected as the location for a variety of reasons, including that the town had one of the first two professional football teams in the history of the country. A total of 16 players, coaches and team owners were inducted in the first induction ceremony in 1963.Expansion
Originally a two room building, the Hall underwent three separate renovations in 1971, 1987 and 1995. Additionally, the gallery was renovated in 2003, forming what now stands as a two floor, 82,307 square foot building.Inductions
Each year fans can nominate players, coaches and other members of team management for inclusion in the Hall. Players and coaches must be retired from the league for a minimum or five years to be eligible.A 44 person Board of Selectors then narrows the nominations down to 15 finalists. A separate Senior Board adds two further candidates to the final voting, held each year on the day before the Super Bowl.
Ceremony and celebration
Generally held the first weekend of August, between four and seven members are inducted into the Hall during the official induction ceremony. The following day a NFL pre-season game, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game is held. Both events bring large numbers of spectators for the week long celebration of football's finest.-
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Pro Football Hall of Fame Questions
How many Utah Jazz players and coaches are in the NBA Hall of Fame? 2 AnswersThere are 5 Utah/New Orleans Jazz players in the Hall of Fame: John Stockton - Number 12, Guard, Inducted 2009 Adrian Dantley - Number 4, Forward-Guard, Induct... read more
How do we get John Isaacs into the Basketball Hall of Fame? 1 AnswerAlthough there is no proven way to get anyone into the Basketball Hall of Fame, there is a tried and true step by step process which I found. It's decided by t... read more
Who was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame this year? 3 AnswersThe Enshrinement of the Class of 2009 will take place at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Enshrinement ... read more
Bob Hayes, did he get elected to the Football Hall of Fame? 1 AnswerYes he did. According to this article: "Bullet Bob," the 1964 Olympic 100-meter gold medalist who went on to star for a decade with the Dallas Cowboys, was elec... read more
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Heading home after visiting the pro football hall of fame in canton!!! AMAZING!! I'll be home in 8 hours!!
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Answer: In 2005, Steve Young became the first left-handed quarterback inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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#question In 2005, who was the first left-handed quarterback inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist: Kurt Warner is destined for Pro Football Hall of Fame http://bit.ly/5IHPPA (Rams vs. Cardinals 3:05 p.m)
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McKinley is named for the pres, Bulldogs were the first pro football team. HS plays in NFL Hall of Fame stadium for home games
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