2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony: date, time, schedule, how to watch on TV and more.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame will immortalize another class in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday.
Seven players will join those already enshrined at the iconic museum in northeastern Ohio to bring the total number of Hall of Famers to 378. As part of the festivities, the enshrinees will make induction speeches, be presented with the busts that will enter the Hall of Fame museum and be wearing their golden jackets, which will have been presented at the Gold Jacket Dinner the night before.
What is the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is a museum and attraction that opened in 1963 as the home of all things professional football.
The Hall of Fame "pays tribute to the talents and triumphs of pro football's greatest legends,"
according to its official website,
- "the stories and circumstances of play that bring to life words such as courage, dedication, vision, fair play, integrity and excellence."
Where is the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is located in Canton, Ohio, birthplace of the NFL. The league was founded at a Hupmobile dealership in Canton in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, which was later renamed the National Football League.
Why is it called the Pro Football Hall of Fame and not the NFL Hall of Fame?
The Pro Football Hall of Fame was established to honor the legacies of all participants in professional football, covering the NFL, the leagues that preceded the NFL and those that have existed outside of the NFL.
- In order to properly preserve the history of the game and advance it further, the Hall of Fame chooses not to confine itself to the events that have occurred within the NFL.
Who selects new Pro Football Hall of Fame members?
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee consists of one media representative from each pro football city. There are up to 17 at-large selectors who are active members of the media or persons intricately involved in professional football, as well as one representative of the Pro Football Writers of America.
The committee chooses between four and eight new members for enshrinement each year.
Who is eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
- According to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's website, "any fan may nominate any Player, Coach or Contributor who has been connected with pro football simply by writing to the Pro Football Hall of Fame at 2121 George Halas Drive NW, Canton, OH 44702."
- Players and coaches must be retired for at least five years before they can be considered as modern-era nominees. Also, there are separate categories/rules for Contributor and Senior candidates.
How many people are enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
There are 371 members enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. That number will increase to 378 with this year's ceremony.
Is there a difference between induction and enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
The two terms have similar meanings, but the Hall of Fame has long used enshrinement to describe its process of welcoming new members into the hallowed halls in Canton at the annual ceremony.
How is each enshrinee honored at the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
The new class of enshrinees is officially announced during NFL Honors, the league's annual awards show, which is held during the week leading up to the Super Bowl.
Each person from the new class is honored and gives a speech during the enshrinement ceremony.
Who are the Inductees in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024?
The Class of 2024 is comprised of eight players and one coach:
∎ Dwight Freeney, defensive end/linebacker (Indianapolis Colts, 2002-12; San Diego Chargers, 2013-14; Arizona Cardinals, 2015-16; Seattle Seahawks, 2017; Detroit Lions, 2017)
∎ Randy Gradishar, linebacker (Denver Broncos, 1974-83)
∎ Devin Hester, return specialist/wide receiver (Chicago Bears, 2006-13; Atlanta Falcons, 2014-15; Baltimore Ravens, 2016; Seahawks, 2016)
∎ Andre Johnson, wide receiver (Houston Texans, 2003-14; Colts, 2015; Tennessee Titans, 2016)
∎ Steve McMichael, defensive tackle (New England Patriots, 1980; Chicago Bears, 1981-93; Green Bay Packers, 1994)
∎ Julius Peppers, defensive end/linebacker (Carolina Panthers, 2002-09; Bears, 2010-13; Packers, 2014-16; Panthers, 2017-18)
∎ Patrick Willis, linebacker (San Francisco 49ers, 2007-14)
When is the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement ceremony?
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Enshrinement will take place, beginning at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 3.
Where is the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony?
The ceremony will be held at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
What channel is the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony on?
The enshrinement ceremony for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 will air on both NFL Network and ESPN.
How can I stream the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony online?
Viewers can stream the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony at NFL.com and ESPN.com and also on the NFL Network and ESPN apps.
What else happens during Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week?
The Chicago Bears vs Houstan Texans will meet in the Hall of Fame Game, the first preseason game of the year, at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 1. The game will be played at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton and will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock.
- There are events in Canton throughout the week, including a youth football camp, a fashion show, autograph sessions, the aforementioned Gold Jacket Dinner, a grand parade and a concert featuring Zac Brown Band.
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