Claude Humphrey, a dominant defensive end who burst onto the scene as a rookie with the Atlanta Falcons, died Friday night, according to a family member. He was 77. Humphrey was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2014 following a 13-year career in the National Football…
Each season, the NFL honors our nation’s service members, veterans and their families through its Salute to Service program. The NFL extends its appreciation of the military community through special moments of recognition at games and events, as well as visits to military bases both domestically and internationally throughout the year. Since 2011, more than…
For every offensive player facing the Chicago Bears from 1965 to 1973, it was the sight and sounds of the grunting, growling, snarling menace at middle linebacker, Dick Butkus, the focus this week in the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Gold Jacket Spotlight. Opening an NFL Films production themed for Halloween and titled “The Monster…
With the Buffalo Bills, Bill Polian assembled teams that appeared in four consecutive Super Bowls. With the Carolina Panthers, he built a roster that went 7-9 in its first year of existence, then 12-4 in Year 2, winning its division and reaching the NFC Championship Game. Over his 14 seasons in Indianapolis, the Colts finished…
David Baker, the President & Executive Director of the Pro Football Hall of Fame since January 2014, has announced he is retiring from the Hall to return to his home, family and business projects in California and Nevada. Baker has turned over day-to-day business operations. He will continue to represent the Pro Football Hall of…
A U.S. Coast Guard cutter named for NFL Legend Emlen Tunnell formally was commissioned on Friday in Philadelphia. Tunnell, a two-time NFL champion and member of the NFL 100 All-Time Team, was the first African American enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 1967. Before Tunnell achieved…
A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 1991, Jan was the first “pure placekicker” – someone who didn’t also play another position – to be enshrined. He was elected in his first year of eligibility after a pro career in which he converted 373 out of 558 field goals (67%) and…
Last week, legendary Hall of Famer Art Monk visited and toured the Pro Football Hall of Fame Myrtle Beach’s Gridiron Glory exhibit. It was an honor and privilege to have him stop by and spend time with our staff and other guests. @hofmyrtlebeachWhat a pleasure have the great Art Monk come visit the HOF in…
The Pro Football Hall of Fame and Kay® Jewelers, the Official Provider of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence, will join in honoring Centennial Class of 2020 Enshrinee STEVE HUTCHINSON on Thursday, Oct. 7, when the Seattle Seahawks host the Los Angeles Rams. Fans at the Week 5 matchup will witness Hutchinson…
Artifacts from two record-setting plays that occurred Sunday, highlighting the importance of special teams, have been placed on display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Guests visiting the Pro Football Today Gallery will find the No. 9 white jersey, black pants and socks Justin Tucker wore when he kicked a 66-yard field goal as…