MALL OF FAME AT ENSHRINEMENT WEEK - Pro Football Hall of Fame

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MALL OF FAME AT ENSHRINEMENT WEEK - Pro Football Hall of Fame
Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values & Celebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                    07/26/2018

                MALL OF FAME AT ENSHRINEMENT WEEK
                  POWERED BY JOHNSON CONTROLS
          WIDE ARRAY OFFERED TO FANS ON HALL OF FAME CAMPUS DURING
            2018 ENSHRINEMENT WEEK POWERED BY JOHNSON CONTROLS
CANTON, OHIO – The Mall of Fame, including a spectacular Hall of Fame merchandise tent, is
located in the Hall’s main parking lot and offers a wide variety of products related to the 2018
Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls, the Hall of Fame, and NFL gear.

       Mall of Fame & Official Hall of Fame Merchandise Tent Hours
       Thursday, Aug. 2 – Noon to 7 p.m.
       Friday, Aug. 3 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
       Saturday, Aug. 4 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
       Sunday, Aug. 5 – Noon to 7 p.m.

Several official NFL licensees will be at the Mall of Fame to
provide fans the opportunity to purchase exclusive souvenirs
and special commemorative merchandise directly from the
companies that make the products. Vendors include:

•   Frame Your Game: Frame Your Game is focused on creating superior products to give sports
    fans a unique way to showcase their fandom. Frame Your Game’s custom license plate frames are
    the ultimate accessory for your car, lifestyle or home. Frame Your Game will showcase its entire
    line of products including the helmet and face mask frames, as well as custom metal photo inserts
    featuring NFL superstars, such as Tom Brady.

•   Game Day Socks: Silversport is excited to launch Game Day Socks with the Pro Football Hall of
    Fame. The socks are made with Silverclean Technology and feature HOF players with their name
    and number on the back of the socks as positioned on a player’s jersey. Silverclean Technology
    provides continuous odor free and antimicrobial performance. The silver used is EPA registered
    and OEKO-TEX™ approved, and proudly made in the U.S.A.
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MALL OF FAME AT ENSHRINEMENT WEEK - Pro Football Hall of Fame
•   The Highland Mint: As a licensee of the NFL, the Highland Mint has minted the Official Super
    Bowl Flip Coin since 1994 and the coin used for every coin toss at NFL games since 2001. The
    Highland Mint was commissioned by the Hall of Fame to mint the Official 2018 Hall of Fame Game
    Flip Coin featuring the Class of 2018 on the back.

•   Hunt Auctions: Hunt Auctions is a family established firm with more than 24 years of experience
    specifically within the sports memorabilia industry. We exercise great care in our selection of
    consignment and purchase materials to ensure the highest quality merchandise is made available
    to our buyers. Stop by to purchase or browse the vast expanse of autographed and vintage
    memorabilia. Fans can feel confident in purchasing from Hunt Auctions as everything is fully
    authenticated.

•   Icon Sports: This will be Icon Sports 10th anniversary at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Check out
    Icon Sports display of crystals in the Hall of Fame Store, as well as mini bronze busts. Exclusive
    crystals featuring the Class of 2018 will be available for purchase.

•   Panini: Panini America will be giving away the Official 2018 NFL Sticker Album FREE to football
    fans throughout the weekend. Panini America also offer the latest 2018 NFL trading cards and
    stickers at their booth.

•   Riddell: Riddell offers Authentic On-Field Helmets, Full-size Replica Helmets, Replica Mini-
    Helmets and Pocket-Size Helmets for all 32 NFL teams. New for 2018 is the exclusive Hall of Fame
    Chrome Helmet.

•   Silver Crystals: Silver Crystals will be selling this year’s must-have souvenir – a fan’s very own
    personalized Hall of Fame t-shirt, now available in four colors.. With a heat press on-site, this
    gives fans the ability to buy a customized t-shirt and have it personalized while they wait.

•   Wilson: Throughout American sports history, no other brand has been partnered with a league
    longer than Wilson has been with the NFL. Not only has every point scored in the NFL been with a
    Wilson Football, but every Wilson NFL game ball has been handcrafted in Ada, Ohio by skilled
    craftsmen and women for decades. Fans can bring home "The Duke" today, which is as close as a
    fan can get to the authentic, on-field icon that's been passed, caught and carried by the game's
    greatest since the NFL started in 1941. Fans can make it their own when they customize a football
    at the Wilson Experience.

•   Winning Streak Sports: As an official licensee of the NFL since the company’s inception in
    1998, Winning Streak Sports produces top of the line vintage wool pennants and banners in a
    variety of different formats. Sought after by collectors and sports enthusiasts alike, Winning
    Streak Sports is known for their amazing attention to detail, commemorative product, quality, and
    unique styles and designs.

•   Zero Friction: Zero Friction is a family run company specializing in unique golf products. The
    company offers colorful team specific golf gloves with a one size fits all compression fit system.
    It’s the perfect way for fans to support their team on the course.

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More information on the Mall of Fame can be found at
www.profootballhof.com/connect/enshrinement-merchandise-tent/

PLAN A VISIT TO HALL OF FAME
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum is open seven days a week. Summer hours through Labor Day
are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Special hours will be in effect during the 2018 Enshrinement Week Powered by
Johnson Controls (Aug. 1-5):

        Wednesday, Aug. 1 – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
        Thursday, Aug. 2 – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
        Friday, Aug. 3 – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
        Saturday, Aug. 4 – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
        Sunday, Aug. 5 – 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Fans can plan a visit by going to www.ProFootballHOF.com/visit/

ENSHRINEMENT WEEK POWERED BY JOHNSON CONTROLS
The NFL’s 99th season kicks off in Canton with the Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson
Controls. A full schedule of events and information regarding the spectacular celebration can be
found on http://www.profootballhof.com/connect/enshrinement-headquarters/

The Hall of Fame Game (Baltimore Ravens vs. Chicago Bears) on Thursday, Aug. 2 and the Concert
for Legends (Maroon 5 and Lee Brice) on Sunday, Aug. 5 are approaching sellouts, but a limited
number of tickets remain. The Class of 2018 Enshrinement is sold out, but obstructed view seats are
available for $19. Full ticket information can be found at www.ProFootballHOF.com/tickets

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CONTACTS:
Pete Fierle, Chief of Staff & Vice President of Communications
Pete.Fierle@ProFootballHOF.com; 330-588-3622

Rachel Gutting, Communications Coordinator
Rachel.Gutting@ProFootballHOF.com; 330-588-3671

ABOUT THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME
                                     Located in Canton, Ohio, the birthplace of the National Football League, the Pro Football Hall of
                                     Fame is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit institution with the Mission to Honor the Heroes of the
                                     Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values, & Celebrate Excellence
                                     EVERYWHERE.

                                    The Pro Football Hall of Fame is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. AAM
                                    accreditation is national recognition for the museum’s commitment to excellence and the highest
professional standards of museum operation and public service.

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Hundreds of thousands of fans from across the globe travel to Canton annually to experience “The Most Inspiring Place on Earth!” that
chronicles America’s most popular sport. The Pro Football Hall of Fame, also voted Top Tourist Attraction in Ohio, was named the
Best Attraction for Sports Fans in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest.

Construction on Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village, an $889 million development project that includes 10 main components, is
under way in Canton to transform the Hall of Fame’s campus.
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