When Is The NFL Hall of Fame Ceremony?
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The annual NFL Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2020 in Canton, Ohio.
This year’s class features eight new members: linebacker Bobby Wagner, defensive end Jared Allen, wide receiver Calvin Johnson, safety John Lynch, offensive tackle Tony Boselli, running back Terrell Davis, quarterback Kurt Warner, and defensive end/linebacker Kevin Greene.
Introduction
The NFL Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony is an annual event held to honor new inductees into the National Football League Hall of Fame. The ceremony takes place at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, and usually occurs on the Saturday before the start of the NFL season.
History of the NFL Hall of Fame
The NFL Hall of Fame is the highest honor that a professional football player can achieve. Inductees are selected by a panel of media members and then voted on by the public. The ceremony is held every year in Canton, Ohio, which is also the home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The first class of inductees was enshrined in 1963 and consisted of 13 players. Since then, there have been 310 players, coaches and contributors inducted into the Hall of Fame. The most recent class was inducted in 2019 and consisted of 7 players.
The 2020 NFL Hall of Fame ceremony was originally scheduled to be held on August 8th, but has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A new date has not yet been announced.
How the Ceremony Works
The annual NFL Hall of Fame Ceremony is usually held the Saturday before the kickoff of the regular season. The date for this year’s ceremony has not yet been announced, but it is typically held in early August.
The ceremony inducts seven new members into the Hall of Fame and honor those who have made significant contributions to the game of football. This includes players, coaches, front office personnel, and even journalists. All seven members of this year’s class will be enshrined in Canton, Ohio at the Hall of Fame Museum.
The event is usually held at Fawcett Stadium, which is located next to the Museum. Tickets to the event are not required for Museum admission but are required if you want to attend the Enshrinement Ceremony. Ticket prices range from $35-$85 and can be purchased through the Hall of Fame website or by calling (330) 456-8207.
Who Will Be Inducted This Year?
This year’s Hall of Fame class will be enshrined on Saturday, August 8th in Canton, Ohio. The headliner for the class is former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre. Other notable inductees include former Indianapolis Colts receiver Marvin Harrison, former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Charles Haley, and former San Francisco 49ers owner Edward DeBartolo Jr.
Conclusion
The National Football League Hall of Fame is the highest honor that a professional football player can receive. Enshrinement in the Hall of Fame is reserved for the game’s greatest players and contributors. The selection process is conducted by a committee of media members and current Hall of Famers.
The annual enshrinement ceremony is held at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. The Class of 2020 will be enshrined on August 8, 2020.
