Jack Butler, Dermontti Dawson, Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy, Curtis Martin, and Willie Roaf will soon call Canton, Ohio, their home. With their induction on August 4, 2012, they will join 267 other players, coaches and contributors as members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, "America's Premier Sports Museum and Showplace!"
The Enshrinement Ceremony is the marquee event that together with 18 other diverse events comprise the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival, enjoyed by nearly 700,000 people. The professional staffs of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce are collaborating with a team of 4,200 extraordinary community volunteers to plan and stage these events over a two-week period, all meeting our traditional standard of excellence as we celebrate our 49th anniversary. We can promise that you will create memories to last a lifetime!
Check out the details on our Web site, then join us this summer as we celebrate and pay tribute to the 2012 Class of Enshrinees:
JACK BUTLER: Cornerback, 6-1, 200 pounds, 1951-1959 Pittsburgh Steelers, 9 seasons, 103 games
DERMONTTI DAWSON: Center, 6-2, 288 pounds, 1988-2000 Pittsburgh Steelers, 13 seasons, 184 games
CHRIS DOLEMAN: Defensive end/linebacker, 6-5, 270 pounds, 1985-1993, 1999 Minnesota Vikings, 1994-1995 Atlanta Falcons, 1996-1998 San Francisco 49ers
CORTEZ KENNEDY: Defensive tackle, 6-3, 298 pounds, 1990-2000 Seattle Seahawks, 11 seasons, 167 games
CURTIS MARTIN: Running back, 5-11, 207 pounds, 1995-1997 New England Patriots, 1998-2005 New York Jets, 11 seasons, 168 games
WILLIE ROAF: Tackle, 6-5, 300 pounds, 1993-2001 New Orleans Saints, 2002-2005 Kansas City Chiefs, 13 seasons, 189 games
The May 10th Queen Pageant will feature 53 young ladies competing to be crowned Queen or a member of the Court. For reserved seat tickets, call now -- 330.458-2048 -- or visit the Canton or Massillon Auto Clubs.
2012 Enshrinees Jack Butler, Dermontti Dawson, Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy, and Willie Roaf recently visited Canton in anticipation of this summer's festivities. If you aren't already a fan, we guarantee you're going to fall in love with them -- great men on and off the field for sure!
Help us FILL FAWCETT for the Enshrinement Ceremony on August 4th -- an experience you'll never forget! For tickets, call 1.800.913.9788.
Travel through our Web site to find out all the exciting ways you can be involved in this "One of a Kind Celebration". Many events are free, some are ticketed, and all are guaranteed to be fun!