Pro Football Hall of Fame

Many times one of the first questions asked by visitors to the Pro Football Hall of Fame is, "Why Canton?" The answer is this: in 1920, the National Football League (as the American Professional Football Association) was founded in the city of Canton, Ohio. In September of 1963, the Hall of Fame for professional football players was launched. Numerous eye-catching exhibits include the Hall of Heroes (displaying bronze busts of each Hall of Fame inductee), a call-the-play theater (where you can test your skills as coach) and a display holding memorabilia of the first century of professional football. One of the most unique features here is the Game Day Stadium, where visitors can experience the rigors and passion involved in the events that lead up to the most anticipated game of the year – beginning with training and ending with the Super Bowl Celebration.