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TY LAW’S CAREER TO BE SHOWCASED ARTIFACTS FROM CLASS OF 2019 ENSHRINEE ARRIVED AT THE HALL May 21, 2019 - CANTON, OHIO - Class of 2019 Enshrinee TY LAW, who will be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 3, recently provided more than 40 items from his career and life to the Hall. Aligning with its important Mission to “Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values & Celebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE,” the Hall’s curatorial team will preserve Law’s artifacts for fans to see. Among the jerseys, plaques, footballs, helmets, photos, trophies, pads and newspaper clippings, the following are some notable artifacts from Law’s collection which are pictured (right): New England Patriots helmet worn by Law Replica No. 24 Ty Law New England Patriots jersey Super Bowl XXXVI game ball presented to Law Paper weight featuring replicas of Law’s Super Bowl Rings from XXXVI, XXXVIII and XXXIX Gloves from Law’s professional football career Law’s Sports Nutrition Binder from the 1996 season with the New England Patriots Great seats are still available for the kickoff of the NFL’s 100th season in Canton, Ohio. Tickets and Packages for the main events of the 2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls are on sale now. HALL OF FAME GAME - AUG. 1 ENSHRINEMENT CEREMONY - AUG. 3 IMAGINE DRAGONS - AUG. 4 ProFootballHOF.com/Tickets DAYS UNTIL NFL’S 100 TH SEASON KICKS OFF AT ENSHRINEMENT WEEK POWERED BY JOHNSON CONTROLS 7 2

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Page 1: TY LAW’S CAREER TO BE SHOWCASED€¦ · 21/05/2019  · The annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival including Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls features

TY LAW’S CAREER TO BE SHOWCASED ARTIFACTS FROM CLASS OF 2019 ENSHRINEE ARRIVED AT THE HALL

May 21, 2019 - CANTON, OHIO - Class of 2019 Enshrinee TY LAW, who will be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 3, recently provided more than 40 items from his career and life to the Hall. Aligning with its important Mission to “Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values & Celebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE,” the Hall’s curatorial team will preserve Law’s artifacts for fans to see.

Among the jerseys, plaques, footballs, helmets, photos, trophies, pads and newspaper clippings, the following are some notable artifacts from Law’s collection which are pictured (right):

• New England Patriots helmet worn by Law

• Replica No. 24 Ty Law New England Patriots jersey

• Super Bowl XXXVI game ball presented to Law

• Paper weight featuring replicas of Law’s Super Bowl Rings from XXXVI, XXXVIII and XXXIX

• Gloves from Law’s professional football career

• Law’s Sports Nutrition Binder from the 1996 season with the New England Patriots

Great seats are still available for the kickoff of the NFL’s 100th season in Canton, Ohio. Tickets and Packages for the main events of the 2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls are on sale now.

HALL OF FAME GAME - AUG. 1 ENSHRINEMENT CEREMONY - AUG. 3 IMAGINE DRAGONS - AUG. 4

ProFootballHOF.com/Tickets

DAYS UNTIL NFL’S 100TH SEASON KICKS OFF AT ENSHRINEMENT WEEK POWERED BY JOHNSON CONTROLS7 2

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A sampling of other interesting items from Law include:

• Law’s game-worn Aliquippa (Pa.) High School jersey and helmet (pictured right)

• Game ball presented to Law for “A Complete Team Win” on Oct. 8, 2000 when the Patriots defeated the Colts 24-16 (below middle)

• Neil Breslin Award for Most Valuable Player in 1991 given to Law by the Aliquippa Quarterback Club (below left)

• 1994 Big Ten All-Conference Team Award given to Law

• Law’s Super Bowl XXXVI nameplate (lower right)

PHOTOS: Images of Law’s artifacts may be downloaded for editorial purposes only. Credit the Pro Football Hall of Fame. https://profootballhof.box.com/s/9oaf2dnbrke3v0utumdm257ytor81xsz

Many of Law’s artifacts will be showcased in the Class of 2019 Locker Exhibit which is slated to open early this summer. The exhibit will feature lockers containing mementos from the careers of the class members, including CHAMP BAILEY, PAT BOWLEN, GIL BRANDT, TONY GONZALEZ, LAW, KEVIN MAWAE, ED REED and JOHNNY ROBINSON.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition afforded to museums. A mere three percent of museums in the United States have earned AAM accreditation. The Hall of Fame preserves its collection in the world-class Ralph Wilson, Jr. Pro Football Research & Preservation Center, where artifacts are cared for by curatorial professionals utilizing the highest museum standards.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Friday, May 24. The Hall’s summer hours, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, are in effect from Saturday, May 25 through Labor Day. Fans can plan their visits to the Hall by visiting www.ProFootballHOF.com/Visit.

MEDIA CONTACTS:Pete Fierle, Chief of Staff & Senior VP of Communications | [email protected]; 330-588-3622 Rachel Gutting, Dir. of Communications & Strategic Initiatives | [email protected]; 330-588-3671

NFL SEASON KICKS OFF IN CANTONThe National Football League season kicks off each year in Canton with a spectacular celebration, unlike any other, centered around the Enshrinement of the newest class of enshrinees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival including Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls features 18 diverse events that attracts 700,000 fans from across the country and the world. For full details, schedules, and tickets, visit: www.ProFootballHOF.com or www.ProFootballHOFEF.com.