Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibit “Gridiron Glory” to open at Broadway at the Beach
The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s exhibit “Gridiron Glory, The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame” is scheduled to open in early July at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach.
The comprehensive showcase features more than 200 artifacts, rare photos and one-of-a-kind documents from the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s archives and collection.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is located in Canton, Ohio.
“Gridiron Glory Myrtle Beach will allow fans a unique opportunity experience the best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame at a property that attracts millions of visitors each year,” said Saleem Choudhry, the Hall’s Vice President of Museum/Exhibit Services, in a release. “We hope this extension of the Museum will broaden the Hall’s reach and ultimately drive more visitors to Canton to see all the Hall has to offer.”
Organized by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in association with NFL Films, the exhibit presents a panoramic view of the story of professional football – from its beginnings in the late 19th century to its mass popularity today – and brings together an collection of artifacts while creating an interactive experience.
Artifacts include the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl trophy; a 1917 game ball used by Jim Thorpe and the Canton Bulldogs; a football and leather helmet dating to the early origins of the game; Saints kicker Tom Dempsey’s famous kicking shoe created for his half foot; and turf (and other objects) from the “Immaculate Reception” game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Oakland Raiders.
The exhibit also includes artifacts that tell the stories of Pro Football Hall of Famers Red Grange, Dick Butkus, Joe Namath, Bart Starr, Tom Landry, Joe Montana, John Elway and many other giants of the game.
Gridiron Glory Myrtle Beach will provide entertaining experiences that allow visitors to explore the connection of football and science, history, culture and more. It also will feature a retail store with exclusive Pro Football Hall of Fame Myrtle Beach merchandise.
Tickets for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s newest attraction in Myrtle Beach’s shopping and entertainment complex can be purchased at HOFMyrtleBeach.com.
This story was originally published June 8, 2021 at 1:44 PM.
