Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum, Hamilton

Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum, Hamilton (must see)

The Canadian Football Hall of Fame is a not-for-profit corporation, that celebrates great achievements in Canadian football. It is an open to the public institution. It includes displays about the Canadian Football League, Canadian university football and Canadian junior football history. It includes a gift shop and the Hall recently opened a website.

The main feature of the Hall is the central portion of the museum where inducted members, each with a metal bust depicting their head, are displayed. There are also featured displays that highlight each Canadian Football League team's history, and an interactive field goal kicking exhibit.

The Canadian Hall of Fame officially opened on November 28, 1972. It is easily identified by the slightly-larger-than-life metal sculpture Touchdown, featuring a successful receiver being tackled. Currently, the Canadian Football Hall of Fame has honoured over two hundred inductees: sixty-two in the Builders category and one hundred and forty-seven players. Charter membership to the Hall began on June 19, 1963. The Canadian Football Hall of Fame is open on Wednesdays 4 pm- 7 pm and Saturdays 9 am- 12 pm. Admission is seven dollars for adults.
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Sight Name: Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum
Sight Location: Hamilton, Canada (See walking tours in Hamilton)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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