“Selection Saturday” resulted in eight “Heroes of the Game” earning election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Hall’s 48-person selection committee held its annual meeting today in Atlanta to elect the Class of 2019.
The new class of Enshrinees was just announced on stage at NFL Honors, a two-hour primetime awards special that will air nationally tonight at 9 p.m. (ET and PT) on CBS. The newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame include cornerback Champ Bailey, contributor Pat Bowlen, contributor Gil Brandt, tight end Tony Gonzalez, cornerback Law, center Kevin Mawae, safety Ed Reed, and safety Johnny Robinson.
The Class of 2019 will be officially enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the Enshrinement Ceremony held inside Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019. The Enshrinement Ceremony is the main event of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls.
All the Patriot Hall of Famers
Andre Tippett (1982-1993)
Bill Parcells (1993-96)
Curtis Martin (1995-97)
John Hannah (1973-1985)
Junior Seau (2006-09)
Mike Haynes (1976-1982)
Nick Buoniconti (1962-1968)
Randy Moss (2007-2010)
Ty Law (1995-2004)
TY LAW'S BIO
Cornerback … 5-11, 200 … Michigan … 1995-2004 New England Patriots, 2005, 2008 New York Jets, 2006-07 Kansas City Chiefs, 2009 Denver Broncos
15 seasons, 203 games … Selected by Patriots in 1st round (23rd player overall) of 1995 NFL Draft … Named All-Pro in 1998 and 2003 … Voted to five Pro Bowls (1999, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2006) … Starting left cornerback in four AFC championship games … Started at left cornerback in three Super Bowls including Patriots victories in Super Bowls XXXVI and XXXVIII … Recorded seven tackles, one assisted tackle, two passes defensed and scored on 47-yard interception return for touchdown in New England’s 20-17 win over Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI … Intercepted three or more passes in a season nine times … Led NFL in interceptions twice (9 in 1998 with Patriots and career-high 10 in 2005 with Jets) … Team’s leading interceptor six times (Patriots – 4, Chiefs – 1, Jets – 1) … Registered 53 career interceptions for 828 yards and 7 pick-sixes … Career-long 74-yard interception return for touchdown against New England (Dec. 26, 2005)… Recorded 37-yard interception return in final game of career … Five career sacks … Selected to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 2000s … Born Feb. 10, 1974 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania.
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Attend Super Bowl Send-Off Rally at Gillette Stadium
Foxboro, MA
The New England Patriots have announced details for their Super Bowl send-off rally that will take place on Sunday morning, January 27, inside of Gillette Stadium.
The rally will feature live music from Blue Man Group, a performance from the cheerleaders and giveaways for fans in attendance.
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and co-captains Tom Brady, David Andrews, Patrick Chung, Devin McCourty, Matthew Slater, and James White will address the crowd.
Team buses leave Gillette Stadium for T.F. Green Airport around noon time.
If you are staying in to watch the game and hosting a party, make sure you get your preparation done in advance.
"Because guests will be in and out of their seats, create a comfortable game-viewing environment by bringing in throw pillows and comfy floor cushions from other areas of the house. Toss them anywhere people might take a seat, and if they happen to match your team colors, even better," writes the Food Network.
It is also important to have plenty of snacks.
The Food Network adds, "What Super Bowl party would be complete without lots and lots of snacking? Keep guests fully satisfied by arranging your entire spread on the coffee table where it's easily accessible. Don't forget small snack plates and napkins for easy noshing, and keep an eye out for any dishes that need replenishing throughout the game."
Patriots vs Rams. Super Bowl LIII. Hurricane's at the Garden
Boston, MA
If you happen to be going to the Celtics game at TD Garden in the afternoon before the Super Bowl, walk from the Garden to Hurricanes for their Super Bowl party.
Tickets include reserved seating (individual barstools or full tables only) for the entire game, plus unlimited access to the Halftime buffet.
Additional food & drink menu will also be available for purchase throughout the game.
They will be broadcasting the game on our HD projector, as well as the 20+ screens around the bar.
Starting on Saturday night, January 26, the NFL Network will begin their marathon of all 52 previous Super Bowls.
You might have to wait for a bit, but going back and rewatching the 2001 Super Bowl against the Rams or the epic comeback against Atlanta will be well worth your time.
Purchase Some Cool Patriots Memorabilia at Diamond Legends
Warwick, RI
It is never a bad time to purchase Patriots collectible items.
Diamond Legends in Warwick has some really cool stuff like this autographed picture of Julian Edelman making the catch against the Falcons in Super Bowl 51.
Be sure to check out the rest of the store, you never know what you might find.
Purchase Beer at Linesider - Owned by Former Patriot Dan Koppen
East Greenwich, RI
Former New England Patriots center Dan Koppen opened his own brewery, Linesider, back in November.
The East Greenwich brewery features a tasting room with a capacity of 100 people and a floor space of over 4,200 square feet, with the capability to produce up to 1,000 barrels of beer annually.
What better place to buy beer for the big game than from a former Patriot.
Throughout this playoff run, Patriots players, including Tom Brady and Julian Edelman have been posting must-watch hype videos on their social media platforms.
Surely, there will be new ones out in the coming days.
Until then, watch some of the other ones they posted.
The videos will have you ready to run through a wall.