The Pro Football Hall of Fame will induct their class for 2019 from the NFL into Canton on Saturday night and here’s everything fans need to know.
After football was welcomed back on Thursday night, everyone is ready for NFL action to be back. Before that, though, fans are treated to what the matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos was the precursor to: The 2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Canton, OH.
On Saturday night, a class of eight (six players, one owner and one contributor) will be enshrined in Canton, receiving their busts and giving their acceptance speeches in front of what should be an absolutely packed house in Canton. And the reason it should be a packed house is because the figures being inducted into the NFL’s Hall of Fame class this year are some of the who’s who of the league.
From a three-time winning Super Bowl owner to two of the greatest defensive backs ever to arguably the greatest tight end ever, this class is absolutely loaded with player that fans won’t just remember but that hold a special place in their hearts. Thus, the proceedings in Canton on Saturday should be quite a good time.
Let’s take a look at that strong class and get a gander at the list of inductees for 2019.
2019 NFL Hall of Fame class (In alphabetical order)
Champ Bailey, Cornerback – Washington Redskins (1999-2003), Denver Broncos (2004-13)
Pat Bowlen, Owner – Denver Broncos (1984-2019)
Gil Brandt, Contributor – Dallas Cowboys (1960-88), NFL (1995-current)
Tony Gonzalez, Tight end – Kansas City Chiefs (1997-2008), Atlanta Falcons (2009-13)
Ty Law, Cornerback – New England Patriots (1995-2004), New York Jets (2005, 2008), Kansas City Chiefs (2006-07), Denver Broncos (2009)
Kevin Mawae, Center – Seattle Seahawks (1994-97), New York Jets (1998-2005), Tennessee Titans (2006-09)
Ed Reed, Safety – Baltimore Ravens (2002-12), Houston Texans (2013), New York Jets (2013)
Johnny Robinson, Safety – Dallas Texans and Kansas City Chiefs (1960-71)
Talk about a strong class with three first-ballot inductees along with a legendary owner in Bowlen and two well-deserving high-end players with Law and Mawae. Let’s now take a look at how you can watch this group get inducted and hear what they have to say in their speeches.
How to watch the 2019 NFL Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony
Date: Saturday, Aug. 3
Start Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: Canton, OH
TV Info: ESPN, NFL Network
Live Stream: FuboTV, WatchESPN, NFL.com
It’s hard to find a weak link in the 2019 Hall of Fame class for the NFL, which should make for a good time on Saturdy night at the enshrinement ceremony. Furthermore, there are great personalities at play, meaning that the speeches should be well worth your time. Be sure to tune in however you can to check out the action.