Preparing for Hall of Fame Game
August 3rd, 2008 at 3:48 pm by Chris Widlic under Sports
My first visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame found me surrounded by Redskin nation. We arrived on induction Saturday where two of the new enshrinees wore maroon and gold, Art Monk and Darrell Green, and thousands of ’skin fans came out to support their heroes.
Ironically, among the 247 Hall of Famers, only 11 have Colts ties and just one, running back Eric Dickerson actually played in Indianapolis. That will change over the next decade. Marvin Harrison, Peyton Manning, Adam Vinatieri should all have their day, and then we’ll see Canton over run by blue and white horseshoe lovers.
It was encouraging to see the NFL mandate all rookies tour the shrine to get a feel and grasp of the history of the game and get a feel for the men who laid the groundwork for their good living.
The game itself tonight will find the Colts without their best…Manning, Harrison, Freeney and Sanders, so check out the youngsters. Mike Hart, Pierre Garcon, Mike Pollak getting their first taste in an historic place.
Tags: Adam Vinatieri, Canton, Colts, Eric Dickerson, Indianapolis, Marvin Harrison, Mike Hart, Mike Pollak, NFL, Ohio, Peyton Manning, Pierre Garcon, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Redskins, Washington
