Champ Bailey began his career with Washington in 1999 as the seventh overall draft choice. He moved to Denver in 2004, and led the NFL in interceptions with 10 in 2006. Bailey, who also dabbled on offense, had 52 career picks, made three All-Pro teams and also was on the all-decade team of 2000-2010. Bailey and Ed Reed were standout defensive backs for stout units. The 24th overall draft selection in 2002, Reed played 11 seasons in Baltimore, three times leading the league in interceptions. Among his 64 career picks were returns for touchdowns of 106 and 107 yards. He made five All-Pro squads, was the 2004 Defensive Player of the Year, and joined Gonzalez on the all-decade team. Reed won a Super Bowl in the 2012 season.
Gonzalez retired in 2013 after 17 pro seasons in which he had 1,325 receptions, second to Jerry Rice on the career list. A college basketball and football star at California, he was drafted 13th overall by the Chiefs in 1997 and played a dozen seasons in Kansas City. Gonzalez spent his final five seasons with Atlanta, finishing with 111 touchdown catches and 15,127 yards receiving. He made six All-Pro teams and was a member of the all-decade team for 2000-10
Finalists from 2018 who are nominated again include running back Edgerrin James; wide receiver Isaac Bruce; offensive linemen Kevin Mawae, Steve Hutchinson, Alan Faneca and Tony Boselli; safety John Lynch; and cornerback Ty Law.
The roster of nominees has 47 offensive players, 39 defensive players, five special teams players and 11 coaches. Among those coaches are Super Bowl champions Bill Cowher, Tom Flores, Mike Holmgren, Jimmy Johnson and Dick Vermeil.
The modern-era nominees will be reduced to 25 semifinalists in November and, from there, to 15 finalists in January. A senior committee finalist, former Chiefs defensive back Johnny Robinson, and two finalists from the contributors category, Broncos owner Pat Bowlen and former Cowboys executive and current NFL consultant Gil Brandt, also have been nominated.
Voting by the 48-member Hall of Fame panel will be held Feb. 2, the day before the Super Bowl, in Atlanta. Inductions in the Canton, Ohio, shrine will be in early August.
Mayfield Sports Marketing Announces HOF Jerry Kramer Exclusive Autograph Agreement with MAB Celebrity Service
We are proud to announce that Pro Football Hall of Fame 2018 class member, Packers Icon and Mayfield Sports client, Jerry Kramer, has entered into an exclusive autograph agreement with MAB Celebrity Services making the company the sole seller of Kramer’s authentic autographed memorabilia.
“We are overwhelmed and excited to sign this exclusive autograph agreement such an incredible player and person, Mr. Kramer,” said Mollie Ann Braciglia, CEO of MAB. “Jerry’s first national autograph show site will be in Chicago March 18. Additional upcoming shows for the public will be announced very soon." New HOF autographed items such as HOF Helmets, Mini Helmets and HOF inscription jerseys will be
“Mayfield Sports and I are very excited to work with Molly and MAB as my exclusive autograph retailer. We know that do a great job and look forward to a wonderful partnership.” Kramer said.
“We are thrilled to partner with Molly and MAB” said Mark Mayfield, CEO of Mayfield Sports. “When you are looking for a new and authentic Jerry Kramer autographed item, MAB will be your official source. Every Kramer item, including NEW HOF autographed items, will have Jerry’s official hologram and a certificate of authenticity.”
Mayfield Sports Marketing will continue to oversee Kramer’s marketing and work very closely with MAB. Would you like to have HOF Jerry Kramer join your group for an upcoming event? The Mayfield Sports Sales Team will work with you for such opportunities as: appearances, marketing, licensing, endorsement, media and non profit events, contact www.MayfieldSports.com or call 262.366.8188
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HOF Jerry Kramer and Mark Mayfield, Mayfield Sports Marketing
