If you've paid attention to pro football over the last few decades, the picture no doubt will look familiar. The Pro Football Hall of Fame's entrance has become something of an icon, and it's quite a tourist draw to Canton, Ohio. The NFL was essentially invented in a car dealer's showroom there in the 1920's, and this is a way of remembering those roots.
Those roots start at small-town America and extend to big cities with full stadiums today. The Hall of Fame has the usual memorabilia, displays on great players, teams and the Super Bowls, and a theater. The induction ceremony in August is always a highlight on the football calendar.
When I visited many years ago, pro football's hall was a small disappointment. Despite several expansions, it was easy to get the feeling that the place needed more room. There are a lot of pictures of memorabilia (Super Bowl programs, for example) instead of the items themselves. And the location, right on an Interstate, was convenient but less than charming.
But plenty of time has passed since my visit, and improvements have been made. One of these days I'll have to go back and pay a visit. A video will have to do in the meantime.
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