Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2009
August 8, 2009 by David Kindervater
Filed under Pro Football HOF
This is my sixth consecutive year working the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement. Familiarity sure makes things easier in terms of getting around. But it never diminishes from the excitement of attending another event. The Pro Football Hall of Fame remains one of my favorite places to visit. From my seat in the Fawcett Stadium Press Box or Media Work room—to roaming the grounds or through the Hall itself (still, the best part)—I’m continually enamored by the whole thing. I mean, nothing beats game day. But, I say the same thing every year: this is the most important event on each season’s NFL schedule. The game I have loved since as far back as I can remember has a headquarters and history here that can’t be found anywhere else.
Pro Football Hall of Fame, August 8, 2009 / Photo: Newscom
Pre-enshrinement introductions begin at 6:45 p.m. and the Class of 2009 Enshrinement Ceremony starts at 7. The Class of 2009 (and their presenters) are as follows. This is also the order of enshrinement tonight:
- Ralph Wilson, Jr. (presented by Chris Berman)
- Randall McDaniel (presented by O.K. Fulton)
- Bob Hayes (Roger Staubach will speak on behalf of the family. Bob’s son Bob Hayes, Jr. will represent his late father during the weekend’s festivities)
- Rod Woodson (presented by Tracy Foster)
- Derrick Thomas (Carl Peterson will speak on behalf of the family. Derrick’s son Derrion Hayes will represent his late father during the weekend’s festivities)
- Bruce Smith (presented by Ted Cottrell)
