2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class

Last week, the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Board of Selectors finalized who will be enshrined in Canton, Ohio, this upcoming August. The Class of 2022 was announced at NFL Honors on Thursday, February 10. The honorees include former coach, Dick Vermeil, wide receiver Cliff Branch, offensive tackle Tony Boselli, defensive back LeRoy Butler, defensive tackle Richard Seymour, defensive tackle Bryant Young, linebacker Sam Mills and officials supervisor Art McNally.

Dick Vermeil coached the Philadelphia Eagles from 1976-1982 and later the St. Louis Rams (1997-1999) and Kansas City Chiefs (2001-2005). Vermeil took over a Philadelphia football team that was far from successful, and by his third year at the helm in 1978, guided the Eagles to their first playoff appearance in 18 years. In 1979, Vermeil was named NFL Coach of the Year by Pro Football Weekly and Sporting News. Vermeil’s Eagles won an NFC East Division title in 1980, advancing to Super Bowl XV where they were defeated by the Oakland Raiders. ... Read More

Pro Football Hall of Fame Elects Eight For 2021 Induction

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced last Saturday night during NFL Honors the inductees into the 2021 class. The list was whittled down from 15 finalists in January and is led by quarterback Peyton Manning and also features Calvin Johnson, Charles Woodson, Alan Faneca, Calvin Johnson, John Lynch, Tom Flores and Bill Nunn.

The Hall of Famers usually appear in-person during the show but given that there was no live studio audience this year, the players were surprised in their hometowns by Hall of Fame president David Baker. Two surprises stood-out in particular, the first with Drew Pearson, who had been summoned to meet with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Hall of Famer Roger Staubach, and the other with Peyton Manning, who was filming at Empower Field at Mile High when he was ... Read More

Super Bowl Champ and Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler Appearance and Autograph Signing – Mar 15

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BROOKFIELD, WI – Join Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer and Super Bowl XXXI Champion LeRoy Butler at the Brookfield, WI Pick N Save Store autograph signing on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. LeRoy Butler will make an appearance from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to meet and greet fans and sign autographs. The event will take place at the Pick N Save Store, 15170 W Greenfield Ave, Brookfield, WI 53005. Source: Facebook ... Read More

Retired Packers Strong Safety and Super Bowl Champ LeRoy Butler to Appear at Cudahy, WI Autograph Signing – Feb 1

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CUDAHY, WI – Join retired Green Bay Packers strong safety and Hall of Famer, Super Bowl XXXI Champion, LeRoy Butler at the Cudahy, WI autograph signing on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. LeRoy Butler will make an appearance from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to meet and greet fans and sign autographs and memorabilia. The event will take place at the Pick N Save Store, 5851 South Packard Avenue, Cudahy, WI 53110. Source: Facebook ... Read More

LeRoy Butler Named Guest Speaker at Fox Valley Technical College Speakers Series

APPLETON, WI. — Former Green Bay Packers All-Pro safety, LeRoy Butler, has been named the guest speaker at the Fox Valley Technical College Speaker Series this year. The LeRoy Butler speakers series named “Be a Champion” will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 25th at 7 pm at the Appleton Campus Commons. Source: Fox Valley Technical College.

Photo shows LeRoy Butler speaking with JS reporter Tom Silverstein comparing Green Bay’s and Dallas’ offensive skill players in the 2014 NFC divisional playoff.

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NFL Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler to Sign His New Book in Packers Pro Shop

GREEN BAY, WI. — Packers fans will have a chance to meet NFL Hall of Famer, LeRoy Butler, who is scheduled to host a book signing on Oct. 24 for his new book, “Packers Pride: Green Bay Greats Share their Favorite Memories.” The event will take place in the Packers Pro Shop located 1265 Lombardi Ave from 3:30 to 5 p.m.  The event is free and open to the public, however, Butler, will only be signing his new book. Fans can purchase the book at the Pro Shop  store or online. Co-author, Rob Reischel, will also join Butler for the signing. Green Bay Packers legend and NFL Hall of Famer, Leroy Butler, signs his new book titled “Packers Pride: Green Bay Greats Share their Favorite Memories,” on Oct. 24, 2013 at the Packers Pro Shop. ... Read More