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Pro Football Hall of Fame 2025 | Enshrinement highlights & more from Canton
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CANTON — Enshrinement Saturday is a wrap.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame 's biggest event, the annual Enshrinement, celebrated the Class of 2025 the afternoon of Aug. 2 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame stadium.
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Here's a look at the day's highlights through our live updates on the Enshrinement.
Who was inducted in the NFL Hall of Fame?
The Class of 2025 features Eric Allen , Jared Allen , Antonio Gates and Sterling Sharpe .
Antonio Gates ' Hall of Fame presenter is Chargers owner Dean Spanos
Antonio Gates is the fourth and final speaker for Saturday's Enshrinement. Gates, the NFL's all-time leader in touchdown catches by a tight end (with 116), The only Pro Football Hall of Famer to never play a down of college football, Gates instead starred in basketball at nearby Kent State . He helped lead the Golden Flashes to the 2002 Elite Eight. His presenter Saturday is Chargers owner Dean Spanos.
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Eric Allen 's Hall of Fame presenter is son Austin Allen
Eric Allen is third of the four Class of 2025 enshrinees to speak. His oldest son, Austin Allen, presented him and helped him unveil his bronze bust.
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Sterling Sharpe's Hall of Fame presenter is his Hall of Fame brother, Shannon Sharpe
Sterling Sharpe is the second to speak from the Class of 2025 on Saturday. His brother, Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe , is his presenter. As Sterling talked about his life and career , he said, "When you learn to follow, you'll find out how quickly you can become a leader."
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Sterling Sharpe, Shannon Sharpe become first Pro Football Hall of Fame brothers
Sterling and Shannon Sharpe are the first brothers to be enshrined in the Hall. Sterling starred as a wide receiver with the Packers . Shannon starred as a tight end with the Broncos and Ravens and was enshrined in 2011.
Jared Allen 's Hall of Fame presenter is his father, Ron Allen
Jared Allen is the first up to speak Saturday from the Hall's Class of 2025 after his father, Ron Allen, presented him and unveiled his bronze bust with his son. Jared took the stage wearing a white cowboy hat for his speech and talked about the three things that drove his Hall of Fame journey .
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Hall of Famer Marv Levy saluted as he prepares to celebrate his 100th birthday
Hall of Fame coach Marvy Levy turns 100 on Sunday, Aug. 3 . He's attending the Enshrinement and master of ceremonies Chris Berman paid tribute to him from the stage as the event got rolling Saturday. Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas, who played for Levy, then took the stage to talk about his former coach. "He was the best coach I ever had," Thomas said. "... I love you coach." Thomas then lead the crowd in singing "Happy Birthday" to Levy.
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How many Hall of Famers are in Canton for the Enshrinement? A lot
There's no precise figure since Hall of Famers are in and out of town at different points during the weekend. But more than 110 Hall of Famers were in attendance for the Enshrinement on Saturday.
Chris Berman is recognized by Lynn Swann for his years as announcer during the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement at Tom Benson Hall of Fame in Canton. August 02, 2025.
Chris Berman hosts Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement for 25th time
Hall of Fame receiver Lynn Swann presented a silver anniversary football to Chris Berman to celebrate this being his 25th time hosting the Enshrinement. "That's pretty good," Swann said, using one of Berman's catch phrases from his time at ESPN and hosting Enshrinements. The award came as a surprise to Berman. "It's an honor to be with the greats of football and with the great fans," Berman said.
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When does the Hall of Fame Enshrinement begin?
The Enshrinement is 1 p.m. Saturday at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
Stark County high school football teams among 8 high school teams at Enshrinement
Eight Ohio high school football teams are attending the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement, including three from Stark County — the Alliance Aviators, Central Catholic Crusaders and GlenOak Golden Eagles. Practice officially began for all Ohio high school teams Friday, Aug. 1 for the 2025 season.
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Canton's Pro Football Hall of Fame parade kicks off Saturday
The Grand Parade, which runs along Cleveland Avenue in downtown Canton, begins at 8 a.m. Saturday. The parade features the new enshrinees, returning Hall of Famers, giant helium balloons, marching bands, more than a dozen colorful floats and dance troupes along the 2.2-mile route.
Who won the NFL's Hall of Fame Game?
The festivities in Canton got rolling July 31 with the Chargers routing the Lions 34-7 .
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What are the other Hall of Fame events in Canton this weekend?
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Unscripted & Tailgate, the former Enshrinees Roundtable, is 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3 at Memorial Civic Center.
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The Concert for Legends, featuring Nickelback as the headliners , is Sunday, Aug. 3 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mitchell Tenpenny opens the show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets , starting at $75.90 ($55 plus fees), can be purchased at https://www.profootballhoffestival.com.
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