HIDDEN TREASURES

The Pro Football Hall of Fame's archives is home to the vast majority of the museum’s collection with approximately 90 percent of the mementos housed in this area.

"The archives is actually the ideal place for these items from a preservation aspect," commented Jason Aikens, the Hall’s collections curator. "In reality, the best thing for our mementos is for them not to see the light of day. But, nobody learns anything from them unless we share them with the public."

So, visit Profootballhof.com each week to view a new featured piece from our archives in Canton!

ITEM: Doak Walker's sideline jacket DESCRIPTION: The Detroit Lions sideline coat worn by Hall of Famer Doak Walker, circa 1955. DONATED BY: Doak Walker Halfback Doak Walker wore this jacket during his Hall of Fame career with the Detroit Lions (1950-55). Walker was known versatility as he rushed, passed, caught passes, returned punts and kickoffs, punted, and placekicked. He was named All-NFL five times in six seasons.

Other Hidden Treasures:

 Bill Belichick's coaching jacket
 Hank Stram letter to George Allen
Heating coil from Lambeau Field
 Early 1900's nose guard
 Joe Greene's Helmet