Kentucky Pro Football HOF

Kentucky Pro Football HOF We are the only state NFL Hall of Fame in the country! We honor the greatest football players to have been born in or played college football in Kentucky!

The purpose of the KY Pro Football Hall of Fame is to appropriately honor persons that have brought significant recognition to the state of Kentucky, or have by their unusual successful service achieved significant accomplishment on behalf of their school, or have by a significant act or contribution distinguished themselves as an unusual former National Football League player, coach, referee, owner, manager, etc., or have been a significant or unusual supporter of Pro Football.

🚨 THE SALE ENDS TODAY! 🚨Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of Kentucky’s premier football events of the year! 🏈💜Jo...
05/01/2026

🚨 THE SALE ENDS TODAY! 🚨
Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of Kentucky’s premier football events of the year! 🏈💜

Join us for the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Purple Jacket Dinner Party & Induction Ceremony as we honor our incredible Class of 2026:

🏈 Jerry Blanton (UK / Kansas City Chiefs)
🏈 Bilal Powell (Louisville / New York Jets)
🏈 Chad Pennington (Marshall / New York Jets / Miami Dolphins)
🏈 Ermal Allen (UK / Cleveland Browns / Dallas Cowboys)
🏈 Mark Pike (Edgewood, Kentucky / Buffalo Bills)

⭐ Also honoring Super Bowl XLVII MVP Joe Flacco (Cincinnati Bengals)
🎟️ 30% OFF tables and individual seats — TODAY ONLY!

📍 Lexington Downtown Hilton
📅 June 26 | 5:30–9:00 PM
👉 Reserve your seats now: WWW.KYPROFOOTBALLHOF.ORG

🏈 GET YOUR SEATS NOW — ALMOST SOLD OUT!Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame’sPurple Jacket Dinner Party & Induction Ceremo...
04/25/2026

🏈 GET YOUR SEATS NOW — ALMOST SOLD OUT!

Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame’s
Purple Jacket Dinner Party & Induction Ceremony

🎉 Honoring our Class of 2026:
• Jerry Blanton (UK / Kansas City Chiefs)
• Bilal Powell (Louisville / New York Jets)
• Chad Pennington (Marshall / New York Jets / Miami Dolphins)
• Ermal Allen (UK / Cleveland Browns / Dallas Cowboys)
• Mark Pike (Edgewood, KY / Buffalo Bills)

⭐ Also honoring Super Bowl XLVII MVP Joe Flacco (Cincinnati Bengals)

🎟️ 30% OFF Tickets — Limited Availability!
• Table for 10: $900
• Individual Seats: $100

📍 Lexington Downtown Hilton
📅 June 26 | 5:30–9:00 PM
👉 Reserve your seats today: www.kyprofootballhof.org

The Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced that veteran NFL quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco will rec...
03/10/2026

The Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced that veteran NFL quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco will receive the 2026 Blanton Collier Award for Integrity On and Off the Field.

The honor recognizes Flacco’s leadership, character, and commitment to the game and to the communities he has served throughout his distinguished NFL career.

Flacco will be presented with the award on Friday, June 26, during the Hall of Fame’s annual Purple Jacket Dinner and Class of 2026 Induction Ceremony at the Hilton Lexington Downtown.

Named in honor of legendary coach Blanton Collier, the award celebrates individuals who exemplify integrity, humility, and respect for the game both on and off the field while using their athletic platform to give back to their communities.

Since its creation in 2007, the award has recognized football legends including Jim Brown, Gale Sayers, Tony Dungy, the Manning family, Nick Saban, Jerome Bettis, and Romeo Crennel.

https://kyprofootballhof.org/blanton-collier-sportsmanship-award/

👏 Congratulations to Joe Flacco on this well-deserved honor.

🏈 Honoring a Special Teams Legend Who Played in Four Super Bowls 🏈Mark Pike (Georgia Tech / Dixie Heights HS – Edgewood,...
02/08/2026

🏈 Honoring a Special Teams Legend Who Played in Four Super Bowls 🏈

Mark Pike (Georgia Tech / Dixie Heights HS – Edgewood, KY)

A standout ⭐ at Dixie Heights High School in Edgewood, Kentucky, Mark Pike went on to play college football at Georgia Tech 🐝 before being selected by the Buffalo Bills 🦬 in the seventh round of the 1986 NFL Draft.

Over 12 seasons in Buffalo 🏟️, Pike played in 193 games 💪 and earned a reputation as one of the greatest special teams performers in NFL history 🚀. He was a key contributor on the Bills’ teams that reached four consecutive Super Bowls (1991–1994) and remains the franchise’s all-time leader in special teams tackles (255) —ranking second all-time in NFL history.

Mark Pike passed away in 2021, but his legacy of toughness, consistency, and excellence lives on 💜.

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🏈 A Louisville & NFL Standout 🏈Bilal Powell (University of Louisville / Lake Gibson HS – Lakeland, FL)After a standout s...
02/08/2026

🏈 A Louisville & NFL Standout 🏈

Bilal Powell (University of Louisville / Lake Gibson HS – Lakeland, FL)

After a standout senior season at the University of Louisville 🐦, where he rushed for 1,405 yards—the fifth-highest single-season total in program history, Bilal Powell was selected by the New York Jets ✈️ in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft.

Powell went on to spend his entire nine-year NFL career with the Jets 💪, establishing himself as a dependable and versatile all-purpose back—equally effective running between the tackles and catching passes out of the backfield. He finished his professional career with 5,275 all-purpose yards and became a fan favorite among Jets supporters for his toughness, reliability, and consistency.

Following his playing career, Powell returned to Louisville 🏠, where he founded the 29th & 9th Foundation —a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting athletes by bridging the gap between mental health and sports🏈.

www.kyprofootballhof.org

www.29thand9th.org

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A trailblazer ⭐ at the University of Kentucky, Jerry Blanton became the first true freshman to start a varsity football ...
02/07/2026

A trailblazer ⭐ at the University of Kentucky, Jerry Blanton became the first true freshman to start a varsity football game in program history and later anchored a Wildcats defense that captured an SEC Championship 🏆.

Selected in the 11th round of the 1978 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills 🦬, Blanton narrowly missed the roster before being signed the following season by the Kansas City Chiefs. He spent his entire seven-year NFL career in Kansas City, earning a starting role at inside linebacker 💪 and emerging as a defensive leader. In 1983, he led the Chiefs with 136 tackles.

Following his playing career, Blanton built a distinguished legacy in public service and business 👔. In 2003, he accepted an invitation from Ernie Fletcher to become Deputy Commissioner of Kentucky’s Department of Parks, becoming the highest-ranking African American in the department’s history.

His football legacy continues through his son, Kendall —a two-time Super Bowl champion 🏆🏆 with the Los Angeles Rams 🐏 and the Kansas City Chiefs .

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🏈 Chad PenningtonFrom college football standout at Marshall University to one of the NFL’s most respected quarterbacks, ...
02/06/2026

🏈 Chad Pennington

From college football standout at Marshall University to one of the NFL’s most respected quarterbacks, Chad Pennington built a career defined by resilience, intelligence, and accuracy.

A first-round draft pick of the New York Jets in 2000, Pennington overcame multiple injuries and shoulder surgeries to earn NFL Comeback Player of the Year honors twice (2006, 2008).

He led the Jets to an AFC East title in 2002 and guided the Miami Dolphins to a division championship in 2008, finishing his 11-year NFL career with more than 19,000 passing yards and a reputation as one of the game’s smartest passers.

Today, Pennington continues to lead—this time on the sidelines. In 2024, he guided Sayre School in Lexington, Kentucky to an undefeated season and the program’s first-ever Kentucky Class 1A state championship.

📖 A legacy of leadership—on and off the field.

🏈 Kentucky Football History 🏈A rare multi-sport standout at the University of Kentucky, Ermal Allen lettered in football...
02/06/2026

🏈 Kentucky Football History 🏈

A rare multi-sport standout at the University of Kentucky, Ermal Allen lettered in football, basketball, golf, and track before serving four years in the U.S. Army during World War II. Drafted by the Chicago Cardinals in 1947, he chose instead to play for the Cleveland Browns in the AAFC—earning a championship in his lone professional playing season.

Allen’s legacy continued on the sidelines, serving as offensive coordinator under Paul "Bear" Bryant and later defensive coordinator under Blanton Collier at the University of Kentucky. In 1962, he joined Tom Landry and the Dallas Cowboys, helping guide two Super Bowl championship teams through his leadership in research and scouting over the next 22 years.

Ermal Allen passed away in 1988, but his influence on football endures. 🟣🏆

🏈 Tonight’s the Night! 💜The excitement is building! Tonight at 7:00 PM (ET), the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame will...
02/05/2026

🏈 Tonight’s the Night! 💜

The excitement is building! Tonight at 7:00 PM (ET), the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame will announce the members of the Class of 2026.

Who will be the next legends to don the coveted Purple Jacket and join Kentucky football royalty? 👀

📺 Tune in or stream the show on one of our great TV partners and be part of the moment.

See you tonight! 💜🏈

The Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame extends our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of our dear friend Randy Burk...
11/19/2025

The Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame extends our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of our dear friend Randy Burke, who passed away yesterday (November 18) at his home in Florida.

Originally from Miami, Randy was a standout athlete in both football and track. His talent earned him a scholarship to the University of Kentucky, where he excelled as a wide receiver from 1973–1977. A record-setting performance at the 1977 Senior Bowl—combined with his remarkable speed—caught the attention of NFL scouts, leading to his first-round selection by the Baltimore Colts in the 1977 NFL Draft. He went on to play five seasons in the NFL.

After his playing career, Randy returned to his adopted hometown of Lexington, where he spent 29 years as a Marketing Consultant at WKYT-TV before retiring in 2017.

Randy Burke was one of the true “founding fathers” of the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame. As President of the Kentucky Chapter of the NFL Players Association, he played an essential role in establishing the nation’s only state-specific professional football hall of fame.

Executive Director Frank Minnifield shared these words:
“For the first eight years of our existence, Randy Burke was as important to our development as anybody. He was key in getting us organized, filing paperwork, and getting the NFL to recognize us. No one in our group was more adept at making business decisions than Randy. Plus, he was well connected and knew everyone in Lexington.”

Randy is survived by his wife, Amy Karns Burke, and a large and loving family.

🏈 The Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame was at Thomas More University yesterday to honor five Saints selected to the 20...
10/19/2025

🏈 The Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame was at Thomas More University yesterday to honor five Saints selected to the 2025 Collegiate All-Commonwealth Team!

Chosen by their coaches for their leadership on the field and in the classroom, these outstanding young men are:

#62 💪 Kyle Hillerich | Louisville, KY
#54 ⚔️ Obadiah Commodore | Lexington, KY
#71 🛡️ Cam Weil | Mt. Orab, OH
#5 ⚡ Japhia Kennedy | Lexington, KY
#11 🏹 Preston Agee | Alexandria, KY

👏 Congratulations, gentlemen!

Pictured with Cleveland Browns legend Frank Minnifield https://kyprofootballhof.org/hof/frank-minnifield/ are Saints head coach Chris Norwell and Cody R. Noell of Community Trust Bank.

And joining the celebration — Cincinnati Bengals great Bruce Kozerski https://kyprofootballhof.org/hof/bruce-kozerski/, a 2017 inductee into the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame! 💜

🔗 Learn more about the Collegiate All-Commonwealth Team at https://kyprofootballhof.org/all-commonwealth-team/

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