Portman Introduces Legislation to Honor Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Joe Manchin (D-WV)introduced bipartisan legislation authorizing the U.S.Mint to create a commemorative coin in recognition of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio
BigNews.Biz - May 11,2012 - Portman Introduces Legislation to Honor Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced bipartisan legislation authorizing the U.S. Mint to create a commemorative coin in recognition of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. The Pro Football Hall of Fame represents the best in professional football by honoring the individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the sport, preserving the history of the game, and promoting the positive values of the sport. Canton, Ohio is the proud birthplace of pro football, as the American Professional Football League, which later became the NFL, was founded there in 1920. The Buckeye State is home to 23 Hall of Famers.
“The commemorative coin is a great way to recognize the legends who have contributed to America’s rich football heritage,” said Portman. “Ohio is well-represented in the Hall of Fame due to the talent of many former Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals players, including the great Ozzie Newsome, Bobby Mitchell and my good friend Anthony Muñoz. The Pro Football Hall of Fame commemorative coin will ensure that important aspects of America’s sports history are preserved, at no cost to the taxpayer.”
The bill does not come at a cost to taxpayers. Since the modern commemorative coin program began in 1982, the United States Mint has raised over $418 million in surcharges to help build new museums, maintain national monuments like the Vietnam War Memorial, preserve historical sites like George Washington’s home, support various Olympic programs, and much more. The proceeds from the Pro Football Hall of Fame commemorative coin will be used to support the Hall of Fame’s efforts to preserve and acquire memorabilia from one of America’s most popular sports.
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