Hall of Fame unveils Steelers exhibit

Steelers fans will be able to enjoy a unique display highlighting the team's history when a temporary exhibit titled “A Legacy Forged in Black & Gold” opens at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

The exhibit will include the Steelers' six Lombardi Trophies, six Super Bowl rings, and all 27 bronze busts of honorees who contributed to the team's success, all under one roof.

The exhibition will be held daily from January 20 to February. 19 and will be the first in a series offered by the Hall of Fame to honor specific teams.

“First, we want to thank the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Rooney family for enthusiastically embracing the idea of ​​an exhibit like this in the Hall of Fame and for helping to make it possible by loaning the official Vince Lombardi Awards,” the Hall's president said. Jim Porter. “Knowing that this is the 50th anniversary of the year that changed the franchise forever, it seemed appropriate for the Steelers to be the first team to be honored in this way, with many special exhibits to come as the Hall continues to find ways to celebrate the holiday. The greatest players, coaches, contributors and teams in the game “

There will also be artifacts and other memorabilia on display honoring Steelers history, as well as Steelers-centric graphics and photos on multiple walls. The screens will also show team and player highlight films.

“We encourage every Steelers fan to see this collection of once-in-a-lifetime items on display and take their photo with their Lombardi Trophies, Super Bowl rings and bronze busts,” Porter said. “There's never been this kind of opportunity before.”

The celebration will also include chalk talks and autograph sessions on weekends from late January through mid-February with legendary Hall of Famers and Steelers. The Hall of Fame Café will also have a Pittsburgh flavor.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about visiting the Hall, visit ProFootballHOF.com/visit.