1892 Allegheny Athletic Association ledger showing William Pudge Heffelfinger is the first person to be paid to play football. The Pro Football Hall of Fame considers this ledger as pro football's birth certificate.

Minutes to the meeting to form the NFL on Sept. 17, 1920. The birth of the NFL is considered one of the 11 Greatest Moments in NFL History by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Pro Football Hall of Fame considers the Meeting Minutes the NFL's birth certificate.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame's collection of all 51 Super Bowl Rings. Click here to view the rings in detail.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame bust gallery. Pro Football's greatest individuals reside here.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame "Game for Life" theater is our feature attraction.

Game ball from the 1958 NFL Championship Game (Greatest game ever played).

AFL and NFL footballs used in Super Bowl I. The first Super Bowl symbolizes the AFL and NFL merger which is considered one of the 11 Greatest Moments in NFL History by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The AFL used its own J5-V Spalding football on offense and the NFL used its own Wilson "Duke" football on offense.

The naming of Pete Rozelle as NFL Commissioner in 1960 is considered by the Pro Football Hall of Fame on of the 11 Greatest Moments in NFL history. Using what today is an outdated piece of technology, Rozelle was able to modernize the NFL.

Football thrown by Peyton Manning for his 509th passing touchdown of his career the most in NFL history. The touchdown record is the ultimate statistical achievement for a quarterback.

The Patriots selected Brady in the 6th round of the 2000 Draft, one of the biggest steals in Draft history.

Marion Motley's and Bill Willis 1946 Contract (Professional Football is reintegrated considered on the of the 11 Greatest Moments in NFL history).

Hat worn by Weeb Ewbank while coaching the New York Jets against the Cleveland Browns on Monday, Sept. 17, 1970 which was the first broadcast of Monday Night Football. The creation of Monday Night Football is considered one of the 11 Greatest Moments in NFL History by the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

This knee brace kept Namath on the field where he changed the face of professional football by signing a reported $400,000 and becoming not only a great player but a nation-wide celebrity.

NFL official's whistle used by Fritz Graf in the 1967 NFL Championship Game (officials display). Graf had to put tape on his metal whistle to prevent it from sticking to his hands and lips due to the -13 degree temperatures. The "Ice Bowl" is considered one of the 11 Greatest Moments in NFL History by the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Piece of the Tartan Turf that is from the same stretch of field where Franco Harris made his "Immaculate Reception" in the closing seconds of the 1972 AFC Divisional Playoffs.

Helmet worn and used by David Tyree to make the "Helmet Catch" in Super Bowl XLII to allow the New York Giants to continue game winning drive against the undefeated New England Patriots.

Jim Thorpe's Carlisle Indian Sweater, Thorpe was the NFL's first President and was a charter member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He first gained fame for his collegiate football exploits for Carlisle Indian school.

Shirt worn by Don Shula on Nov. 14, 1993 when he surpassed George Halas as the winningest coach in NFL history.

Joe Montana's Super Bowl XIX jersey, this is the most significant Joe Montana artifact in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The no. 32 jersey worn by the three-time MVP and Cleveland Browns Hall of Famer

Helmet worn by Doug Williams when he became the first African American quarterback to win a Super Bowl (XXII).