IRVING, Texas (March 23, 2022) – The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced today its campaign celebrating its historic 75th Anniversary: NFF 75: A Legacy of Looking Forward. As part of the announcement, the NFF also unveiled its 75th commemorative logo.
 
The NFF 75th Anniversary campaign will reinforce the collective efforts of so many who have been involved with the NFF through the years and their commitment to keeping the game strong. In celebration of the 75th Anniversary milestone, the NFF aims to broaden its reach among new audiences and re-energize the existing base of fans who hold the game near and dear to their hearts.
 
The campaign elements will feature NFF achievements and unique highlights from the past 75 years, while focusing on the future and the role the organization will continue to play as the protector and voice of the game at all levels for the next 75 years.
 
"The game of football impacts so many people on and off the field – and is truly a sport that unites people from different communities and all walks of life," said NFF Chairman Archie Manning. "There are many powerful facets to the game, and we want to use our platform and this historic anniversary to generate an appreciation for the NFF and the role it plays in protecting the game for future generations."
 
75th Anniversary Campaign Components
During the 2022 football season, the NFF will highlight the key moments of the past 75 years that underscore the contributions of the game in strengthening our country and the life skills it builds in those who play it by creating original content and incorporating unique, celebratory elements into the NFF Annual Awards Dinner and other events throughout the year.

• Branding & Marketing: The newly released 75th Anniversary logo will be integrated into existing marketing materials and will feature unique designs, punctuated by a commemorative 75th Anniversary lapel pin. Other materials include 75th Anniversary-specific social templates, print advertisements and a PSA for use in media guides, in-stadium, digital channels and more. The digital materials will be made available later this week for media and schools to use via an online hub on footballfoundation.org.


• Content: Throughout the season, the NFF will feature some of the greatest players, moments and storylines from the last 75 years encompassing everything from youth to professional football. It will also showcase the people who have continued to better the game, as well as release a video series highlighting the best moments from the NFF's history. Fans will be encouraged to join the conversation by sharing their own favorite moments and utilizing the hashtag #NFF75.  


• NFF Annual Awards Dinner: The glitz and prestige of the NFF Annual Awards Dinner will be punctuated by the induction of the 2022 College Football Hall of Fame Class, the recognition of the 2022 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class Presented by Fidelity Investments and the presentation of the 33rd William V. Campbell Trophy®. The NFF will also recognize past College Football Hall of Fame inductees and Campbell Trophy® recipients from the past..


• Hall of Famers: The NFF will continue its traditional NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salutes presented by Fidelity Investments, working with schools to hold events celebrating the achievements of each member of the 2022 College Football Hall of Fame Class and the rich history and prestige of their alma maters and their college football programs.


• Special NFF Membership: The NFF will launch a commemorative 75th Anniversary membership package in April, which will include unique experiences, access to football greats and membership collectibles.


• Capstone Event: Finally, the celebration of 75 years will conclude with the announcement of the 2023 College Football Hall of Fame Class in a new, thrilling way.

 
For more information, please visit footballfoundation.org.
 
About The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame
Founded in 1947 with early leadership from General Douglas MacArthur, legendary Army coach Earl "Red" Blaik and immortal journalist Grantland Rice, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame is a non-profit educational organization that runs programs designed to use the power of amateur football in developing scholarship, citizenship and athletic achievement in young people. With 120 chapters and 12,000 members nationwide, NFF programs include the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Future for Football, The William V. Campbell Trophy®, the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class Presented by Fidelity Investments and a series of initiatives to honor the legends of the past and inspire the leaders of the future. NFF corporate partners include Catapult, Delta Air Lines, Fidelity Investments, Goodyear, Jostens, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, the New York Athletic Club and the Sports Business Journal. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @NFFNetwork and learn more at footballfoundation.org.