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Annual Goanetters Meet - January 3, 2012 - 12:30 - 2pm Tourist Hostel, near the Old Secretariat, Panaji (Panjim) Planning to attend? Send an email to eve...@goanet.org with contact details --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HALL OF FAME AMERICAN FOOTBALL The museum is at Preston Ohio The ground floor is depicting the uniforms, dresses of the clubs, their gear and accessories the trophies the touch screens convey whay you wish to know about the Game There are news blow outs recording the magnificent events of the time long past The changes over the years from all aspects of the materials used by the players are on display The building is set in idyllic surroundings, which sets the tone for the invitation.. it is a memorial dedicated to the most passionate game in the USA and it is a fantastic effort at great costs to encapsulate the game The bronze busts of about 275 plus players and officials are showcased with their names and year, since 1963 onwards. The selection to the hall of fame is great event that leads to intermingling of the famous past and present officials and enthusiastic fans I believe their autographs can cost at least 250 dollars and that depends upon teir past glory and fame The selection is done by 32 clubs with 80% share.The hall of fame has provision for another 15 years and currently extension is underway There is entrance ticket with discounts for senior citizens and children,students There are touch screens giving details of players, coaches, officials ,clubs right from the beginning..Presently 4 to 7 members are voted to the hall of fame.The eligibility is after 5 years from the date of retirement the winners of supper bowl.,Finalists of the American football are offered diamond studied gold rings of various prices.In fact the touch screen permits one to design a ring The samples of many such precious rings are on display There is an exhibit showing the ring in 3 dimensions, but when to try to touch it ,it is a very amusing,, surprising illusion, which is a cleverly designed hologram There is an amphitheater, where short clips of exciting Supper Bowl finals are projected at short intervals, which take you back in time and gives you a feel of the excitement that grips the Americans at large One is wonder struck at the sheer magnitude and concept to preserve the memory for the posterity Is there such a fall of fame for soccer or any other popular sports any where in the world? We have heard of wax museums dedicated to the cult of famous movie stars, ,politicians et.al in general Nelson Lopes Chinchinim --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---------------------------------------------------------------------------