At Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Tom Brady, Jim Gray, and Jeffrey Offer unveil the Hall of Excellence
At Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Tom Brady, Jim Gray, and Jeffrey Offer unveil the Hall of Excellence
(Las Vegas, NV) Fontainebleau Las Vegas Unveils Hall of Excellence
Fontainebleau Las Vegas officially opened its Hall of Excellence on Friday, June 20. The museum, a collaboration between Tom Brady, Jim Gray, and Jeffrey Soffer, honors significant moments in sports and entertainment history.
Key Highlights:
Official Opening: Opened to the public on Friday, June 20.
Vision: Tom Brady emphasized the importance of support and inspiration. Jim Gray described the hall as a "movement" reminding visitors of sacrifice, striving, and overcoming. Jeffrey Soffer highlighted the immersive experience of reliving milestones.
Attendees: Notable figures at the debut included Frann Vettor-Gray, Tom Brady's parents, Kobe Bryant's sister Shaya Bryant-Tabb, Stedman Graham, Marv Albert, Richard Dinkel, Brett Mufson, and Maurice Wooden.
Exhibits: The museum features cherished artifacts such as:
All seven of Tom Brady's Super Bowl rings.
Jackie Robinson's bat (1947).
Muhammad Ali's gloves from his 1966 fight against George Chuvalo.
Dream Team jersey and opening ceremony uniform (1992).
Clint Eastwood's Academy Award for "Unforgiven" (1993).
Kobe Bryant's first nationally televised game jersey (1996).
Tiger Woods' golf ball from his first Masters victory (1997).
Billie Jean King's tennis dress (1974).
Oprah Winfrey's Presidential Medal of Freedom (2013) and Tony Award (2016).
Las Vegas Aces WNBA Championship rings (2022, 2023).
Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup Championship ring (2023).
Signed golf balls and baseballs from U.S. Presidents dating back to Woodrow Wilson.
Audio Tour: A self-guided audio tour narrated by Morgan Freeman allows customization, with stories and descriptions narrated by icons including Oprah Winfrey, Marv Albert, Jim Nantz, Bob Costas, Mike Emrick, Mary Carillo, Andres Cantor, Tom Brady, and Jim Gray.
Trophy Room: Includes the Vince Lombardi Trophy, Heisman Trophy, Claret Jug, MLB Commissioners Trophy, Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy, Wimbledon, U.S. Open Golf and Tennis Trophies, Pete Rozelle Super Bowl MVP Trophy, Olympic Gold medals, Emmy®, GRAMMY®, Tony®, and ACADEMY AWARDS®.
Location & Hours: Located on the second floor adjacent to Promenade, open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Admission: Starts at $35 per person, $20 for ages five to 15. Discounted tickets for seniors, Nevada residents, and military members start at $30.
Valet Program: Visitors dining, shopping, or using spa services at Fontainebleau Las Vegas can validate their valet parking.
SOURCE Fontainebleau Las Vegas
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