HOF Early Days

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Built in just under a year, the Hall opened its doors on September 7, 1963.

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A crowd gathered at the future site of the Hall for groundbreaking ceremonies in 1962.

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NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle presided over the groundbreaking.

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In the early phase of construction before the famous dome was added.

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The original Hall measured 19,000 square feet.