Dr. Crawford took several members of the Football in American Culture course to the Professional Football Hall of Fame in Canton yesterday. The Hall has upgraded its facilities in recent years to present much more interactive displays. Visitors can try on shoulder pads, see how their hands measure up to famous quarterbacks, and in general immerse themselves into the world of the National Football League.
This was the first trip to the Hall for most of the students, and one student from Brazil came along with the group. They are seen at left standing in front of a Hupmobile auto that reminds visitors that the NFL began in the offices of a car dealership in 1920.
Trips like this provide students with high impact learning experiences that compliment their experiences in the classroom. Students read all about the NFL in Michael MacCambridge's America's Game: The Epic Story of How Pro Football Captured a Nation, and this trip allowed them to place his stories into context.
A good time was had by all!
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