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Hall of Excellence at Fontainebleau Las Vegas opens in June 644r6d21 May 2025(PRESS RELEASE) -- Hall of Excellence, a world-class museum at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, will officially open its doors to the public on Friday, 20 June. Created in partnership with seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady and the Tom Brady Family Collection, as well as sportscasting legend Jim Gray and his wife Frann Vettor-Gray, the museum offers guests a never-before-seen look at iconic memorabilia in sports and entertainment throughout the 20th and 21st centuries; with a carefully curated collection of exclusive and extraordinary artifacts from the world’s greatest athletes and entertainers. “The Hall of Excellence is about more than preserving history – it is about celebrating the relentless pursuit of greatness,” says Brady. “These moments, these legends, they remind us of what is possible when ion and hard work come together, and they inspire us to chase our own legacies. So much of this memorabilia represents the incredible journey that I, like so many others, have been fortunate enough to experience. Artifacts like these do not belong hidden away, they should be shared with the fans who were along for the journey with us. I’m proud to share these moments, and grateful this collection now has the perfect home at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.” “The Hall of Excellence is the most extraordinary collection of historic sports and entertainment artifacts ever assembled. It’s a tribute to iconic legends whose achievements exceeded even their boldest dreams. This museum takes you back to the unforgettable moments that shaped generations,” says Gray. “By sharing these remarkable treasures, we hope to inspire future generations to strive for excellence. We are deeply grateful to all the superstars who generously contributed their most prized possessions. Frann and I are honored to have created this museum and to partner with Tom and Jeff on this incredible journey.” “It is an honor to have something as special as the Hall of Excellence be here at Fontainebleau Las Vegas,” says Chairman and CEO of Fontainebleau Development, Jeffrey Soffer. “This is such a unique exhibition, not only for the resort but for the destination. The pursuit of excellence is woven into the DNA of Fontainebleau Las Vegas, and we are grateful to Tom, Jim and Frann for their generosity in bringing the Hall of Excellence to the resort, in turn ing our mission to deliver once-in-a-lifetime experiences to our guests. Together, we are giving guests, sports and entertainment enthusiasts the chance to enjoy Las Vegas unlike ever before, with a first-hand look at history through the eyes of the world’s most beloved athletes and entertainers.” Hall of Excellence is led by a self-guided tour, narrated by Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman. The tour takes guests on a journey through history, featuring items such as Michael Jordan’s first pair of Air Jordans (1984) and first NBA championship shoes (1991 NBA Finals); the bat used by Jackie Robinson to break baseball’s color barrier (1947); all seven of Tom Brady’s Super Bowl rings; Muhammad Ali's worn gloves from his iconic fight versus George Chuvalo (1966); 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); golf ball used by Tiger Woods during his first Masters victory (1997); Billie Jean King’s iconic tennis dress (1974); Oprah Winfrey’s Presidential Medal of Freedom (2013) and Tony Award for “The Color Purple” (2016); Las Vegas Aces WNBA Championship rings (2022, 2023); a Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup Championship ring (2023), and golf balls and baseballs signed by U.S. Presidents dating back to Woodrow Wilson. The museum also features an iconic trophy room that includes the Vince Lombardi Trophy, the Heisman Trophy, the Claret Jug, the MLB Commissioners Trophy, Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy (NBA Finals), Wimbledon, U.S. Open Golf and U.S. Open Tennis Trophies, the Pete Rozelle Super Bowl MVP Trophy, Olympic Gold medals, Emmy, GRAMMY, Tony and ACADEMY AWARDS and many others. Additional displays include historic memorabilia from legendary events that once belonged to icons like Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, Vince Lombardi, Jim Brown, Babe Ruth, Pelé, Shohei Ohtani, Hank Aaron, Magic Johnson, LeBron James, Lionel Messi, Annika Sörenstam, Pete Sampras, Eric Dickerson, Simone Biles, Willie Mays, Joe DiMaggio, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell, Charles Barkley, Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky, Usain Bolt, Serena Williams, Don Shula, Bill Belichick, Carl Lewis, Roger Federer, Mike Tyson, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Aaron Judge, Reggie Jackson, Jason Kidd, Elvis Presley and The Beatles, among others. Visitors will also have the ability to hear detailed stories and descriptions of artifacts narrated by Oprah Winfrey, Marv Albert, Jim Nantz, Bob Costas, Mike Emrick, Mary Carillo, Andres Cantor, Tom Brady, Jim Gray, Snoop Dogg, and the premiere of will.i.am song XLNC. Hall of Excellence is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ission to Hall of Excellence is $35 per person and $20 for guests 15 and under. Discounted tickets are available for seniors, Nevada residents and military at $30 per person. Tickets are available for purchase online starting on Friday, 23 May at 6 a.m. PDT. Guests are encouraged to take advantage of Fontainebleau Las Vegas’ valet-validation program – allowing visitors dining at the resort’s world-class restaurant and bar collection, spending within retail spaces, including the Hall of Excellence, or enjoying a treatment at Lapis Spa & Wellness and IGK Salon to validate their valet. < Gaming News 3uy69 |