Press Release

Media Preview: SFO Museum Exhibit Kicks Off Super Bowl Host Season

10/05/2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT: Doug Yakel
Public Information Officer
Communications & Marketing
San Francisco International Airport
650.821.4000
Doug.Yakel@flysfo.com
SF-15-63

 

Media Preview: SFO Museum Exhibit Kicks Off Super Bowl Host Season
A Nation’s Game exhibit features artifacts and memorabilia from NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame

 

SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is kicking off the Super Bowl host season with a media preview of a new exhibit featuring artifacts and memorabilia from the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame. Titled A Nation’s Game: The NFL from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the exhibit includes game-worn items from all 32 NFL teams, including Joe Montana’s home jersey, Walter Payton’s helmet, and Jim Brown’s shoulder pads.

The exhibit also includes a photographic display, titled From Kezar to Candlestick: The Photography of Frank Rippon, featuring highlights from Rippon’s tenure as the de facto team photographer for the 49ers, a position he held from 1948 until his retirement in 1984.

 

WHAT:

Media preview of A Nation’s Game: The NFL from the Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibit at SFO

 

VISUAL:

  • Artifacts and memorabilia from the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame, featuring all 32 NFL teams
  • Window graphics recapping all 49 previous Super Bowl games
  • Photo exhibit featuring the work of Frank “Rip” Rippon
  • Stand-up interview opportunities with SFO Museum, NFL Host Committee representatives

 

WHERE:

San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 3, Departure Level. Meet inside terminal near Door 6, adjacent to United Airlines Global Services Office.

 

WHEN:

Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Media must arrive no later than 8:45 a.m. for escorted access.

 

RSVP & CONTACT:

Please RSVP to Doug Yakel, Public Information Officer at doug.yakel@flysfo.com or 650.821.4000.

 

PARKING:

Please park in the Domestic/Hourly Garage, Section “F” and bring your ticket for validation. If you require curb side parking, please call in advance. Space is limited and offered on a first-come basis.

 

S-F-O

 

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