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Drew Brees Receives Gold Jacket at Hall of Fame Enshrinees' Dinner
WRTV will air live coverage and a 30-minute special as Vinatieri and Brees receive gold jackets before Saturday’s enshrinement.
- Adam Vinatieri and Drew Brees join the Pro Football Hall in Canton, Ohio, during enshrinement ceremonies on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. The 2026 class also includes Larry Fitzgerald, Roger Craig, and Luke Kuechly.
- Vinatieri played 24 seasons, setting the NFL record with 599 regular-season field goals and 2,673 points. Brees led the NFL in passing yards seven times, throwing for 80,358 yards in his career.
- "This is obviously a dream come true," Vinatieri said Thursday, noting the honor of joining 387 others in the Hall. He credits teacher Marcy Farrand and kicking guru Doug Blevins as individuals who made big differences in his life.
- Inductees received their gold jackets on Friday, Aug. 7, ahead of Saturday's enshrinement ceremony. WRTV Sports Director Anthony Calhoun is providing coverage in Canton, including a 30-minute special 'All ACcess Indy: The Hall' airing at 7:30 p.m.
- Vinatieri, born in Yankton and a South Dakota State University alumnus, becomes only the second South Dakotan enshrined in the Pro Football Hall. He joins Norm Van Brocklin, the first South Dakotan inducted, in the elite club.
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Drew Brees receives gold jacket at Hall of Fame Enshrinees' dinner
CANTON, Ohio - Former Saints quarterback and 2026 Hall of Famer Drew Brees received his gold jacket Friday night.Brees, who signed with the New Orleans Saints in 2006 after shoulder surgery from an injury he sustained playing quarterback for the San Diego Chargers, became one of the most prolific quarterbacks in history throughout his 15 year career with the black and gold.Brees holds the record for completion percentage in a season after comple…
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WISH-TV on the road in Canton for Vinatieri, Brees Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement
Adam Vinatieri and Drew Brees are scheduled to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, with coverage of the historic induction available on WISH-TV.
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