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our mission

Honoring Kentucky’s Pro Football legends to support Kentucky’s children and young people

The Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame was founded in 2003 when members of the Kentucky Chapter of the NFL Players Association came together to organize events supporting children’s charities across the Commonwealth. What began as a way to unite local NFL alumni soon evolved into a larger vision—one that recognized the incredible football talent with Kentucky ties. In a state renowned for basketball, why not also celebrate the athletes, coaches, officials, executives, and media personalities who have made their mark in the National Football League? From this idea, the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame was born.

Proudly, it stands as the only Professional Football Hall of Fame at the state level, outside of the national NFL Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

Jason Dunn, Class of 2006

Our Mission has always been clear:

To honor Kentucky’s football legends while supporting Kentucky’s children and youth

Supporting our Legacy

We remain steadfast in this commitment. Each year, we proudly present a check to our chosen beneficiary, helping fund youth and children’s charities while also fostering the growth of football at all levels throughout Kentucky. Over the years, we have raised more than a million dollars for these charities, making a lasting impact on countless young lives.

In a world of constant change, we recognize the enduring values the game instills—discipline, teamwork, and perseverance—qualities that extend far beyond the field and into the game of life.

Looking ahead, we envision the Hall of Fame Living History House—a space not only dedicated to preserving the memorabilia and legacies of Kentucky’s football’s greats but also serving as a place where the story of the game, and its impact on our nation and Commonwealth, can be shared and understood for generations to come.

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2025

2025 Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductees

2025

2025 Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductees

June 27, 2025

Annual Purple Jacket Dinner Party

The 2025 Annual Purple Jacket Dinner Party, where we officially inducted the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025, was a night to remember. Check back soon for photos from this very special event held June 27, 2025 in Lexington.

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The Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame extends our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of our dear friend Randy Burke, who passed away yesterday (November 18) at his home in Florida.

Originally from Miami, Randy was a standout high school athlete in both football and track. His talent earned him a scholarship to the University of Kentucky, where he excelled as a wide receiver from 1973–1977. A record-setting performance at the 1977 Senior Bowl—combined with his remarkable speed—caught the attention of NFL scouts, leading to his first-round selection by the Baltimore Colts in the 1977 NFL Draft. He went on to play five seasons in the NFL for the Colts.

After his playing career, Randy returned to his adopted hometown of Lexington, where he spent 29 years as a Marketing Consultant at WKYT-TV before retiring in 2017.

Randy Burke was one of the true “founding fathers” of the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame. As President of the Kentucky Chapter of the NFL Players Association, he played an essential role in establishing the nation’s only state-specific professional football hall of fame.

Executive Director Frank Minnifield shared these words:
“For the first eight years of our existence, Randy Burke was as important to our development as anybody. He was key in getting us organized, filing paperwork, and getting the NFL to recognize us. No one in our group was more adept at making business decisions than Randy. Plus, he was well connected and knew everyone in Lexington.”

Randy is survived by his wife, Amy Karns Burke, and a large and loving family.

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🏈 The Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame was at Thomas More University yesterday to honor five Saints selected to the 2025 Collegiate All-Commonwealth Team!

Chosen by their coaches for their leadership on the field and in the classroom, these outstanding young men are:

#62 💪 Kyle Hillerich | Louisville, KY
#54 ⚔️ Obadiah Commodore | Lexington, KY
#71 🛡️ Cam Weil | Mt. Orab, OH
#5 ⚡ Japhia Kennedy | Lexington, KY
#11 🏹 Preston Agee | Alexandria, KY

👏 Congratulations, gentlemen!

Pictured with Cleveland Browns legend Frank Minnifield are Saints head coach Chris Norwell and Cody R. Noell of Community Trust Bank.

And joining the celebration — Cincinnati Bengals great Bruce Kozerski, a 2017 inductee into the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame! 💜

🔗 Learn more at kyprofootballhof.org

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🏈 Owensboro, “The “Bluegrass Capital of the World” 🎸🎶 and home of Kentucky Wesleyan College 🐾 welcomed the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame to town to honor five Panthers selected to the Collegiate All-Commonwealth Team. 💜

Chosen by their coaches for leadership on and off the field, these outstanding young men are:

💪 AJ Bullard | Murfreesboro, TN
💪 Ayden Houston | Jefferson City, TN
💪 Isaiah Tomes | Owensboro, KY
💪 Reggie Barnes | East St. Louis, IL
💪 Taveris Albury | Clarksville, TN

Cleveland Browns’ legend Frank Minnifield was on hand to congratulate these exceptional student-athletes on their achievement. 👏

Learn more at 👉 kyprofootballhof.org
and click “Collegiate All-Commonwealth Team.”

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Photos by Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame board member Tammy Fagley.
On Saturday, the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame honored five outstanding young men from Lindsey Wilson University for their leadership on the field 🏈 and in the classroom 📚 before the Blue Raiders’ game against Georgetown College!

👏 2025 Collegiate All-Commonwealth Team – Lindsey Wilson University

#55 Troy Churchill | Louisville, KY
#0 Davontaye Saunders | Eminence, KY
#59 Larry Montgomery | Louisville, KY
#90 Darius Moore | Morganfield, KY
#6 Howard Gant | Louisville, KY

Pictured with these student-athletes are KPFHOF board member Susan Ware, Community Trust Bank’s Paola Roe, KPFHOF board member Marsha Melville, Blue Raider Head Coach Phil Kleckler, Cleveland Browns’ legend 🐶 Frank Minnifield, and KPFHOF board member Chris Aldridge.

👉 Learn more about the Collegiate All-Commonwealth Team here:
Collegiate All-Commonwealth Team - Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame

#KPFHOF #CollegiateAllCommonwealthTeam #LindseyWilson #BlueRaiders #KentuckyFootball #HonoringLegends #StudentAthletes #Leadership #CommunityTrustBank
The Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame was on the road again yesterday 🚌🏈 — this time at Georgetown College to honor three Tigers named to the 2025 Collegiate All-Commonwealth Team! ✨

Pictured with Cleveland Browns legend Frank Minnifield are:

🔥 #3 John Carter Myers | Glasgow, KY
💪 #4 Gehrig Slunaker | Fortville, IN
🏹 #87 Luke Olive | Lexington, KY

👏 Congrats, men!

Learn more about the Collegiate All-Commonwealth Team 👉 kyprofootballhof.org/collegiate-all-commonwealth-team

#KPFHOF #CollegiateAllCommonwealthTeam #GeorgetownCollege #Tigers #FrankMinnifield #KentuckyFootball #HonoringLegends #FootballTradition

Photo by Alex Stanyard
EKU great 🏈 Jason Dunn (Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs) was in the house at Roy Kidd Stadium yesterday to honor the five Colonels selected to the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Collegiate All-Commonwealth Team 🏆

Those five outstanding young men are:
✨ Vito Tisdale | Bowling Green, KY
✨ Jaheim Ward | Moultrie, GA
✨ Marcus Calwise, Jr. | Youngstown, OH
✨ Jeremiah Bailey | Smyrna, TN
✨ Gabe Fletcher | Memphis, TN

Congratulations to these exceptional student-athletes on their well-deserved recognition! 👏🔥

With Jason yesterday was Cleveland Browns legend Frank Minnifield.

👉 LEARN MORE: https://kyprofootballhof.org/all-commonwealth-team/

#KPFHOF #EKUFootball #CommonwealthTeam #Colonels #KentuckyFootball #JasonDunn #PhiladelphiaEagles #KansasCityChiefs #FrankMinnifield #ClevelandBrowns #ChrisAldridge #CollegeFootball #HallOfFame #RoyKiddStadium
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