Tim Brown’s entry into the world of NFTs to
define his career from the Heisman Trophy to the Hall of Fame
Kicks off an exclusive H2H Legends Series
produced by Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company,
Dolphin Entertainment, and Heisman 2 Hall
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV,
HOFVW), in partnership with Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ: DLPN)
and Heisman 2 Hall (“H2H”), is pleased to announce that Heisman
Trophy winner and Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinee Tim Brown is
set to launch his first non-fungible tokens (NFTs) this month. A
one-of-a-kind NFT along with an accompanying limited edition
collectible NFT will kick off a series produced by the new
partnership between HOFV, Dolphin Entertainment and H2H, the brand
which represents the only ten men in football history to win a
Heisman Trophy and be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Tim Brown’s NFTs, created by award-winning artists, will go live on
OpenSea, the world’s first and largest digital marketplace for
crypto collectibles and NFTs, starting on May 17th. NFTs featuring
H2H Legends Earl Campbell, Doak Walker and others will soon
follow.
One of the greatest wide receivers of his era, Brown played his
storied college career with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, earning
the nickname “Touchdown Timmy” for his prowess on the field. He was
selected in the first round of the 1988 NFL draft by the Los
Angeles Raiders, and set franchise records for receptions,
receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.
Both NFTs celebrate Brown’s incredible contributions to the game
of football, allowing fans to connect with the athlete on a deeper
level. In Brown’s breathtaking 1-of-1 NFT, the legend’s own voice
rings out as the viewer is led on an emotional journey through a
monument-like structure, experiencing highlights of his career on
the field. The NFT was created by Dolphin Entertainment’s Digital
Studio in partnership with Shane Griffin, an award-winning visual
artist, director and NFT developer. Griffin’s recent work includes
projects with Wiz Khalifa and Kanye West, and brands such as Nike,
Apple, Adidas and Givenchy. He is a winner of PRINT Magazine’s New
Visual Artist and ADC Young Guns award.
The second offering, details of which will be shared in the
coming days, will be the first in an exclusive H2H limited edition
series of NFTs which will be available on a mass scale. This series
will be spearheaded by the award winning partners at Reference, a
New York-based creative office specializing in design and motion.
Reference will be bringing the defining moments of these exciting
moments and careers to life and inviting the viewer to experience
them through his or her perspective. Their work is informed by
visual culture, research, and emerging technologies.
Mike Crawford, CEO of HOFV comments, “We couldn’t be more
excited to share our first NFTs with the world, highlighting Tim
Brown, one of the best to ever play the game of football. Not only
did Tim exemplify excellence on the field during his storied career
in both college and the pros, but he continues to represent
excellence in every area of his life. He is a role model for fans
of the sport everywhere and it just seems befitting that we would
lead with such an incredible Pro Football Hall of Famer and person
in these two unique collectibles.”
“Dolphin’s creative mission was to elevate this art to a level
that has not yet been achieved for any athlete so far in this
space,” comments Dolphin Entertainment CEO Bill O’Dowd. “Inspired
by the truly legendary careers of Tim, Earl and Doak, we set out to
make these collectibles worthy of an icon. Needless to say, we are
thrilled with the results and how Shane Griffin and the Reference
team were able to capture two very different, powerful tributes to
Tim Brown’s career.”
Hall of Fame Football legend Tim Brown comments, “Participating
in this unique art form was unlike anything I’ve experienced
before. The artist was able to convey some of the most emotional
parts of my journey and best memories and communicate them
powerfully in the NFT. I am excited and enthusiastic by this new
way to connect with fans, beginning to share the story of the H2H
Legends and I hope to do more in the future.”
The Tim Brown 1-of-1 NFT offering also unlocks three special “In
Real Life” bonuses: a surprise virtual meet-and-greet call from Tim
to the auction winner's person of choice, a personalized piece of
memorabilia and two tickets to a future Pro Football Hall of Fame
Enshrinement Ceremony of the winner’s choosing.
About Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV,
HOFVW) is a resort and entertainment company leveraging the power
and popularity of professional football and its legendary players
in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Headquartered in
Canton, Ohio, the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company
is the owner of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson
Controls, a multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination
centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame's campus. Additional
information on the Company can be found at www.HOFREco.com
About Dolphin Entertainment, Inc.
Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ: DLPN) is a leading independent
entertainment marketing and premium content development company.
Through our subsidiaries 42West, The Door and Shore Fire Media, we
provide expert strategic marketing and publicity services to many
of the top brands, both individual and corporate, in the film,
television, music, gaming and hospitality industries. Viewpoint
Creative and Be Social complement their efforts with full-service
creative branding and production capabilities as well as social
media and influencer marketing services. Dolphin's legacy content
production business, founded by Emmy-nominated CEO Bill O'Dowd, has
produced multiple feature films and award-winning digital series.
Dolphin’s Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) Division is dedicated to
designing, producing, distributing and promoting NFTs for itself
and its clients within the film, television, music, gaming,
culinary and technology industries. The NFTs division is comprised
of executives across all six of Dolphin’s wholly-owned subsidiaries
blending their creative expertise in creative services, digital
design, production, marketing, sales and public relations. To learn
more, visit: https://www.dolphinentertainment.com
About Elite Team Holdings, LLC
Elite Team Holdings, LLC, based in Dallas, Texas, is a
sponsorship and brand management company established to promote the
H2H concept for the benefit of the H2H legends and their families,
by telling the story of this group of athletes who both won a
Heisman Trophy and were enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of
Fame. Elite will produce original content and pursue sponsorship
and branding opportunities around the H2H platform. The founders of
Elite have also established The H2H Foundation, a not-for-profit
foundation dedicated to positively impacting communities and
charitable causes around the country.
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