Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company Announces Front Office Staff for the Hall Of Fantasy League’s Inaugural Season
July 22 2021 - 08:00AM
Business Wire
Former NFL players and top fantasy experts will
lead each franchises’ daily roster management and regular
interactions with team Stakeholders
Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company (“HOFV” or the
“Company”) (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), the only resort, entertainment
and media company centered around the power of professional
football, today announced the Front Office staffs for the 10
franchises competing in the inaugural season of the Hall Of Fantasy
League (“HOFL”), the first national league that allows sports fans
to experience a fantasy football team with a community of shared
Stakeholders. As a result of HOFV’s partnership with StakeKings,
fans who purchase a stake in any of the HOFL’s teams are eligible
to receive their pro rata share of winnings based on the success of
their respective franchise during the 2021-22 season. Fans can
purchase stakes today by clicking here.
Each franchise will consist of a dedicated Front Office
comprised of prominent fantasy experts and former NFL players, who
will serve as General Managers and Team Captains. The Front Office
staffs will be responsible for the configuration and daily
management of rosters as well as regular engagement with their
respective franchise’s Stakeholders. The Front Office personnel for
the 2021-22 season include:
Team
Team
Captains
General
Managers
Atlanta
Hot Wings
Harry Douglas
- 10-year NFL career
- 7 seasons with Atlanta Falcons
- Career totals of 310 receptions, 3,759 receiving yards, 10
receiving TDs
Joe Dolan
- Co-Owner and Managing Editor of Fantasy Points
- FantasyPros #1 Cumulative Ranker 2014-2018
- Co-Host of SiriusXM Fantasy Football Gameday & the Fantasy
Feast Podcast
Graham Barfield
- Co-Owner and Director of Analytics at Fantasy Points
- Formerly worked for Fantasy Guru and NFL Network
- Originator of charting process Yards Created
Boston
Barflies
Patrick Chung
- 11-year NFL career – 10 with New England Patriots
- 3x Super Bowl Champion
- Career totals of 11 INTs and 778 combined tackles
John Paulsen
- Director of Forecasting at 4for4 Fantasy Football
- FantasyPros Most Accurate 2010 & 2014
- FantasyPros top 6 accuracy in 9 of last 11 years
Jennifer Eakins
- Senior Editor and Writer at 4for4 Football
- Co-Host of The Most Accurate Podcast (TMAP)
- Contributor for Yahoo Fantasy Sports
Chicago
Hogmollies
Eddie Royal
- 9-year NFL career – 2 with Chicago Bears
- Career totals of 408 receptions, 4,357 receiving yards, 28
receiving TDs
- 4 600+ receiving yard seasons
Jeff Ratcliffe
- Fantasy Sports Analyst at FTN Fantasy
- Host for SiriusXM Fantasy Radio
- CBS Sports Network TV Analyst
Los Angeles
Sidekicks
Ricky Proehl
- 17-year NFL career – 5 with St. Louis Rams
- 2x Super Bowl Champion
- Career totals of 669 receptions, 8,878 receiving yards, 54
receiving TDs
Christopher Harris
- Host of the Harris Football Podcast
- FSWA “Best Fantasy Podcast” winner
- Renowned for evaluating fantasy via game film on
YouTube.com/harrisfootball
New York
Bodega Cats
Rashad Jennings
- 8-year NFL career – 3 with New York Giants
- Career totals of 3,772 rushing yards, 1,469 receiving yards, 23
rushing TDs
- Contestant on Season 24 of Dancing with the Stars
Scott Engel
- Writer at RotoBaller
- Host of RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio
- FSWA Hall of Famer known in the industry as “The King”
Raphael Rabe
- Co-Founder of RotoBaller
- Host of RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio
- Outspoken fantasy sports talking head known as “Real Talk
Raph”
Ohio
GOATS
Joe Thomas
- 11-year NFL career with Cleveland Browns
- 10x Pro Bowler; 6x First Team All Pro Offensive Lineman
- NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
Michael Fabiano
- Senior Fantasy Analyst for Sports Illustrated
- FSWA Hall of Famer
- Formerly of NFL Network and “The NFL Today” on CBS
Bob Harris
- Senior Editor for FootballDiehards.com
- FSWA Hall of Famer & first-ever Fantasy Football Writer of
the Year 2005
- Host for SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio
Philadelphia
Powderkegs
Jason Avant
- 10-year NFL career – 8 with Philadelphia Eagles
- Career totals of 346 receptions, 4,118 receiving yards, 13
receiving TDs
- 14th on Eagles all-time receptions list (297)
Adam Caplan
- NFL Reporter, now in his 20th season
- Host on SiriusXM NFL Radio & SiriusXM Fantasy Sports
Radio
- Host of “Inside the Birds” Eagles podcast
Seattle
Haze
Justin Forsett
- 9-year NFL career – 4 with Seattle Seahawks
- 1x Pro Bowler
- Career totals of 3,890 rushing yards, 210 receptions, 19
rushing TDs
Melissa Jacobs
- Founder and Managing Editor of The Football Girl (TFG)
- NFL Columnist at The Guardian
- Former Fantasy Analyst at espnW and NFL Editor at Sports
Illustrated
Pat Fitzmaurice
- Winner of FantasyPros’ 2020 Ranking Accuracy Contest
- Contributor to The Football Girl and Footballguys.com
- Host of the Fitz on Fantasy Podcast
Texas
Y’allers
Darren Woodson
- 12-year NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys
- 3x Super Bowl Champ; 5x Pro Bowler: 4x First Team All-Pro
Safety
- Career totals of 23 INTs, 12 forced fumbles, 967 combined
tackles
Sigmund Bloom
- Co-Owner of Footballguys.com
- Current all-time #1 in the FFPC Pros vs. Joes Competition
- Co-Host of The Audible & On The Couch podcasts
Joe Bryant
- CEO & Co-Founder of Footballguys.com
- FSWA Hall of Famer
- Mr. Rogers > Aaron Rodgers… and he likes Aaron Rodgers
Vegas
Pocket Kings
Marquette King
- 7-year NFL career – 6 with Oakland Raiders
- 1x Second Team All-Pro Punter
- 46.7 yards per punt – tied for 4th all time
Jeff Mans
- Part-Owner and President of Elite Sports Network
- Host for SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio
- Has earned over one million dollars in fantasy sports
winnings
Terrell Davis, Commissioner of the HOFL and Pro Football Hall of
Famer, said, “The HOFL is rolling into its inaugural season with
serious momentum as the pre-season ramps up and Stakeholders lay
claim to their teams. There is a high level of anticipation for the
League within the NFL, fantasy and sports fan communities. I am
thrilled to be part of this transformational League season and look
forward to the franchise battles and trash talking ahead!”
Michael Crawford, President and Chief Executive Officer of HOFV,
stated, “It’s the beginning of fantasy football season and we could
not be more excited to unveil the Front Offices for the 2021-22
season of the HOFL! The HOFL offers a unique value proposition for
fantasy sports fans unlike any other national league. It is the
only place where fans can be part of a fantasy franchise that is
managed by some of the top fantasy experts and beloved former
players, and be eligible for a pro rata share of season winnings.
Let the games begin!”
Each franchises’ Front Office will take input from their
Stakeholders and crowdsource decisions regarding their teams, but
will ultimately have sole discretion on all decision-making.
General Managers will interact directly with their respective
Stakeholders on the HOFL app via their team's feeds, and can take
part in exclusive team chats and a direct message feature called
"DM the GM." General Managers will also contribute weekly content
on the HOFL app by providing commentary and analysis regarding
roster decisions, trades, waiver wire pickups and previewing and
recapping key matchups, while Team Captains will provide distinct
fantasy insights, analysis and perspective that reflects their
experience in the League. Team Captains will also periodically
engage with Stakeholders on the HOFL app. The HOFL app will be
available on the App Store and Google Play in the coming weeks.
The HOFL will leverage its access to the Pro Football Hall of
Fame, NFL alumni and fantasy football personalities to create
original video, audio and written league-focused content that will
be hosted on its platform, helping to entertain, educate and engage
team Stakeholders throughout each week of the season. To keep up to
date on the latest news surrounding the HOFL – including the date
of the first draft in League history – fans can visit
www.thehofl.com or listen to The HOFL Podcast on Apple Podcasts,
Soundcloud or Spotify. Fans of the HOFL can also purchase team
apparel of their favorite franchises via the League website.
About Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company
Hall of Fame Resort and 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 and 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 Hall of Fantasy League
Hall of Fantasy League (HOFL) is the first National Fantasy
League that allows you to experience a fantasy team with a
community of shared Stakeholders. Launching with 10 regionally
based franchises in key U.S. markets, HOFL teams will be managed by
a dedicated Front Office of fantasy experts and include former NFL
players as Team Captains. Participation in the league will come in
the form of staking, which will allow the public to financially
back individual teams, become team Stakeholders, and gain access to
exclusive content, communications, and team governance features.
The HOFL’s inaugural draft is expected to take place in summer of
2021 and its first season will commence alongside the 2021-22 NFL
season. For more information visit www.thehofl.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known
and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important
factors, many of which are outside the Company’s control, that
could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from
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factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes
include the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the
business combination; costs related to the business combination;
the inability to obtain or maintain the listing of the Company’s
shares on Nasdaq; the Company’s ability to manage growth; the
Company’s ability to execute its business plan and meet its
projections; potential litigation involving the Company; changes in
applicable laws or regulations; general economic and market
conditions impacting demand for the Company’s products and
services, and in particular economic and market conditions in the
resort and entertainment industry; the potential adverse effects of
the ongoing global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on capital
markets, general economic conditions, unemployment and the
Company’s liquidity, operations and personnel, as well as those
risks and uncertainties discussed from time to time in our reports
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