Pro Hall Game Kicks Off 1981 NFL Season in Hall Matchup
The Browns meet the Falcons in the Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibition in Canton with national TV coverage. Cleveland aims to start fast behind quarterback Brian Sipe while Atlanta plans to test multiple quarterbacks as they chase a repeat of last year’s 12-4 NFC West run. The event also marks inductions of George Blanda, Willie Davis, Jim Ringo and Morris Badgro, lifting Hall of Fame immortals to 110.
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Ohio
Cleveland Browns
Atlanta Falcons
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Fawcett Stadium
George Blanda
Willie Davis
Jim Ringo
Morris
Red” Badgro
Hall of Fame
Cleveland
Browns
Sam Rutigliano
Brian
Sipe
Rutigliano
NFL
Paul McDonald
Greg Pruitt
Mike Pruitt
Atlanta
Falcons
Philadelphia Eagles
Dallas Cowboys
Leeman Bennett
Bennett
Steve Bartkowski
Mike Moroski
June Jones
Larry Fortner
Herbert Baker
Green Bay Packers
Pittsburgh Steelers
Kuhn Calls for Restoring Baseball Fan Confidence
In New York AP report Commissioner Bowie Kuhn says baseball must regain fan trust after a 50 day strike he called a nightmare. He notes two positives compensation and potential balance from a Padres loss of Dave Winfield, plus hope for improved relations between clubs and players. In Pontiac Michigan, the Detroit Pistons sign 1981 first round pick Isiah Thomas to a multiyear NBA contract.
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Kuhn
San Diego Padres
Dave Winfield
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Isiah Thomas
National Basketball Association
Pontiac Silverdome
Pistons
Jack McCloskey
NBA
Thomas
Indiana
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