Fontainebleau Las Vegas Unveils Hall of Excellence with 10 Iconic Sports Trophies in 2025
Step inside a destination where the greatest achievements in sports and entertainment are celebrated through legendary artifacts and unforgettable stories.
Step inside a destination where the greatest achievements in sports and entertainment are celebrated through legendary artifacts and unforgettable stories.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas introduces a new museum experience that celebrates legendary moments in sports and entertainment history. The Hall of Excellence features rare artifacts and trophies from some of the greatest athletes and teams of all time.
On June 18, seven-time NFL Super Bowl champion Tom Brady, renowned sportscaster Jim Gray, and Fontainebleau Development Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Soffer unveiled the Hall of Excellence at Fontainebleau Las Vegas—a museum dedicated to honoring the most significant moments in sports and entertainment history. The Hall of Excellence officially opened its doors to the public on Friday, June 20, offering visitors an unprecedented look at the artifacts and stories that have shaped generations.
A Museum That’s More Than a Museum
The vision for the Hall of Excellence was clear from the outset: to create a space where the greatest achievements in sports and entertainment could be celebrated and shared.
Tom Brady, reflecting on the opening, emphasized the importance of community and support in reaching greatness:
“Everybody in the [Hall of Excellence] has people that inspired them, that supported them, that held them up,” Brady said. “Nobody can do it alone; we all need each other, we need to support one another, we need to build people up. There’s no greater destination in the world for this ‘Smithsonian’ of sports artifacts. In fact, I don’t think the Smithsonian can handle what we put together!”
Jim Gray, co-creator of the Hall, addressed the crowd with a message about the museum’s deeper meaning:
“The Hall of Excellence is more than a museum, it is a movement. They’re living reminders of what it means to sacrifice, to strive, to overcome. May this hall remind us of where we’ve been, challenge us on where we’re going and always call on us to live, to strive, to commit to excellence,” Gray told those attending the unveiling.
Jeffrey Soffer, who helped bring the project to life, shared his sense of awe at the museum’s completion:
“It’s come together in such a way, it’s beyond what I ever thought it would be. The ability to take you through and relive these milestones, it takes you back to your childhood,” Soffer said.
A Collection Like No Other
The Hall of Excellence features hundreds of artifacts that highlight the moments, milestones, people, and plays that have inspired generations. Among the standout pieces on display:
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Muhammad Ali’s gloves from his iconic 1966 fight versus George Chuvalo
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The golf ball Tiger Woods used during his first Masters victory (1997)
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Golf balls and baseballs signed by U.S. Presidents dating back to Woodrow Wilson
The museum’s Trophy Room is a visual celebration of achievement, featuring 10 of the most iconic trophies in sports: the Vince Lombardi Trophy, the Heisman Trophy, the Claret Jug, the MLB Commissioner’s Trophy, the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy (NBA Finals), Wimbledon, U.S. Open Golf and Tennis trophies, the Pete Rozelle Super Bowl MVP Trophy, Olympic gold medals, and more.
An Immersive Experience
Visitors can enjoy a self-guided audio tour narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman, with handheld devices that identify each exhibit and offer stories, statistics, and detailed descriptions. The narration roster includes icons such as Marv Albert, Jim Nantz, Bob Costas, Mike Emrick, Mary Carillo, Andres Cantor, Tom Brady, Jim Gray, and Oprah Winfrey.
A Gathering of Legends
The Hall of Excellence’s debut drew a notable crowd, including Frann Vettor-Gray, Kobe Bryant’s sister Shaya Bryant-Tabb, former sportscaster and Hall of Excellence personality Marv Albert, Richard Dinkel, Fontainebleau Development President and Partner Brett Mufson, and Fontainebleau Las Vegas President Maurice Wooden.
Plan Your Visit
Located on the resort’s second floor adjacent to the Promenade, the Hall of Excellence is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission starts at $35 per person and $20 for guests ages five to 15, with discounted tickets available for seniors, Nevada residents, and military members starting at $30 per person. Guests can also take advantage of Fontainebleau Las Vegas’ valet-validation program.
The Hall of Excellence stands as a testament to the enduring power of sports and entertainment to inspire, unite, and elevate. As Jim Gray put it, this is more than a museum—it’s a movement.
