Step inside a destination where the greatest achievements in sports and entertainment are celebrated through legendary artifacts and unforgettable stories.<\/p>\n
Fontainebleau Las Vegas<\/a> introduces a new museum experience<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n On June 18, seven-time NFL Super Bowl<\/a> champion Tom Brady<\/a>, renowned sportscaster Jim Gray<\/a>, and Fontainebleau Development Chairman and CEO<\/strong> Jeffrey Soffer<\/a> unveiled the Hall of Excellence at Fontainebleau Las Vegas<\/a>\u2014a 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Tom Brady<\/strong>, reflecting on the opening, emphasized the importance of community and support in reaching greatness:<\/p>\n \u201cEverybody in the [Hall of Excellence] has people that inspired them, that supported them, that held them up,\u201d Brady<\/strong> said<\/a>. \u201cNobody can do it alone; we all need each other, we need to support one another, we need to build people up. There\u2019s no greater destination in the world for this \u2018Smithsonian\u2019 of sports artifacts. In fact, I don\u2019t think the Smithsonian can handle what we put together!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Jim Gray<\/strong>, co-creator of the Hall<\/strong>, addressed the crowd with a message about the museum\u2019s deeper meaning:<\/p>\n \u201cThe Hall of Excellence is more than a museum, it is a movement. They\u2019re living reminders of what it means to sacrifice, to strive, to overcome. May this hall remind us of where we\u2019ve been, challenge us on where we\u2019re going and always call on us to live, to strive, to commit to excellence,\u201d Gray<\/strong> told<\/a> those attending the unveiling.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Jeffrey Soffer<\/strong>, who helped bring the project to life, shared his sense of awe at the museum\u2019s completion:<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s come together in such a way, it\u2019s 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,\u201d Soffer<\/strong> said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 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:<\/p>\n All seven of Tom Brady\u2019s Super Bowl rings<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Muhammad Ali\u2019s gloves from his iconic 1966 fight versus George Chuvalo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n The Dream Team jersey and opening ceremony uniform (1992)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Kobe Bryant\u2019s first nationally televised game jersey (1996)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n The golf ball Tiger Woods used during his first Masters victory (1997)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Billie Jean King\u2019s iconic tennis dress (1974)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Las Vegas Aces WNBA Championship rings (2022, 2023)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n A Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup Championship ring (2023)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Golf balls and baseballs signed by U.S. Presidents dating back to Woodrow Wilson<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The museum\u2019s Trophy Room<\/a> 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\u2019s Trophy, the Larry O\u2019Brien Championship Trophy (NBA<\/a> Finals), Wimbledon<\/a>, U.S. Open Golf and Tennis trophies, the Pete Rozelle<\/a> Super Bowl MVP Trophy, Olympic gold medals, and more.<\/p>\n Visitors can enjoy a self-guided audio tour narrated by Academy Award-winning actor<\/strong> Morgan Freeman<\/a>, with handheld devices that identify each exhibit and offer stories, statistics, and detailed descriptions. The narration roster includes icons such as Marv Albert<\/a>, Jim Nantz<\/a>, Bob Costas<\/a>, Mike Emrick<\/a>, Mary Carillo<\/a>, Andres Cantor<\/a>, Tom Brady<\/a>, Jim Gray<\/a>, and Oprah Winfrey<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Hall of Excellence\u2019s debut drew a notable crowd, including Frann Vettor-Gray<\/a>, Kobe Bryant\u2019s sister Shaya Bryant-Tabb<\/a>, former sportscaster and Hall of Excellence personality Marv Albert<\/a>, Richard Dinkel<\/a>, Fontainebleau<\/strong> Development President and Partner<\/strong> Brett Mufson<\/a>, and Fontainebleau Las Vegas President<\/strong> Maurice Wooden<\/a>.<\/p>\n Located on the resort\u2019s second floor adjacent to the Promenade<\/a>, 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\u2019 valet-validation program<\/a>.<\/p>\nA Museum That\u2019s More Than a Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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