Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company (HOFV) and Dolphin Entertainment are releasing a collection of NFL Hall-of-Famers as their NFT offering. The “Playbooks” NFT Collection features the career highlights of the six NFL icons.
The listing will go live tomorrow, August 5, on FTX NFT Platform.
“Playbooks”: NFL Hall of Famers NFT Collection
The featured athletes include LA Raider great Marcus Allen and Heisman Trophy winners: Tim Brown and Earl Campbell. Additionally, Super Bowl Champion Shannon Sharpe, Joe Theismann, and Doak Walker have joined the line-up.
The NFT Series highlights memorable plays from the college and professional careers of the six NFL icons. Basically, each featured athlete will have limited-edition and custom NFTs priced at $25 each. It will definitely be a treat for die-hard fans because each collectible features the voice of the legend immortalizing a specific career highlight. In addition, each participating athlete personally chose the pivotal moments from their storied careers on the field!
Aside from being a collectible, the NFTs are also access tokens to exclusive fan experiences. There will be opportunities for engagement and interaction through meet and greets. Moreover, purchasing all “Playbooks” of a particular player allows you virtual meet-and-greet access . On the other hand, purchasing the most “Playbooks” from a specific player within a set period will give you a chance to receive signed jerseys and helmets.
According to President and CEO of HOFV, Michael Crawford, the top priority are the fans. He said, “We have a unique opportunity to work with some of the most legendary athletes to ever play the game of football. We continue to explore new and exciting ways to bring athletes and their fans closer together and are thrilled to bring this groundbreaking series of NFTs to market.”
More about the auction
The project aims to follow the footsteps of NBA Top Shot. The reason? The Dapper Labs platform successfully targeted non-crypto enthusiasts to purchase NFT-backed basketball moments. In fact, it worked so successfully that they now surpass one million users.
FTX NFT Marketplace is leading the ease of use campaign of the project. The a leading cryptocurrency portfolio management and trading platform will allow collectors to acquire NFTs using a debit or credit card. This is crucial in attracting mainstream buyers due to the daunting nature of crypto payments.
Bill O’Dowd, CEO of Dolphin Entertainment, suggested enabling a convenient mode of payment was a conscious decision. He said, “This pack of collectibles is incredibly well-timed, not just for the start of football season but also as credit card purchases become possible in the NFT space. Now, there’s nothing standing in the way of any fan getting a special collectible from their favorite football legend.”
The Partners
Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company has partnered with the National Football Museum’s Pro Football Hall of Fame. Together, they are leveraging the expansive popularity of professional football.
Meanwhile, Dolphin Entertainment is a publicly listed independent entertainment marketing and premium content development company. Mainly, it provides strategic marketing and publicity services to top brands across various industries.
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