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Panini America Makes Its Mark During 2012 Induction Weekend at Pro Football Hall

CANTON, Ohio — During a weekend when most football collectors were focused intently on the 2012 National Sports Collectors Convention in Baltimore, scores of other football fans turned their attention to Induction Weekend festivities at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The one constant at both? Panini America, the Hall’s official and exclusive trading card manufacturer. Indeed, while many company officials were busy helping Panini America steal the show in Baltimore, others were making similar positive impressions all weekend long in Canton, Ohio.

In addition to producing and distributing a commemorative five-card set honoring the Class of 2012 (Curtis Martin, Cortez Kennedy, Chris Doleman, Dermontti Dawson and Jack Butler), Panini America also engaged Canton’s passionate pigskin patrons with free 2012 NFL Sticker Albums and special sticker sheets devoted to this year’s inductees.

In addition, Panini America was the presenting sponsor of all enshrinement weekend autograph sessions, which were authenticated by Panini Authentic.

You can bask in the sunny glow of all the Hall action in the gallery below.

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Curtis Martin says he was an expert in hiding concussions

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Former NFL running back Curtis Martin says that during his long career he became an expert on covering up concussions.

“I became an expert at covering it up,” said Martin.

Martin also said that his teammates knew how to quickly help him up after a big hit.

Martin didn’t say whether he’s experienced any complications from the concussions he suffered during his career.  But we have to wonder what kind of problems he might face down the road.

Curtis Martin says he never truly loved football

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According to Bob Glauber of Newsday, former New York Jets running back Curtis Martin admitted that he didn’t like the Jets before leaving the Patriots for New York.

Curtis Martin on New York before signing with Jets: “I didn’t like New York at all … I didn’t like the Jets.”

— Bob Glauber (@BobGlauber) July 23, 2012

Martin also said that if Bill Parcells wasn’t the head coach of the Jets, he would have never the Patriots.

Curtis Martin: “If Bill Parcells hadn’t been in New York, I wouldn’t have left the Patriots.”

— Bob Glauber (@BobGlauber) July 23, 2012

Martin says if he had a son that wanted to play football, he’d have to really think about it.

Curtis Martin says if he had a son who wanted to play football, “I would really think about it.” Says he worries about football’s future.

— Bob Glauber (@BobGlauber) July 23, 2012

Martin admitted that he never really loved the game of football.

Curtis Martin said he never truly loved playing football. Respected the game. Just didn’t love it. Amazing he had that kind of career.

— Bob Glauber (@BobGlauber) July 23, 2012

 

NFL All Time Rushing Leaders

NFL All Time Rushing Leaders

Rank Player (age), Bold – Active Yds Years
1. Emmitt Smith 18,355 1990-2004
2. Walter Payton 16,726 1975-1987
3. Barry Sanders 15,269 1989-1998
4. Curtis Martin 14,101 1995-2005
5. Jerome Bettis 13,662 1993-2005
6. LaDainian Tomlinson 13,590 2001-2011
7. Eric Dickerson 13,259 1983-1993
8. Tony Dorsett 12,739 1977-1988
9. Jim Brown 12,312 1957-1965
10. Marshall Faulk 12,279 1994-2005