CLEVELAND—One of the new college football Hall of Famers has an inflated ego — and more. The Goodyear Blimp, which has become a staple at major sports events for more than 60 years, is being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as an honorary member — the first nonplayer or coach to be inducted. As a nod to its influence and legacy to the game, the Goodyear Blimp is being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as an honorary member. “College players and fans know that when the Goodyear Blimp shows up, it’s a big game,” said Archie Manning, National Football Foundation chairman. “For me, playing under the blimp felt like a payoff for the hard work that goes into game day, so I’m excited it’s getting recognized for its contributions to college football.”

Source: thestar January 07, 2019 16:41 UTC