Definition of Hall of Fame Game

What does the term "Hall of Fame Game" mean in the world of football? What is the Hall of Fame game?

NFL fans know that the annual "Hall of Fame" game is the official start to the league's preseason schedule.

Bettors love the "Hall of Fame" game as it provides a chance to bet on NFL football for the first time since the Super Bowl.

The "Hall of Fame" game takes place every year at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.

The game, which first took place in 1962, coincides with the Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

The game usually features teams that are closely associated with some of the people being inducted into the Hall of Fame in that particular year.

For instance, the 2022 game will feature the Las Vegas Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars. Tony Boselli, a long-time member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, is being inducted into the Hall of Fame, as is Cliff Branch, who played for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders from 1972-1985.

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The two teams in the "Hall of Fame" game will bench their starters, as these players are still in the middle of training camps.

Instead, the game consists mostly of back-ups and practice roster players.

Even with the back-ups and practice roster players taking part, bettors usually still bet heavily on the game.

After all, it's NFL football!