For his performance vs. the Chicago Bears, quarterback Aaron Rodgers was selected as the Packers Hall of Fame Featured Player of the Week. The exhibit contains memorabilia from the game against the Bears, including a game ball autographed by Rodgers.
Rodgers had a productive night, going 34-of-45 for 316 yards and 1 TD, with 1 INT (92.5 rating). He also had a 3-yard rushing score on third-and-goal that put Green Bay ahead 17-14 with 6:52 left in the game. Rodgers' performance was only the second time in his career that he threw for 300 yards and a touchdown and also rushed for a touchdown (Pittsburgh in 2009 was the other).
Each week, new items from the previous weekend's game will be placed in the display to be viewed by visitors to the Hall. Included among the items will be the autographed game ball, which at the end of the week will be awarded randomly to a Hall of Fame visitor who signed up for the free drawing.
Also in the exhibit will be the featured player's jersey, as well as potentially other items such as a face mask, shoes, gloves and other equipment.
The winners of game balls thus far have been Kimberly Ruffolo, Lake In The Hills, Ill. (Week 1, Clay Matthews); and Stan Martin, Avondale, Ariz. (Week 2, Jermichael Finley).
The exhibit will continue through the season. Hall of Fame admission is required to see the exhibit, and visitors are able to fill out a raffle form for a chance to win the ball. One raffle ticket will be distributed per each paid admission. Raffle winners will be selected at close of business Saturday and be notified on or before the following Monday.
The featured player will be selected after each game and will be indicated in game coverage on the team's Web site, Packers.com. Packers.com also will feature a photo of the display at the beginning of each week.
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TheGreen Bay Packers Hall of Fame is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. The day before a game the Hall is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hours may vary on gamedays and holidays. Cost is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors (62 and older), military (with valid military ID), student (with college student ID) and youth (12-17); $5 for children (6-11); and children 5 and under are free. Group pricing is available for schools and other groups; for more information, contact the Hall of Fame at 920/569-7512. Information also is available online at www.lambeaufield.com.
For fans desiring to visit the Hall and take a Stadium Tour, combination pricing for an adult is $19, a savings of $2. Combination pricing is available only where Stadium Tours are sold.
