Haggar Congratulates the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2015

PHOENIX, Feb. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas based Haggar Clothing Co., the "Official Provider of the Gold Jacket to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinees since 1978", congratulates the eight legends elected by the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Selection Committee to the Class of 2015. Raising the total number of members in the Hall of Fame to 295 are running back Jerome Bettis, wide receiver/returner Tim Brown, defensive end/linebacker Charles Haley, contributor Bill Polian, linebacker Junior Seau, guard Will Shields, center Mick Tingelhoff, and contributor Ron Wolf. The 2015 Class of Enshrinees will be presented their iconic Haggar Hall of Fame Gold Jackets on Friday, August 7, 2015.

"The Pro Football Hall of Fame features some of history's most celebrated athletes," said Tim Lyons, President of Haggar Clothing Co. "Haggar is proud to be a partner with the Pro Football Hall of Fame and honored to tailor the Gold Jacket for the greatest players in the history of the game." 

The Haggar master tailor, along with the Hall of Fame Jacket development team, will be on hand at the PFHOF New Class Orientation in Phoenix, Arizona the Monday following the Super Bowl to measure each new Enshrinee for their Gold Jackets. The Class of 2015 will be presented their iconic Haggar Hall of Fame Jackets during the prestigious Enshrinees' Gold Jacket Dinner on Friday night, August 7, 2015. The Gold Jacket Dinner is one of the marquee events of the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend celebration in Canton, Ohio.

"The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival is one of the greatest celebrations in all of sports," said John Apostolidis, Director-Brand, Licensing, and Sponsorships at Haggar Clothing Co.  "All of us at Haggar are honored to have been associated with this great event since 1978."

About Haggar Clothing Co.

Since its beginnings in a one-room office in Dallas, Texas in 1926, Haggar Clothing Co. has grown from a manufacturer of men's fine dress pants and slacks, into one of the most recognized and original apparel brands in the industry. Haggar coined the term "slacks" in 1938 and continued to lead menswear innovation with the introduction of pre-cuffed pants, expandable waist pants, wrinkle-free cotton casual pants, and suit separates. Haggar is the official provider of the Hall of Fame Jacket to the Hockey Hall of Fame, Basketball Hall of Fame, and Pro Football Hall of Fame. Haggar Clothing Co. commands the #1 market position in men's dress pants in the United States, as well as the #2 share in men's casual pants, and has been a leader in men's apparel for over 85 years.

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