JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jaguars will celebrate Tony Boselli, the team’s first Pro Football Hall of Famer, on Sunday, Oct. 9 during halftime of the Jaguars’ game against the Houston Texans. In addition, Boselli will be honored at multiple events throughout the week to which media are invited to attend. Please see schedule of events below for consideration.
| What: | Special Presentation by Mayor Curry Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry will host Boselli at City Hall for a special ceremony. |
| When: | Thursday, Oct. 6, 202210 – 11 a.m. – Short presentation and photo call, followed by interview opportunity |
| Where: | City Hall at St. James Atrium117 West Duval St. |
| Who: | Mayor Lenny CurryTony Boselli |
| What: | A Toast For Tony Documentary Screening The Jaguars will host the world premiere of “71,” a brand-new documentary produced by the Jaguars about the life and career of Boselli. The Jaguars Production department has captured hours of behind-the-scenes footage in Canton and interviewed more than 20 individuals from throughout Boselli’s life to create the film. Nearly 100 former Jaguars players will also be in attendance as part of Jaguars Legends Weekend. |
| When: | Saturday, Oct. 8, 20225:30 p.m. – Short reception with opportunities to view Boselli’s Hall of Fame bust and ring, interview opportunities with Boselli and other Jaguars Legends in attendance6:30 p.m. – Brief remarks and debut of ”71” |
| Where: | Ritz Theatre & Museum829 N. Davis Street |
| Who: | Tony BoselliJaguars Legends |
| What: | Pro Football Hall of Fame Ring Ceremony Representatives from the Pro Football Hall of Fame will present Boselli with his official Pro Football Hall of Fame ring during halftime of the Jaguars game. Jaguars Owner Shad Khan will also unveil new stadium signage to reflect Boselli’s historic achievement. |
| When: | Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022Halftime of Jaguars versus Texans game |
| Where: | Game field at TIAA Bank Field |
| Who: | Jaguars Owner Shad KhanPro Football Hall of Fame President Jim PorterTony Boselli |
Tony Boselli was the second overall pick in the 1995 NFL Draft and the first-ever draft selection by the Jaguars. A five-time Pro Bowl selection (1996-2000) and three-time All-Pro (1997-99), he started 90 of 91 career games as well as six playoff games from 1995-2001. Boselli led the way for Jaguars all-time leading rusher RB Fred Taylor to post nearly 3,500 yards and 32 TDs in the four seasons during which he blocked for Taylor. In addition to clearing the way for Taylor, he protected Jaguars all-time leading passer QB Mark Brunell.
During his seven seasons in the NFL, Boselli allowed only 15.5 sacks, and was the first Jaguars player to be inducted into the team’s Pride of the Jaguars. His dominance was again recognized when he was selected to the NFL’s All-Decade team of the 1990s. Boselli was named No. 1 on the Jaguars All-25 in 2019, a collection of the top 25 non-active players in franchise history, as voted on by members of the local media.
