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Questions about Professional Football Researchers Association

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When was the Professional Football Researchers Association established and where is it located today?

The Professional Football Researchers Association was established on the 22nd of June 1979 in Canton, Ohio. The organization currently operates out of Guilford, New York under an executive committee led by George Bozeka and Leon Elder.

What are the costs and benefits of joining the Professional Football Researchers Association for members?

An annual membership to the Professional Football Researchers Association costs $35.00 and includes a subscription to six issues of Coffin Corner magazine plus access to the Members Only section of their website. This online area contains detailed research on various pro football subjects unavailable elsewhere.

Who chairs the Hall of Very Good Committee within the Professional Football Researchers Association and what does this group do?

Andy Piascik leads the Hall of Very Good Committee which highlights outstanding players not yet inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. An asterisk indicates a person was later inducted after being named to this list.

Which books have been published by the Professional Football Researchers Association regarding specific team seasons?

The association released The 1966 Green Bay Packers book in 2016 followed by The 1958 Baltimore Colts book in 2018. Writing continues on chapters about the 1951 Los Angeles Rams season which will release in 2022.

When did the Ralph Hay Award begin and who received it in 2022?

The Ralph Hay Award has been given annually since 1988 to individuals who have made significant contributions to the field. George Bozeka received the award in 2022 for his lifetime achievement in pro football research and historiography.