Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company Announces Front Office Staff for the Hall Of Fantasy League’s Inaugural Season

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Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company (HOFV, HOFVW) has unveiled the Front Office teams for the inaugural season of the Hall of Fantasy League (HOFL), allowing fans to stake in franchises for prize winnings. The league features 10 teams managed by former NFL players and fantasy experts who will engage with stakeholders through the HOFL app. CEO Michael Crawford expressed excitement about the league's unique model, emphasizing the opportunity for fans to participate and share in winnings. The HOFL app will launch soon, offering exclusive content and team interactions.

Positive

• Launch of the Hall of Fantasy League (HOFL) enhances fan engagement with a unique staking model.
• Former NFL players and fantasy experts leading teams increases credibility and interest.
• Stakeholders can share in winnings, providing a financial incentive for participation.

Negative

• Risks associated with the reliance on the market's response to a new fantasy sports model may lead to unforeseen challenges.

Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company (“HOFV” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), the only resort, entertainment and media company centered around the power of professional football, today announced the Front Office staffs for the 10 franchises competing in the inaugural season of the Hall Of Fantasy League (“HOFL”), the first national league that allows sports fans to experience a fantasy football team with a community of shared Stakeholders. As a result of HOFV’s partnership with StakeKings, fans who purchase a stake in any of the HOFL’s teams are eligible to receive their pro rata share of winnings based on the success of their respective franchise during the 2021-22 season. Fans can purchase stakes today by clicking here.

Each franchise will consist of a dedicated Front Office comprised of prominent fantasy experts and former NFL players, who will serve as General Managers and Team Captains. The Front Office staffs will be responsible for the configuration and daily management of rosters as well as regular engagement with their respective franchise’s Stakeholders. The Front Office personnel for the 2021-22 season include:

Team	Team Captains	General Managers
Atlanta Hot Wings	Harry Douglas 10-year NFL career 7 seasons with Atlanta Falcons Career totals of 310 receptions, 3,759 receiving yards, 10 receiving TDs	Joe Dolan Co-Owner and Managing Editor of Fantasy Points FantasyPros #1 Cumulative Ranker 2014-2018 Co-Host of SiriusXM Fantasy Football Gameday & the Fantasy Feast Podcast   Graham Barfield Co-Owner and Director of Analytics at Fantasy Points Formerly worked for Fantasy Guru and NFL Network Originator of charting process Yards Created
Boston Barflies	Patrick Chung 11-year NFL career – 10 with New England Patriots 3x Super Bowl Champion Career totals of 11 INTs and 778 combined tackles	John Paulsen Director of Forecasting at 4for4 Fantasy Football FantasyPros Most Accurate 2010 & 2014 FantasyPros top 6 accuracy in 9 of last 11 years   Jennifer Eakins Senior Editor and Writer at 4for4 Football Co-Host of The Most Accurate Podcast (TMAP) Contributor for Yahoo Fantasy Sports
Chicago Hogmollies	Eddie Royal 9-year NFL career – 2 with Chicago Bears Career totals of 408 receptions, 4,357 receiving yards, 28 receiving TDs 4 600+ receiving yard seasons	Jeff Ratcliffe Fantasy Sports Analyst at FTN Fantasy Host for SiriusXM Fantasy Radio CBS Sports Network TV Analyst
Los Angeles Sidekicks	Ricky Proehl 17-year NFL career – 5 with St. Louis Rams 2x Super Bowl Champion Career totals of 669 receptions, 8,878 receiving yards, 54 receiving TDs	Christopher Harris Host of the Harris Football Podcast FSWA “Best Fantasy Podcast” winner Renowned for evaluating fantasy via game film on YouTube.com/harrisfootball
New York Bodega Cats	Rashad Jennings 8-year NFL career – 3 with New York Giants Career totals of 3,772 rushing yards, 1,469 receiving yards, 23 rushing TDs Contestant on Season 24 of Dancing with the Stars	Scott Engel Writer at RotoBaller Host of RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio FSWA Hall of Famer known in the industry as “The King”   Raphael Rabe Co-Founder of RotoBaller Host of RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio Outspoken fantasy sports talking head known as “Real Talk Raph”
Ohio GOATS	Joe Thomas 11-year NFL career with Cleveland Browns 10x Pro Bowler; 6x First Team All Pro Offensive Lineman NFL 2010s All-Decade Team	Michael Fabiano Senior Fantasy Analyst for Sports Illustrated FSWA Hall of Famer Formerly of NFL Network and “The NFL Today” on CBS   Bob Harris Senior Editor for FootballDiehards.com FSWA Hall of Famer & first-ever Fantasy Football Writer of the Year 2005 Host for SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio
Philadelphia Powderkegs	Jason Avant 10-year NFL career – 8 with Philadelphia Eagles Career totals of 346 receptions, 4,118 receiving yards, 13 receiving TDs 14th on Eagles all-time receptions list (297)	Adam Caplan NFL Reporter, now in his 20th season Host on SiriusXM NFL Radio & SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio Host of “Inside the Birds” Eagles podcast
Seattle Haze	Justin Forsett 9-year NFL career – 4 with Seattle Seahawks 1x Pro Bowler Career totals of 3,890 rushing yards, 210 receptions, 19 rushing TDs	Melissa Jacobs Founder and Managing Editor of The Football Girl (TFG) NFL Columnist at The Guardian Former Fantasy Analyst at espnW and NFL Editor at Sports Illustrated   Pat Fitzmaurice Winner of FantasyPros’ 2020 Ranking Accuracy Contest Contributor to The Football Girl and Footballguys.com Host of the Fitz on Fantasy Podcast
Texas Y’allers	Darren Woodson 12-year NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys 3x Super Bowl Champ; 5x Pro Bowler: 4x First Team All-Pro Safety Career totals of 23 INTs, 12 forced fumbles, 967 combined tackles	Sigmund Bloom Co-Owner of Footballguys.com Current all-time #1 in the FFPC Pros vs. Joes Competition Co-Host of The Audible & On The Couch podcasts   Joe Bryant CEO & Co-Founder of Footballguys.com FSWA Hall of Famer Mr. Rogers > Aaron Rodgers… and he likes Aaron Rodgers
Vegas Pocket Kings	Marquette King 7-year NFL career – 6 with Oakland Raiders 1x Second Team All-Pro Punter 46.7 yards per punt – tied for 4th all time	Jeff Mans Part-Owner and President of Elite Sports Network Host for SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio Has earned over one million dollars in fantasy sports winnings

Terrell Davis, Commissioner of the HOFL and Pro Football Hall of Famer, said, “The HOFL is rolling into its inaugural season with serious momentum as the pre-season ramps up and Stakeholders lay claim to their teams. There is a high level of anticipation for the League within the NFL, fantasy and sports fan communities. I am thrilled to be part of this transformational League season and look forward to the franchise battles and trash talking ahead!”

Michael Crawford, President and Chief Executive Officer of HOFV, stated, “It’s the beginning of fantasy football season and we could not be more excited to unveil the Front Offices for the 2021-22 season of the HOFL! The HOFL offers a unique value proposition for fantasy sports fans unlike any other national league. It is the only place where fans can be part of a fantasy franchise that is managed by some of the top fantasy experts and beloved former players, and be eligible for a pro rata share of season winnings. Let the games begin!”

Each franchises’ Front Office will take input from their Stakeholders and crowdsource decisions regarding their teams, but will ultimately have sole discretion on all decision-making. General Managers will interact directly with their respective Stakeholders on the HOFL app via their team's feeds, and can take part in exclusive team chats and a direct message feature called "DM the GM." General Managers will also contribute weekly content on the HOFL app by providing commentary and analysis regarding roster decisions, trades, waiver wire pickups and previewing and recapping key matchups, while Team Captains will provide distinct fantasy insights, analysis and perspective that reflects their experience in the League. Team Captains will also periodically engage with Stakeholders on the HOFL app. The HOFL app will be available on the App Store and Google Play in the coming weeks.

The HOFL will leverage its access to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, NFL alumni and fantasy football personalities to create original video, audio and written league-focused content that will be hosted on its platform, helping to entertain, educate and engage team Stakeholders throughout each week of the season. To keep up to date on the latest news surrounding the HOFL – including the date of the first draft in League history – fans can visit www.thehofl.com or listen to The HOFL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud or Spotify. Fans of the HOFL can also purchase team apparel of their favorite franchises via the League website.

About Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company

Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW) is a resort and entertainment company leveraging the power and popularity of professional football and its legendary players in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Headquartered in Canton, Ohio, the Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company is the owner of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls, a multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame's campus. Additional information on the Company can be found at www.HOFREco.com.

About Hall of Fantasy League

Hall of Fantasy League (HOFL) is the first National Fantasy League that allows you to experience a fantasy team with a community of shared Stakeholders. Launching with 10 regionally based franchises in key U.S. markets, HOFL teams will be managed by a dedicated Front Office of fantasy experts and include former NFL players as Team Captains. Participation in the league will come in the form of staking, which will allow the public to financially back individual teams, become team Stakeholders, and gain access to exclusive content, communications, and team governance features. The HOFL’s inaugural draft is expected to take place in summer of 2021 and its first season will commence alongside the 2021-22 NFL season. For more information visit www.thehofl.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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FAQ

What is the Hall of Fantasy League (HOFL) and when is its inaugural season?

The HOFL is the first National Fantasy League that allows fans to stake in franchises for a share of winnings, launching with the 2021-22 NFL season.

Who are the team captains and general managers in the HOFL?

Each of the 10 teams in the HOFL has prominent fantasy experts and former NFL players as team captains and general managers.

How can fans participate in the Hall of Fantasy League?

Fans can stake in HOFL teams, allowing them to share in winnings based on team performance.

Where can I find more information about HOFV and HOFL?

More information is available at the official website www.thehofl.com.

What is the role of the HOFL app?

The HOFL app facilitates interaction between general managers and stakeholders, providing exclusive content and team governance features.