San Jose to Host Hall of Fame Game July 31

Friday June 19, 2015

 (SAN JOSE, CALIF.) - The 2015 Arena Football Hall of Fame Game is set to kick off on Friday, July 31 in San Jose, Calif. as the San Jose SaberCats host the Arizona Rattlers on CBS Sports Network.

The festivities will begin with the induction ceremony on Thursday, July 30 where family, friends, and Arena Football fans will be invited to celebrate the careers and contributions of four of the AFL’s all-time greats. This year’s induction Class includes: FB/LB ANDRE BOWDEN, a three-time All-Arena selection and three-time ArenaBowl champion; WR DAMIAN HARRELL, a five-time All-Arena selection and two-time Offensive Player of the Year; OL/DL KYLE MOORE-BROWN, a three-time All-Ironman selection and two-time ArenaBowl champion; and DB OMARR SMITH, a four-time ArenaBowl champion and two-time All-Arena selection.

The inductees will also be honored the following night at halftime of the Arena Football Hall of Fame Game between the Arizona Rattlers and San Jose SaberCats on CBS Sports Network. Kickoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET/ 7:30 p.m. PT.

CBS Sports Network will also once again air an Arena Football Hall of Fame television special, featuring each member of the newest Arena Football Hall of Fame Class, as well as highlights from the induction ceremony and Hall of Fame Game.

Further details on the ceremony and Hall of Fame television special will be announced in the coming weeks.

ABOUT THE SAN JOSE SABERCATS
The ArenaBowl XVI, XVIII and XXI champion San Jose SaberCats finished their 19th season in the AFL with a Pacific Division Title after making their return in 2011. Fans and sponsors can go to sanjosesabercats.com or call 408-673-3400 to sign up to receive the latest news and updates about the SaberCats, as well as to purchase 2015 season tickets. Make sure to follow the SaberCats on Facebook Twitter and Instagram for all the latest news on the team.

About the AFL
Since its inception in 1987, the Arena Football League has showcased a fast-paced and exciting game to millions of fans in a myriad of markets across the country. The ESPN family of networks and CBS Sports Network will nationally broadcast AFL games each week for the entire 2015 season. This season will also be the first with Scott C. Butera leading the way as Commissioner. The AFL schedule culminates with ArenaBowl XXVIII Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.