*Postponed* From Erie to the Hall of Fame: Life, Legacy of Fred Biletnikoff – the 2024 Recipient of the Thomas B. Hagen Dignitas Award
Location: Jefferson Educational Society, 3207 State St. Erie, PA 16508
Date/Time: *Postponed*
Admission: General Admission $35.00, Preferred Seating $60.00
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Friday, Nov. 8 event featuring Pro Football Hall of Famer and Erie-native Fred Biletnikoff, the recipient of this year's Thomas B. Hagen Dignitas Award, has been postponed.
"Rest assured that Mr. Biletnikoff is eager to get to Erie, and we are just as eager to host and celebrate him and his lifetime of accomplishments," said Dr. Ferki Ferati, the president of the JES. "As soon as we have a new date secured, we will share the details with the media, and post updates on our website, through our email updates, and on our social media channels."
If you have already purchased your tickets to this event, we will honor them and let you know immediately when we reschedule this event in 2025. If you would like to be refunded for your already purchased tickets, please call us during our business hours at 814.459.8000 and we will process your refund.Thank you for your understanding!
Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, in 1943, Frederick “Fred” Biletnikoff, is a former football player and coach. He played as a wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons and later was an assistant coach with the team. He retired as an NFL player after the 1978 season, and then played one additional season in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Montreal Alouettes in 1980. Biletnikoff was one of the most sure-handed and consistent receivers of his day, with a propensity for making spectacular catches. He was also known for running smooth, precise pass routes. He is a member of both the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1988) and College Football Hall of Fame (1991).
