The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the hall of fame for professional football with a Mission to "Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values & Celebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE!" The Hall's five core values that are learned from the Game include commitment, integrity, courage, respect and excellence. The Vision of the Pro Football Hall of Fame is "It's not just the past, it's the future; It's not just about Canton, it's the world; It's not just a great museum for football but a message of excellence EVERYWHERE." The hall opened in Canton, Ohio, on September 7, 1963, with 17 charter enshrinees. , there are a total of 295 members of the Hall of Fame.