CANTON, Ohio -- NFL senior executive Joe Browne, who recently retired after 50 years in the league office, will receive the Pro Football Hall of Fames Ralph Hay Pioneer Award during the induction ceremony Aug. Josh Smith Jersey . 6.The honor is presented periodically to an individual who has made significant and innovative contributions to professional football.Browne was the longest-serving employee in the league office before retiring in March. He began his career as a 17-year-old college intern in 1965 and soon became a key adviser to Commissioner Pete Rozelle. In 1990, Browne became the leagues first vice president under Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, and was promoted five years later to senior vice president.In 2002, Browne was promoted to executive vice president of communications and government affairs.Joe Browne did a remarkable job representing the NFL during his extraordinary 50-year career with the league office, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday. I was fortunate to break in as an NFL intern under Joe. It was a terrific education. Joe was always a fierce protector of the shield, a demanding innovator, and he set the standard for effective sports PR. He was a mentor.Browne led the NFLs media relations, public affairs and community relations throughout North America and overseas. He also served as chief liaison for NFL clubs in congressional, military and government agency matters. He has worked the last 49 Super Bowls.Joe Brownes professionalism, trust, and passion for the National Football League over a half-century was critical to shaping the games image and promoting its great growth, Hall of Fame President David Baker said. The NFL has never had a more committed and dedicated employee than Joe, and his immense impact on the league is immeasurable. He is the very definition of the Ralph Hay Pioneer Award.The award is named after the former owner of the Canton Bulldogs whose Hupmobile showroom was the location for the NFLs founding meeting in downtown Canton on Sept. 17, 1920. The most recent recipient was former NFL officiating chief Art McNally in 2012.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Custom Atlanta Hawks Jerseys . Booth picked up 65 caps after making her national team debut in 2002 at the age of 17. She most recently played for Sky Blue FC of the National Womens Soccer League. "It just felt like it was my time to move on," she said in a phone interview from her hometown of Burlington, Ont. Kent Bazemore Jersey . Fred Couples, captain of the U.S. side, put it all into perspective. "We know whos in charge," he said. http://www.hawksteamproshop.com/Cheap-Dennis-Schroder-Hawks-Jersey/ . "It doesnt get any better than that," Giambi said. "Im speechless." The Indians are roaring toward October. Giambi belted a two-run, pinch-hit homer with two outs in the ninth inning to give Cleveland a shocking 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, keeping the Indians up with the lead pack in the AL wild-card race. The NBA released its 2016-17 regular-season schedule?Thursday. As Dallas Mavericks fans peruse their teams schedule, here are the five games they should circle on their calendar:Oct. 26: Mavericks at Indiana PacersThe Mavericks open the season against the Pacers. While the Mavericks added several pieces this offseason, one thing remains the same: Dirk Nowitzki begins his 19th season in Dallas.Nov. 9: Mavericks at Golden State WarriorsThe Mavericks travel to Oakland to face off against the new-look Golden State Warriors and former Mavericks center Zaza Pachulia. But the real story is Andrew Bogut and Harrison Barnes returning to face the team they won the 2015 NBA championship with and the team that dropped them in favor of Kevin Durant.Nov. 18: Mavericks vs. Memphis GrizzliiesChandler Parsons returns to Dallas to face the Mavericks. Miles Plumlee Jersey. How will Mark Cuban greet his former player -- and friend?Nov. 21: Mavericks at San Antonio SpursThe battle for Texas supremacy continues between the Spurs and Mavs in San Antonio. ?Adding to the drama, David Lee, who finished the year in Dallas, is now in San Antonio.?However, this will the teams first matchup without a staple of the rivalry: Tim Duncan.Jan. 26: Mavericks at Oklahoma City ThunderThe Mavericks will have revenge on their mind as they take on the Thunder for the first time this season after OKC knocked them out of the playoffs in the first round last season. Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys ' ' '