Jets' Legends Don New Gilded Threads in Canton

Class of 2023 Hall of Fame enshrinees honored at Gold Jacket Dinner

New York Jets' legends Joe Klecko and Darrelle Revis made special additions to their wardrobes on Friday night.

On the eve of the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony, Klecko and Revis received their iconic gold jackets at the annual dinner in the Canton Memorial Civic Center.

Emceed by NFL Network host Rich Eisen, the celebration welcomed back scores of Hall of Fame members ready to help enshrine the Class of 2023 into the club of football immortals.

Altogether more than 100 Hall of Famers were present, including legends such as all-time leading rusher Emmitt Smith, Steel Curtain member "Mean" Joe Greene and NFL career sacks leader Bruce Smith.

Former Jets Curtis Martin, Kevin Mawae and Alan Faneca were all in attendance on Friday.

The highlight of the evening is always the "gauntlet" comprised of living Hall of Famers.

First, Hall-of-Fame quarterback, and former TV analyst, Dan Fouts introduced every legend on hand as they formed a gauntlet one by one.

The "Heroes of the Game" created two lines facing one another, building a pathway for the newly-elected enshrinees to walk along towards the stage where they received their gold jackets.

Waiting for Klecko at the end of the gauntlet, Raiders' legend Howie Long (Class of 2000) presented the New York Sack Exchange member with the prestigious memento.

Patriots' legendary cornerback Ty Law had the honor of dressing Revis in the golden threads. Law (Class of 2019) and Revis both hail from Aliquippa, PA.

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Haggar, the official provider of the gold jacket since 1978, was the presenting sponsor of the event.

On Saturday, former teammate Marty Lyons will present Klecko for enshrinement while Revis's presenter will be his mother Diana Askew. In addition to speeches from the enshrinees, the bronze busts will be unveiled for the Class of 2023.

Saturday's program will kick off at 12:00 pm ET on August 5 and run through 2:30 pm at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. NFL Network and ESPN will air the proceedings live.

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