Rick and Richie Williams attended every Hall of Fame Game since 1990

CANTON - In 1990, Richie Williams, then 4 years old, went to his first Hall of Fame game.

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Since then, neither he nor his father Rick Williams has had a single chance.

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The Canton native will play his 33rd consecutive game tonight when the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets face off.

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Richie Williams said, "We have seen many great moments over the years. The start of the football season in Canton is usually exciting."

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Ed's long series of Hall of Fame appearances has introduced him to new customs, star products, and a whole lot of life lessons.

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Rick Williams, 65,'s Hall of Fame game experience began long before his son was born.

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His first game was in 1969, when the Green Bay Packers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 38–24.

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After that, Rick tried his best to attend every game, until 1975.

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He was a 17-year-old restaurant employee, scheduled to work during the Hall of Fame Game. Unfortunately, he missed the game.

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