Mike Tomlin mistakenly claims Hall of Fame is in Columbus, Ohio
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 4:11 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
During NBC's Sunday Night Football, Mike Tomlin, former Steelers coach, misidentified the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s location, saying it is in Columbus, Ohio. Tomlin made this comment following the Panthers' victory over the Lions. Maria Taylor, also on the broadcast, humorously corrected him, stating it is in Canton. Columbus and Canton are 127 miles apart, with Canton being closer to Pittsburgh.
- •Mike Tomlin made a location error during a broadcast.
- •He thought the Hall of Fame was in Columbus, not Canton.
- •Canton, Ohio is the correct location for the Hall.
- •Tomlin's remarks followed a Panthers win over the Lions.
- •Canton is closer to Pittsburgh, where Tomlin is based.
- 4:11 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Tomlin says Pro Football Hall of Fame is in Columbus, not Canton
"NBC analyst and former Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin seemed to think the Pro Football Hall of Fame is in Columbus, Ohio, instead of Canton.
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