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PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME RETURNS TO CHICAGO IN 2014
Chicago Bears and Hall of Famers will be on hand to raise awareness
of the Hall and support a local charity;
New Hall of Fame president to speak at Chicago Sports Commission forum
CHICAGO, IL, May 22, 2014—The third annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Chicago Salute to
Greatness returns to Chicago next month with several Hall of Famers in attendance. This two-day
event is co-chaired by Winnetka resident Rob Zmudka and Buffalo Bills Executive Vice President of
Strategic Planning Mary Owen, both members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s National Advisory
Board.
Chicago Salute to Greatness kicks off Monday, June 16, 2014 with an evening cocktail reception,
dinner, Hall of Fame program and auction at the Glen Club, 901 W. Lake Ave., Glenview, Ill.
Media partner 87.7FM The Game’s afternoon show, Jarrett, Harry and Spike, will broadcast live
3 p.m.- 7 p.m. from the Glen Club. The Chicago Bears are strong supporters of Chicago Salute to
Greatness and are donating items for the auction. Tuesday begins with a Glen Club golf outing
breakfast before a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start. The two-day event concludes with an awards reception
following golf.
This event supports the Hall of Fame’s Mission Statement: Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve
its History, Promote its Values, and Celebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE. Both the Chicago Bears
and the Buffalo Bills’ Ralph C. Wilson Foundation are supporters of Chicago Salute to Greatness.
Hall of Famers who will be in attendance are: Dick Butkus, Dave Casper, Dan Hampton, Ted
Hendricks, Marv Levy, Floyd Little, Tom Mack, Randall McDaniel, Anthony Muñoz, John Randle,
Andre Reed, Jan Stenerud, Thurman Thomas, Dave Wilcox, Ron Yary, Jack Youngblood and
representing their fathers, George Connor, Jr., son of the late Chicago Bear George Connor and
Jarrett Payton, son of the late Hall of Famer Walter Payton.
One of the goals of the Hall of Fame, through the Chicago Salute to Greatness is to impact the
community where the event is held and this year’s benefactor is the Beyond Sports Foundation. The
Highland Park organization prepares student-athletes to succeed in life by harnessing the power of
sport to help student-athletes transform athletic ability into life opportunity. Beyond Sports student
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athletes typically come from under-resourced families in under-served communities in Chicago, and
will need financial assistance in order to attend college. Many of the foundation’s student athletes
are from populations that are under-represented on college campuses.
“This year’s event plays an important role in the growth of the Pro Football Hall of Fame,” says
Zmudka, co-chair of Chicago Salute to Greatness. “We are proud to have Beyond Sports Foundation
as our partner. This organization exemplifies what working with young athletes means in helping
them prepare for the future and perhaps become future Hall of Famers.”
Prior to Monday’s festivities, new Pro Football Hall of Fame President David Baker will be featured
at a Chicago Sports Commission “Business of Sport Speaker Series Event” forum focusing on
football. The morning event takes place Monday, June 16, 2014 11:30 a.m. at the Westin Michigan
Avenue Hotel, 909 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611.
For more information:
ProFootballHOF.com/chicago-salute-to-greatness.aspx
www.beyondsports.org
https://cscspeakers.trstickets.com/
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