October 1, 1999
Carlsbad — NFL Hall-Of-Famer Deacon Jones revolutionized the defensive end position and now, with some help from his friends, is on his way to revolutionizing the financial position of young, talented students trapped in inner-cities. A consummate crusader for his cause, Deacon is continuing the fight to raise funds that support educational scholarships, by hosting the Third Annual Avid/Deacon Jones Hall of Fame Golf Classic benefiting the Deacon Jones Foundation, held November 7-8, 1999, at La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California.
The Deacon Jones Hall of Fame Golf Classic, sponsored by entertainment powerhouse Avid Technology, will see some of the greatest names in sports history converge on one gold course, working together to keep the Deacon Jones Foundation dream alive. Thirty-six members of the Halls-of-Fame of Football, Baseball, Basketball, Hockey and Boxing will captain foursomes, in a five-man, best ball scramble.
A partial list of celebrities scheduled to help host the event include: Football Hall-of-Fame —Lem Barney, Bobby Ball, George Blanda, Erick Dickerson, Forrest Gregg, Ted Hendricks, Yale Lary, John Mackey, Ollie Matson, Don Maynard, Hugh McElhenny, Merlin Olsen, Joe Perry, Gale Sayers, Billy Shaw, Bob St. Clair, Dwight Stevenson, Charlie Taylor, Johnny Unitas, Willie Wood. Baseball Hall-of-Fame - Ernie Banks, Rollie Fingers, Bob Gibson, Reggie Jackson, Don Sutton. Basketball Hall-of-Fame - Rick Barry, Hall Greer, Sam Jones, Oscar Robertson, Bill Russell. Hocky Hall-of-Fame - Marcel Dionne. College Basketball Hall-of-Fame - Anne Myers Drysdale.
In addition to the two-day event held at the La Costa Resort, there will be a "Rock `N Roll Oldies" party on Sunday, November 7 at 6 p.m. For those not participating in the golf tournament, a Hall-of-Fame fashion show, featuring a fine art and jewelry auction, will commence on Monday, November 8 at 11 a.m.
Established in 1997, the prestigious Deacon Jones Foundation is a multi-cultural program developed to assist outstanding students of all nationalities at predominately inner-city schools who are positive role models, academic achievers and future business and community leaders. The Deacon Jones Foundation serves to empower these frequently disregarded young students with the tolls they need to succeed and ultimately to break the cycle of poverty.
With the help of corporate partners, the Deacon Jones Foundation is able to provide an all-encompassing scholarship program. Deacon's Foundation has been hailed as one of the most unique and well-thought out scholarship programs available. Students who receive scholarships receive more than just money, they receive 7 years of training, social poise, and more importantly, life lessons.
For more information you can contact the Deacon Jones Foundation at (800) 339-5327.
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