NFL PRO BOWLER MICHAEL LEWIS SELECTED FOR INDUCTION INTO THE SEMI-PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME - “CLASS OF 2011"
Recently the AFA/Hall of Fame selection committee completed its annual task of reviewing personal profiles of qualified individuals nominated for induction into the Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame as the. . . "Class of 2011". Information submitted by HOF alumni and subsequent review by the selection committee resulted in the selection of 19 people for enshrinement this year. The American Football Association is a national 501(c) (3) non-profit, tax exempt corporation in its 31st year of operation and is dedicated to the advancement of adult (semi-pro) football from coast-to-coast.
This year's group of Hall of Famers will be enshrined as the “Class of 2011” during the AFA's 31st Annual Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Dinner at the Canton Marriott Courtyard, 4375 Metro Circle NW, North Canton, Ohio. The induction dinner will be part of a busy Semi-Pro Football week for the AFA National Association, which will run from Thursday, June 23rd thru Friday, June 24th.
This year we are honored to induct NFL Pro Bowler Michael Lewis of the New Orleans Saints into our hall of fame. Mike started his semi pro football career in 1994 with the Kenner City Chiefs and went on to become the New Orleans Saints all-time career leader in punt returns (142) and punt return yardage (1,482). Mike is also currently the team ambassador of the New Orleans Saints. Click here to view Mike's bio http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Lewis_(wide_receiver)
Events Scheduled:
• Annual AFA/HoF Legends - meet the new inductees "Alumni Huddle Cocktail Party - 7pm Thursday, June 23rd
• AFA Board of Directors Meeting - 10am Friday, June 24th
• Pro Football Hall of Fame Tour - Friday, June 24th
• 31st Annual AFA Semi Pro Hall of Fame Induction Dinner - 7pm Dinner (Cocktails 6pm) Friday, June 24th. This will also be a live internet broadcast.
The American Football Association is proud to present the names of those who will be enshrined into the AFA Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame as the "Class of 2011" (names in parentheses indicate sponsors of the new inductees):
PLAYERS CATEGORY:
• Lynn Patrick - LaFargeville, NY - (George Ashcraft)
• Carl Neal - Manteno, IL - (Elmhurst Travelers, Mal Yarke,Don Busch,Al Klaeren,Jack Perry)
• Dale Berman - North Aurora, IL - (Ron Hansen, Jim Benja, Pat Albanese, Fred Fiorelli, James Kulton)
• Brett Wilson - Munster, IN - (Greg Skowronski)
• John Rogan - Columbia, SC - (Jerry McGonigle)
• Terry Gorton - Queensbury, NY - (Dick Leland)
• Mike Lewis - LaPlace, LA - (Keith Ballard)
• Daris Steen - Doral, FL - (Rev Gary Wilder)
• Andy Tranchita - Northlake, IL - (Neal Anderson, Bob Beshk, Ben Ward)
• Beau Jarrell - Groveland, FL - (Don Jonas)
• Mickey Morris - Middleburg Heights, OH - (Dennis McEllicott)
• Dave Friese - Shippensburg, PA - (Dave Bonsell)
• Christopher VanStone - Carpentersville, IL - (Sue Berg, Eliseo Saldivar)
EXECUTIVE CATEGORY:
• Bill Christie - Jackson, MI - (Ceil Real)
• Alan Perkins - Crystal Lake, IL - (Craig Ochoa)
OFFICIALS CATEGORY:
• Tom Rudzinski - Clarks Summit, PA - (Bill Higgins)
COACHES CATEGORY:
• Anthony Bartley - Las Vegas, NV (BoD/Bo Brooks)
• Robert Harrison - Aurora, IL (Larry Schmidt, Gary Thomas, Jerry Schropp, Roman Strzala)
PIONEER CATEGORY:
• Lawrence Haynes III - Portland, OR (Dave Burch)
We predict that this will be a sellout event and we encourage you to make your dinner and hotel reservations NOW! Guests will be responsible for calling the hotel directly at 800-228-9290 and making their own guest room reservations. Room rates are $115 single/double. This special room rate will be available until June 1st or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. We have been advised that this will be a very busy weekend in Canton so please do not procrastinate. Be sure to mention that you are connected with the American Football Association (by name) to take advantage of the AFA's discount room rate. To book online click:
http://cwp.marriott.com/cakcc/afahalloffameinductions/
Tickets are $55 each for the 2011 AFA Semi Pro Hall of Fame Induction Dinner. Click below to purchase tickets by June 15th .......
Note: We will be conducting our sports memorabilia auction fundraiser again this year. Come prepared to bid and bid often..........
This year as part of our event fundraiser, we are soliciting sponsors and raffle items in advance. Sponsors and donors will be acknowledged during our live hall of fame Internet broadcast, will be listed in our souvenir program and posted on our event banner. Please complete the linked form to make a raffle donation or become a sponsor.
Click here to download the form.
Sports & Celebrity Memorabilia Auction
This year's Hall of Fame activities will feature special items donated by the Green Bay Packers for raffle and a Sports & Celebrity Memorabilia Auction fundraiser. Come prepared to bid and bid often..........available items are listed below:
• Mike Lewis autographed NFL Game jersey (Donated by Mike Lewis)
• Autographed NFL Game football signed by Hall of Famer Charley Taylor (Donated by Willis Whalen)
• Autographed NFL Game football signed by Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett (Donated by Willis Whalen)
• Ryne Sandberg autographed 8” x 10” photo framed & matted w/cert
• Mark Burhrle autographed 8” x 10” photo framed & matted w/cert
• Bobby Hull autographed NHL game puck in case w/certificate
• Lou Aparicio autographed MLB Game baseball in case w/cert
• Tom Brady autographed NFL Game Style mini helmet in case w/cert
• Wrigley Field Litho of First Night Game framed & matted (L. E. 1988)
• D. Rose & J. Noah autographed 8” x 10” photo framed with certificate
• Kane, Toews, Sharp & Keith auto 8 x 10 photo framed & matted w/cert.
• Carlton Fisk autographed MLB Game bat in case w/certificate
• Aaron Rodgers autographed NFL Game jersey w/certificate
• Jonathan Toews autographed NHL Game Stanley Cup jersey w/certificate
• Mike Ditka autographed NFL Game jersey w/certificate
• Barry Sanders autographed NFL Game Style football in case w/certificate
• Jerry Rice autographed NFL Game Style full helmet w/certificate
• Terry Bradshaw autographed NFL Game style full helmet w/certificate
• Joe Montana autographed NFL Game football in case w/certificate
• Peyton Manning autographed NFL Game Style jersey w/cert.
• John Elway autographed NFL Game Style jersey in case w/certificate
• Dan Marino autographed NFL Game football in case w/certificate
• Jon Montana autographed NFL Game football w/certificate
• Patrick Kane autographed NHL Game Stanley Cup jersey w/certificate
• Derrick Rose autographed NBA Game style basketball in case w/certificate
• Ron Santo autographed MLB bat in case w/certificate
• Derrick Rose autographed NBA Game jersey w/certificate
• Ernie Banks autographed MLB Game baseball in case w/certificate
• Brain Urlacher autographed Game Style mini helmet in case w/cert.
• Troy Aikman autographed Game Style full helmet in case w/cert.
• Dick Butkus, Mike Singletary & Brian Urlacher autographed NFL Game Style football in case w/certificate
• Taylor Swift autographed 8” x 10” photo framed & matted w/cert
• Justin Bieber autographed 8” x 10” photo framed & matted w/cert
• Johnny Depp autographed 8” x 10” photo framed & matted w/cert
• White Green Bay Packer 2010 autographed football
• Green Bay Packer mini autographed Clay Matthews helmet
2011 Hall of Fame Banquet Sponsors
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Elmhurst Travelers Alumni Organization President, Roman Strzala |
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AFA Alumni Club |
| William K. Christie Attorney-At-Law |
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Best Wishes for a Successful Hall of Fame Induction Event |
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Associated Schools, Inc President, Neal Anderson |
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"Long Live Yesterday's Champions" |
| Monty Holmes, Sr. Class of 2003 |
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"Old football players never die, they just limp away" |
| William 'Jake' Olsavsky Class of 1998 |
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"Semi Pro & Proud" |
| Andy Tranchita Class of 2011 |
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"I take great pleasure to sponsor the Hall of Fame; keep up the good work" |
| Ron "Butch" Hansen Class of 2010 |
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"Congratulations to the Hall of Fame Class of 2011" |
| Gary Shaver Class of 1994 |
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"Semi Pro & Proud" |
| Coach A. Summers Class of 2002 |
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"Would Like To Have Attended - Sorry" |
| Jordon Kopac Class of 2003 |
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"Congratulations to the Hall of Fame Class of 2011" |
| Willis Whalen, NFLPA Class of 1997 |
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"Congratulations to the Hall of Fame Class of 2011" |
| Watertown Red & Black |
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The oldest semi-pro football team in the United States of America, established in 1896. |
| Dick & Sheryl Leland |
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"Best Wishes for a Successful Hall of Fame Induction Event" |
| Patrick Neal | "Dad, Congratulations on your AFA Hall of Fame Induction" | |
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