Post by The Stable Master on May 7, 2008 19:49:14 GMT -5
By Casey Pearce, Chargers.com
Chargers Owner Alex Spanos joined an elite group of NFL players, owners, coaches and officials recently when he was honored with the Order of the Leather Helmet by NFL Alumni, Inc.
The Order of the Leather Helmet honors individuals for their “substantial contributions to professional football.” Spanos was recognized for his efforts in the San Diego community as well as his work to bring Super Bowls XXXII and XXXVII to America’s Finest City.
The NFL Alumni’s signature slogan is “Caring for Kids,” and the group showed their appreciation to Spanos for his commitment to doing just that. Under Spanos’ direction, the Chargers Community Foundation developed the Chargers Champions program, which provides scholarships and physical fitness grants to local students and schools.
Each year, the Chargers award more than $400,000 in scholarships, grants and computers to deserving San Diego County students and schools. Since the program’s inception, more than $3.5 million has been awarded to local youth and area schools.
Former Chargers player and coach and current color commentator Hank Bauer presented the award to Spanos’ grandsons A.G. and John Spanos who received the award on his behalf. A.G. Spanos serves as the Chargers’ Director of Marketing Programs and Business Development while John is the club’s Director of College Scouting.
Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson and Hall of Fame Head Coach John Madden were honored alongside Spanos at the “Evening of the Legends” dinner, which was held in Carlsbad, California.
Nice turnout
Approximately 7,100 Chargers fans attended the three minicamp practices that were open to the public last weekend. The next opportunity for fans to see their Bolts practice will be at training camp, which opens July 25.
Lights On
Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman will join a host of celebrities Thursday night for a USO Event at Camp Pendleton. Merriman will spend the evening mingling with Marines before introducing Jessica Simpson for her on-stage performance. In addition, four Charger Girls will be on hand to introduce the popular rock band Blind Melon.
The concert at Camp Pendleton will be done in conjunction with shows in Iraq and Ft. Benning, Georgia. The three shows will combine to form “America United: In Support of our Troops,” which will air as a two-hour primetime special on NBC from 7-9 pm on Sunday, June 1st.
Joining Merriman and Simpson at Camp Pendleton will be Janet Jackson, Jordin Sparks, Ne-Yo, Clint Black, Joe Nichols, Blind Melon, Snoop Dogg and ZZ Top. Toby Keith will perform in Iraq and Taylor Swift will be at Ft. Benning.
Steeg to be recognized
The Touchdown Club of New Orleans will present Chargers Executive Vice President/COO Jim Steeg with the 19th annual Pete Rozelle Award, given annually to the person who has demonstrated excellence and made outstanding contributions to professional football and the National Football League.
Steeg has been associated with the NFL for 33 years, including 26 as head of the league’s special events department. He implemented many of the Super Bowl’s signature events.
Chargers Owner Alex Spanos joined an elite group of NFL players, owners, coaches and officials recently when he was honored with the Order of the Leather Helmet by NFL Alumni, Inc.
The Order of the Leather Helmet honors individuals for their “substantial contributions to professional football.” Spanos was recognized for his efforts in the San Diego community as well as his work to bring Super Bowls XXXII and XXXVII to America’s Finest City.
The NFL Alumni’s signature slogan is “Caring for Kids,” and the group showed their appreciation to Spanos for his commitment to doing just that. Under Spanos’ direction, the Chargers Community Foundation developed the Chargers Champions program, which provides scholarships and physical fitness grants to local students and schools.
Each year, the Chargers award more than $400,000 in scholarships, grants and computers to deserving San Diego County students and schools. Since the program’s inception, more than $3.5 million has been awarded to local youth and area schools.
Former Chargers player and coach and current color commentator Hank Bauer presented the award to Spanos’ grandsons A.G. and John Spanos who received the award on his behalf. A.G. Spanos serves as the Chargers’ Director of Marketing Programs and Business Development while John is the club’s Director of College Scouting.
Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson and Hall of Fame Head Coach John Madden were honored alongside Spanos at the “Evening of the Legends” dinner, which was held in Carlsbad, California.
Nice turnout
Approximately 7,100 Chargers fans attended the three minicamp practices that were open to the public last weekend. The next opportunity for fans to see their Bolts practice will be at training camp, which opens July 25.
Lights On
Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman will join a host of celebrities Thursday night for a USO Event at Camp Pendleton. Merriman will spend the evening mingling with Marines before introducing Jessica Simpson for her on-stage performance. In addition, four Charger Girls will be on hand to introduce the popular rock band Blind Melon.
The concert at Camp Pendleton will be done in conjunction with shows in Iraq and Ft. Benning, Georgia. The three shows will combine to form “America United: In Support of our Troops,” which will air as a two-hour primetime special on NBC from 7-9 pm on Sunday, June 1st.
Joining Merriman and Simpson at Camp Pendleton will be Janet Jackson, Jordin Sparks, Ne-Yo, Clint Black, Joe Nichols, Blind Melon, Snoop Dogg and ZZ Top. Toby Keith will perform in Iraq and Taylor Swift will be at Ft. Benning.
Steeg to be recognized
The Touchdown Club of New Orleans will present Chargers Executive Vice President/COO Jim Steeg with the 19th annual Pete Rozelle Award, given annually to the person who has demonstrated excellence and made outstanding contributions to professional football and the National Football League.
Steeg has been associated with the NFL for 33 years, including 26 as head of the league’s special events department. He implemented many of the Super Bowl’s signature events.
