Minnesota Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Announces 2010 “Honoring Legends-Inspiring Leaders” Event
Former NFL Quarterback Set to Deliver Keynote Address
ST.PAUL, MN February 6, 2010–Local high school scholar athletes and award winners, along with members of the College Football Hall of Fame, will be honored at the 3rd annual “Honoring Legends-Inspiring Leaders” event at 6:00 on Sunday, April 18, at the University of St. Thomas. The event, hosted by the Minnesota chapter of the National Football Foundation, also provides tuition scholarships to high school seniors who excel on and off the playing field.
“Our 2010 event promises to be another great gathering of Minnesota football’s best,” said Sean Gothier, President of the Minnesota Chapter of the National Football Foundation.
Former NFL Quarterback and 2002 NFL MVP Rich Gannon, will be the featured speaker. Gannon played 12 seasons as quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins and Kansas City Chiefs. In 2002, Gannon led the Oakland Raiders to their third straight AFC Western Division title and advanced to Super Bowl XXXVII as the AFC Champions. Minnesota chapter member and WCCO TV anchor, Frank Vascellaro, will be the master of ceremonies.
Other recipients will be honored for their contributions to the sport, including the Distinguished Minnesotan Award, Outstanding Officiating Award, and the Fred Zamberletti Award, which is awarded to an outstanding athletic trainer.
Our mission is to serve Minnesota and the nation by developing leadership, sportsmanship, competitive spirit and academic excellence in America’s youth through promoting amateur football.
This event is open to the public and tickets can be purchased in advance through our website at www.nffmn.org.







Frank Vascellaro interviews Legendary Coach, Jim Malosky Sr.

Lefty Yurek was the Winner of the Outstanding Football Officiating Award. He was recognized for his 39 years of Officiating.
Fred Zamberletti and Gary Smith. Gary Smith was the 2009 Recipient of the Fred Zamberletti Award
