The Legacy Continues
2010 East-West Shrine Game Comes to Orlando
John Elway. Brett Favre. Tom Brady. Just a few of the football greats who played in America's longest-running college all-star football game: the East-West Shrine Game.
For 85 years, this legendary game has benefited Shriners Hospitals for Children, the official philanthropy of Shriners International. On January 23, 2010, the game will be played at the Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla. Kick-off is at 3 p.m. (EST) and the game will be broadcast live on ESPN2.
Pitting all-star senior athletes who attend college in Eastern North America against those attending college in Western North America, the East-West Shrine Game and its preceding practice sessions attract representatives from every team in the National Football League.
The East-West Shrine Game is the longest-running college all-star game in the country and features some of the finest NCAA athletes. In April 2009, 90 percent of players from the 84th East-West Shrine Game (played on Jan. 17, 2009) were either drafted or signed as free agents by NFL clubs. A total of 307 East-West Shrine Game alumni were on 2009 NFL opening-day 53-man rosters.
In addition to the big game, there are a number of special events open to the general public during the week leading up to the game. These include the players' visit to Shriners Hospitals for Children – Tampa, which gives these college athletes an opportunity to witness first-hand the mission they are supporting by playing in the game. Supporters can also attend the practice sessions, Player Awards Banquet, a golf tournament, and a player and coaches meet and greet at Bahia Shriners.
For more information about the East-West Shrine Game, including sponsorship opportunities, special travel packages, to register for the free Fan Club, and to vote for your All-Time All-Star Team, please visit www.shrinegame.com.
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