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2015 Congressional Football Game, Capitol Police Memorial Fund, Cato June, Clif Crosby, Cynthia Hogan, DeSean and Gayle Jackson, DeSean Jackson, DeSean Jackson Foundation, Donna Wilkinson, Gary Clark, Herschel Walker, John Booty, John Riggins, Ken Harvey, Leon Joe, Our Military Kids, Shawn Springs, U.S. Capitol Police football team, Washington Redskins, William 'Bill' Jackson
***MEDIA ALERT / PHOTO OPPORTUNITY***
CONGRESSIONAL FOOTBALL GAME SET FOR WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28, AT WATKINS RECREATION FIELD IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
The National Football League will co-host youth clinic, with special participation by former NFL players; John Riggins, DeSean Jackson to participate in pregame activities.
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BACKGROUND: Members of Congress and NFL alumni team up against the U.S. Capitol Police for the seventh edition of the Congressional Football Game at Watkins Recreation Field. The game was founded in 2005 following the loss of two U.S. Capitol Police in the line of duty.
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The touch football game supports charities that benefit military and law enforcement families including the Capitol Police Memorial Fund, Our Military Kids and A Advantage 4 Kids, Inc.
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The free, one-hour USA Football Youth Clinic will be led by USA Football coaches and former NFL players. Participating groups include the Greater Washington Boys & Girls Clubs, Special Olympics DC; and, KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now). Hall of Famer John Riggins, the former Washington Redskins running back who was named Super Bowl XVII MVP, was named an Honorary Captain for the congressional team.
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DeSean Jackson, Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins wide receiver, DeSean Jackson, will conduct the coin toss along with his mother, Gayle Jackson, President, of The DeSean Jackson Foundation (www.deseanjacksonfoundation.org). The foundation was founded in 2009 after DeSean’s father, William “Bill” Jackson, died from pancreatic cancer during his rookie year with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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PARTICIPANTS: Honorary Captain (Congressional team): John Riggins, Washington Redskin
Coin Toss: DeSean Jackson, Washington Redskins & DeSean Jackson Foundation; Gayle Jackson, DeSean Jackson Foundation; Cynthia Hogan
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National Football League Congressional Team Captains: Reps. Jeff Denham (R-CA); Bob Dold (R-IL); Tim Walz (D-MN), US Capitol Police Team Captain: Jim Davis, US Capitol Police NFL/WFA Players: Ken Harvey, John Booty, Gary Clark, Herschel Walker, Cato June, Shawn Springs, Cliff Crosby, Leon Joe, Donna Wilkinson (DC Divas, 2015 Women’s Football Alliance champion) and more.
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National Anthem: KHA, DC area singer & songwriter.
GAME/CLINIC: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015 5:45 p.m. — USA Football Youth Clinic 7:00 p.m. — Pre-game activities / National Anthem 7:20 p.m. — Kickoff Postgame — Trophy & MVP presentations.
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Tickets: $10 in advance at congressionalfootballgame.org
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Youth Clinic Registration: RSVP to congressionalfootballgame@yahoo.com LOCATION: Watkins Recreation Field (420 12th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003)
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SPONSORS: National Football League, Sports & Fitness Industry Association, Champions for America’s Future, Comcast, Congressional Federal Credit Union, Duke Energy, Buffalo Wild Wings, AmericanTrucking Associations, Beer Institute, Bullfeathers, Washington Communications, PowHer Chiropractic, Roll Call and The Hill.
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MEDIA CREDENTIALS & INFORMATION CONTACT: Teri Washington: teri@washington11.com / (240) 800-3429 For more informationon the Congressional Football Game, visit congressionalfootballgame.org.
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