U.S. Capitol Police Squad and Ex NFLers In 'Longest Yard' Congressional Football Game
The Washington Convention and Sports Authority (WCSA) announced that the Longest Yard Congressional Football Game will be held at the DC Armory on Tuesday, October 27 and will feature former NFL players Ken Harvey, Gary Clark, John Booty and Ed Lee along with congressional playmakers Heath Shuler and Jesse Jackson, Jr. in a charity flag football game benefitting the Capitol Police Foundation and the Washington Literary Council.
This is the fourth edition of the gridiron showdown between the bi-partisan team of congress members and the athletic Capitol Police flag football squad and the first time the charity flag football game will be held in an indoor facility.
“This is a fun and spirited rivalry on the football field but all parties are coming together to benefit worthy causes, and the WCSA and the city are proud to be part of this effort,” said Erik Moses, Managing Director of the WCSA Sports, Entertainment and Special Events Division. “We encourage everyone to come out and enjoy a great event.
Beginning at 6:30 pm, the NFL and the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation will host children from the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington for a free NFL PLAY 60Redskins Youth Fitness Zone clinic. PLAY 60 is the league’s youth health and fitness campaign focused on encouraging children to be active for at least 60 minutes a day.
Budweiser is hosting a pre-game tailgate for local veterans and wounded warriors from Walter Reed and Bethesda Naval Medical Centers, in addition to special seating for these veterans at the event.
Rosters are below.
Bi-partisan Congressional Squad:
Bill Shuster (PA – 9), Heath Shuler (NC – 11), Tom Rooney (FL – 16), Sam Graves (MO - 6), Paul Ryan (WI - 1), Duncan Hunter (CA - 52), Jeff Flake (AZ - 6), Chris Lee (NY - 26), John Boccieri (OH - 16), Jack Kingston (GA-1), Patrick Murphy (PA - 8), Joe Donnelly (IN – 2), Jesse Jackson Jr (IL-2), Frank Kratovil (MD-1), Mike Arcuri (NY – 24), Glenn Nye (VA – 2), Brad Ellsworth (IN – 9), and Anthony Weiner (NY – 9), John Booty (Eagles), Ken Harvey, (Redskins), Don Malloy (Lions), Ed Lee (Lions), Kenny Jenkins (Redskins), Gary Clark (Redskins), Ricky Irvins (Redskins), Ravin Caldwell (Redskins).
Capitol Police Squad:
Jim Davis, Ron Potter, Larry Bell, Ron Russ, Mike Herbert, Tom Perrell, Frank Quick, Milton Harris, Ty Bond, Bill Scofield, Douglas Carter, Irv Washington, Spencer Wilson, Joe Torreyson, Tim Cullen, Milton Boston, Chris Stoehr and Harry Dunn.
Doors open at 6 p.m., pregame festivities begin at 7:15 p.m. and kickoff is 7:35 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome. Attendees may enter into a drawing for an autographed football at the conclusion of the game.
Visit www.longestyardDC.org for more info.
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The Washington Convention and Sports Authority (WCSA) announced that the Longest Yard Congressional Football Game will be held at the DC Armory on Tuesday, October 27 and will feature former NFL players Ken Harvey, Gary Clark, John Booty and Ed Lee along with congressional playmakers Heath Shuler and Jesse Jackson, Jr. in a charity flag football game benefitting the Capitol Police Foundation and the Washington Literary Council.
This is the fourth edition of the gridiron showdown between the bi-partisan team of congress members and the athletic Capitol Police flag football squad and the first time the charity flag football game will be held in an indoor facility.
“This is a fun and spirited rivalry on the football field but all parties are coming together to benefit worthy causes, and the WCSA and the city are proud to be part of this effort,” said Erik Moses, Managing Director of the WCSA Sports, Entertainment and Special Events Division. “We encourage everyone to come out and enjoy a great event.
Beginning at 6:30 pm, the NFL and the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation will host children from the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington for a free NFL PLAY 60Redskins Youth Fitness Zone clinic. PLAY 60 is the league’s youth health and fitness campaign focused on encouraging children to be active for at least 60 minutes a day.
Budweiser is hosting a pre-game tailgate for local veterans and wounded warriors from Walter Reed and Bethesda Naval Medical Centers, in addition to special seating for these veterans at the event.
Rosters are below.
Bi-partisan Congressional Squad:
Bill Shuster (PA – 9), Heath Shuler (NC – 11), Tom Rooney (FL – 16), Sam Graves (MO - 6), Paul Ryan (WI - 1), Duncan Hunter (CA - 52), Jeff Flake (AZ - 6), Chris Lee (NY - 26), John Boccieri (OH - 16), Jack Kingston (GA-1), Patrick Murphy (PA - 8), Joe Donnelly (IN – 2), Jesse Jackson Jr (IL-2), Frank Kratovil (MD-1), Mike Arcuri (NY – 24), Glenn Nye (VA – 2), Brad Ellsworth (IN – 9), and Anthony Weiner (NY – 9), John Booty (Eagles), Ken Harvey, (Redskins), Don Malloy (Lions), Ed Lee (Lions), Kenny Jenkins (Redskins), Gary Clark (Redskins), Ricky Irvins (Redskins), Ravin Caldwell (Redskins).
Capitol Police Squad:
Jim Davis, Ron Potter, Larry Bell, Ron Russ, Mike Herbert, Tom Perrell, Frank Quick, Milton Harris, Ty Bond, Bill Scofield, Douglas Carter, Irv Washington, Spencer Wilson, Joe Torreyson, Tim Cullen, Milton Boston, Chris Stoehr and Harry Dunn.
Doors open at 6 p.m., pregame festivities begin at 7:15 p.m. and kickoff is 7:35 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome. Attendees may enter into a drawing for an autographed football at the conclusion of the game.
Visit www.longestyardDC.org for more info.
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