Georgia Force to honor UGA legends at home opener
January 30, 2004 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Georgia Force News Release
ATLANTA, GA. â Two legendary drought-breakers are among the illustrious list of over 50 former University of Georgia football players who will be honored at halftime of the Georgia Force's opening game on February 8th versus the New York Dragons at 3:00 p.m. in the Arena at Gwinnett Center.
All-Southeastern Conference fullback Theron Sapp, one of four UGA players whose uniform numbers have been retired, scored the touchdown that broke an eight-year losing streak beating Georgia Tech 7-0 in 1957. Along with the player known in Georgia lore as "the Drought Breaker" is another drought-breaker of sorts, former UGA quarterback Sonny Perdue, who was elected the first Republican Governor of the state of Georgia since reconstruction.
"The University of Georgia has such a rich and illustrious football tradition that we felt it is was only fitting to honor some of the many legends that have played for UGA as the Force is building their own football tradition here in Georgia," said Virgil Williams, Force Owner and Chief Executive Officer. "With all the excitement surrounding kicking off our home opener and a new season, this gives our fans another thrill and chance to see many of the UGA players they watched for years. As a Georgia Tech alumni, I personally am looking forward to February 22nd when we can honor the Yellow Jacket football legends as well."
Some of the many UGA legends in attendance will be: Bruce Adrine, Amp Arnold, Larry Bowie, Fred Brown, Kevin Butler, Dickie Clark, Tim Crowe, Knox Culpepper, David Dukes, Paul Etheridge, Mike Fisher, Freddie Gilbert, Mack Guest, Jeff Harper, Robert Honeycutt, Spike Jones, Charles Junior, Bob Kelly, Dax Langley, Willie McClendon, Curtis McGill Sr., Curt McGill Jr., LeBrone Mitchell, Tim Morrison, George Patton, Billy Payne, Sonny Perdue, Larry Rakestraw, Ray Rissmiller, Frank Ros, Theron Sapp, Bill Stanfill, Kim Stephens, Matt Stinchcomb, Wayne Swinford, Ronnie Swoopes, Jerry Varnado, Mike Weaver, David Weeks, Chris Welton, Todd Wheeler, Scott Williams, Jim Wilson, Scott Woerner.
The Georgia Force will open their third season of play in the AFL when they kickoff the 2004 season on Sunday, February 8th at 3:00 p.m. against the New York Dragons in the Arena at Gwinnett Center. This season, the Force will look to build on their record eight wins and second round playoff appearance in 2003. A network-TV sport, the AFL will celebrate its 2nd season on NBC in 2004. Season tickets and flex packs are on sale and can be purchased with a credit card by calling (770) 813-7610 or visit www.georgiaforce.com. Force individual game tickets are available by calling TicketMaster at (404) 249-6400 or visit www.ticketmaster.com or by purchase at the Gwinnett Civic Center Box Office.
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