Hall Of Famer Dan Hampton To Sign Autographs At Saturday's Rush Game
May 10, 2010 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Chicago Rush News Release
Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Dan Hampton will be signing autographs this Saturday, May 15, when the Rush returns to Allstate Arena to host the Iowa Barnstormers, the team announced today.
Hampton, who will be stationed at the Gridiron Greats Assistant Fund booth in the Allstate Arena concourse, will be signing autographs from the time doors open at 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Fans will have the option of getting either an autograph or a photo taken with Hampton - limited to one per fan - by making a $5 donation to the GGAF.
The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund (GGAF) is a non-profit, 501(c) (3) corporation, established to provide financial assistance and coordinate social services to dire need retired NFL players who are pioneers of the game and have greatly contributed to the NFL's status as the most popular sport in America.
Thanks to Mike Ditka's involvement as owner of the Rush and member of the GGAF's Board of Directors, Gridiron Greats will have a presence at each Rush home game, staffing a booth in the concourse with GGAF merchandise for sale to benefit the charity. In addition, GGAF will have former NFL stars like Hampton make appearances to sign autographs throughout the season.
Great seats for this Saturday's game vs. Iowa - as well as all remaining Rush home games - are still available. Fans wishing to purchase tickets should call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or visit the Ticketmaster Web site at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets - which range in price from $10 to $60 - also may be purchased in person at any Ticketmaster outlet or the Allstate Arena box office.
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