Jim Harbaugh Joins Celebrity Softball Game
June 22, 2006 - Golden Baseball League (GBL)
San Diego Surf Dawgs News Release
SAN DIEGO - Former San Diego Charger Quarterback Jim Harbaugh has joined an already dynamic cast of celebrities who have signed on to take part in the Celebrity Softball Game that will proceed the Surf Dawgs game against the Yuma Scorpions on Monday, June 26th at 6 p.m on the main diamond at Tony Gwynn Stadium.
Drafted in the first round in 1987 by the Chicago Bears, the quarterback served time with the Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore Ravens, San Diego Chargers, and the Carolina Panthers. In his 15-year career, Harbaugh completed 2,305 of 3,918 passes for 26,288 yards and 129 touchdowns. "Captain Comeback" was the 1995 AFC Player of the Year and runner-up in the NFL MVP voting. He currently serves as the University of San Diego Head Football Coach and resides in nearby Coronado.
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts provides children with physical deformities the chance for a "fresh start." A non-profit organization, Fresh Start provides the surgery and rehabilitation free of charge. The surgery weekend takes place locally with children being flown in from around the world to have the surgery here in San Diego. Proceeds from the game will be given to Fresh Start.
Here is a list of the celebrities scheduled to appear:
Eric Allen (Philadelphia Eagles)
Andre Reed (Buffalo Bills)
Marc Prescott (Channel 8)
Jim Trotter (Union-Tribune Sports Writer)
Jason Austell (Channel 7/39 Helicopter Reporter)
Scott Turner (San Diego Chargers 1998-2002)
Marcus Price (San Diego Chargers 1997-99)
Skip Hicks (Washington Redskins)
Quentin Jammer (Current San Diego Chargers Cornerback)
Terrell Fletcher (San Diego Chargers 1995-2002)
Alex Molden (San Diego Chargers 2001-02)
The San Diego Surf Dawgs, in conjunction with Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, present the Inaugural Celebrity Softball Game to be played on June 26 when the Surf Dawgs take on the Yuma Scorpions at 7:20. The softball game will begin at 6:00 p.m.
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