'Juneteenth' Jersey Auction Raises over $5000 in Support of Bham Civil Rights Institute

Published on June 28, 2021 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Birmingham Legion FC News Release

BIRMINGHAM, AL - Birmingham Legion FC announced today that this year's auction for the commemorative, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute-inspired, 'Juneteenth' jerseys that the club wore in its match on June 19th raised over $5,000 for the Institute.

Thank you to everyone that bid on a jersey, shared our message and content surrounding the team's tour of the Institute, and that came to the game for your support of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Birmingham Legion FC, and the Birmingham community.

Hammer Down!

Legion FC returns to BBVA Field on Wednesday, June 30 at 7PM to celebrate Pride Night and to take on Atlanta United 2, and Everybody Wins on Wednesdays with Legion FC! Join us for dollar hotdogs, two-dollar beers, and a post-game firework show, and a great night out in Birmingham.

Birmingham Legion FC 'Juneteenth' jerseys

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