
Texas' Heroes Clash in Battle of the Badges on August 27
August 18, 2011 - NBA G League (G League)
Texas Legends News Release
Frisco, TX, August 18, 2011 - Join the Texas Legends as we honor the true legends of our community for the
second annual Police vs. Fire charity basketball game! Police and Firefighter All-Star basketball teams lock horns on Saturday, August 27 at Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco, Texas.
Fans get the opportunity to shoot on the Texas Legends home court, meet celebrities, win prizes, take pictures, grab autographs and honor our true heroes!
The Texas Legends, Duke's Original Road House, Paul Rego's Sports Car World, Jumper Bee Entertainment, and the Guns and Hoses Foundation of North Texas are sponsoring the night's activities.
"This is a tremendous opportunity to honor, recognize, and support the true heroes of our community, the men and women in uniform who protect us every day," commented Texas Legends owner, Donnie Nelson. "This is a great event for the whole family as there will be activities for kids before, during, and after the game. Then watch Texas' Top Guns compete in one of the biggest rivalries - Battle of the Badges!"
Doors open at Dr Pepper Arena at 6:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. tip-off.
Purchase your $10 tickets at the Texas Legends offices, by contacting Taly Haffar at 214-734-2124 or thaf7@aol.com, or by visiting www.battleofthebadgesbasketball.org.
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