Former New York Giants standout Ottis “OJ” Anderson will be the special guest at Misericordia University's “VIP All Access” football kick-off celebration, Friday, June 29 at The Seasons Ballroom at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.
Misericordia will begin its first season of varsity football competition in the MAC, September 1 at Gettysburg and will host its first home game against Widener, September 15.
“We're excited about the upcoming football season,” said David Martin, Misericordia's director of athletics. “This event is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the Misericordia football program and meet one of the best running backs in the history of the NFL.”
Download the VIP All-Access invitation here. Mail your response to: VIP All Access Committee, Misericordia University, 301 Lake Street, Dallas, PA 18612
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Anderson, a 14-year NFL veteran, Anderson was a first round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals and was the 1979 NFL Rookie of the Year when he rushed for a career-high 1,605 yards. He went on to help the New York Giants to a pair of Super Bowl victories and earned MVP honors in a win over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXV.
Anderson amassed 10,273 career rushing yards and is one of 26 NFL running backs to rush for more 10,000 yards. He had six 1,000-yard seasons and scored 81 career touchdowns.
In addition to having the opportunity to meet Anderson, attendees will meet head coach
Mark Ross and the Misericordia coaching staff and hear their game plan for the inaugural MU football season.
A silent auction featuring an impressive array variety of professional sports memorabilia will also be featured. Some of the items up for bid, include Reggie Bush and Jason Taylor autographed footballs; New York Yankees jersey signed by Yogi Berra; New York Yankees jersey signed by Don Mattingly; baseball signed by Goose Gossage; baseball signed by Ron Guidry; baseball signed by Derek Jeter; Baseball signed by David Wells; copy of “The Final Season: The Official Retrospective” signed by Yogi Berra; and four tickets to the Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners, Saturday, August 4. More items may be added. Check athletics.misericordia.edu for more information.
VIP admission is $125 and includes photos and autographs with Anderson from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. General admission is $100 and includes cocktails and Hors D'oeuvres from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by food stations at 8:30 p.m. Sponsorship opportunities are available for interested persons or companies. Current sponsors include Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Metz Culinary Management and Fox 56.
For more information or to make a reservation, please call 570-674-6719.
