The Derrick Brooks Wall of Fame Induction banquet was a huge success! Over 450 people showed up to honor Tampa Bay Buccaneers star and Pensacola native Derrick Brooks as the fourth inductee to the City of Champions Wall of Fame exhibit at Pensacola Regional Airport. The “larger than life-size” exhibit was unveiled at a banquet on June 28th at the Pensacola Civic Center, following a video tribute.

Celebrity guests included Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive Coordinator Monte Kiffin, Florida State University’s Defensive Coordinator Mickey Andrews, Florida State University Athletic Director Dave Hart, former NFL star Terrell Buckley, and Governor Charlie Crist. Proceeds from the event will go to the Pensacola Sports Association and Derrick Brooks Charities.

The Wall of Fame exhibit opened in 2003, and features 3 Pensacola athletes: Don Sutton, Emmitt Smith, and Roy Jones Jr. Mr. Brooks will be the first one added to the wall since these initial honorees. The purpose of the Wall of Fame is to celebrate the community’s elite sports legends, to serve as an educational tool to help build character, self-esteem and role models for youngsters and to enhance the image of the Pensacola area for tourism and economic development purposes.

The mission of Derrick Brooks Charities, Inc., is to provide educational opportunities for socio-economically challenged youth that will instill, inspire, broaden, and develop cultural and social vision outside of the walls in which they live to ensure that these young people have every chance to develop into the strong and productive leaders of tomorrow.

Lightning Football

Are you lost without football? Can’t wait until September to catch great football action? Not to worry! You can catch some great football games right here in Pensacola!

Lightning Football will begin their season this Saturday, July 7 against the Mobile Sharks. Previously located in Mobile, the Lightning has come to Pensacola to see if they can improve upon their already stellar record of 29-5. The Lightning is part of the North American Football League, an adult amateur minor league football system that was established to create the highest caliber of football for its players, coaches, trainers, cheerleaders and referees. The Lightning features players from all over the Pensacola area, as well as some out-of-towners. Be sure to come check them out!

All Lightning Football games will be played at Woodham High School. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids, and are available at the gate. For more information on the NAFL, visit www.nafl.org. If you’d like more information on Lightning Football, visit www.GetStruckNow.com or call 850-485-1848.

Tidbits

Don’t forget about the Fourth of July picnic! We will be cooking out and having fun at the PSA office, 101 West Main Street in downtown Pensacola. We have a perfect view of the fireworks, bathrooms, and air conditioning (very valuable on the Fourth!). Please bring a dish and come on down and see what PSA is all about! We look forward to seeing you there! Bring the whole family!


PSA has a television show! Be sure to check it out every other Tuesday at 8 PM on BLAB TV. The next show is on July 10, where we will be talking about Lightning Football, the upcoming Divot Derby, and much more! Be sure to tune in!