United Way NFL Player's Weekend

New Haven (WTNH) - A chance to mingle with about two dozen of the NFL's top players is coming next weekend. The United Way of Meriden and Wallingford is holding it's 16th Annual Player's Weekend next week.

Sports Agent Joe Linta joined us this morning to talk about the event.

On March 6th and 7th, the NFL players represented by JL Sports will be participating in the 16th Annual NFL Players/United Way Celebrity Auction and Bowling Tournament Weekend.

Linta says over 20 NFL players from the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles, including NFL Rookie of the Year and Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, as well as Super Bowl champ Willie Colon of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The United Way of Meriden and Wallingford has been offered the unique opportunity to partner with JL Sports and bring the gridiron to our area for some special community events. Players will be participating in various projects such as visiting local hospitals, a youth clinic and participating in a Celebrity Auction on March 6th at Zandri’s Stillwood Inn and on March 7th competing in the Bowling Tournament at Wallingford Lanes. Stop by to purchase some great NFL memorabilia, enjoy delicious food & have fun!

The funds raised from this special event will be used to support the United Way initiatives of education, income and health.

16th Annual United Way/NFL Players Weekend
Honorary Chairman, WTNH's Sports Anchor, John Pierson

Friday, March 6th and Saturday, March 7th

Friday - Silent/Live Auction Night,  6 - 9:30 p.m.
Zandri's Stillwood Inn, 1074 S. Colony Rd., Wallingford

Saturday - Youth Clinic,  Noon - 3 p.m.
Wallingford Parks & Rec Department
6 Fairfield Boulevard, Wallingford

Saturday, NFL Bowling Tourney, 6 - 9:30 p.m.
Wallingford Bowl, 980 N. Colony Rd., Wallingford

Please call 203-235-4403 for more details.