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EconomicsPennsylvania Receives Historic Pittsburgh Steelers Memorabilia
Andy Russell, former star linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and his
business partner, Sam Zacharias, have donated to EconomicsPennsylvania a
rare and historically significant official Pittsburgh Steelers football
helmet personally autographed by Pro Football Hall of Fame member Jack Ham;
Jack Lambert, recognized as one of the best middle linebackers in the
history of the NFL and Andy Russell, a member of the famed Steel Curtain
defense acknowledged as one of the greatest linebackers to have ever played
the game. Both Mr. Russell and Mr. Zacharias are members of the
EconomicsPennsylvania State Board of Directors and in a joint statement,
said: "We are pleased to donate this important piece of Pittsburgh Steelers
history in order to further support the mission of EconomicsPennsylvania and
the critical work they do with teachers and students throughout the
Commonwealth. Teaching young people about capitalism, free enterprise,
entrepreneurship and personal finance is a priority for us and no one does
it better than EconomicsPennsylvania. Our hope is this unique donation will
help further support their efforts and also demonstrate the depth of our
individual commitment to their work."
EconomicsPennsylvania is the single largest not for profit economic
education and financial literacy organization in the Commonwealth serving
teachers and students K - 12. Headquartered in Selinsgrove, their mission
is to promote and encourage understanding of economic concepts through
education, and help young people how the American free market economy works;
how to manage money and how to choose careers and explore entrepreneurship.
Program implementation is accomplished through staff development programs
for teachers and curriculum specialists. Workshops and on-site
consultations assist schools in developing an effective, hands-on and high
interest economic education plan that meets the Pennsylvania Department of
Education Standards in Economics.
Fritz M. Heinemann, EconomicsPennsylvania President and CEO, said the
organization will conduct a drawing for the helmet limited to the first 50
individuals making a $1000 contribution. "This is an extraordinary gift and
represents for any Pittsburgh Steeler fan a once in a lifetime opportunity
to own a single piece of memorabilia that will likely never be available
again. The helmet comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and the winner
will be invited to have dinner with Andy and Jack Ham. I'm grateful to Andy
and Sam for this generous contribution and excited knowing that someone will
enjoy owning such a wonderful possession."
For additional information about the helmet and drawing telephone
570/372-9997.
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April 2008
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