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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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