Play a Round of Golf With Pro Football Hall of Famers
By Reginald Lewis - Office of Communication
Posted on August 13, 2015, August 13, 2015

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Ever dream of playing a round of golf with a sports legend?

Don't miss an opportunity to play 18 holes of championship golf with members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the 2015 Hall of Fame - Arlington Golf Classic at the prestigious Tierra Verde Golf Club on Thursday, September 10.

The tournament will kick off with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. Registration is $250 per player or $1,250 for a five-person team and includes green fees, cart, breakfast and lunch, and a post-tournament awards reception with cocktails on the patio.

Visit the tournament website for registration information or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

Four Pro Football Hall of Famers will join golfers for the one-day tournament:

KENNY HOUSTON
Class of 1986 .Houston Oilers& Washington Redskins

During a 14-year span, Houston was known as the premier free safety of his era. The Houston Oilers made him a ninth-round pick during the 1967 AFL-NFL draft. After six dominant seasons, which saw him earn all-league honors in 1969 and 1971, Houston was traded to the Redskins for five veteran players. He went on to earn All-Pro or All-NFC honors every year from 1973 to 1979. Houston was selected for either the AFL All-Star game or the AFC-NFC Pro Bowl 12 consecutive seasons from 1968 through 1979.

LEROY KELLY
Class of 1994 .Cleveland Browns

After being drafted in the eighth-round by the Cleveland Browns in 1964. During his 10-year career, Kelly rushed for 7,274 yards and 74 touchdowns. After becoming the regular starter in 1966, Kelly went on to rush for 1,000 yards for three consecutive seasons, winning the NFL rushing titles in 1967 and 1968. In addition to the rushing titles, Kelly was a two-time punt return champion (1965 - NFL) and (1971 - AFC). At the time of his retirement, Kelly made six Pro Bowls and was named All-NFL five times.

ROGER WEHRLI
Class of 2007 .St. Louis Cardinals

Wehrli was the Cardinals' first round draft pick in 1969, earning a starting role as a rookie. During his career, Wehrli led or tied for the team lead in interceptions four times. He amassed 40 career interceptions and recovered a franchise record-tying 19 fumbles. Wehrli, who was named to the NFL's 1970's All-Decade Team, earned All-Pro and All-NFC honors five times, and was named to seven Pro Bowls.

RAYFIELD WRIGHT
Class of 2006 .Dallas Cowboys

Wright was drafted as a tight end by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 1967 NFL Draft. During his first three seasons, the six-foot-seven, 225-pound "Big Cat" played tight end, defensive lineman and offensive tackle. He played more than 200 games during his 13-year career, starting at right tackle in six NFC
Championship games and five Super Bowls.

He earned his first of four All-Pro honors in 1971 and was voted that same year to the first of six straight Pro Bowls. Not only was Wright named to the NFL's 1970's All-Decade Team, he is a member of the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor.

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