Newsletter - January 2019

Prior to the Ravens away game vs. the Atlanta Falcons, Ravens fans in the ATL gathered at the Hudson Grille Midtown to start the weekend with a Ravens Flock Party on Friday, November 30. Local Atlanta residents and Ravens legends RB Jamal Lewis and LB Adalius Thomas stopped by the party to hang out with fans ahead of that weekend's match-up. Other local Ravens legends stopped by as well – DL Lional Dalton, TE Terry Jones and DB Clarence Love.

If you live outside of Maryland and are interested in visiting a Ravens fan group in your area, please email Matt.Little@ravens.nfl.net, and we can connect you with a Ravens Flock near you.

60 years after the Baltimore Colts defeated the New York Giants, 23-17, to win the 1958 NFL Championship, five members of this historic team were celebrated at the Ravens game vs. the Cleveland Browns on December 30. RB Jack Call, RB Lenny Moore, DB Andy Nelson, LB Leo Sanford and OL Dick Szymanski reunited to commemorate "The Greatest Game Ever Played."

In addition, widows of teammates who had passed away joined the anniversary festivities as well – Yvonne Ameche (wife of FB Alan Ameche), Pert Mutscheller (wife of TE Jim Mutscheller), Esther Parker (wife of OL Jim Parker) and Sandy Unitas (wife of QB Johnny Unitas).

At Super Bowl LIII, the Baltimore and Atlanta NFL Alumni Chapters will be co-hosting a free fitness workout led by former professional wrestling superstar Diamond Dallas Page. Following the workout at DDP's yoga studio in Smyrna, GA on Thursday, January 31 from 12-2 p.m., post-workout drinks will be offered for all attendance. Beginning in 2019, DDP is offering all NFL Alumni members a no-cost VIP subscription to his award-winning fitness app – DDP Yoga Now.

To RSVP for the event at Super Bowl, email Baltimore's chapter president Kyle Richardson (Kyle.Richardson@Caring-One.com), and for more information on DDP Yoga, visit www.DDPYoga.com.

The NFL Player Care Foundation (PCF) has partnered with Tulane University School of Medicine to conduct its Healthy Body and Mind Screening program. This FREE national screening program is open to all former NFL players and includes a series of private and confidential cardiovascular and prostate screenings and mental health resources and education. Comprehensive blood testing will be offered to the wives and significant others who accompany the former player to screenings and are being provided by the NFL Alumni Association free of charge.

The next screening will take place leading up to Super Bowl LIII at The Westin in Atlanta, GA on January 30 – February 1. For more information and to sign-up, please contact Dana Lihan with the PCF (954-639-4584 or Dana.Lihan@NFL.com) or visit www.PCFBodyAndMind.com/#blueback

Another engagement opportunity hosted by the PCF in Atlanta the week before Super Bowl LIII is a career fair exclusive to former players January 30 – February 1 at The Westin. In addition to a career fair with employers such as PepsiCo, Nike, State Farm and Verizon Wireless, job search coaching will be offered as well for legends with at least one credited season or one practice squad season. For additional details and to register, please visit www.AscendingAthletes.com/super-bowl.

The NFL Legends Community was launched in October of 2013 to celebrate, embrace and connect former players with each other, their former teammates, and the League. Legends will learn about the benefits and exclusive opportunities available to them, as well as various events taking place throughout the country. The Legends Community works with all affinity groups (Hall of Fame, NFL Alumni Association, NFLPA's The Trust, Gridiron Greats, Player Care Foundation, etc.) and all 32 NFL Clubs to ensure players are utilizing all available resources.

To date, over 8,400 Legends across the country are registered. Registration is free and specifically limited to former NFL players. 

How to Register:

1. Go to Players.NFL.Com
2. Click "CREATE ACCOUNT"
3. Fill in ALL required fields (Name, Email, DOB, Team and Years played) and hit "Submit"
4. Once submitted, you will be notified of account approval

For more information of a boot camp you are interested in, contact the NFL Player Engagement office at PlayerLifeAdmin@NFL.com.

NFL Legends have a one-stop shop for Player Benefits. At NFLPlayerBenefits.com, you'll find pension, 401(k) and other benefit plan information, including the ability to apply for benefits online and an easy-to-read view of your current benefit eligibility.

The NFL and All Pro Dad have teamed up to host a Family Football Clinic at Super Bowl for the fourth year in a row. On February 1 from 9:00-11:30 a.m., you, your significant other and children are invited to enjoy breakfast at the Miami Beach Convention Center, as well as participate in fun football activities that are designed to foster engagement and create new family memories around the game of football.

This event is FREE for Legends and their families to participate in, but the deadline to register is January 17.

The PCF's independent audit group, WithumSmith+Brown, has offered to provide pro bono tax advice and guidance to former players who may be in need of this support. WS+B will not be filing returns, but answering pertinent questions, providing guidance and referring clients to helpful and relevant resources. If you would like to seek help in this area, please contact Andrew Jo with the NFL PCF (212-450-2494 or Andrew.Jo@NFL.com)