Antioch Sports Legends and Antioch High Panther’s football team partner up for successful fundraiser
Dr. Lance Miller wins tickets to Pro Football Hall of Fame Luncheon
By Tom Lamothe
The Antioch Sports Legends Museum hosted a, “Meet and Greet the Panthers” fundraiser for the 2015 BVAL Antioch High School Panther championship football team at the Antioch Historical Society Museum’s Riverview room, January 11, 2016. The Panthers and the Antioch Sports Legends teamed up in an effort to sell $50.00 raffle tickets for high-in-demand Panther gear and for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Super Bowl 50 NFL Hall of Fame luncheon.
The event was well was received by the standing room only crowd of an estimated 130 to meet BVAL Coach of the Year John Lucido, his coaching staff and the 11-1 championship team and to show financial support for both programs. The evening’s entertainment featured video highlights of the Antioch Panther’s 44-42 gutty come from behind win in the 97th Big Little Game over Pittsburg, the 55-37 win over the Liberty Lions and a spectacular “Coaches Highlight Mix.” All were enthusiastically enjoyed by Panther fans both young and grey.
As master of ceremonies for the evening, I took the opportunity to hit hard on the mission statement of the Antioch Sports Legends Museum: “Connecting Generations, Honoring Excellence and Preserving History,” noting we had accomplished all, that very night. I want to express gratitude for volunteer support led by team captains Sherill Hecock, Vicky Galloway, Geri Corzine, Alana Schmidt, Katie Cook, Michelle Youngman, Krieg Galloway and Kip Stephens. And a special thanks to the moms and dads from the varsity football team for their help, as well.
Antioch High School Basketball Coach Sam Johnson, who drew the winning ticket and whose daughters are in the Antioch Sports Legends, with Tom Lamothe, Executive Director.
Raffle Winner Announced
On January 13, Antioch Sports Legends volunteer Sam Johnson drew the winner of the Super Bowl 50 NFL Hall of Fame luncheon ticket, congratulations to Dr. Lance “Doc” Miller. A chiropractor in Antioch, Miller is an AHS Class of ’84 Alumnus, and is well known for his support of East County football. You’ll see Doc working on the football sidelines for the Liberty Lions, Freedom Falcons, as well as Antioch High’s national star running back Najee Harris, in his office.
The NFL luncheon, honoring Raider Super Bowl Xl winning Coach, John Madden will also feature NFL Hall of Fame Alumni Joe Montana, Joe Namath, as well as over an estimated 50 “Yellow Jackets” in attendance. This once in a lifetime event will take place at the Hilton Hotel on Union Square in San Francisco Friday, February 5th, during the week of Super Bowl 50.
Miller said he would be taking his uncle, Dr. Michael Painter, whose wife Pam, is dying of Alzheimer’s.
“It’s great to win something like this, after being a 49er season ticket holder for 20 years,” Miller said.
“Especially after being promised four seats for Super Bowl 50, when we paid so much for Levi’s Stadium,” he continued with a laugh.
“We are very excited to be part of the experience,” Miller added.
Congratulations, once again Dr. Miller, you’re the envy of millions!
A special thank you to Antioch High Class of ’71 grad and San Francisco Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Robert Linscheid who donated the luncheon tickets.
According to Jada Jackson, Chief of Staff for the S.F. Chamber, tickets to the luncheon are still available for $1,000 each. Contact them at (415) 392-4520. For more information about the luncheon click here.
Lamothe is Executive Director of the Antioch Sports Legends Museum inside the Antioch Historical Society Museum located at 1500 West 4th Street in Antioch. It is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1:00-4:00 p.m. For more information about the Antioch Sports Legends “Like” them on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AntiochSportsLegends.
Allen Payton contributed to this story.
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During this celebration ,I presented a “clapper”(black and gold bell) to Running Back Harris that was used by the Original “Joe Panther”(mascot) in 1950. (I was the mascot). He has an option to keep it or give the Bell to Sports Legends. The momenta is 65 years old….Naggie told me that he is thinking he should keep it. he was happy to receive it as a reward for his record breaking 2015 Football accomplishments. He is anxious to talk to Alabama regarding his future but maybe Michigan will interest him . It would be interesting to find out after he meets with their coaches…Fred Hoskins