Memorial

Part of Chamberlain 100-Point Game Court Will Be Cut Up, Given Away

February 15, 2012 By Rich Mueller

The basketball court on which Wilt Chamberlain scored his historic 100 points versus the New York Knicks on March 2, 1962 has been acquired by the Philadelphia 76ers and part of it will be cut up and given away to fans at a game on the 50th anniversary of the remarkable feat. The historic court was purchased from Hershey Entertainment and Resorts, who had stored it … [Read more...] about Part of Chamberlain 100-Point Game Court Will Be Cut Up, Given Away

NFL Auctions to Benefit Children of 9/11 Victims

August 31, 2011 By Rich Mueller

The National Football League and the NFL Players Association will contribute $1 million to three memorials and two charities related to the events of September 11, 2001, it was announced Tuesday. The two groups also said they would donate all proceeds from the sale of items at NFL Auctions from games played on Sunday, Sept. 11. The first Sunday of the NFL regular season … [Read more...] about NFL Auctions to Benefit Children of 9/11 Victims

Devils’ Game-Worn Jersey Auction Benefits Cancer Hospice

December 23, 2010 By Rich Mueller

New Jersey Devils game-worn jerseys, featuring "PB" memorial patches in honor of the late Pat Burns and autographed by the entire team, are being auctioned off for charity at auction.nhl.com. Proceeds will be donated in Burns' memory to La Maison Aube-Lumiere, a cancer hospice in Sherbrooke, Que. Burns, who coached the Devils to the 2003 Stanley Cup Championship, and … [Read more...] about Devils’ Game-Worn Jersey Auction Benefits Cancer Hospice