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Nearly 100 Youngsters Participate In ‘Bowling With The Pros’
Life After Sports, Inc., in con- junction with the Tampa Chapter of the NFL (National Football League) Alumni Association and members of the MLB (Major League Baseball) Alumni Associa- tion hosted “Bowling with the Pros,” on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Pin Chasers Bowling Lanes in Tampa.
Ms. America International, Mrs. LaTresa Doleman (2019- 2020) and Back Yard Brawl (BYB) and former MMA fighter, DaDa 5000 were the out of town guest headliners.
By making the bowling alley safe for all those involved, 97 chil- dren from the Lakeland and Tampa Police Athletic League, as well as the Boys and Girls Club of Tampa, the event was comprised of over 200 adults and partici- pants.
The event was put on by Earl Bedford, Founder and President of Life After Sports, Inc., based out
of Tarpon Springs, Florida. Sev- eral local area former athletes who appeared included football play- ers, Dexter Jackson, Dwight Smith, Tyrone Keys and George Selvie. Former Major League Baseball players who par- ticipated included, Ray Burris, Mark Whiten and Carl Everett.
The proceeds from this event were donated to the NFL Alumni Association children charities in the Tampa Bay area, which will go towards a Tiny Tots Flag Football Championship as one of the up- coming Life After Sports events leading up to Super Bowl LV held at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
If your organization is inter- ested in becoming a partner with Life After Sports, Inc., for upcom- ing events during the big game week, please contact Earl Bed- ford at LifeAfterSports.Inc@gmail.com.
Former Buccaneer Dwight Smith and family at the bowling event.
Ms. America International, Latresa Dole- man, center, with former baseballer, Carl Everett, left, and former footballer, Ricky Reynolds.
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Lakeland Police Athletic League Directors attended the event.
Bowl BYB-MMA fighter Dada 5000 with Jackie Crum and fam- ily.
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Former Major League Baseball Players, Mark Whiten, Ray Burris, and Carl Everett supported the event.
Former Super MVP Dexter Jackson.