The Jerry LeVias Lettermen s Golf Classic

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1 April 23-25, 2009 Come join SMU Head Football Coach June Jones, members of his staff and former Mustang Football legends at the inaugural Jerry LeVias Lettermen s Golf Classic, which will be held April 23-25, All proceeds will benefit SMU Football. Coach Jones has announced that, starting in 2009, a player on the SMU football team will be chosen to wear the number 23 on his jersey to honor Jerry LeVias for his contributions to America, the sport of football and SMU. The first player to earn this honor will be announced at the Jerry LeVias Lettermen s Golf Classic Pairings Party & Auction, which coincidently, will be held on Thursday, April 23. SMU Football would like to extend a special thank you to Blake Bozman, who is serving as Chairman for the Jerry LeVias Lettermen s Golf Classic. Schedule of Events Thursday, April 23 6 p.m. Pairings Party & Auction Hall of Champions, Gerald J. Ford Stadium Friday, April 24 8 a.m. Jerry LeVias Lettermen s Golf Classic The Golf Club of Dallas 1 p.m. Awards Party The Golf Club of Dallas Saturday, April 25 1 p.m. SMU Red & Blue Scrimmage Gerald J. Ford Stadium

2 Sponsorship Opportunities Presenting Sponsor: $15,000 (One available) Two foursomes in the Jerry LeVias Lettermen s Golf Classic. Each member of the foursomes will receive an Adidas golf shirt, a sleeve of golf balls, and a team photo of his/her foursomes. A trip for FOUR to the SMU at Washington State game, Sept. 19, The package includes four coach round-trip tickets, two hotel rooms for two nights, a rental car and four sideline passes. The event will be billed as The Jerry LeVias Lettermen s Golf Classic, presented by (YOUR NAME). Ten tickets to the Pairings Party & Auction (VIP Table). Coach June Jones to sit at your table at the Pairings Party & Auction. Ten tickets to the Awards Party (following Golf Classic). Corporate logo or name on all banners and course signage. Corporate logo or name on Official Event Program Cover. Name listed in Official Program. Recognition by the Master of Ceremonies at the Pairings & Awards Parties. Sponsorship of two golf course tee box signs. Four sideline passes to the SMU Red & Blue Scrimmage. Six tickets in June Jones Suite for the SMU Red & Blue Scrimmage. Corporate logo or name on SMU Football web site (includes link). Name included in all media releases. Four sideline passes to SMU s 2009 football home opener (Sept. 5). An SMU helmet autographed by June Jones.

3 Platinum Sponsor: $5,000 - SOLD OUT & Vic Salvino Red & Blue Sponsor: $2,500 (four remaining) One foursome in the Jerry LeVias Lettermen s Golf Classic. Each member of the foursome will receive an Adidas golf shirt, a sleeve of golf balls, and a team photo of his/her foursome. Eight tickets to the airings Party & Auction. Eight tickets to the Awards Party (following Golf Classic). Corporate logo or name on selected Banners and Course Signage. Corporate logo or name listed in Official Event Program. Recognition by the Master of Ceremonies at Pairings & Awards Parties. Sponsorship of one golf course tee box sign. Four tickets to the Stadium Club for the SMU Red & Blue Scrimmage on Sat., April 25. An SMU football autographed by June Jones. Foursome: $1,000 (Six remaining) One foursome in the Jerry LeVias Lettermen s Golf Classic. Each member of the foursome will receive an Adidas golf shirt, a sleeve of golf balls, and a team photo of his/her foursome. Six tickets to the Pairings Party & Auction. Six tickets to the Awards Party (following Golf Classic). Name listed in Official Program. Four tickets to the Stadium Club for the SMU Red & Blue Scrimmage on Sat., April 25. An SMU football autographed by June Jones & Jerry LeVias. Individual Golfer: $250 (Eight spots remaining)

4 Team Registration Form Name of Team: Team Captain: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone & Player Information Player 1: Player 2: Player 3: Player 4: *NOTE: If registering for an individual spot, you will be assigned to a team of other individuals, unless otherwise designated on your registration form. The field will be limited to 36 teams made up of four players. The Golf Classic will be a Scramble Format. Each player will receive an Adidas Golf Shirt, sleeve of golf balls and a team picture with. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, longest drive and closest to the pin. Please mail form and check to: SMU Mustang Football, P.O. Box , Dallas, TX or fax form to: (214) , Attention: Terry Gardner. For questions, please or call Terry Gardner at: tjgardner@smu.edu or (214)

5 Sponsorship The Jerry LeVias Lettermen s Golf Classic Payment Form Presenting $15, Platinum $5, Red & Blue $2, Participating $1, Golf $ Individual $ Additional Tickets Pairings $75.00 Awards $50.00 Additional Donation Extra Donation for SMU Football TOTAL DUE $ Payment (check applicable box) Enclosed is my check for $ (check payable to SMU Mustang Football) Please charge my credit card (circle one): Visa MasterCard AMEX Discover Name as it appears on card: Account Number: Exp. Date:

6 About Jerry LeVias When Jerry LeVias started as an end for SMU in a Sept. 24, 1966, game against Illinois, he forever changed the Southwest Conference. LeVias was the first African-American to receive an athletic scholarship in the SWC. Born in Beaumont, Texas, Jerry had played quarterback for Hebert High School. He was small (5-9, 177 lbs.), but made up for it with his great speed, as evidenced in three touchdown runs of over 70 yards each in a 21-8 victory over rival Booker T. Washington. At SMU, LeVias made athletic and academic All-America teams and contributed to the Mustangs' first SWC title in 18 years. He still holds three SMU records as a receiver - 15 passes caught in one game (Ohio State, 1968), 213 yards in one game (N.C. State, 1968) and 1,131 yards receiving in a season (1968). He was a consensus All-American in 1968 and was chosen All-SWC in 1966, 1967, and Considered too small for the NFL, LeVias became one of the most exciting players in Houston Oilers history. He caught 41 passes for 529 yards and five touchdowns in 1970 and also returned 25 punts for 213 yards and 26 kickoffs for 596 yards. LeVias set the AFL record in his rookie year for combined punt and kickoff returns with 73 in one season. He caught an AFL-long 86-yard touchdown pass in 1969 and added a 63-yarder in He was traded to San Diego in 1971 and led the Chargers with 30 catches for 536 yards in He played for the Chargers through the 1974 season.