MetLife, New York Giants, New York Jets Kick Off "The Road to MetLife Stadium"

NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today MetLife, New York Giants Wide Receiver Hakeem Nicks and former New York Jets QB Chad Pennington served free snow cones provided by MetLife Stadium favorite, Rita's Italian Ice. Fans had the opportunity to interact with PEANUTS® Characters, the New York Jets Flight Crew and take photos alongside the Snoopy Trophy, which will be presented to this year's MetLife Bowl Champion. The Road to MetLife Stadium event preludes the third annual MetLife Bowl, when the New York Giants and the New York Jets will compete this Saturday, August 24 at 7 p.m. ET.

Image with caption: "Former New York Jets quarterback Chad Pennington and New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks served frozen treats to football fans at "The Road to MetLife Stadium" kick-off event in Manhattan, NY, August 19, 2013." Image available at: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130819/MM66435-a

Image with caption: "Former New York Jets quarterback Chad Pennington and New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks are pictured with the MetLife Bowl trophy at "The Road to MetLife Stadium" kick-off event in Manhattan, NY, August 19, 2013." Image available at: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130819/MM66435-b

Image with caption: "New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks and former New York Jets quarterback Chad Pennington announce a special charitable donation by MetLife Foundation to be made during this year's MetLife Bowl on August 24, 2013 as part of "The Road to MetLife Stadium" kick-off event in Manhattan, NY, August 19, 2013." Image available at: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130819/MM66435-c

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