Pro Football Retired Players Association To Host eSports Tournament

Event will offer fans opportunity to interact with retired NFL players

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Pro Football Retired Players Association

Mar 28, 2019, 11:47 ET

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA), a retired NFL players association chaired by sports and NFL icon Jim Brown, is excited to host its first Gridiron Gaming tournament at the Mavs Gaming Center in Dallas on Saturday, June 22, 2019. The event will offer an opportunity for fans to engage with some of their favorite retired NFL players. Gridiron Gaming will mark PFRPA's entrance into eSports.

This PFRPA Media tournament will create an interactive experience for traditional sports fans and eSports fans alike. As a family-friendly event, the Gridiron Gaming tournament will provide attendees an opportunity seldomly possible. They may have a chance to play against some of their NFL heroes, all under the roof of one of the premier eSports facilities in the nation.

The Mavs Gaming Center is a 13,000-square foot state-of-the-art gaming facility just east of downtown Dallas. It features a 4,800-square foot gaming arena, including a 36-foot stage, with 5v5 gaming desks and a 35-foot gaming screen. It also houses the Mavs Gaming Team, which is part of the NBA 2K League that recently finished its inaugural season.

Hall of Famer and PFRPA Vice-chairman Dave Robinson said, "The rapid development of gaming provides an opportunity for retired NFL players to connect with fans in the U.S. and around the world. The eSports industry is thriving, and it allows retired players to be part of exciting, new possibilities."

PFRPA's mission is to solidify and preserve the legacy of retired NFL players by creating and managing new revenue streams, while developing meaningful health, welfare and educational programs.

"Since inception, PFRPA has been committed to the betterment of retired NFL players, whether through our offered insurance plans or through the commercial marketing opportunities generated by our Football Greats Alliance," said Hall of Famer and PFRPA Board Member Jack Youngblood. "As we grow as an organization, it's important for us to not only be a resource for retired NFL players, but also a platform to help develop their brand equity. We see eSports as one way to accomplish that for our membership."

PFRPA's Board of Directors is comprised of several Hall of Famers and well-known retired players, including officers Jim Brown, Dave Robinson and Darrell Thompson, and members Billy Joe DuPree, Mike Haynes, Ron Mix, Mike Singletary, Jackie Slater and Jack Youngblood.

About Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA):

Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA) was approved in 2013 as part of the NFL's settlement of the National Football League Image/Likeness Lawsuit (Dryer, et al. v. National Football League). PFRPA is the first independent and court-established retired NFL player organization, exclusively designed to develop programs and benefits for the betterment of retired NFL players. The Greater Good Fund (GGF), PFRPA's 501(c)(3) charitable foundation, is developing health and welfare programs for retired NFL players. PFRPA's licensing agency, Football Greats Alliance (FGA) creates, develops and manages new revenue streams through the strategic development of retired player publicity rights. For more information on PFRPA and the Greater Good Fund, visit www.pfrpa.com. For more information on Football Greats Alliance, visit www.footballgreatsalliance.com.

SOURCE Pro Football Retired Players Association