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9/30/17 | Jim Murray Memorial Foundation Annual Award Ceremony and Day at the Races

August 3, 2017 by Ted Geltner

Don’t miss this year’s Jim Murray Memorial Foundation’s Annual Extravaganza at beautiful Santa Anita Racetrack in Arcadia, California. I’ll be presenting the 2017 JMMF Ambassador of the Year award to the great Jabari Brown of University of Southern California. This is a tremendous event that includes a full card of races at Santa Anita, followed by a terrific night filled with gambling, music, food and celebration. Come on out for a night of fun and to support the foundation. This year’s honorees include:

Great Ones Award
Lynn Swann
Legendary Hall of Fame wide receiver
USC & Pittsburgh Steelers

Lifetime Achievement Award
Bob Miller
Los Angeles Kings play-by-play announcer

Athlete of the Year Award
Jockey Brice Blanc
Celebrating his 1,000th career win at Santa Anita on 4.9.17

Sports Journalist of the Year Award
Lee Jenkins
Sports Illustrated

Ambassador of the Year Award
JaBari Brown
USC Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism

Plus, meet The 2017 Class of Murray Scholars

When: Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017
Where: Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, California

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jim-murray-memorial-foundation-5th-annual-day-at-the-races-tickets-32870918803

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