NEW ORLEANS — A pair of New Orleans football stars will be showing off their softball skills for a good cause.
Saints linebacker A.J. Klein and offensive tackle Terron Armstead will host the Annual Black & Gold Celebrity Softball Game on Tuesday, June 4, at Tulane University’s Turchin Stadium. All proceeds will benefit Son of a Saint and Team Gleason organizations.
Klein and Armstead are among some of the big names taking part in the charity event. The family-friendly experience will include autograph opportunities, food, fun, competition and more.
Anticipated attendance is estimated at more than 1,300 Who Dat! Nation.
Tickets for the game are available now. Cost is $10 for adults while kids 10 and under attend for free. There will also be free admission for teachers, first responders and military personnel when they present their ID upon gate entry.
Gates at Turchin Stadium will open at 5:30 p.m. The Home Run Derby will start promptly at 6:30 p.m. followed by the highly anticipated offense vs. defense softball game.
“The Black and Gold Celebrity Softball Game is a great opportunity to bring together members of the community with some of their favorite heroes,” said Son of a Saint Founder and President Bivian “Sonny” Lee III. “We appreciate everyone’s involvement in this great event, as it will go a long way in helping us achieve our mission of equipping young boys with the tools they need to become productive men.”
“We look forward to being a part of this event for the fourth consecutive year. It’s a great night to show your support for Team Gleason, Son of the Saint and your favorite players,” said Team Gleason Associate Executive Director Blair Casey. “We appreciate the enthusiasm of the community and the continued support for this great event!”
For more information regarding sponsorship or partnership opportunities, please contact [email protected]. Tickets to the Black & Gold Celebrity Softball Game can be purchased at https://blackandgoldsoftball.splashthat.com/ or at the entry gate on game day.