Legends of the Game Celebrity Tour May 29 - June 1.

Now is your chance to rub shoulders with more than 40 of the greatest sports legends of all-time during Legends of the Game Celebrity Tour in Reno, Nev., on Thursday, May 29 - Sunday, June 1. The tour includes golf, poker, parties, and fundraising for Reno Philanthropist Evelyn Mount.

Some of the sport legends scheduled to attend include Gale Sayers, Vida Blue, Will Clark, George Gervin, Rollie Fingers, Tito Fuentes, Ed “To Tall” Jones, Ken Norton, and many more.

GOLF TOURNAMENT
Two days of golf will take place at LakeRidge Golf Course on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1.

The golf tournament will be open to the public to watch for $5. Tickets are available at LakeRidge Golf Course starting early May, or on the day of the event at the Peppermill. A shuttle located at the Peppermill Valet area will provide transportation to the golf course for spectators. Limited parking will be available at LakeRidge Golf Course.

POKER TOURNAMENT
Saturday, May 31 try to bluff some of the sports legends during the Legends of the Game Celebrity Poker Tournament at the Peppermill Resort Casino in Reno. The buy-in is $200. More than $10,000 in cash and prizes is up for grabs. Also, poker players who knock out a sports legend will go home with the autographed shirt right off the legend’s back. A celebrity will be seated at each poker table at the start of the tournament. For more information please call the Peppermill Poker Room at (775) 689-7275.

CHARITY
A portion of the proceeds from the golf and poker tournaments will be donated to Evelyn Mount’s Community Outreach. “This is an exciting event that brings together legendary players in football, baseball, basketball, and boxing to help those in need. We hope to raise $10,000,” said Scott Hampton, CEO of Legends of the Game Celebrity Tour.

MEET AND GREET
Kick-off the tour and meet some of the legends at the Meet and Greet on Thursday, May 29 at the new Bully’s Sports Bar in Damonte Ranch at 1911 Steamboat Pkwy, Reno.

Schedule of Events
May 29
Event: Meet and Greet with Sports Legends
Time: 8 – 9 p.m.
Location: Bully’s Sports Bar. 1911 Steamboat Pkwy, Reno (In Damonte Ranch)
Participation: Open to the public

May 30
Event: Sports memorabilia auction
Time: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Peppermill Resort Casino's Grand Ballroom
Participation: Open to public

Event: Birthday Party for Gale Sayers
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Peppermill Resort Casino's Terrace Lounge
Participation: VIP Event

May 31
Event: Legends of the Game Celebrity Golf Tournament
Time: Starts at 7 a.m.
Location: LakeRidge Golf Course
Participation: The public is invited to watch the tournament for $5. Tickets available at LakeRidge Golf Course or the Peppermill Resort Casino

Information: (916) 871-5911

Event: Legends of the Game Celebrity Poker Tournament
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Peppermill Resort Casino’s Grand Ballroom
Participation: Open to the public to play / Buy-In: $200
Information: (775) 689-7275

June 1
Event: Golf Finals
Time: Starts at 7 a.m.
Location: LakeRidge Golf Course
Participation: The public is invited to watch the tournament for $5.