PLANS FOR INAUGURAL EMMITT SMITH CELEBRITY INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

APRIL 14, 2010 - DALLAS, TX

Emmitt Smith, the NFL All-Time rushing leader and Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Inductee, officially announced plans surrounding his Inaugural 2010 Celebrity Invitational Charity Golf Tournament at Heritage Auction Galleries Design District Annex on Wednesday. Proceeds from the first Annual Tournament will benefit Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities. Emmitt was joined by his wife Pat, chairman and CEO of Craig International, David Craig, and Executive Vice President of Heritage Auction Galleries, Todd Imhof.

Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities creates educational experiences and enrichment opportunities for underserved children. "Emmitt and I believe that every child deserves that one opportunity to experience what they dream. Perhaps the moment of hope will spark a drive within them to believe in limitless possibilities," said Pat. "We're trying to encourage young people by giving them opportunities to step out there and do more so they can see things they otherwise wouldn't see, " added Emmitt.
The Inaugural Emmitt Smith Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament will take place at TPC Craig Ranch on May 14-15, 2010. Festivities will include a VIP Invitation-only Red Carpet Pairings Party, Live Auction of Once-in-a-Lifetime Fantasy Experiences and a Celebrity Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament on May 14. The private Celebrity Pro-Am Style Golf Tournament will take place on May 15.
The list of celebrity invitees for the spectacular event reads like a "Who's Who" of Hall of Fame members, well-known athletes and famous entertainers. Confirmed celebrity participants to date include Emmitt Smith, Marcus Allen, Jerome Bettis, Steve Beuerlein, Bruce Bowen, Derrick Brooks, Tim Brown, Eric Dickerson, Roy Green, Michael Irvin, Rickey Jackson, Michael Johnson, Daryl Johnston, Ed “Too Tall” Jones, Donna Richardson Joyner, Nancy Lieberman, Floyd Little, Rodney Peete, John Randle, Barry Sanders, Jason Terry, Winfred Tubbs, DeMarcus Ware, Spud Webb, Darren Woodson, Rayfield Wright and more to come.

Heritage Auction Galleries, The World's Largest Collectibles Auctioneer, will oversee the live charity auction of Fantasy Experiences featuring an online video broadcast and Internet/phone-in bidding at: www.HA.com/EmmittSmith.
Platinum SponsorsTPC Craig Ranch, TRAXXAS, Shell Oil, Sunjack Consulting, LLC- Jon, Julie and Jack Frankel, Michael WilsonEvent SponsorsHeritage Auction Galleries, Jones Lang LaSalle, Crest Cadillac, In Any Event Dallas, Murray Media, Cattleback BBQ, Ron St. Angelo Photography, HAS Events, Core24.