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Office of the NFL Commissioner
Billy “White Shoes” Johnson Coloring Contest
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Sculptor Jennifer Frudakis Petry
End zone view of Jennifer’s “White Shoes” statue currently under construction.
The Boro of Marcus Hook dedicated the Mickey Vernon Statue shown above on September 20, 2003. James Vankoski, president of the Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum, is shown in the top photo presenting sculptor Jennifer Frudakis Petry her initial payment for the completion of a model of Billy “White Shoes” Johnson doing his signature “Funky Chicken” Touchdown Dance. The NFL All-Time Top 100 player is being honored with the creation of an over-life-size 7 ft. bronze statue made in his honor. The photo was taken at Laran Bronze Foundry in Chester, Pa where when completed in the fall of 2022 the sculpture will be taken to its permanent home in Billy’s hometown of Marcus Hook, Pa. Billy’s fans who would like to make a donation should log onto www.delcosportsmuseum.org to access further information or contact Jim Vankoski 610-909-4919. vankoski21@comcast.net
Move over Mickey Vernon, it’s official, the Billy “White Shoes” Johnson statue is coming to town, Marcus Hook, Pa.
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Team “White Shoes” Sponsorship Levels BILLY “WHITE SHOES” JOHNSON STATUE PROJECT
Project Name: Team “White Shoes” Statue Fund
Presented by: Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum (SLDC Museum)
(a 501(c)(3) organization)
Fundraising Goals:
Total Fundraising Goal for Project= $100,000
Targeted Completion & Ceremony: Projected : FALL 2022
Site Location: The projected site is the Boro of Marcus Hook.
Mission Statement:
To honor an iconic Delaware County football legend, Billy “White Shoes” Johnson with the creation of an over life-size 7 ft. bronze tribute statue, by sculptor Jennifer Frudakis Petry, to acknowledge excellence, preserving the heritage of the history of our local sport by recognizing and rewarding such excellence.
Billy “White Shoes” Johnson Statue Tribute- Sponsorship Levels: (all donations are tax-deductible) All categories of donors to receive Billy “White Shoes” Johnson sports attire.
NFL Top 100 Players= $10,000
Premiere listing on the “Team White Shoes” Statue Commemorative Plaque on permanent display at the museum.
Naming rights to one of the seven galleries on display at the SLDC Museum.
(10) Tickets to the VIP Hall of Fame Luncheon with NFL legends and sports celebrities prior to Grand Unveiling Ceremony. Date TBD
(1) full-page, color advertisement in the Team “White Shoes Keepsake Journal.
(2) priceless replica of sculpture, curated by the sculptor.
Sponsor listing and logo featured on SLDC website and all printed materials.
Pro Bowl MVP Sponsors= $7,500
Prominent listing on the Team “White Shoes” Statue Commemorative Plaque on permanent display at the museum.
(6) Tickets to the VIP Hall of Fame Luncheon with NFL legends and sports celebrities prior to Grand Unveiling Ceremony. Date TBD
(1) half-page, color advertisement in the: Team White Shoes” Keepsake Journal
(2) priceless replica of sculpture, curated by the sculptor.
Sponsor listing and logo featured on SLDC website and all printed materials.
Pro Bowl Sponsors = $5,000
Listing on the Statue Commemorative Plaque on permanent display at the museum.
(5) Tickets to the VIP Hall of Fame Luncheon with NFL legends and sports celebrities prior to Grand Unveiling Ceremony. Date TBD
(1) half-page, black & white advertisement in Keepsake Journal.
Sponsor listing and logo featured on SLDC website and all printed materials.
Touchdown Sponsor= $1,000
Listing on the Statue Commemorative Plaque on permanent display at the museum.
(3) Tickets to the VIP Hall of Fame Luncheon with NFL legends and sports celebrities prior to Grand Unveiling Ceremony. Date TBD
Sponsor name listing featured on SLDC website and all printed materials.
Funky Chicken Sponsors= $500
(2) Tickets to the VIP Hall of Fame Luncheon with NFL legends and sports celebrities prior to Grand Unveiling Ceremony. Date TBD
Punt Return Sponsor= $100- $499
1- Ticket to the VIP Hall of Fame Luncheon.
Kick Return Sponsor= $50- $99