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Veterans Day: Recognizing PFRPA Members Who Served in the Military
Veterans Day: Recognizing PFRPA Members Who Served in the Military
PFRPA is proud to recognize and celebrate PFRPA members who are veterans, as well as all who have served.  This month, in honor of Veterans Day on November 11, we... Read more...
Reflections on the 2nd Annual PFRPA Champions Banquet
Reflections on the 2nd Annual PFRPA Champions Banquet
On September 25, the Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA) hosted the 2nd Annual PFRPA Champions Banquet at the Directors Club at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. The heartfelt celebration... Read more...
Pro Football Retired Players Hosting Banquet In Houston
Pro Football Retired Players Hosting Banquet In Houston
FOX 26's Nate Griffin emceed the The Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA) Champions Banquet on Thursday. He joined the evening news team with a few hall-of-famers to explain the... Read more...
Former Cowboys TE Billy Joe DuPree Continues To Help Retired NFL Players
Former Cowboys TE Billy Joe DuPree Continues To Help Retired NFL Players
Billy Joe DuPree is doing some great work to help fellow retired NFL players Read more...
Worthing HS Alum, Former NFL Star Mike Singletary Talks With Nate Griffin
Worthing HS Alum, Former NFL Star Mike Singletary Talks With Nate Griffin
FOX 26's Nate Griffin spoke with Pro-Football Hall of Famer Mike Singletary, who grew up in Houston and played football at Worthing High School! Nate talked with Singletary ahead of... Read more...
Pro Football Retired Players Association and Delta Dental Partner to Expand Dental Benefits for Retired NFL Players and Spouses
Pro Football Retired Players Association and Delta Dental Partner to Expand Dental Benefits for Retired NFL Players and Spouses
ARLINGTON, VA – Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA), a national organization that develops programs and benefits for retired NFL players, today announced a new partnership with Delta Dental, the nation’s leading... Read more...
Pro Football Retired Players Association and RxSugar® Extend Partnership Through 2025
Pro Football Retired Players Association and RxSugar® Extend Partnership Through 2025
ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA), a national organization that develops programs and benefits for retired NFL players, today announced the renewal of its partnership... Read more...
Billy Joe DuPree Is Giving Back In His Career Following Playing For The Dallas Cowboys
Billy Joe DuPree Is Giving Back In His Career Following Playing For The Dallas Cowboys
Billy Joe DuPree is making sure to help others in his work well after his playing days for the Dallas Cowboys. Read more...
Pro Football Retired Players Association Names LIGHT Helmets as the ‘Official Helmet of PFRPA’
Pro Football Retired Players Association Names LIGHT Helmets as the ‘Official Helmet of PFRPA’
PFRPA and LIGHT Helmets partner to build a safer sport for the football community at all levels Read more...
Pro Football Retired Players Association Announced as Cheesehead TV’s Exclusive Charity Partner for Month of November
Pro Football Retired Players Association Announced as Cheesehead TV’s Exclusive Charity Partner for Month of November
Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA), a national organization that develops programs and benefits for retired NFL players, today announced that the organization has been chosen as the first, exclusive... Read more...
NFL Legends Launch Lifestyle Network, Seek Additional Investors
NFL Legends Launch Lifestyle Network, Seek Additional Investors
Most pro athletes fall out of the public eye once they end their playing careers. But a collection of former NFL stars has teamed up to create a new platform where loyal... Read more...
Former Houston Stars Receive Prestigious Award By Group Supporting Overlooked NFL Veterans
Former Houston Stars Receive Prestigious Award By Group Supporting Overlooked NFL Veterans
This emotional ceremony at NRG Stadium brought together Hall of Famers and Houston legends for a cause that's often forgotten. Read more...
PFRPA Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
PFRPA Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15, is a vibrant celebration of the diverse cultures, histories and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.   Read more...
National Nonprofit Day And Its Importance
National Nonprofit Day And Its Importance
National Nonprofit Day, observed annually on August 17, provides an opportunity to recognize the invaluable contributions of nonprofit organizations and their impact on society. Read more...
Pro Football Retired Players Association and Virta Health Partner To Empower Retired NFL Players to Transform Their Health
Pro Football Retired Players Association and Virta Health Partner To Empower Retired NFL Players to Transform Their Health
ARLINGTON, Va., June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA), a national organization that develops programs and benefits for retired NFL players, today announced a new partnership with Virta Health, the... Read more...
Pro Football Retired Players Association hosts inaugural luncheon
Pro Football Retired Players Association hosts inaugural luncheon
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - An inaugural luncheon in Green Bay on Wednesday recognized football legends. Read more...
Harry Sydney, Chris Jacke, Cathy Dworak honored at inaugural PFRPA Champion Luncheon
Harry Sydney, Chris Jacke, Cathy Dworak honored at inaugural PFRPA Champion Luncheon
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The first-ever Pro Football Retired Players Association Champion Luncheon came to Green Bay on Wednesday, which was highlighted by several local community members being honored... Read more...
Pro Football Hall of Famers Discuss Life Post-Football, Honor Packers Figures In Green Bay
Pro Football Hall of Famers Discuss Life Post-Football, Honor Packers Figures In Green Bay
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Gold jackets were donned at the Hotel Northland Wednesday. However, the event at hand focused more on life after football, rather than the game itself. Read more...
Pro Football Retired Players Association Honors Three Packers For Service To Community
Pro Football Retired Players Association Honors Three Packers For Service To Community
GREEN BAY – Players helping players and players helping their communities will highlight the initial Champions Luncheon of the Pro Football Retired Players Association. Read more...
New Partnership Between Pro Football Retired Players Association and AI Reach Agency Brings AI Technology Offering to Retired NFL Players
New Partnership Between Pro Football Retired Players Association and AI Reach Agency Brings AI Technology Offering to Retired NFL Players
Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA), a national organization that develops programs and benefits for retired NFL players, today announced a new partnership with AI Reach Agency (AIRA Corporate), a... Read more...
Pro Football Retired Players Association and MENTOR Partner to Recruit Retired NFL Players to Become Youth Mentors
Pro Football Retired Players Association and MENTOR Partner to Recruit Retired NFL Players to Become Youth Mentors
Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA), a national organization that develops programs and benefits for retired NFL players, today announced a new partnership with MENTOR, a national organization that facilitates... Read more...
Registration Now Open for Pro Football Retired Players Association's Inaugural PFRPA Champions Luncheon in Green Bay
Registration Now Open for Pro Football Retired Players Association's Inaugural PFRPA Champions Luncheon in Green Bay
Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA), a national organization that develops programs and benefits for retired NFL players, today announced open registration for the upcoming 'PFRPA Champions Luncheon' being held... Read more...
Ron Mix on Thirty Minute Mentors (Episode 212)
Ron Mix on Thirty Minute Mentors (Episode 212)
One of the greatest offensive linemen in the history of football, Ron Mix is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and was one of the best players... Read more...
Pro Football Retired Players Association Announces Inaugural PFRPA Champions Luncheon To Be Held in Green Bay
Pro Football Retired Players Association Announces Inaugural PFRPA Champions Luncheon To Be Held in Green Bay
Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA), a national organization that develops programs and benefits for retired NFL players, today announced its inaugural 'PFRPA Champions Luncheon' set to take place on Wednesday,... Read more...
Pro Football Retired Players Association and Alumni Media Announce New Partnership to Expand Media Streaming Service
Pro Football Retired Players Association and Alumni Media Announce New Partnership to Expand Media Streaming Service
Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA), a national organization that develops programs and benefits for retired NFL players, has partnered with Alumni Media, an over-the-top (OTT) media network that creates... Read more...
Pro Football Retired Players Association and Virta Health Partner To Empower Retired NFL Players to Transform Their Health
Pro Football Retired Players Association and Virta Health Partner To Empower Retired NFL Players to Transform Their Health
ARLINGTON, Va., June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA), a national organization that develops programs and benefits for retired NFL players, today announced a new partnership with Virta Health, the... Read more...
Pro Football Retired Players Association Announces Darrell Thompson as Board Chair
Pro Football Retired Players Association Announces Darrell Thompson as Board Chair
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA), a national organization that develops programs and benefits for retired NFL players, announced the appointment of Darrell Thompson as Board... Read more...
Mike Singletary: ‘Justin Fields is the guy who can take the Bears to the next level’
Mike Singletary: ‘Justin Fields is the guy who can take the Bears to the next level’
An iconic staple of Thanksgiving is NFL football, as teams have played on the holiday almost every year since 1920. Hall of Fame linebacker and Bears legend Mike Singletary knows... Read more...
The Impact of Giving: A Donation of Any Amount Makes a Difference
The Impact of Giving: A Donation of Any Amount Makes a Difference
November has long been recognized as a month of giving. It marks the official start of the holiday season and is a time to reflect on all of the things... Read more...
NFL legend Mike Haynes 'proud' of Deion Sanders' impact at Colorado, hopes to see him on NFL sideline one day
NFL legend Mike Haynes 'proud' of Deion Sanders' impact at Colorado, hopes to see him on NFL sideline one day
By Ryan Gaydos Deion Sanders has taken the college football world by storm and has guided the Colorado Buffaloes to a 3-0 record through the first three weeks of the... Read more...
Bottom Line Concepts Partners with Pro Football Retired Players Association to Help Retired NFL Players with the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Program
Bottom Line Concepts Partners with Pro Football Retired Players Association to Help Retired NFL Players with the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Program
PFRPA is working with Bottom Line's Government Aid division, which has assisted more than 35,000 small businesses in recovering money through the ERC. The ERC is a refundable tax credit... Read more...
Hall of Famer Jackie Slater appreciates high praise for son: 'It’s very humbling'
Hall of Famer Jackie Slater appreciates high praise for son: 'It’s very humbling'
NFL Hall of Famer Jackie Slater receives the Bart Starr Award from Bart Starr Jr. for his son New England Patriots wide receiver Matthew Slater during the Bart Starr Award... Read more...
NFL legend Jackie Slater welcomes Pro Bowl change: 'I think it’s absolutely overdue'
NFL legend Jackie Slater welcomes Pro Bowl change: 'I think it’s absolutely overdue'
Former Rams offensive tackle Jackie Slater attends the NFL Hall of Fame Health Kick-Off Super Bowl Reception at Sony Pictures Studios on Feb. 9, 2022, in Culver City, California.  (Rodin Eckenroth/Getty... Read more...
Darrell Thompson, ex-Packers first-round pick, supports Pro Bowl change: 'Can’t play football half-a--ed'
Darrell Thompson, ex-Packers first-round pick, supports Pro Bowl change: 'Can’t play football half-a--ed'
Darrell Thompson walks the red carpet at the Starkey Hearing Foundation So The World May Hear Gala at the RiverCentre on July 20, 2014, in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Read more...
The NFL has defanged its preseason. Interest hasn’t suffered.
The NFL has defanged its preseason. Interest hasn’t suffered.
  The NFL preseason is over, and in the absence of revelatory developments, you’re left with one frivolous takeaway: Tom Brady has a life.   Read more...
Rams Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood shares remarkable story of playing in Super Bowl, Pro Bowl with broken leg
Rams Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood shares remarkable story of playing in Super Bowl, Pro Bowl with broken leg
After nine years of climbing, Jack Youngblood had finally reached the summit of professional football. With a broken leg, no less.  Read more...
NFL Draft 2022: Hall of Famer Ron Mix talks decision to play for Chargers, offers advice for rookies
NFL Draft 2022: Hall of Famer Ron Mix talks decision to play for Chargers, offers advice for rookies
LAS VEGAS – Pro Football Hall of Famer Ron Mix had an important decision to make in 1960 – a decision no player entering this week’s NFL Draft will ever have to face. Read more...
Ex-Packers first-round pick Darrell Thompson on his NFL Draft experience: 'It’s your childhood dream'
Ex-Packers first-round pick Darrell Thompson on his NFL Draft experience: 'It’s your childhood dream'
Darrell Thompson of the Green Bay Packers carries the ball against the Raiders in Los Angeles, California, during the November 1990 season. (Bernstein Associates/Getty Images) Read more...
Pro Football Retired Players Association Announces Retirement of Robert Schmidt as Executive Director, Appointment of Joseph Agbasi as New Executive Director
Pro Football Retired Players Association Announces Retirement of Robert Schmidt as Executive Director, Appointment of Joseph Agbasi as New Executive Director
Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA), a national organization that develops programs and benefits for retired NFL players, announced the retirement of Robert L. Schmidt, who has led the organization since April... Read more...
Tom Lyons' Reflections on Civil Rights
Tom Lyons' Reflections on Civil Rights
Tom Lyons shared his thoughts on civil rights in the statement below. Read more...
Pro Football Retired Players Association Announces Partnership with Esports Entertainment Group for Its Gridiron Gaming Initiative
Pro Football Retired Players Association Announces Partnership with Esports Entertainment Group for Its Gridiron Gaming Initiative
sports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMBL) (NASDAQ: GMBLW) (or the "Company") has signed a partnership agreement with the Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA), a national membership organization that develops... Read more...
YOUR Life Matters to ME: A Poem by Markus Koch
YOUR Life Matters to ME: A Poem by Markus Koch
Markus Koch shared his reflections on civil rights in the poem below. Read more...
Herman Moore's Reflections on Civil Rights
Herman Moore's Reflections on Civil Rights
Herman Moore shared his reflections on civil rights in the statement below. Read more...
Pro Football Retired Players Association to Present Inaugural PFRPA Champion Awards to NFL, NFLPA and FAIR Leadership
Pro Football Retired Players Association to Present Inaugural PFRPA Champion Awards to NFL, NFLPA and FAIR Leadership
Today, the Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA), a national organization that develops programs and benefits for retired NFL players, announced three recipients of its inaugural PFRPA Champion Awards. Read more...
Mike Singletary wants back in the game
Mike Singletary wants back in the game
The Hall of Fame linebacker interviewed for the Bears’ defensive coordinator position and didn’t get it. But, after learning some hard lessons as coach of the 49ers, he’s “absolutely ...... Read more...
Al Noga's Story and Thoughts on Civil Rights
Al Noga's Story and Thoughts on Civil Rights
Al Noga shared his reflections on civil rights in the statement below. Read more...
Reflections from Richmond Flowers on Civil Rights
Reflections from Richmond Flowers on Civil Rights
Richmond Flowers Jr. shared his reflections on civil rights in the statement below. Read more...
Pro Football Retired Players Association Partners with Creatitive to Develop Social Media Workshop for Retired NFL Players
Pro Football Retired Players Association Partners with Creatitive to Develop Social Media Workshop for Retired NFL Players
Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA), a national membership organization that develops programs and benefits for retired NFL players, is establishing an online social media workshop for its members, set... Read more...
Pro Football Retired Players Association Expands Membership Qualifications
Pro Football Retired Players Association Expands Membership Qualifications
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA), a national organization that develops programs and benefits for retired NFL players, is modifying its membership eligibility... Read more...
Dr. Tommy E. Jackson (T.J.), II Civil Rights Statement
Dr. Tommy E. Jackson (T.J.), II Civil Rights Statement
Photo: Associated Press Dr. Tommy E. Jackson shared his reflections on civil rights in the statement below. “Liberty and justice in America are not for Black people – It never... Read more...