Sports Collectors Expo to feature several NFL legends

Content Originally Published by Examiner on Tuesday February 15, 2011.

Attention football fans and sports memorabilia collectors across Western New York! An incredible lineup of current and former NFL players is heading to Clarence March 5 & 6 for the Clarence Sports Collectors Expo. The event will be held at the Antique World Market, 11177 Main St., Clarence, in the new events building.

Among those scheduled to sign autographs on March 5 are UB grad and Super Bowl champion James Starks of the Green Bay Packers, along with Hall of Famer Paul Warfield of the Miami Dolphins. Also scheduled to appear are Marry Fernandez, Vern Den Herder and Bill Stanfill of the ’72 Dolphins, and Greg Lloyd of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

A 1964-65 Buffalo Bills Championship reunion takes place on March 6, with appearances by Ed Rutkowski, Al Bemiller, Ernie Warlick, Charley Ferguson, Booker Edgerson, Pete Mills, Butch Byrd, Ron McDole, Mike Stratton, Daryle Lamonica and Paul Maguire! Also slated to appear on March 6 are former Buffalo Bills QB Joe Ferguson, Hall of Famer Rickey Jackson of the New Orleans Saints, and Greg Pruitt of the Browns and Raiders.

Show times are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is just $3, with children under 10 admitted free. The Expo, which will also feature dealers from several states and Canada, is presented by Five Star Promotions and The Sports Corner of Rochester. Player appearances are courtesy of Pro Player Promotions. For complete details, please visit www.thepurplepeopleeaters.com.