Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA) presents the 2nd Annual PFRPA Champions Banquet

The PFRPA Champions Banquet will take place on September 25, 2025, at the Directors Club at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas! The event will celebrate retired NFL players who are making a positive impact, as well as individuals who have made significant contributions to the former player community.

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As part of this fundraising event, the PFRPA Champions Award will be presented to four recipients in recognition and appreciation of their efforts as champions for the communities they serve.

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The 2025 PFRPA Champions Award recipients are:

• Andre Johnson, Pro Football Hall of Famer and Retired Houston Texans Wide Receiver.
• Kandyace Mayberry, Director of Alumni Relations at the Houston Texans.
• Wade Smith, Retired Houston Texans Guard and Founder of the Wade Smith Foundation.
• Lemuel Stinson, NFL Alumni Houston Chapter President and Founder of the Lemuel Stinson Foundation.

In addition to the four honorees, Fox 26 Houston’s Nate Griffin will emcee the event. A number of football legends will also be in attendance, including:

• Former Green Bay Packers Running Back Darrell Thompson
• Hall of Famer, Former Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders Offensive Lineman Ron Mix
• Hall of Famer and Former Green Bay Packers Linebacker Dave Robinson
• Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer and Former Houston Texans Running Back Ahman Green
• Hall of Famer, Former New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders Defensive Back Mike Haynes

Registration for the 2nd Annual PFRPA Champions Banquet is now open!

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