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Jim Tressel Will Speak at Dlugosz Celebration

Celebration in Avon Lake is June 22; tickets available.

Former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel has joined the list of other guest speakers at a party honoring former Avon Lake head football coach Dave Dlugosz next Saturday, June 22.

Party organizer Dan Urbin made the announcement last week adding that the deadline for purchasing tickets is June 20 at noon (see ticket information below).

The event is also serving as a reunion for former football players. Proceeds from the event will support the Wounded Warrior project. 

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The event, held at Ahern’s Banquet Center in Avon Lake, will honor Dlugosz, who accumulated a host of records and awards during his career, including one state championship for the Avon Lake High School football team.

“Coach Dlugosz is the kind of leader you just don’t replace,” ALHS Athletic Director Tom Barone  previously said. “We will have a new head coach on the sidelines next fall but Coach Dlugosz’s commitment and dedication to our Shoremen Football program will not be forgotten.

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Dlugosz’ accomplishments including winning the Southwestern Conference Champions 18 times and qualified for the state playoffs 15 times. His teams were regional champions twice (2003 and 2004), state finalists in 2004 and in 2003 won the Div. II State Championship with a record of 15-0. 


Tickets/Celebration information

The evening begins with a 6 p.m. cocktail reception followed by a 7 p.m. dinner. After, celebrity speakers are scheduled to make remarks. Cost for the evening is $50 per person. Urbin said many fellow Shoremen are arranging reunions for this event and asked that they contact former teammates and classmates to have them join in the celebration. 

There will be an “after banquet” gathering for all football alumni at Buffalo Wild Wings in Avon Lake.For more information on attending go to the Shoremen Football page. Tickets can be purchased at the link or by calling Beth Laraway (440-933-7448), Deb Oxley (440-227-4216) or the Avon Lake Athletic Department. 

 


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