The Gridiron Greats (http://gridirongreats.org) and Gale Sayers will address the Senate at a hearing to be conducted by the United States Senate (http://www.gridirongreats.org
The Gridiron Greats also announced today they will host a national press forum, immediately following the Senate hearings on September 18th. The press forum will feature Mike Ditka, Gale
Sayers, Brent Boyd, others who will testify and many notable NFL retirees who are advocates for retired player's rights. The press forum will also feature many players and families who
have had first hand experiences in dealing with the NFLPA (http://gridirongreats.org), as well as other reasons. The Gridiron Greats Fund assists players with medical costs, food,
clothing, shelter, transportation, and also provides hands-on coordination and support services. The organization focuses on the humanitarian side of post-football related issues.
"The Gridiron Greats Organization would like to thank the committee for calling this hearing and for inviting two of our board members and dire need players that we are assisting to
testify about the NFL disability system," said Jennifer Smith, Executive Director of the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund.
Detailed information about the hearing, the Gridiron Greats press forum and details about the organization can be found at