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STEUBENVILLE--Led by Jim Tressel, former head coach of The Ohio State University Football Team, Franciscan University of Steubenville's Baron Club Awards Dinner will feature an all-star team of football players who will share their stories of perseverance and courage, both on and off the field.
The event will be held at Franciscan University's Finnegan Fieldhouse on Thursday, May 19, starting with a reception at 6 p.m. and dinner and program at 7 p.m.
Tressel, now the president of Youngstown State University, will lead a panel discussion that features four athletes with compelling stories.
At the dinner, the second annual Kuzma Community Award will be presented to Beth (1938-2020) and Lou Holtz in absentia. The legendary college football coach and Ohio Valley native will provide videotaped remarks.
Bob Kramer, the head football coach at Madonna High School from 1998-2010 who led the Blue Dons to a 110-35 record, including 13 winning seasons, will receive a Baron Club Award.
Jerry France, who had a standout career in football, baseball, and track at Steubenville Catholic Central High School and went on to be the head baseball coach at Ohio University for 16 years, will also receive a Baron Club Award.
This year's Baron Dinner emcee is WTOV9 news anchor Jamie Baker, who was a sports reporter for eight years before joining WTOV in 2018.
Dinner reservations are $75 each, or $100, which includes dinner and Baron Club membership. Sponsorship opportunities range from $500 to $5,000 and include the opportunity for an autographed football and a photo with the speakers. Register at Franciscan.edu/BaronClub or email baronclub@franciscan.edu.