Chris “Mad Dog” Russo: Sportsmen guest of honor. Contributed photoChris “Mad Dog” Russo of WFAN’s “Mike & Mad Dog” show is scheduled to be guest of honor at the 2005 Sportsmen of Westport National Honoree annual banquet Tuesday, May 24 at Norwalk’s Continental Manor.
Now in its 44th year, the Sportsmen Awards annually grant five $1,000 scholarships to Staples High School graduates who have excelled academically and athletically.
“It is a very special event because we honor these graduates, as well as former sports players in the Town of Westport that have excelled exceedingly well,” said Peter D’Amico, Sportsmen co-president.
For example, several years ago the Sportsmen honored 83-year-old Art Reale, “who received every letter in sports at when he was at Staples High School,” D’Amico said.
Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at Junior’s Hot Dog Stand on Riverside Avenue, Calise’s Food Market on Post Road East, Settlers & Traders Real Estate Co., or by calling Karen DeFelice at (203) 341-1365 or D’Amico at (203) 227-6279.
