Cleveland Classic Draws Alumni From Historic Schools

There's a football game planned on Saturday at First Energy Stadium, home of the Cleveland Browns, but it's not a Browns game; it's an NCAA Division II College football game between Winston Salem State and Tuskegee. The contest is owned by the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, which builds a whole weekend of events around the game.  It's called The Cleveland Classic.

Sports Commission President David Gilbert details all the activities that culminate in Saturday's game.  He also recaps the recently-held National Senior Games, and previews next year's Gay Games, both being brought to Cleveland by the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission.

Senior Games Bring Tens of Thousands To Cleveland

 

Nearly 30,000 visitors to Cleveland, including 11,000 athletes are expected for the Senior Olympics.  They will be competeing at venues throughout the city, and will gather at the brand new convention center.   Greater Cleveland Sports Commission President David Gilbert explains how the group landed the games for the city.

 

Bigger Than The Olympics: The National Senior Games

Tens of thousands of people have plans to visit Cleveland this summer, to either compete or root for an athlete competing in the 2013 National Senior Games.  President of the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, David Gilbert tells Jim there will be more athletes competing here in July than there were for the last Olympic Games.

Gilbert's organization is responsible for bringing the games to Cleveland, and for making sure they are a success.  He needs volunteers.  Click here to learn more about volunteer opportunities for the National Senior Games.