GAA Honors Jeff Saturday for Serving Off the Field
Posted Apr 14, 2013
A star pro football player who developed a reputation for stellar community service off the field has been honored by the GAA with a Distinguished Young Alumni Award. Jeff Saturday ’97, who recently retired after playing center 14 years in the NFL, received the award from the association’s Board of Directors at a banquet Friday for bringing credit to the University through his achievements.
(UNC General Alumni Association)
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