The 3rd annual Veteran All-Star Game – part of this year’s NFL Draft Week festivities - takes center stage in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Friday.
Hosted by the USA Wheelchair Football League, a program of Move United, the game pits Team Stars against Team Stripes. Eighteen wounded veterans representing various military branches were nominated by their home teams to play in this game.
Among the participants is Marine Corps veteran John Brace, who is the quarterback and captain of the Adaptive Sports New England Patriots.
“I’m honored to have been selected to play in the USAWFL 3rd Annual Veteran All-Star Game,” he said. “Playing last year, as a rookie, was an incredible experience, and I’m looking forward to representing my team and the league even more strongly this year.”
The game will kick off at 10 a.m. at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center (Hall D). The game is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is recommended.
The USA Wheelchair Football League is made possible in part by an NFL-Bob Woodruff Foundation Salute to Service partnership grant. Salute to Service is the NFL’s year-round commitment to honor, empower and connect with the country’s military community
Since 2020, more than 1,000 veterans, athletes with disabilities, coaches and officials have participated in USA Wheelchair Football League programs.
To learn more about the league or this game, including the full roster, visit here.
Reach Julia LeDoux at Julia@connectingvets.com.
