Advisory: Jimmy Lee Fields to be renamed in honor of the late Stacy L. Robinson

For Immediate Release:
June 15, 2013
Contact: Dan Undem
(o) 651-266-6367 (c) 612-270-8020
Dan.undem@ci.stpaul.mn.us

 

ADVISORY ** ADVISORY ** ADVISORY

Jimmy Lee Fields to be renamed in honor of the late Stacy L. Robinson

Daylong celebration to include: autograph signings by former NFL players, book giveaways, and family friendly activities

 

WHAT:        Jimmy Lee Fields at Oxford Community Center will be renamed in honor of the late Stacy Robinson, during the Stacy’s Light Still Shines Field Dedication and Celebration. 

 Stacy L. Robinson grew up in inner-city Saint Paul and went on to become a wide receiver for the NY Giants. After his retirement from the NFL, he became the Director of Development for the NFL Player association. On May 8, 2012, at the age of 50, Stacy Robinson succumbed to multiple myeloma, days before he was to help celebrate the re-opening of the Jimmy Lee Rec Center Athletic Fields where he spent his youth and helped raise more than $200,000 for improvements following his retirement from the NFL.

                                   

WHO:                Deputy Mayor Paul Williams

Melvin Carter III, Ward 1 councilmember

Former Minnesota Vikings Players (including Alan Page, Randall McDaniel and Leo Lewis)

Larry Fitzgerald, Sr.

Members of Stacy Robinson’s Family

Former Coaches of Stacy Robinson

 

 WHEN:    Saturday, June 15

                   Detailed Schedule of Events

10:00 am- 10:30 am Autograph Signings
10:30 am- 11:45 am Panel Discussion “Professionals in Sports Assorted Sports Careers”
10:30 am- 1:00 pm Resource Fair and Book Give-away

11:00 am – Free Catered Lunch (served until food runs out)
12:00 pm- 12:45 pm Field Renaming Dedication Ceremony
1:15 om-3:00 pm Football Field Activities

 

WHERE:        Jimmy Lee Fields– Oxford Community Center (270 Lexington Pwky N)

*In case of rain/severe weather – program will be moved indoors

 

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About Saint Paul Parks & Recreation

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is a nationally accredited and gold medal award-winning organization that manages more than 170 parks and open spaces, AZA accredited Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, 25 city-operated recreation centers, four municipal golf courses, more than 100 miles of trails, an indoor and two outdoor aquatic facilities, a public beach, a variety of premium sports facilities, and Great River Passage - which is the new identity for all proposed public development along Saint Paul's more than 17 miles of Mississippi riverfront. For more information about Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, visit www.stpaul.gov/parks.