ESPN And The NFL Network To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month From Sep.15

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Posted by admin | Posted in Media News, Sports | Posted on 24-07-2009

ESPN and The National Football League (NFL) have announced that they will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15. The celebration will include a series of special events surrounding the New York Jets at Miami Dolphins Monday Night Football game on Monday, October 12 at 8:30 PM ET and the events will be available on ESPN and ESPN Deportes.

The New York Jets at Miami Dolphins game is the signature event of the NFL’s “Fútbol Americano” initiative celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, and a major component of ESPN’s campaign and programming efforts on ESPN Deportes recognizing the accomplishments of Hispanics in the world of sports.

Marc Anthony, the Grammy award-winning singer will highlight game day activities by performing the national anthem televised by both ESPN and ESPN Deportes. This broadcast will start with a customized version of the Hank Williams Jr. opening video, featuring Grammy award-winning singer Gloria Estefan.

ESPN President George Bodenheimer said “We are proud to collaborate with the NFL to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Monday Night Football, ESPN Deportes and other ESPN platforms, Stephen Ross has brought a renewed energy to South Florida and we look forward to working with Grammy Award-winning performing artist Marc Anthony as part of our presentation of this great MNF rivalry game.”

Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner said “We are excited to again partner with ESPN to shine a national spotlight on Hispanic Heritage Month. The Monday Night telecast will conclude a month-long celebration by NFL teams across the country to honor our Hispanic players and fans. It’s a passionate fan base – last season, 28.5 million Hispanics tuned in to NFL games – which we are eager to recognize.”

Stephen M. Ross, Miami Dolphins Owner and Managing General Partner said “We are honored to be chosen as participants of the league’s flagship game celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a national appearance on ESPN’s Monday Night Football at Land Shark Stadium against the New York Jets in October. We are also excited that Marc Anthony is taking such an active role in these wonderful festivities surrounding the game as a new limited partner for the Miami Dolphins. Marc Anthony is one of the most iconic and celebrated performers on the international music stage, which is why he has been chosen to perform at one of the most prestigious dates on the 2009 football calendar.”

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