Local National Football Foundation Chapter Named After James C. Metzger

Suffolk Sports Hall of Famer Jim Metzger had the Suffolk chapter of the National Football Foundation named in his honor during a ceremony on Sunday, January 5.

Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame Executive Director Chris Vaccaro, and Suffolk Sports Hall of Famers Rob Pannell and Jerry Figgiani were there in attendance to show support.

“My thanks to the officers and board of the chapter, to all the athletic directors and coaches at the schools, and to the parents and families of the honored students,” said Metzger. “I have no doubt that each of them will continue to succeed on the sports field, in the classroom and in life!”