PRESS CONFERENCE - PROCLAMATION
Mayors David Ross (Superior), Don Ness (Duluth) and Keith McDonald (Hermantown) signed Proclamation as follows:
WHEREAS, the Cities of Superior, Wisconsin; Duluth, Minnesota; and Hermantown, Minnesota; are honored to be apart of honoring the legends of the Old NFL in the Twin Ports; and
WHEREAS, The Duluth-Superior Shoremen honor the Tradition of Ernie Nevers Duluth Eskimos with the first annual “Clash of The Leatherheads” game; and
WHEREAS, the Duluth-Superior Shoremen become the cornerstone of the history laid down by Ernie Nevers, Johnny “Blood” McNally, Ole Haugsrud and the rest of the Duluth Eskimos; and
WHEREAS, the Duluth-Superior Shoremen are honored to bring this game to the fans of the Twin Ports for years to come; and
NOW, THEREFORE, WE THE MAYORS of Superior, Duluth, and Hermantown, do hereby proclaim Saturday, June 7, 2008 as “ ERNIE NEVERS DULUTH ESKIMOS - CLASH OF THE LEATHERHEADS DAY”
The day the fans can say thanks to the men who gave their blood, sweat, and tears to give the Twin Ports the game of Professional Football and to the Duluth-Superior Shoremen who continue this tradition on a yearly basis.
Superior Mayor David Ross signing Proclamation, and shaking hands with President of the Duluth-Superior Shoremen George Booth
