Carolina Panthers? Donnie Shell to Deliver Keynote Message at Pioneer Bowl Banquet

Carolina Panthers’ Donnie Shell to Deliver Keynote Message at Pioneer Bowl Banquet

November 23, 2005

Charlotte, NC… The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAC) welcome Donnie Shell, Director of Player Development for the Carolina Panthers, as the keynote speaker for this year’s 8th Annual Pioneer Bowl Banquet, Thursday, December 1, 2005 at the Westin Hotel- Downtown Charlotte, 7:30pm.

Since 1994, Shell has coordinated all of the Panthers’ player programs including financial education, family assistance, career internships, and continuing education; all programs designed to help players succeed following their on-field careers.

Donnie is a member of the famed Pittsburgh Steelers’ “Steel Curtain” defense which shut down NFL offenses in the late 1970s. He won four Super Bowls, was selected to represent the AFC in the Pro Bowl five times and retired as the NFL strong safety career leader in interceptions with 51. He was a starter for all 11 straight years with the Steelers, was selected to the Steelers’ All-Time Team and to the NFL Silver Anniversary Super Bowl Team.

The Pioneer Bowl will kick-off at the American Legion Memorial Stadium, December 3 at 2:00pm. It will be televised on ESPN Classic. Tickets are available on www.Ticketmaster.com. For more information on the Pioneer Bowl and surrounding events, please visit www.pioneerbowl.com.