Ron and Liz
I have known Ron and Liz Jaworski for 45 years.
First, he was my QB with the 1980 Eagles. Unfortunately for me, that part of our relationship didn’t last very long.
As I drifted to other teams and other leagues, we always stayed in touch. Primarily because he was always entrepreneurial.
He had a hot tub business while he was playing, and my thoughts were: How does he have the time to master Coach Vermeil’s playbook AND run a business on the side?
After we both retired, we would bump into each other at local chamber events. And of course, he was always kind enough to invite me to his celebrity golf outing.
This is really a star-studded affair with big-name players from other cities like Jim Kelly, Joe Flacco, Rich Gannon, Merril Hoge, Andre Reed and others.
And, of course, current and former Eagles like Cooper DeJean, Reed Blankenship, Jason Kelce, Keith Byars, Brandon Graham, Jon Runyon, Mike Quick, Brian Westbrook, Seth Joyner, and Harold Carmichael are usually there to support.
Ron was an amazing player. Tough as nails. The hit he took from Mike Hartenstein of the Bears in 1980 would have ended a lot of careers. He took a couple of plays off, and as I recall, went back in the game.
Ron and Liz have raised over $8.5 million in 41 years for their charity from the golf tournament, as well as raising money for bikes and other items for underprivileged youths in our area.
They remain firmly committed to Philadelphia and South Jersey. And by the look at the turnout and monies raised, it is a very mutual commitment.
I only have one complaint… my team finished 18-under and tied for 2nd.
I’m throwing the penalty flag on that one.
