FHU welcomes two NFL greats to speak at annual Benefit Dinner

HENDERSON, Tenn.–Two NFL greats make an appearance in one local town.

Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms teamed up to help students achieve their dreams.

Both are also sports commentators on “The NFL Today”, seen on CBS Sports and on WBBJ, CBS 7.

The two former quarterbacks were in attendance at Freed-Hardeman University’s annual Benefit Dinner for a speaking engagement Friday night.

Those in attendance also enjoyed entertainment from the Hardeman Boys, who took to the stage to perform crowd favorites.

The FHU Annual Benefit Dinner raises money to help students attend the university, raising more than $1 million annually for the past 23 years.

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