THE ALLEN IVERSON CELEBRITY CLASSIC - JULY 14th, 2007
The Allen Iverson Celebrity Softball Classic features stars from the NBA, NFL, Big Screen, Music Industry and more! See a listing of celebrities Invited To Appear below.
Celebrities that appeared at the 2007 Allen Iverson Celebrity Softball Classic included:
Hosts
LaLa Vasquez - MTV
Wanda Sykes - Comedian/Actress
Players
Allen Iverson - Denver Nuggets
Carmelo Anthony - Denver Nuggets
Marcus Camby - Denver Nuggets
Vivica A. Fox - Actress
Lana - Singer
Anwan Glover - "The Wire"
Alex Thomas - Comedian
Clarence Moore - Baltimore Ravens
DeAngelo Hall - Atlanta Falcons
DerMarr Johnson - Denver Nuggets
Don Juan - Rapper
Evan Oglesby - Baltimore Ravens
Felicia "Snoop" Pearson - "The Wire"
Kaliah Allen-Harris - Miss Black USA
Larry Johnson - Kansas City Chiefs
Lawrence Moton - Maryland Nighthawks
Marvin "Slim" Scandrick - Singer "112"
Patti LaBelle - Singer
Luke Perry - Actor
Antawn Jamison - Washington Wizards
Melvin Jackson Jr. - Actor
Nate Burleson - Seattle Seahawks
Quinnis "Q" Parker - Singer "112"
Randy "White Choclate" Gill - Maryland Nighthawks
Roger Mason Jr. - Washington Wizards
AI All-Stars Upset by team WPGC, 11-8
The Allen Iverson Celebrity Softball Classic All-Stars were upset for the first time ever by team WPGC 11-8 in the annual Allen Iverson Celebrity Softball Classic. Team WPGC was propelled by home runs in the second and third innings and score two runs in the first, second and third innings of the game.
The Allen Iverson All-Stars were led on the field by Carmello Anthony, AI, and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Patty LaBelle kicked things off with a rendition of the National Anthem before play began in the game.
The 2006 Celebrity All-Star Lineup Included:
NBA Players:
Allen Iverson Philadelphia 76ers
Stephen Jackson Indiana Pacers
Richard “Rip” Hamilton Detroit Pistons
Other Athletes:
Nate Burleson Seattle Seahawks
Marques Hagans St. Louis Rams
Vernon Davis San Francisco 49ers
Larry Johnson Kansas City Chiefs
DeAngelo Hall Atlanta Falcons
Elton Brown Arizona Cardinals
Lawrence Moten Streetballer
Randy "White Chocolate" Gill Streetballer
Entertainers:
Nelly
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Bianca BET College Hill
Yolanda Adams Gospel Singer
2006 ALLEN IVERSON CELEBRITY CLASSIC EVENT RECAP
July 15, 2006 - The Allen Iverson All-Stars won the 2006 Allen Iverson Celebrity Softball Classic, defeating the WPGC All-Stars, 7-3, at Prince George’s Stadium. Recording artist Nelly slammed a solo home run in the top of the first, helping the A.I. squad to an early 2-0 lead. With a hit in the top of the fourth, Allen Iverson helped his team extend their lead to 5-2. They eventually went on to win 7-3.
8,445 fans packed Prince George’s Stadium and ticket proceeds went to Iverson’s Crossover Foundation. Among the stars who came out were Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson, Stephen Jackson of the Indiana Pacers, 112, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Nate Burleson, cornerback DeAngelo Hall of the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers’ tight end Vernon Davis and Marques Hagans of the St. Louis Rams. Iverson ended the evening’s festivities by thanking the crowd for coming out and helping a good cause.
Click HERE to view the 2006 Allen Iverson Celebrity Softball Classic photo gallery!