11/17/2006 : ROBERTO GARZA HONORED AS BEARS NOMINEE FOR WALTER PAYTON "MAN OF THE YEAR" AWARD
Bears guard Roberto Garza has been named the Bears nominee for the 2006 Walter Payton "Man of the Year" award. This prestigious NFL award is the only League award that recognizes a player's off-the-field community service as well as his playing excellence. This award has been in existence since 1970 and honors NFL players who demonstrate outstanding balance in their lives between civic and professional responsibilities. In 1999, the league renamed the "Man of the Year" award after Walter Payton as a tribute to his greatness both on and off the field.Each of the 32 finalists, one from each NFL team, will receive a $1,000 contribution toward the charity of his choice, and the overall winner will receive $25,000 to donate to his selected charity. The 2006 Walter Payton "Man of the Year" winner will be announced during Commissioner Roger Goodell's press conference during Super Bowl week in Miami. Roberto has designated his own charity, "Los Amigo's de Roberto", to receive the $1,000 donation in his name.
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11/16/2006 : ROBERTO GARZA FEATURED IN CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
"The first time Roberto Garza was told he could not play football, all he had to do was walk out of the Marine recruiter's office. Latinos didn't play college football was the message the recruiter gave Garza, and there sure were not any in the NFL. Besides, if you get hurt playing football, that's it. You're done. If you get injured in the Corps, we'll take care of you. You aced the test, and we'll let you enter any field you'd like. Build your future. Just sign here..."Download Full Article >>
