Chargers News: LA Kicks Off Flag Football League With Hip Hop Superstar
Your Los Angeles Chargers are kicking off an intriguing new venture with multiplatinum Southern California hip hop superstar Snoop Dogg, Long Beach's favorite son, and former 11-year wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, a Barstow native, reports Fox 11 Los Angeles.
The group is partnering to start the Snoop & Housh Flag Football League, which will commence its inaugural season in March.
"I'm hyped to announce the launch of our new flag football league with the Chargers right here in the City of Angels," Snoop said. "We're taking this to the streets, giving the kids a chance to shine, catch them flags, and rep the city with pride. Flag football isn't just a game; it's a pathway for our youth to learn teamwork, discipline, building character, teaching life skills, and showing these young ballers how we stay elevated."
"We couldn't have asked for better partners than Snoop and T.J. in this exciting new venture," Los Angeles Chargers Impact Fund/owner A.G. Spanos remarked in a press statement. "Having spanned nearly two decades and impacting thousands of young lives, Snoop's involvement in transforming the Los Angeles youth football landscape for the better is well-documented. T.J.'s football journey, having begun his career locally at Cerritos College before ultimately achieving Pro Bowl status as an NFL wide receiver, is a testament to perseverance and shining example to the high school and youth football players he now mentors. Combining their vision and influence with the power and reach of the NFL, we're hopeful this league will not only have a lasting impact on the future of football in Los Angeles but on the lives of all who participate."