The Biletnikoff Foundation’s 22nd Annual Hall of Fame Invitational was held on April 27, 2026, at DragonRidge Country Club in Las Vegas. It was a resounding success. Hall of Famers from diverse fields gathered to support Angela and Fred Biletnikoff in their mission. They aimed to provide sustainable, healthy, and dignified environments for teens in need.
Hosts Fred Biletnikoff, a respected Pro Football Hall of Famer, and his wife Angela brought this two-day event to Henderson for the second consecutive year. The Invitational featured premier golf prizes and curated dining. In addition, it welcomed participants from local, national, and international communities.
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Additional members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in attendance included Eric Allen, Tim Brown, Mike Haynes, Steve Largent, James Lofton, Orlando Pace and Rod Woodson. Former Raiders star Mervyn Fernandez, a member of the Canadian Football League Hall of Fame, was also on hand. Moreover, Major League Baseball Hall of Famers Rollie Fingers and Greg Maddux were in attendance as well.
Sports radio personality JT The Brick, a Nevada Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame member, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Danny Seraphine joined a distinguished group. This group included former athletes, actors, musicians, entertainers, and comedians in support of the cause.
Additional Raiders alumni in attendance included Justin Fargas, Mervyn Fernandez, Lincoln Kennedy, Pete Koch, Napoleon McCallum, Vance Mueller, Mike Siani, Barry Sims, Josh Taves, Adam Treu, and Phil Villapiano.
Participants also connected with sports figures such as WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces President Nikki Fargas. They also met former NBA players Bobby Jackson and Harold Pressley. Furthermore, they met professional soccer player Mario Astorga and MMA fighter Mitchell Bobrow.
Celebrities and participants played together in support of the Biletnikoff Foundation, enjoying both the tournament and an awards dinner where trophies were presented to the top-scoring groups.
Festivities began on April 26 with an exclusive VIP Welcome Reception at the M Resort Spa Casino, where participants gathered for a spirited start to the multi-day event.
Eric Butler is a Contributor for Dice City Sports. You can follow him on Instagram and X via @ReportandOpine
