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Danny Wuerffel joins the AFFL as an Advisor AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE ANNOUNCES THAT HEISMAN TROPHY WINNER DANNY WUERFFEL WILL JOIN THE LEAGUE TO ADVISE ON FOOTBALL OPERATIONS NEW YORK (Oct. 31, 2018) – Today the American Flag Football League (AFFL) announced the addition of Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Danny Wuerffel to its Advisory Board. AFFL Advisors work with the League on a variety of matters, including football operations and player development. Mr. Wuerffel’s illustrious football career includes winning the National Championship at the University of Florida in 1996, the World Bowl with the Rhein Fire in 2000, and first and second round games with the Gators United in last year’s AFFL US Open. “Getting back on the field last year with some of my Gator teammates was a tremendous thrill. Playing in the AFFL, I was so impressed by the level of talent displayed by athletes from all walks of life. I look forward to working with the AFFL to showcase these compelling players,” said Wuerffel. “Very few football players have ever reached the heights that Danny Wuerffel has reached, both on and off the field,” said Jeffrey Lewis, AFFL Founder and CEO. “Perhaps more impressive than a Heisman win or four straight victories over Peyton Manning and the University of Tennessee is Danny’s immense commitment to Desire Street Ministries, which works to revitalize under-resourced communities all over the Southeast. Danny brought tremendous energy to the AFFL last year and we look forward to working together to grow Flag Football all over the U.S. in the years to come.” Mr. Wuerffel joins Tim Brosnan, Michael Vick, Donovin Darius and Rob Konrad on the AFFL Advisory Board. About the American Flag Football League (AFFL) The American Flag Football League is the preeminent professional flag football league in the United States and the first of its kind. The AFFL combines the energy of one of the fastest growing youth sports in America with world-class, elite athletes to produce cutting-edge entertainment for fans and spectators. For more information on the AFFL, please visit www.affl.com and follow the AFFL on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Media Contact: Thomas Giametta, 914.494.1315, [email protected] Perri Gillon, 201.921.2628, [email protected] .

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