LOUISVILLE, Ky. — (WHAS11)- Former UofL quarterback Reggie Bonnafon will be in town hosting his first meet and greet session at Oneness Sneaker Boutique.
Reggie Bonnafon is a Louisville Native, former Cardinal (played 20014-2016) as well as a running back for the NFL Carolina Panthers.
This is the beginning of a few free community endeavors Bonnafon will partake in the Louisville area before the Carolina Panthers 2019 NFL season begins in earnest with a training camp in July, according to Total 360 Management.
“Louisville is home. The greatest city in sports,” said Reggie Bonnafon. “No matter where life has taken me Louisville has always been a place I was proud to call home and always will represent like the greats before me.”
During this event, the first 100 people will be given a free autograph trading card of Bonnafon designed by Tykes. He will meet fans, sign autographs, and take photos so fans can bring in their memorabilia and collectibles to be autographed and get a photo op with him. As a four-year alumnus of the University, Bonnafon has a unique following with fans and supporters of the city of Louisville being a hometown kid. He takes pride in returning the support to the city of Louisville that has done the same for him of the years.
“We appreciate Total 360 Management partnering with our store because engaging with the community one of our main objectives,” said Oneness Boutique Sales Associate Brandon Johnson. “We want to build a strong relationship with the University of Louisville and our relationship with Reggie will help us bridge the gap,” said Oneness Boutique Manager Ethan Sieg.
After an amazing journey of playing various positions in college, Bonnafon has easily adjusted to the NFL system playing running back, being an active target in the passing game. His hard work and passion have made him a versatile asset for the Panthers that Cardinal fans remember vividly. While at UofL Reggie spent time at quarterback, wide receiver and running back. Bonnafon signed a new contract this past offseason with the Panthers. He went undrafted out of Louisville last April and spent his first professional season on the Panthers’ practice squad.
The meet and greet will be at 2-5 p.m. June 29 at Oneness Sneaker Boutique, located at 1051 Bardstown Rd #1, Louisville, KY. 40204.
In addition, following Bonnafon's meet and greet, he will also host a youth football camp.
The training camp will be June 30 from 2-5 p.m. at Flaget Football Field for ages 5-14. This camp will be teaching young athletes proper football tackling technique, as well as other football and life skills. This is a non-contact camp, so there is no equipment needed. The camp will also include fundamental position-specific drills, water breaks, team competitions, 1 on 1’s and fun team-builder games.
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