Ron Beals Day - The Finals

Veniceball, City of LA and Ken Hicks are honored to proclame August 18th "Ron Beals Day"We pay tribute to Ron's lifetime of achievements and dedication.11am Kids VBL All Star Game12 pm Battle of the Legends 50 +1pm "Ron Beals Ceremony"1.30 pm CHAMPIONSHIP GAME3 pm Award Ceremony3:30 pm CELEBRITY GAME4 pm Halftime - To the top Contest + Dunk show5 pm Reggae Music Bob Marley reincarnation"A true pioneer of Venice Beach Basketball" Nick Ansom"Ron was an amazing Player, actor cameraman, organizer & role model." Ken Hicks- friend since 1981Ron is a legendary basketball player, role model and Venice Beach Hall of Famer. For 45 years he rode his bike everyday to play at the infamous beach courts.Respected by his peers and Venice Beach patrons, he inspires others to live a long and healthy life.Ron will be returning to Venice Beach after a year away from the hoopers paradise. August 18th, 2013 will be a celebration of his extraoridnary 82 years of life and commemorates his contributions to basketball culture and Venice Beach by officially proclaiming it "Ron Beals Day".Started his career in 1960 in Chicago at Loyola UniversityOne of the pioneers of the Jump ShotStarred in the movie “White Men Can’t Jump”His sister is famous actress Jennifer Beals (Flashdance, L-Word, etc.)Born a Vegetarian and has never eaten meat a day in his lifeGrew up playing against Sweet Water Clifton and Wilt ChamberlainToured the world playing basketball with the Harlem ClownsPlayed on the courts of Venice Beach since the 70′sFor more info: www.veniceball.comContact: veniceball@gmail.com