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In 1997, a small local group of African- American businessmen Larry Huggins, Everett Rand, and Tim Rand formed the Chicago Football Classic (CFC) as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to encouraging African American youth to achieve their personal best in school and beyond. 

The Chicago Football Classic's mission is to inspire African-American high school and college students through support for programs, initiatives, and events that increase awareness of opportunities to achieve educational excellence. CFC events influence students and parents to consider the rich academic and cultural opportunities offered by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).

The 17th Annual Chicago Football Classic (CFC) kicks off this year at Soldier Field on Saturday, September 20th, 2014 in Chicago, IL. Kick-off time for the Football Classic is at 3pm.

The Chicago Football Classic showcases football teams and marching bands from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). This year’s game features back by popular demand, the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers and the Central State University Of Ohio Marauders! Both football teams represent the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). 

See who will be crowned "Kings Of The Turf" coming up the 3rd Saturday in September in the Windy City! 

For more information on this event or if you will be planning to be in attendance, give them a call at 773-993-1703 or online at www.chicagofootballclassic.biz.