Published: November 17, 2011
UT to Hold Tribute to Honor Freddie Solomon
The University of Tampa will host and participate in a tribute to longtime Spartan Freddie Solomon on Wednesday, Nov. 30.Hosted by the DeBartolo family, in partnership with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and The University of Tampa, the event, Freddie & Friends, is a tribute to Spartan legend and former NFL star Freddie Solomon.
The program will begin at 5:30 p.m., with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at The University of Tampa's Vaughn Center Ninth Floor. At 7 p.m., the premier of NFL Films "The Legend of Freddie Solomon" will then be shown at Falk Theater.
Proceeds raised will be used to create and permanently endow a scholarship at The University of Tampa in the honor of Freddie Solomon.
Tickets are available individually for $100 or through tickets packages. Please RSVP by Nov. 18 to freddieandfriends@hotmail.com or call (813) 963-5555.
Solomon was a four-year standout for UT from 1971-74 as he graduated with a then-NCAA record for career rushing yards by a quarterback with 3,299. Solomon was then drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 1975 NFL Draft.
He spent the majority of his time in Miami as a punt returner, prior to being traded to the San Francisco 49ers prior to the 1978 season. Solomon was converted to a wide receiver for 11 years with the Dolphins and 49ers, catching 371 passes for 5,846 yards and 48 touchdowns. Solomon also ran for 519 yards and 4 touchdowns while returning four punts and one kickoff for scores.