The Benton Rangers are celebrating 100 years of football this season and many special events are planned for throughout the season. On August 21 a banquet will be held at Benton Civic Center to honor former teams, coaches and players. A silent auction will be held and many special keepsake items will be up for grabs and this week received some star-power by Benton’s most well-known former player.
One particular Benton Rangers’ jersey (No. 75) made it to Hollywood when John Malkovich (a former Benton player) used it in the hit movie “In the Line of Fire” – where he starred with Clint Eastwood. Malkovich graciously autographed the three Benton jerseys (all No. 75) along with five 8 X 10 photos of Malkovich in his playing days that were also used in the movie. All the Malkovich memorabilia will be part of the silent auction at the August 21st banquet.
A special ‘thank you’ to former Benton resident Matt Malkovich who did the leg work to get the jerseys and pictures to his uncle. Tickets are still available for the August 21 banquet. Check the Benton Rangers football Facebook page for more details.
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