Norwegian Cruise Line Honors Football Legends During Special August 21,1999, Caribbean Cruise Aboard the Norway

Cruise Will Reunite Heroes of 1958 Championship Game: Baltimore Colts vs. New York Giants

MIAMI, Fla., April 9, 1999-- "The Greatest Game Ever " will be replayed aboard the S/S Norway’s August 21-28, 1999, cruise when legendary players from the 1958 Championship game between the Baltimore Colts and the New York Giants, head out to sea.

Following is the lineup for this special cruise, with additional names to come:

Raymond Berry, Wide Receiver, Baltimore Colts
Ordell Braase, Defensive Lineman, Baltimore Colts
Roosevelt Brown, Defensive Lineman, New York Giants
Art Donovan, Defensive Lineman, Baltimore Colts
Gino Marchetti, Defensive End, Baltimore Colts
Lenny Moore, Halfback/Wide Receiver, Baltimore Colts
Jim Mutscheller, Tight End, Baltimore Colts
Kyle Rote, Wide Receiver, New York Giants
Johnny Unitas, Quarterback, Baltimore Colts

One of the announcers from the 1958 Championship game, Chris Schenkel, will join the players in recalling highlights of this memorable sporting event. Ace Cacchiotti, Director of Archives for NFL Films, will emcee activities including question-and-answer periods and autograph signing sessions.

The week-long cruise sails round-trip from Miami to St. Maarten, St. John, St. Thomas, and NCL’s private island in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay. Cruise-only fares for this "Legends" cruise start at $669 per person, double occupancy, including port charges. Players are subject to change without notice.

The 2,032-guest Norway features a new Sports Illustrated Café where sports fans can relax and socialize amidst treasured memorabilia, videos, classic SI photography and large screen televisions ideal for watching live events and CNN/SI- the 24 hour sports network. The Norway also offers a state-of-the-art fitness center, full court basketball, a quarter-mile jogging track, and a 6,000-square foot Roman Spa.

A Special Commemorative Anniversary memento package is available, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Ed Block Courage Foundation for abused children. The package includes such items as a special commemorative play-by-play video of the 1958 Championship game as well as a football autographed by each "Legends" cruise participant--seven which have been named to the Hall of Fame. For information on this special memento package call 1-877-58-COLTS.

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