StarGaze

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Charity event in Buffalo, New York

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::summary Charity event in Buffalo, New York ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a3/Logo_for_the_StarGaze_series_of_charity_events_organized_by_Jim_Kelly.jpg" caption="StarGaze logo"] ::

StarGaze was an annual charity event that was promoted by Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly from 1992 to 1995.

Format

StarGaze was originally conceived after Jim Kelly held a million-dollar football toss as part of his private Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic golf tournament, and it was decided to open the football toss portion of the weekend to the public. Kelly started the golf tournament at East Aurora Country Club in 1987 to raise money for his Kelly for Kids Foundation, and all proceeds from StarGaze went towards the organization.

The public events beginning in 1992 featured an All-Star Softball Game, Home Run Derby, and finished with the Million Dollar Shootout.

The object of the Shootout was to throw a football 30 yards into a hole two inches larger than the width of the ball, with the winner splitting $1,000,000 between themselves and the charity of their choice. No celebrity won the $1,000,000 in the history of the events. However, for the final public event in 1995, the Shootout was changed to a 20-yard throw for a trip to Australia. Nate Turner successfully completed the 20-yard throw and won the trip.

Kelly continued hosting his annual celebrity golf tournament at East Aurora Country Club, and in 2006 it moved to Terry Hills Golf Course in Batavia, NY.

History

Jim Kelly Shootout and Carnival of Stars

June 7, 1992 in Buffalo, New York (Pilot Field)

**14.500 in attendance / $150,000 raised **

Hosted by Cris Collinsworth and Paul Maguire

StarGaze 1993

June 13, 1993 in Buffalo, New York (Pilot Field)

** 10,000 in attendance / $100,000 raised**

Hosted by Paul Maguire and Ray Combs

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a7/Fabio_appearing_during_StarGaze_1993_at_Pilot_Field.jpg" caption="Fabio]] is in the foreground."] ::

StarGaze 1994

June 5, 1994 in Amherst, New York (University at Buffalo Stadium)

** 10,000 in attendance / $100,000 raised**

Hosted by Ray Combs and Will McDonough

StarGaze 1995

June 11, 1995 in Rochester, New York (Silver Stadium)

7,000 in attendance / $150,000 raised

Hosted by Paul Maguire and Ray Combs

References

References

  1. (24 May 1992). "KELLY'S MILLION-DOLLAR SHOOT-OUT GIVES FANS CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE CELEBRITY SPORTSFEST MOVING TO PILOT FIELD ON JUNE 7 {{!}} Latest Headlines {{!}} buffalonews.com".
  2. (12 June 1995). "STARGAZE SCORES IN ROCHESTER THOUSANDS ATTEND FOOTBALL FUND-RAISING EVENT {{!}} Latest Headlines {{!}} buffalonews.com".
  3. (24 May 1992). "KELLY SHOOTOUT, CARNIVAL OF STARS WILL BRING CELEBRITIES TO BUFFALO {{!}} Latest Headlines {{!}} buffalonews.com".
  4. (8 June 1992). "UNLIKELY STARS STEAL THE LIMELIGHT IN SHOOTOUT BILLS LINEBACKER, BACKUP QBS UPSTAGE NFL'S FINEST AT KELLY CHARITY CARNIVAL {{!}} Latest Headlines {{!}} buffalonews.com".
  5. (6 June 1993). "KELLY'S 'STAR GAZE '93' SHAPING UP TO BE A CELEBRITY GROUPIE'S PARADISE {{!}} Latest Headlines {{!}} buffalonews.com".
  6. (10 June 1993). "STARGAZERS WILL HAVE FIELD DAY AT KELLY'S PILOT FIELD CHARITY BASH {{!}} Latest Headlines {{!}} buffalonews.com".
  7. "Reporter Volume 25, No.27 May 5, 1994".
  8. (29 May 1994). "JIM KELLY WISHING UPON A STARGAZE '94 BILLS QUARTERBACK EXPECTS MORE SPACE, ACTIVITIES TO MEAN MORE FUNDS {{!}} Latest Headlines {{!}} buffalonews.com".
  9. (June 1994). "FAMILIAR FACES {{!}} Latest Headlines {{!}} buffalonews.com".
  10. (6 June 1994). "CLOSE BUT NO MILLION FOR JUST AN AVERAGE GUY AIRLINE EXECUTIVE BEATS THE STARGAZE '94 PROS {{!}} Latest Headlines {{!}} buffalonews.com".
  11. (7 June 1995). "STARGAZE CALLS ROCHESTER HOME THIS YEAR {{!}} Latest Headlines {{!}} buffalonews.com".
  12. (5 May 1995). "BULLETIN BOARD {{!}} Latest Headlines {{!}} buffalonews.com".
  13. (31 May 1995). "Democrat and Chronicle from Rochester, New York on May 31, 1995 · Page 31".
  14. (9 June 1995). "Democrat and Chronicle from Rochester, New York on June 9, 1995 · Page 32".
  15. (12 June 1995). "STARGAZE SCORES IN ROCHESTER THOUSANDS ATTEND FOOTBALL FUND-RAISING EVENT {{!}} Latest Headlines {{!}} buffalonews.com".

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