Ron Real, president and founder of the American Football Association has been named 2006 “Man of the Year” by National Football Events and will be honored at Casino Bowl XI in Las Vegas Nevada. On the eve of each Casino Bowl game a “Man of the Year” is honored for his contributions to Semi-Pro football at the annual NFE banquet. This year NFE is honoring Ron Real for his many contributions and dedicated efforts to promote and organize Semi Pro football.

Mr. Real has been involved in National Championships, all-star Games, the Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame, general promotion of a Minor League Football system, international football competition and a myriad of activities and events that include many levels of football from adult amateur to youth football.

National Football Events is proud to announce Mr. Real as “Man of the Year 2006” and would like to invite everyone involved in semi-pro football to attend the Casino Bowl XI weekend in Las Vegas. The banquet will be held on March 31, 2006 and the Casino Bowl game will be played on April 1, 2006.