NFL Legend Jim McMahon To Focus On Cannabis Advocacy During Super Bowl Week Event

While the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers prepare for their Super Bowl showdown, another competition is lining up in Las Vegas — one for the well-being of retired athletes and, as a potential alternative to prescription drugs, cannabis.

Leading the charge is Jim McMahon, the iconic Chicago Bears quarterback and two-time Super Bowl champion. McMahon, whose tournament debuted last year in Arizona, said he wants to send a “message to the NFL about the power of cannabis as an alternative to opioids and other harmful prescription drugs.”

McMahon and the Revenant cannabis brand are hosting the Gridiron Greats Celebrity Golf Classic at Mountain-Angel Park Golf Club Feb. 9. The goal is to raise funds and provide crucial financial grants and pro …

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