2025 Lewis Grizzard Games to take place in October
From Special Reports
The Lewis Grizzard Games, a pair of athletic competitions, celebrates this man of many talents. Honoring the accomplished sports journalist and amateur athlete, the 2025 edition of the Lewis Grizzard Games takes place on his birthday weekend, October 18 and October 20.
This event is sponsored by the Moreland Cultural Arts Alliance, Inc., which operates the museum dedicated to the one and only Grizzard. The Games include two exciting sporting events: exhibition softball games and a golf tournament.
Taking place on Saturday, October 18, the Grizzard Games Invitational Softball plays at Lewis’ alma mater, Moreland Elementary School. The first pitch is thrown at 9:30 a.m., and it features celebrities in our region. Coweta Chaos, the award-winning girls youth softball team plays an exhibition game immediately following the celebrities match on the same field.
Spectators are invited to come out and cheer on the teams, and they are welcomed to bring their own portable seating; metal bleachers provide some seating. Food is available for purchase. The Grizzard museum opens immediately following the games. Admission to the games and the museum is free that day. This is a great fall outing for families.
The Games Golf Tournament takes place on Lewis Grizzard’s birthday, Monday, October 20 at White Oak Golf Club. The scramble begins at 9 a.m. Players will vie for a Grand Prize of $2,000 for the winning foursome in gift cards for the White Oak Golf Club. Festivities include a delicious continental breakfast and a Sprayberry’s BBQ lunch. Grizzard described his favorite Sprayberry’s as, “simply the best barbeque on earth!”
At the 19th Hole participants get to indulge in a “Birthday Bash Celebration,” including an open bar, music, a silent auction, and more fun. Interested players may register by Oct. 1 for a reduced early bird rate of $125/player. Information and registration can be found at morelandadventure.com/events.
From an early age Lewis discovered his passion for all sports. Around age 14, he declared his aspiration to be a sports journalist. By age 23 Grizzard became the youngest ever executive sports editor for the Atlanta newspapers. Lewis loved to play any sport; his love of sports never wavered.
Lewis Grizzard at Newnan High School.
Playing for Newnan High School, he lettered in baseball and basketball. As an adult Lewis developed a passion for tennis and golf.
“Playing two of his favorite sports seems a fitting tribute to the author and athlete. These Games hopefully will encourage players and fans to learn about Grizzard in a new way, especially young people,” says Carol Chancey, founder and organizer of the Games.
“Fans of Lewis will want to be a part of these unforgettable gatherings remembering Lewis and his genius,” says Winston Skinner, President of MCAA.
Proceeds from the Lewis Grizzard Games support developing exhibits and operating the Moreland Hometown Heritage Museum: A Tribute to Lewis Grizzard in Moreland.
For more information, contact Carol Chancey at 678-492-3161 or [email protected].
