Penn State Alumni Association - Lake Erie Chapter

An Alumni BBQ event to remember with Garry Gilliam, Jr.

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Join us for our annual summer BBQ! Our special guest this year is Garry Gilliam Jr who played from 2009 - 2013 under Joe Paterno and Bill O'Brien! Go to lec-psaa.com or use the QR code below to get more information and tickets. You will not want to miss his talk about his days at Penn State!

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The Lake Erie Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association is proud to announce our 2026 Summer Barbeque, set for Saturday, August 8th at Penn State Behrend starting at 4:30 p.m. in Bruno's Cafe in the Reed Building.

We are honored to welcome Garry Gilliam Jr. as our Guest of Honor. Garry came to Penn State as a highly regarded tight end from Milton Hershey School and was a member of the Nittany Lions from 2009–2013. During his first four seasons, he contributed primarily as a tight end, appearing in games while developing both as a receiver and blocker. Before his senior season in 2013, Gilliam made the bold decision to switch from tight end to offensive tackle under head coach Bill O'Brien. Despite having no collegiate experience on the offensive line, he earned a starting role at left tackle and quickly became one of Penn State's most remarkable success stories. His athleticism, work ethic, and rapid development helped stabilize the Nittany Lions' offensive line and caught the attention of NFL scouts. After his very successful football career at Penn State, Garry earned a roster spot, became Seattle's starting right tackle in 2015, and played a key role in the Seahawks' playoff success. Gilliam is best remembered for catching a touchdown pass on a fake field goal in the 2014 NFC Championship Game, helping Seattle rally to reach Super Bowl XLIX. He later played two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, finishing his five-year NFL career with 68 games played and 31 starts.

We also received great feedback last year on the menu selection therefore, we plan to keep the same BBQ theme for this event. The menu will consist of Beef Brisket, BBQ Pulled Chicken, Green Beans, Cheddar Ale Mac & Cheese, Coleslaw, Corn Bread Muffins, Soft Drinks, Wine, Seltzers, Beer, and a Penn State Berkey Ice Cream Bar for dessert!! The cost for the BBQ is $45 per adult and $35 per child.

Go to www.lec-psaa.com/events.html to get your tickets

You don't need to be a member of the Penn State Alumni Association to attend the Summer BBQ. All are welcome!

Events The Lake Erie Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association is proud to announce our 2026 Summer Barbeque, set for Saturday, August 8th at Penn State Behrend starting at 4:30 p.m. in Bruno's Cafe in...

Join us for our annual summer BBQ! Our special guest this year is Garry Gilliam Jr who played from 2009 - 2013 under Joe Paterno and Bill O'Brien! Go to lec-psaa.com or use the QR code below to get more information and tickets. You will not want to miss his talk about his days at Penn State!

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