Magic City Classic announces Amazon as new sponsor
Organizers for the Magic City Classic announced Thursday that Amazon will be the primary sponsor of the event starting this year.
The company will replace the previous sponsor, McDonald's. It is still presented each year by Coca-Cola.
>> YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: Community coverage from 米兰体育 13
The Magic City Classic is one of the largest Historically Black College and University gatherings in the country and organizers said they are excited that Amazon will be working with Alabama State University and Alabama A&M.
"We've had 83 years of Classics and this partnership will only make it better, folks," said Perrin King, the executive director of the Magic City Classic. "By joining us, Amazon is supporting these two schools' legacy of excellence and investment into the future."
Learn about a Magic City Classic new tradition below.
This year's classic will be held on Saturday, October 25.
>> FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: | | |