Another Week, Another Gala

This week we headed back to the Waldorf-Astoria for the 23rd Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner. The event, sponsored by the Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, recognized nine athletes whose amazing contributions to the playing field equal their dedication to philanthropy. Nick Buoniconti, best known as a linebacker for the undefeated Miami Dolphins team of 1972, founded the Miami project to cure paralysis when his son Marc was paralyzed during a collegiate football game in 1985.

Since then, the project has grown into an international team of more than 200 scientists and researches that have made several strides in repairing spinal cord injuries. In 1992 Mr. Buoniconti established the Buoniconti Fund, which is the fundraising arm of the operation. Video after the jump.

Last night we spoke with Mr.Buoniconti about his research, and of course got his take on the Giants preserving that unbeaten record. We also spoke to several other athletes being recognized, including Jerry Rice, who gave us his thoughts on the giants 3-0 start, Andre Agassi, and Hall of Fame boxing trainer Angelo Dundee, best known for training Muhammad Ali. Finally, recent baseball hall of fame inductee Goose Gossage gave a very interesting take on the last game at Yankee stadium. - Matt Leach - Special to Bobby v. The World