The Night Before Christmas book signed by Madison sports personalities

In connection with a Wisconsin State Journal video of 14 Madison sports personalities reading from The Night Before Christmas, each reader signed the book, which we're now offering for auction.

The proceeds go to Helping Hands, which gives children the power to create holiday magic. Through their letters, children identify people in their communities that could use some help during the holiday season. With the generous support of Wisconsin State Journal Youth Services Inc. and area donors, Helping Hands awards grants to those the children write about. The program has helped provide everything from food and warm clothes to travel expenses and more.

Those who appeared in the video and signed the book are:

Paul Chryst, University of Wisconsin football coach

Greg Gard, Badgers men's basketball coach

Kevin Pettit-Scantling, Madison Radicals defender

Vern Stenman, Big Top Sports and Entertainment president

Tony Granato, Badgers men's hockey coach

Matt Lepay, Badgers men's basketball and football play-by-play announcer

Yvette Healy, Badgers softball coach

Ron Dayne, former Badgers football player and the 1999 Heisman Trophy winner

Daryl Shore, Forward Madison FC coach

Brian Posick, Badgers men's hockey play-by-play announcer

Angie Murphy, Verona girls basketball coach

Chris Bono, Badgers wrestling coach

Garrett Suter, Madison Capitols coach and general manager

Barry Alvarez, Badgers athletic director

The winning bidder can pick up the book at the Wisconsin State Journal or delivery can be worked out.

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