The 57th Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame banquet is set for May 3, with Louis Lipps, former Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints wide receiver, set to serves as guest speaker.

Sponsored by Briarfield Health Care Centers and Ed and Diane Reese, the event will induct 12 new members at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center, 740 South Ave. in Boardman.

This year’s honorees will be selected in mid-November.

“I know that we had Louis signed up 24 months in advance, but he has been a great person to communicate with over the last several months,” said Tom Miller, banquet chairman. “He is very excited to come to Youngstown and be our keynote speaker and just as excited to spend time with the Curbstone Coaches.”

Born Aug. 9, 1962, in New Orleans, Lipps is a graduate of East St. John (Reserve, Louis

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