Danny Copeland was the 1993 Washington Redskins Man of the Year.

MEIGS — Former Washington Redskins Man of the Year and Super Bowl champion Danny Copeland, will return to his hometown to speak at its history and cultural event.

Sponsored by the City of Meigs, the free event is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 20 at the Meigs Community Center.

“The ‘Historic Reunion Ground’ will teach participants about the history and culture of this wonderful community,” said Meigs Recreation Chairwoman Lizzy Battle.

Battle invites Meigs citizens from every church denomination and nationality to come out for a free dinner and to share their culture and traditions.

“We are a mixture of all people here in Meigs. I want us all to come together as a community with pride and hope for a brighter future,” she said.

Battle said she hopes people from different cultures will share stories, history and traditions so participants can gain a better understanding of each other.

In addition to Copeland, Pastor Charles Gilbert of Bulah Grove Baptist Church and Jack Hadley of the Black History Museum in Thomasville are scheduled to speak.

Battle said of Copeland, “He’s our speaker of the hour. He’s Meigs’ most famous person and we’re so glad he’s coming.”

Copeland was born and raised in Meigs and attended Central High School where he excelled in football and academics. He was all-conference for two years and an Academic All-American while at the University of Eastern Kentucky. He was drafted by Kansas City Chiefs. He later earned a Super Bowl ring with the Washington Redskins and was the Redskins’ Man of the Year in 1993.

Copeland is also in the Thomasville-Thomas County Sports Hall of Fame.

Since retiring from football and returning to south Georgia, Copeland has been active in the community and is the founder and president of COGI Athletic Company,Inc.

Copeland is in high demand as a motivational speaker.

Battle said, “He’s such a wonderful man.”