Emerson Lehmann, anchor at Action 2 News, competed against former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver during the Donald Driver Foundation Pickleball Classic in Allouez, an event that attracted about 200 players. For Lehmann, playing against his childhood hero was a memorable experience, as he described being starstruck and wanting to savor the moment. The tournament combined friendly competition with a charitable cause, raising funds to support the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Green Bay.
The event highlighted Donald Driver’s commitment to community and the sport of pickleball. Beyond hosting the tournament, Driver owns Pickleball Kingdom in Menomonee Falls and plans to open a new location in Green Bay next year. The pickleball classic successfully blended fun, sportsmanship, and philanthropy, creating lasting memories for participants and providing vital support to local youth programs.
