Today we are talking Special Olympics with local celebrity Jalen “Hollywood” Foley.
Hollywood is a name Jalen earned for a couple of reasons. First, everybody seems to know Jalen. Also, if there is a camera around, Jalen usually finds his way to be in front of it.
The nickname was first given by police officer Ryan Hardy, and it caught fire. Today, Jalen is known as Hollywood in all corners of the state.
Next week, Hollywood will be playing for the Butte Ratz in the Special Olympics State Basketball Tournament. The tournament will be held in Butte Nov. 12-14 at a bunch of gyms around town.
The Ratz will be playing at West Elementary School.
Basketball is just one of Hollywood’s many sports. He is a decorated Special Olympian in snowboarding, bowling, swimming and track & field. Hollywood is also a member of the Wolfe Tones Hurling Club and the equipment manager for the Butte Central football and baseball programs.
The State basketball tournament still needs volunteer. Click here to find a position where you can help. You will thank me if you do. You also might get the chance to meet Hollywood.
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