Players Gala with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors and Toronto FC

Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC

What an epic night for Toronto sports fans at the Players’ Gala where the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Toronto Raptors and the Toronto FC came together and gave fans the opportunity to mingle with their favourite athletes in support MLSE Team Up Foundation. The only team missing that evening was the Toronto Marlies, but they played a video on the Real Sports giant screen expressing their regret that they couldn’t make it.  But besides that, wow, what an incredible turnout of Toronto athletes including the relatively new Toronto Raptor, Rudy Gay.

Rudy Gay, Toronto Raptors forward-center

Guests who were lucky enough to get tickets for this sold-out Players Gala were treated to a variety of fine food stations and drinks on both floors of the Real Sports Bar there was also a silent auction and hard hats available for purchase that were being signed by the players in attendance.

Jonas “JV” Valančiūnas, Toronto Raptors center

The Raptor with some impromptu escalator stunts!

Marlies girls and Ashley, Raptors Dance Pak captain and the Marlies Mascot, Duke the Dog

Dion Phaneuf, Toronto Maple Leafs, captain

DeMar DeRozan, Toronto Raptors guard

Toronto Raptors Jamaal Magloire (retired), Aaron Gray, center

Notable tweets

Molson girls are ready to take on the crowds! #playersgala http://t.co/07ZXkhmzXX

— MLSE Foundation (@MLSEFoundation) March 18, 2013

So pumped for tonight's @TeamUpFdn's #PlayersGala @RealSports Always a great time when players, fans, & the entire #MLSE fam gets together!

— Ashley Hoy (@AshleyConstance) March 18, 2013

All lined up and ready to go! #playersgala http://t.co/fkHY5pKvGN

— Raptors Dance Pak (@RaptorsDancePak) March 18, 2013

Excited to join forces with the @TorontoMarlies Dance Crew and @MapleLeafs Blue Crew for #PlayersGala this evening @RealSports Bar & Grill

— Raptors Dance Pak (@RaptorsDancePak) March 18, 2013

All kids should have a safe and accessible place to play. #PlayersGala

— MLSE Foundation (@MLSEFoundation) March 19, 2013

.@bozie42 poses for a shot with our amazing fan Mark! #playersgala http://t.co/cCVV26iWZB

— MLSE Foundation (@MLSEFoundation) March 19, 2013

DeMar just made this fan's night!! #Raptors #PlayersGala 🙂 pic.twitter.com/aI9VNptJy5

— RealSports (@RealSports) March 19, 2013

Just spent the last 2hrs at Real Sports bartending next to Demar Derozan & Rudy Gay nbd….#TFC

— Emery Welshman (@Esawelsh) March 19, 2013

Ton of fun tonight at the Gala @realsports @teamupfdn Thanks to all for coming out and supporting a great cause!

— Michael Kostka (@Kostka85) March 19, 2013

Just another night at work @TeamUpFdn #PlayersGala w/@carolinewrght @MrGelfand #personalbartenders http://t.co/GAr7mK70BS

— Marin Hickox (@marinhickox) March 19, 2013

Another #PlayersGala in the books with the best @TeamUpFdn team. So proud to be a part of your magic! pic.twitter.com/tzsLaDpPcP

— Jill Svensson (@jillsven) March 19, 2013

RT @clickflickca: @torontofc represent. #PlayersGala pic.twitter.com/rHqbrXRpXg

— Toronto FC (@torontofc) March 19, 2013

Captain Phaneuf is ready to take your order @MapleLeafs #PlayersGala @TeamUpFdn pic.twitter.com/vlUsNc7OOD

— Jill Svensson (@jillsven) March 19, 2013

Also, be sure to check out our coverage of the recent Raptors Red Party Remix, also in support of the MLSE Team Up Foundation.

ABOUT MLSE TEAM UP FOUNDATION

The MLSE Team Up Foundation believes all kids should have access to sport and the opportunity to develop lasting dreams on the playing field.

With the support of all four MLSE teams – the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC and Toronto Marlies – the Foundation funds the refurbishment of local athletic facilities, and funds charities that support kids through sports and recreational programs.

Since launching in December 2009, the MLSE Team Up Foundation has invested more than $6.5 million into our community. Last season, we impacted the lives of more than 110,000 kids.

For more information visit mlseteamupfoundation.org