Samuel L. Jackson joins Kenny Leon in a Celebrity Golf Tournament

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Samuel L. Jackson joins Kenny Leon in a Celebrity Golf Tournament

Samuel L. Jackson, Dr. J, Kenny Leon True Colors Theatre Company Annual Golf tournament

Actor/director Kenny Leon held his annual True Colors Theatre Company's 'Greens in the Day, Blues in the Night' 2009 Celebrity Golf Tournament & Gala. The event was held in Tucker on Saturday, May 30.

Kenny Leon greets NBA Hall of Famer Julius 'Dr. J' Erving. Erving recently moved to Atlanta and purchased The Heritage Golf Club now named Celebrity Golf Club International, in Tucker.

Actor Flex Alexander from Hollywood, CA, came out to support the True Colors Theatre and play in the tournament.

Kenny Leon, left, and actor Samuel L. Jackson, who was among a long list of celebrities, get ready to face off in a game of golf. Jackson and Leon have competed against each other in golf for many years.

Kenny Leon about to tee off.

Golf is a favorite pastime for the Broadway director. The celebrities were playing for the 'Kenny Cup,' and to raise money for True Colors Theatre Company, which is a non-profit organization.

Samuel L. Jackson waiting to play the next hole.

Samuel L. Jackson during his game.

Kenny Leon, left, and his golf partner Dr. Christopher Leggett, a cardiologist.

Samuel L. Jackson hits across the lake on hole 9.

From left, 100 Black Men of Atlanta's John Thomas Grant Jr., former Braves and Falcons player Brian Jordan, 'A Different World's' actor Glynn Turman, and 'Grey's Anatomy's' actor James Pickens Jr.

This custom Cadillac, from Coastal Golf Classics, was up for grabs if anyone made a hole in one.

It's a shame no one was able to drive away in this beauty.

Sameul L. Jackson and good friend Kenny Leon joke with camera crews on their last hole.

The teams were divided between East coast and West coast players.

Kenny Leon laughs with John Thomas Grant Jr. about the day's game.

Kenny Leon was happy that the 'Kenny Cup,' stayed with the East coast this year.

Director Kenny Leon, left, and NBA Hall of Famer Julius 'Dr. J' Erving. After the tournament the celebrities gathered together to enjoy an evening filled with friends and artwork.

Fine jewelry and artwork were on display at the gala. A percentage of the sales for the art went to True Colors Theatre Company.

Artwork such as this sculpture from Ed Dwight, filled the home.

Producer Jennifer Thompson (L) and Dorys Erving pose in front of the artwork on display.

Guests talked and viewed art both inside and outside.

Kenny Leon with producer William Packer. Packer recently produced 'Obsessed' starring Beyonce.

Associate Artistic Director Todd Kreidler, left, from True Colors Theatre Company, speaks with Actor Bill Nunn.

From left, Samuel L. Jackson, former NBA player Joe Barry Carroll, and Kenny Leon.

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Actor/director Kenny Leon held his annual True Colors Theatre Company's 'Greens in the Day, Blues in the Night' 2009 Celebrity Golf Tournament & Gala. The event was held in Tucker on Saturday, May 30.

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