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January 25th, 2011 | 
Author: HANOVER, PA. – Rick Dempsey, Baltimore Orioles 1983 World Series MVP, is set to appear at the Hanover Rotary Sports Night on January 27 at 6:30 p.m. at South Western High School near Hanover, Pennsylvania.
Rick Dempsey is a top motivational speaker says booking agent PFP talent
Dempsey, who is considered the greatest catcher of his era, is best known for his defense, playing 24 seasons in the Major Leagues, hitting .233 with 96 homers and 471 RBIs. He hit .385 in the 1983 World Series, when the Orioles beat the Phillies. ... Read Full Story
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Two-time World Series champions, Roberto Alomar and Bert Blyleven, were easily named to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, after falling shy of the required votes to enter last year.
Roberto Alomar (R) with Toronto BlueJays president and CEO, Paul Beeston (L)
This time both players made it, receiving more than enough votes allowing them to receive recognition among baseball’s greatest legends. ... Read Full Story
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. – Baseball home run legend, Harmon Killebrew, announced today that he has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Killebrew, who is 74, released a statement through the Minnesota Twins on Thursday.
“With my wife, Nita, by my side, I have begun preparing for what is perhaps the most difficult battle of my life,” Killebrew said. ... Read Full Story
Baseball fans love MLB Hall of Famer, Brooks Robinson, who many say was the greatest defensive third-baseman of all time. Brooks, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2009, is a popular motivational speaker and cancer speaker on the circuit today.
Brooks Robinson is a popular cancer speaker at PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency
In 2009 Brooks announced during a luncheon for the American Cancer Society that he had undergone successful treatment for prostate cancer. ... Read Full Story
Baseball fans love MLB Hall of Famer, Mike Schmidt, who many experts consider to be one of the greatest third basemen in the history of major league baseball. Mike spends much of his time as philanthropist but he is also a popular speaker on the circuit today, drawing enormous crowds wherever he goes.
Mike Schmidt is a top motivational speaker at PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency
Schmidt was voted National League MVP three times, an All-Star 12 times, and received more votes than any other third baseman in 1999′s Major League Baseball All-Century Team. In 1995, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. ... Read Full Story
SAN DIEGO, CA — Baseball Hall of Famer, Tony Gwynn, has been diagnosed with cancer in a salivary gland. Gwynn told San Diego Union-Tribune the cancer was discovered last month after a third round of surgery since 1997 to remove a tumor on the parotid gland.
Tony Gwynn answers questions during press conference at Petco Park on January 09, 2007 after announcing his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He was diagnosed with cancer Oct. 2010.
Gwynn, 50, played for the San Diego Padres from 1982 to 2001, winning eight National League batting titles. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2007. ... Read Full Story
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher, Roy Halladay, celebrates after throwing the second no-hitter in postseason history, to take the lead over the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 in Game 1 of the NL division series on Wednesday.
“It’s surreal, it really is,” Halladay said. “I just wanted to pitch here, to pitch in the postseason. To go out and have a game like that, it’s a dream come true.” ... Read Full Story
If you are looking to book a speaker who can motivate and inspire your audience, you should consider former Chicago Cubs second baseman and Hall of Famer, Ryne Sandberg, as your next speaker.
Ryne Sandberg, "Ryno", is a top motivational speaker at PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency.
If you are looking to book a speaker who can inspire, motivate and captivate your audience, you should consider Jim Morris as your next speaker.
Jim Morris, "The Rookie", is a top motivational speaker at PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency.
Jim Morris, “The Rookie”, is considered one of the top motivational speakers and christian speakers on the circuit today and receives rave reviews for his appearances wherever he goes. ... Read Full Story
Looking for a well-known sports speaker that fills seats and captivates audiences? A speaker who inspires, motivates and entertains? If so, you should hire Bo Jackson, one of the greatest athletes of our time for your next event. Just ask the people of Huntsville, Alabama, where booking agent, PFP Sports & Celebrity Talent, recently booked Bo for a fundraising event.
Bo Jackson is a popular motivational speaker and one of the greatest athletes of our time.
Bo Jackson, born in Bessemer, Alabama on November 30, 1962, was the eighth of ten children. Today he is one of the most popular motivational speakers at PFP Sports and Talent Agency. ... Read Full Story
