Boomer Esiason Named Keynote Speaker at JCC Rockland Sports Tribute Dinner

January 12, 2015 By Leave a Comment

SUFFEN, N.Y. — Former NFL QB Boomer Esiason has been named the keynote speaker and will kick off the New Year with a tribute to sports and community at its inaugural Sports Dinner. The event honors Steven Beldock, a long-serving member of the JCC’s board of directors, and Stephanie Hausner, a Clarkstown town councilwoman. Two local high school seniors, Carly Fishkin and Sam Studnitzer, will receive the first Larry Weiss Sports Teen Leadership award, which includes a $1,000 State of Israel Bond. Source: lohud The Journal News.

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Join MLB Catcher Iván Rodríguez at the Econo Ivan Rodriguez Baseball ProCamp

January 8, 2015 By Leave a Comment

Join former All-Star Catcher and Puerto Rico Native Iván Rodríguez at the Econo Iván Rodríguez Baseball ProCamp in partnership with P&G. The date is February 7, 2015 and the location is at the Raiders Baseball Academy, Calle Barcelona, Bayamon, PR. Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM for boys and girls grades 1 – 12. Cost: $0. Source: Procamps.com.

Photo shows former Tigers’ and All-Star catcher Ivan Rodriguez where he threw out the first pitch from home plate to second base at Comerica Park in downtown Detroit on August 2, 2014.

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Doug Flutie to be Keynote Speaker at 2015 Via All-Star Basketball Banquet

January 7, 2015 By Leave a Comment

LEHIGH VALLEY — Former NFL quarterback, Doug Flutie, is scheduled to be the keynote speaker for the Via All-Star Basketball Banquet, a sports event honoring the finest basketball talent from 37 high schools in the greater Lehigh Valley. The banquet will be held Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center. Source: Morning Call.

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Tampa Rays Evan Longoria to Sign Autographs Jan. 8th at Steiner Sports in Garden City NY

December 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment

GARDEN CITY, NY. — Tampa Rays third baseman, Evan Longoria, is scheduled to appear at Steiner Sports on Thursday Jan. 08, 2015 to sign autographs and memorabilia. The signing will be from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Steiner Sports Store located at the Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City. For more details about Evan Longoria’s autograph signing, click here.

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Chipper Jones Named Guest Speaker at Nicholls State University Baseball First Pitch Banquet

December 9, 2014 By Leave a Comment

THIBODAUX, La. — Former Atlanta Braves third baseman, Chipper Jones, will be the guest speaker at the Nicholls State University baseball program’s First Pitch Banquet on Jan. 31 as part of the team’s annual celebration of its past and present. Source: Daily Comet.

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Chicago Bears Legend Dan Hampton Named Keynote Speaker at Morton College

December 4, 2014 By Leave a Comment

CICERO, IL –- Chicago Bears legend, Dan Hampton, has been named keynote speaker on Dec. 11, 2014 at the Friends of Morton Foundation’s third annual summit at Morton College, located at 3801 S Central Ave in Cicero, Illinois. According to Sallie Nyhan, development officer for the foundation, Hampton was selected as the keynote speaker as a natural representative of the summit’s theme of Powering Through. Source: My Suburban Life.

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Karl Mecklenburg Reviews Denver Broncos Film with Military at Appreciation Event

November 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment

DENVER, CO. — Former Bronco’s pro linebacker Karl Mecklenburg, along with former Denver placekicker David Treadwell, sat down with approximately 20 active duty military members and their guests on Tuesday Nov. 11, 2014 for a military appreciation film session in the Broncos’ Fan Cave. Mecklenburg and Treadwell reviewed tape, spoke with fans and answered questions about their playing days and the state of the Broncos. The military appreciation event was hosted by Coca Cola. Source: DenverBroncos.com. ... Read More

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Steve Largent to Sign Autographs at Sports Authority in Issaquah WA

November 5, 2014 By Leave a Comment

ISSAQUAH, WA. — Former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver, Steven Largent, will be signing autographs from 11:00am-12:30pm on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the Sports Authority located at 1185 Northwest Gilman Boulevard in Issaquah, WA. Steve will also be signing autographs from 1:30pm-3:00pm at the Crossroads location in Bellevue.

Photo shows former Seattle Seahawks great Steve Largent speaking at the 2013 NATE conference in Ft. Worth.

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Roberto Alomar Signs Autographs Meet Fans at Little League World Series Block Party

September 2, 2014 By Leave a Comment

WILLIAMSPORT, PA. — Roberto Alomar, a switch hitter who played for seven major league teams between 1988 and 2004 and had a career .300 batting average, was on hand to meet and greet fans and to sign autographs for free between 6 and 7 p.m. as the featured guest at the Williamsport Welcomes the World block party. The event took place downtown between 5 and 10 p.m. on August 22, 2014 during championship weekend.  Source: Pennlive.

Photo shows second baseman and 12x All Star, Roberto Alomar, speaking at his Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Photo shows 12x All Star, Roberto Alomar, speaking at his Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

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Dave Winfield Named Grand Marshal & Guest Speaker at the 2014 Little League World Series

August 28, 2014 By Leave a Comment

WILLIAMSPORT, PA. — Former MLB Hall of Famer, Dave Winfield, was the grand marshal of the 10th annual Grand Slam Parade that kicked off the Little League World Series activities in the Williamsport area on August 10, 2014. Winfield was also the guest speaker on August 14 at 8 a.m. at the world series kickoff breakfast sponsored by the Williamsport-Lycoming Chamber of Commerce at the Genetti Hotel. Besides speaking at the series breakfast, Winfield also threw out the ceremonial first pitch of the series. Source: Pennlive.com.

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