Mike Ditka to Help Raise Funds at Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund Hall of Fame Dinner

Las Vegas, NV — Former NFL coach, Mike Ditka, along with “Mean Joe” Greene, Kyle Turley and other NFL stars will come together to raise funds for retired NFL players on June 6 – 7 at the 2014 Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund Hall of Fame Dinner and Autograph Show.

Photo shows former NFL coach, Mike Ditka, speaking at the 2013 Gridirons Greats dinner.

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Atlanta Braves Knuckleball Pitcher Phil Niekro Signs Autographs at Newman Stores Opening

NEWNAN, GA. — Hall of Fame knuckleball pitcher, Phil Niekro, appeared at Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Newnan, Georgia for the Newnan store’s grand opening on Weds, March 18, to meet an greet fans & to sign autographs. The event began at 10 a.m., but fans arrived at the store as early as 7:30 a.m. to get their tickets in order to to meet the former Atlanta Braves pitcher.

Photo shows Phil Niekro signing autographs on March 19, 2014 at Ollie’s Bargain Outlet for the Grand opening of Newnan Stores in Newnan, Georgia. Photo Credit: Time Herald.

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Pete Rose to Sign Autographs in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG, Ca. — Former Cinncinnati Reds legend, Pete Rose, is coming to Winnipeg on Saturday, April 26, at a pay-per-autograph event at The Park Theatre where Rose will sign autographs from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tickets for the event range in price from $20 to $40 and can be purchased through the Park Theatre, Music Trader or online. A ticket to the event will guarantee the purchaser a chance to meet baseball’s controversial MLB legend.

Photo shows Pete Rose speaking with Keith Olberman in October 2013 about progress on his MLB reinstatement, PED users in the majors and the 2013 World Series.

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Ken Griffey Jr, Barry Larkin Launch Mission of Baseball Diplomacy in Cuba

HAVANNA, CUBA — Baseball megastars, Ken Griffey Jr & Barry Larkin, arrived in Havana, Cuba as part of a sports-diplomacy program where the main goal is to foster personal ties between citizens of the United States and Cuba, who both share the love of baseball.

Photo shows Ken Griffey Jr. & Barry Larkin speaking to the media about their diplomatic baseball mission in Cuba. Each spoke on Feb. 16, 2014 at a clinic the players put on for Cuban youth

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Jennie Finch Speaks to Female Student Athletes at CWA Luncheon at Binghamton University

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. —  Olympic Gold medalist and former University of Arizona and Team USA softball pitcher, Jennie Finch, spoke Monday afternoon, February 3, at Binghamton University’s Celebrating Women’s Athletics Luncheon, an annual affair held at the Events Center to recognize the achievements of the school’s female student-athletes. Former University of Arizona and Team USA softball pitcher Jennie Finch signed autographs after speaking at the CWA Luncheon on Monday, Feb 3, 2014. ... Read More

Magic Johnson Named Keynote Speaker at Desert Christian Fundraiser

INDIAN WELLS, CA. — Former NBA legend, Magic Johnson, has been named the keynote speaker at Desert Christian Academy’s 24th annual auction gala fundraiser to be held on March 29th at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort in Indian Wells, California. The benefit is the school’s primary fundraiser for the school of 500 students. Tickets to the event are $150 per person. The school’s annual auction gala is their primary fundraiser, and all proceeds from ticket sales will go to benefit the school’s 500 students.

with the Lakers.

Photo shows Magic Johnson speaking with Jay Leno Jan. 2014 about the Lakers.

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Famous Mountaineer Jeff Evans Named Keynote Speaker at Xploration 14 in Orlando

ORLANDO, FL— Famous mountaineer and adventurer, Jeff Evans, has been named the keynote speaker at Xploration 14. The event takes place March 25-27 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive in Orlando, FL. Evans’ keynote address will take place Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 3:30 PM. Jeff’s keynote speech will be “MountainVision: Lessons Beyond the Summit.” His presentation is being sponsored by Neopost USA. ... Read More

Nolan Ryan Named Keynote Speaker at UT Arlington’s First Pitch Fundraiser

ARLINGTON, TX — MLB great & former Texas Rangers CEO, Nolan Ryan, will be the keynote speaker at UT Arlington’s First Pitch Fundraiser Friday, January 17, at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Capital One Club at Rangers Ballpark located at 1000 Ballpark Way. MLB legend and Former Texas Rangers CEO, Nolan Ryan, is a popular motivational speaker says PFP Sports & Celebrity Talent Agency. ... Read More

Pete Rose Named Featured Speaker at Mariemont Sports Stag in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI, OH. — Former MLB player and Cincinnati Reds manager, Pete Rose, will be the featured guest speaker at the Mariemont Sports Stag scheduled for Feb. 3rd. The event is being held at the 20th Century Theatre located at 3021 Madison Rd, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Photo shows former MLB player and Cincinnati Reds manager, Pete Rose, speaking in an interview with Keith Olbermann in Oct. 2013 about his progress on his MLB reinstatement.

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Bobby Valentine Named Guest Speaker at Southington Chamber of Commerce Event

SOUTHINGTON, CT. — The Southington Chamber of Commerce has named former Red Sox and Mets baseball manager Bobby Valentine their guest speaker at their upcoming celebrity supper scheduled on Jan. 7th at the Aqua Turf Club located in Plainsville, CT. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a dinner at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $30 for chamber members and $35 for guests. A silent sports auction hosted by Awards of Elegance will also take place.

Photo shows former Mets & Red Sox, baseball manager, Bobby Valentine, Speaking in 2009 at Western New England College as part of the Center for International Sport Business "For the Love of the Games" speaker series.

Photo shows Bobby Valentine, speaking in 2009 at Western New England College as part of the Center for International Sport Business “For the Love of the Games” speaker series.

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