Denver Broncos legend, John Elway, gave sports fans a treat on Friday, September 27, when he arrived at the Legrand Tailgate Party at the CEDIA Expo booth. It turns out the Hall of Famer came to talk about a new sophisticated Vantage-based control system he had installed in his home and while at he party he also talked football. John Elway, Broncos executive, is also a high tech enthusiast. He recently spoke about his Home Tech system and the Broncos on September 27, 2013, at the Legrand Tailgate Party. ... Read More
John Elway Speaks About Home Tech and Football at Legrand Tailgate Party
ESPN Analyst Bruce Pearl to Deliver Keynote Speech at Blue Raiders’ Tip-off Celebration
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Former University of Tennessee men’s basketball coach, Bruce Pearl, will be this year’s keynote speaker at the Middle Tennessee men’s basketball Tip-off Celebration scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 23. The event will begin at 6 p.m. in the ballroom on the second floor of the student union on the Middle Tennessee campus.
George Foreman Named Keynote Speaker for Ronald McDonald Fundraiser
Former heavyweight boxing champ, George Foreman, has been named the featured speaker for the upcoming 2013 Casa de Amor gala fundraiser that will be held on Oct. 10 at the American Bank Center. The announcement was made Wednesday, Sept. 4, at a press conference held by the Ronald McDonald House of Corpus Christi.
Steve Garvey to Appear as Keynote Speaker at Vehicle Protection Association Meeting
Baseball great, Steve Garvey is scheduled to appear as the keynote speaker at this year’s annual Vehicle Protection Association meeting on Sept. 15-16, 2013 at Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. The Vehicle Protection Association (VPA) is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to ensuring the integrity of the automotive service contract industry. Former first baseman, Steve Garvey appeared on Good Day LA in April 2013, where he discussed auctioning off his sports memorabilia for a good cause. Steve Garvey, who is an active philanthropist, is also a popular motivational speaker, says PFP Sports & Celebrity Talent Agency. ... Read More
Charlie Manuel Gets Standing Ovation at Autograph Signing Day After He’s Fired
MEDIA, Pa. — The day after Phillies manager Charlie Manuel was fired, he kept a commitment to appear for more than two hours during a scheduled appearance at Granite Run Mall in Media. Pa. To Manuels’ astonishment, he was given a standing ovation.
Mike Tyson Returns to Boxing as a Promoter
Mike Tyson, former heavyweight boxing champion and now president of Iron Mike Productions, will make his boxing debut as a promoter on August 23 in upstate New York. His first event, featuring a super-featherweight title tussle, will take place at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y. and will be televised on ESPN Friday Night Fights.
Thurl Bailey Delivers Inspirational Speech to Youth at Latter-Day Saints Conference
HATTIESBURG, MS, — NBA star and motivational speaker, Thurl Bailey, gave an inspirational speech on Sunday, August 11, in Hattiesburg, MS at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where he delivered a message at the annual Young Single Adults conference.
John Elway’s No 7 Jersey to be Retired by Stanford University
Former Broncos quarterback, John Elway, is about to have his No. 7 jersey retired by Stanford University. The honor is scheduled to take place during halftime at Stanford University’s home game against Oregon on Nov. 7, 2013. Elway will become the third Stanford quarterback to have his jersey retired along with Ernie Nevers (No. 1) and Jim Plunket (No. 16). John Elway currently is executive V.P. of the Broncos franchise. Elway is also a popular motivational speaker, says PFP Talent Agency. ... Read More
Bills Parcells Delivers Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Speech (VIDEO)
Former NY Giants coach, Bill Parcells, was recently inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and honored at the 2013 Enshrinement Ceremony that was held on Aug. 3, 2013 at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio. The award was presented by former defensive end, George Martin, who played his entire career with the New York Giants.
Dan Marino Makes Speaker Appearance at Charlotte Touchdown Club Luncheon
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NFL Hall of Famer, Dan Marino, was the guest speaker as a part of the Charlotte Touchdown Club’s Luncheon Speaker Series held at the Westin Hotel ballroom Tuesday, July 30, in Charlotte, N.C. The Charlotte Observer reported that Marino answered questions for nearly an hour. He was asked about everything from Pittsburgh accents and Miami restaurants to concussion awareness and the potential for NFL expansion.