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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MLB Stars, Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine & Frank Thomas Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

NEW YORK — Three MLB stars, Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine & Frank Thomas, were elected to the Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame, Wednesday January 8, on their first ballot debut. Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine will join their former Atlanta Braves manager, Bobby Cox, at the July 27 induction along with Joe Torre and Tony La Russa, also elected last month.

MLB players, Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine & Frank Thomas, who were elected to the Cooperstown  Baseball Hall of Fame on January 8, 2014.

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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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Mitch Williams Named Keynote Speaker at Penn State Annual First Pitch Dinner

STATE COLLEGE, PA. — Former Major League pitcher and current MLB Network analyst, Mitch Williams, has been named the keynote speaker at the Penn State annual First Pitch Dinner to be held on February 1, 2014. The event will host a kid’s clinic from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday morning followed by a practice from noon to 2 p.m. A VIP reception and silent auction are scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by the dinner and program at 6 p.m. Penn State head coach Rob Cooper will also provide remarks during the banquet.

Photo shows former MLB pitcher, Mitch Williams, speaking with Dan Patrick on Sept. 9, 2013.

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George Brett Named Keynote Speaker at Meet the Tigers Baseball Banquet in Memphis

MEMPHIS, TN. — Baseball Hall of Famer, George Brett, will be the keynote speaker at the annual Meet the Tigers Baseball Banquet scheduled on Jan. 17, 2014 at the on-campus Holiday Inn, located at 3700 Central Ave in Memphis, TN. Tiger baseball coach, Daron Schoenrock, told the media that University of Memphis interim president Brad Martin’s friendship with Brett was a key factor in securing Brett’s appearance at the banquet.

Photo shows George Brett speaking to the media in July 2013 speaking about the “Pine Tar Game” against the New York Yankees that was played 30 years ago on July 24, 1983.

Photo shows George Brett speaking to the media in July 2013  about the “Pine Tar Game” against the New York Yankees that was played 30 years ago on July 24, 1983.

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Tommy John Named Guest Speaker at ‘Roadrunner Baseball Hot Stove Dinner’

Retired MLB pitcher, Tommy John, has been named the guest speaker at the inaugural ‘Roadrunner Baseball Hot Stove Dinner’ scheduled on Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Kern County Fairgrounds. The event, presented by Motor City Auto Center, features special guest speaker Tommy John, former Major League Baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Photo shows former MLB pitcher, Tommy John, speaking on March 30, 2012 at MTSU’s 2012 “Baseball in Literature and Culture Conference.”

Photo shows former MLB pitcher, Tommy John, speaking on March 30, 2012 at MTSU’s 2012 “Baseball in Literature and Culture Conference.”

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Bobby Cox Speaks with Baseball Hall of Fame After Election to Induction Class of 2014

Bobby Cox, former MLB third baseman and manager, speaks with the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first interview after being elected to the Induction Class of 2014. He talks about getting the call and preparing for the Summer of 2014.

Photo shows Bobby Cox speaking in a 2013 interview with the Baseball Hall of Fame after his induction.

Photo shows Bobby Cox speaking in a 2013 interview with the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Gaylord Perry Named Keynote Speaker at Oral Roberts University Diamond Dinner

TULSA OK. — Former MLB pitcher, Gaylord Perry, is scheduled to be the keynote speaker on Friday, Jan. 31, at Oral Roberts University’s annual Diamond Dinner. The event will take place at the Marriott Southern Hills, located at 1902 East 71st Street S. in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A silent auction will begin at 6 pm, with dinner and the evening’s program beginning at 6:30.

 Photo shows former MLB pitcher, Gaylord Perry, speaking to Tommy Viola of Knights TV

Photo shows former MLB pitcher, Gaylord Perry, speaking to Tommy Viola of Knights TV in 2013.

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World Series MVP David Ortiz Speaks with David Letterman About the Red Sox (VIDEO)

World Series MVP, David Ortiz, affectionately known as ‘Big Papi,’ visited the Late Show on Monday night, November 4, to talk with David Lettermen about the Boston Red Sox, the beard phenomenon, the first game after the Marathon bombings and the healing of the city.

Photo shows World Series winner, David Ortiz "Big Papi", speaking with David Letterman on the Late Show  about the 2013 World Series win on November 4, 2013

Photo shows World Series MVP, David Ortiz “Big Papi”, speaking with David Letterman on the Late Show about the 2013 World Series win November 4, 2013

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John Smoltz Speaks to Media to Help Raise Awareness and Funds for Pediatric Cancer

Former Atlanta Braves pitcher, John Smoltz, recently appeared during the FOX8 Morning News segment at 8:00 on Friday, September 20, where he spoke about winning the Aflac Duckprints Award for volunteering in the fight against pediatric cancer. 2013 Aflac Duckprints Award Recipient, John Smoltz, spoke about raising awareness for America’s unsung heros and his fight against pediatric cancer. ... Read More