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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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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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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12-Time Pro Bowler Champ Bailey Retires

November 4, 2014 By Leave a Comment

Twelve time Pro Bowler  Champ Bailey has decided to retire from the NFL, putting an end to a long and illustrious career. The 36-year-old cornerback spent most of his 15-season career with the Denver Broncos, but after being released by the Broncos at the end of last season and being cut by the New Orleans Saints this season due to a foot injury, Bailey decided to move on to pursue other career opportunities. Source: Los Angeles Times.

Twelve time Pro bowler Champ Bailey announces his retirement from the NFL October 28, 2014.

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NFL Quarterback and BYU Graduate Jim McMahon Has #9 Jersey Retired by BYU

October 8, 2014 By Leave a Comment

BYU graduate and NFL quarterback, Jim McMahon, became an official member of Brigham Young University’s Athletic Hall of Fame this week. McMahon’s jersey #9 was retired at the game on Oct. 3, 2014. McMahon is the sixth former BYU football player to have his number retired, following Eldon Fortie, Marion Probert, Steve Young, Gifford Nielsen and Ty Detmer.

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R. C. Slocum Named Keynote Speaker at PESA Leadership Luncheon in Houston

October 2, 2014 By Leave a Comment

HOUSTON, TX. — Former Texas A&M football coach R. C. Slocum has been named the keynote speaker by the Hannon Hydraulics and the Petroleum Equipment & Services Association (PESA) to speak at their Executive Leadership Seminar on Oct. 15, 2014 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Houston, Texas. Registration begins at 11:00 am with Coach Slocum’s keynote address at 12:15 pm. The PESA Executive Leadership Series features prominent keynote speakers sharing their insights and career experiences. Source: PR.com.

Photo shows former Texas A&M football coach R.C. Slocum speaking to Texas A&M graduates on Aug. 12, 2010.

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Saints Head Coach Sean Payton Buys 100 Devon Still Bengals Jerseys for Pediatric Cancer

September 15, 2014 By Leave a Comment

Earlier this week the Cincinnati Bengals announced that all proceeds of Devon Still’s jersey sales would go to the Cincinnati’s children hospital. They have raised a significant amount of money so far thanks in part to a classy move by New Orleans Saints coach, Sean Payton, who bought 100 Devon Still jerseys at $100 each after he heard Still’s story on the radio.

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Penn States Adam Taliaferro Named Guest Speaker at Limerick United Way Drive

September 11, 2014 By Leave a Comment

LIMERICK PA – Former Penn State cornerback, Adam Taliaferro who was paralyzed during a game and defied the odds to walk again, was named the featured speaker at the 2014 edition of Exelon Nuclear’s Limerick Generating Station’s annual United Way campaign on Friday Sept. 5. The event also featured an employee car and motorcycle show. During the event, the station also presented a $10,000 donation to Lower Pottsgrove Township’s Emergency Services Department, and a $5,000 donation to the Pottstown Senior Center.

Photo shows former Penn State football player Adam Taliaferro in 2011 at WellSpan Health’s ‘Journey of Courage’ speaker series speaking about his injury and recovery.

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