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
Steve Garvey to Appear as Keynote Speaker at Vehicle Protection Association Meeting
August 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Charlie Manuel Gets Standing Ovation at Autograph Signing Day After He’s Fired
August 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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.
Photo shows Charlie Manuel speaking to the press after the Phillies fired him on August 16, 2013.
Mike Tyson Returns to Boxing as a Promoter
August 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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.
Photo shows Mike Tyson speaking to ESPN about his new role as boxing promoter. Mike Tyson is one of our more a popular sports speaker says PFP Sports & Celebrity Talent Agency .
Thurl Bailey Delivers Inspirational Speech to Youth at Latter-Day Saints Conference
August 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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.
Photo shows former NBA star and inspirational speaker, Thurl Bailey, in a 2012 interview.
John Elway’s No 7 Jersey to be Retired by Stanford University
August 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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)
August 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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.
Photo shows Former NFL coach, Bill Parcells, speaking at his Hall of Fame Induction.
Dan Marino Makes Speaker Appearance at Charlotte Touchdown Club Luncheon
August 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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.
Photo shows former Miami Dolphins quarterback and NFL Hall of Famer, Dan Marino, speaking at the Charlotte Touchdown Club Luncheon held at the Westin Hotel ballroom on July 30, 2013.
Apolo Ohno Joins NBC as Analyst on Speedskating at 2014 Winter Olympics
July 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Former Olympic speed skater, Apolo Ohno, will join NBC as an analyst on speedskating at the 2014 Winter Olympics to be held in Sochi, Russia during the network’s coverage in February. He will also be doing features and studio commentary as well.
Photo shows Apolo Ohno speaking with interviewer about his career.
Mike Tyson Delivers Keynote Speech at Newark Drug Court Graduation (VIDEO)
July 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
NEWARK, N.J. — Mike Tyson was the perfect speaker to deliver the keynote speech at Newark Drug Court Graduation on Monday, July 15, 2013 as he spoke to a packed auditorium at the Mary Burch Theater in Essex County College about how drugs have knocked him down time and again. Tyson’s candid speaking style kept the graduates laughing and applauding, but his words also carried the more serious message of what he had lost to his addiction.
Photo shows Mike Tyson speaking at Newark Drug Court Graduation on July 15, 2013.
Free Agent Chauncey Billups Will Return to Detroit Pistons Under New Coach Mo Cheeks
July 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Five-time NBA All-Star and free agent, Chauncey Billups, has agreed to a two-year $5 Million plus contract, according to Yahoo Sports. Billups, 36, who hopes to finish out his career with the Pistons, will be a mentor for Detroit guard Brandon Knight, and be a rotating guard. Free agent, Chauncey Billups, will return to the Detroit Pistons under new coach Mo Cheeks. ... Read More
