Archives for June 2014

San Francisco Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott to Appear at Sports Authority in East Palo Alto

EAST PALO ALTO,, CA. — 49er’s Hall of Famer, Ronnie Lott, will appear on Saturday, June 28, at Sports Authority’s East Palo Alto store as part of the chain’s reopening celebration after the store’s remodel. Lott will appear from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Source: Palo Alto Patch

Photo shows Ronnie Lott speaking at the Fund A Dream event in November 2012

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Brandi Chastain Delivers Commencement Speech at Santa Clara University

SANTA CLARA, CA. — Soccer champion and Olympic Gold medalist, Brandi Chastain, was the commencement speaker on Saturday, June 14, where she spoke to more than 12,000 new graduates at Santa Clara University in Buck Shaw Stadium, in Santa Clara, CA.

Photo shows ’91 Soccer Champion and Olympic Gold medalist, Brandi Chastain, speaking on June 14, 2014 to more than 12,000 new graduates at Santa Clara University in Buck Shaw Stadium.

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New York Jets Wide Receiver Eric Decker to Host Football ProCamp in Boonton, N.J.

BOONTON, N.J. — Join New York Jets WR Eric Decker for football instruction and fun at the 2014 Citi Eric Decker Football ProCamp on July 19 at Boonton High School. The camp is from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM for boys and girls grades 1 – 8. Cost: $99. Source: Procamps.com ... Read More

Baseball Legend Tony Gywnn Dies from Cancer

Baseball Legend Tony Gywnn lost his battle with cancer today. According to CNN, the Hall of Fame outfielder who spent his entire Major League Baseball career with the San Diego Padres, died after a multiyear battle with salivary gland cancer. He was 54.

Tony Gwynn, May 9, 1960 to June 16, 2014.

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Mike Tyson Speaks to Miami Media About His Recent Iron Mike Productions Event

MIAMI, Fla. — Former Heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, stopped by Local 10 News in Miami to promote his Iron Mike Productions’event that took place on July 10 at the American Airlines Arena, located in Downtown Miami, Florida along Biscayne Bay. Tyson also plans to be courtside for the NBA final Heats/Spurs game 4 Thursday night.

Photo shows Mike Tyson speaking with Local 10 News Miami June 9, 2014 to promote his event.

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MLB Hall of Famer Frank Robinson to Sign Autographs at The 2014 Chantilly Show

CHANTILLY, VA. — 1982 MLB Hall of Famer & 14X MLB All Star, Frank Robinson, will appear on Saturday July 12, 2014 at The 2014 Chantilly Show. The event is located at Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center Chantilly, VA. Pricing is $100 for small flats/ balls, $130 16×20’s/ caps/ eqpt, $225 bats/ jerseys & $50 ins. Mr. Robinson will not do Photo Ops.

Photo shows MLB Hall of Famer, Frank Robinson, speaking about the Youth Baseball Academy.

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MLB Manager Tony LaRussa Delivers Keynote Speech at Washington University Graduation

ST. LOUIS, MO. — Former MLB Manager, Tony LaRussa, recently gave the keynote speech to nearly 3,000 student graduates at Washington University in St. Louis on May 16 in Brookings Quadrangle on the Danforth Campus. La Russa told the graduates that young people must be willing to take chances as they begin their working lives. This was La Russa’s third time speaking at Washington University. He delivered an Assembly Series talk in 2005 and the keynote address at the William Greenleaf Eliot Society’s 45th annual dinner in 2012.

Photo shows former St. Louis Cardinals manager, speaking to 3000 graduates at Washington University in St. louis.

Photo shows former St. Louis Cardinals manager, Tony LaRussa, speaking to nearly 3,000  student graduates at Washington University in St. Louis. Missouri on May 16, 2014.

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