Archives for 2014

Magic Johnson Speaks About His Life and Career at ‘The Magic of Winning’ Event

SANTA BARBARA, CA. — Former Los Angeles Lakers point guard and successful entrepreneur, Magic Johnson, was the featured speaker on Friday, October 24, at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara for his event, The Magic of Winning, where Magic discussed his life and career that led to his path to success. Source: Daily Nexus.

Photo shows Magic Johnson speaking about his career at the 2014 YPO Global EDGE event.

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Join David Ortiz for Baseball Instruction at the 2014 Market Basket David Ortiz Baseball Clinic

HANOVER, MA. — Join Boston All-Star designated hitter David Ortiz for baseball instruction and fun at the 2014 Market Basket David Ortiz Baseball Clinic in partnership with Citi presented by P&G. Date: November, 2. Location: University Sports Complex in Hanover. Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for boys and girls grades 1 – 12. Cost: $149. Source: Procamps.com.

Photo shows David Ortiz giving baseball instruction at Baseball ProCamp.

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Mike Matheny to be Keynote Speaker at Arrow Leadership and Success Summit

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. — St. Louis Cardinals manager, Mike Matheny, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Arrow Leadership and Success Summit, the high point of the Arrow Leadership and Success Series, which is new to the publication this year. The summit will held at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Show Me Center. The Show Me Center is a multi-purpose arena, located on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University, in Cape Girardeau, MO. Students and other people from around the area will have the opportunity to hear from Matheny about what it takes to lead winning teams and organizations. Source: krcu.com.

Photo shows Mike Matheny speaking about how to build great teams.

Photo shows Mike Matheny speaking about how to build great teams.

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Coach Bill Self Gives Keynote Speech at the 2nd Annual Roos Basketball Tip-Off Dinner

KANSAS CITY, KS. — Kansas University Jayhawks basketball coach Bill Self was the keynote speaker at the 2nd annual Roos Basketball Tip-Off Dinner on Sept. 30. The event was hosted by the UMKC men’s basketball program and took place at the College Basketball Experience, next to the Sprint Center in downtown Kansas City. Source: University News.

Photo shows Jayhawks coach Bill Self from a 2013 interview with Fox Sports.

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

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.

Photo shows Jim McMahon speaking after BYU retired his #9 jersey at BYU game on Oct. 3, 2014.

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

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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Pete Rose, Lou Piniella, Ken Griffey Sr, Tony Perez Sign Autographs for Fans

NEW YORK — Two-thirds of the Big Red Machine starting lineup signed autographs at the Western New York Sports Card Expo Saturday and Sunday at Batavia Downs Gaming which included Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, Tony Perez, Ken Griffey Sr., George Foster and Cesar Geronimo members of Cincinnati’s 1975 and ’76 World Series teams who signed at various times Saturday afternoon. Former New York Yankees great Lou Piniella, Bears running back Gale Sayers were also on hand to sign autographs. Pete Rose, Lou Pinella, Ken Griffey, Sr. and others signed autographs at the Western New York Sports Card Expo on Sept. 20 and Sept. 21, 2014 at Batavia Downs Gaming in New York. Source: Democrat and Chronicle. ... Read More

Johnny Bench, Jim Tressel Named Speakers at 2015 YSU Baseball First Pitch Breakfast

YOUNGSTOWN, OH. — Former Cincinnati Reds catcher, Johhny Bench and Youngstown State University president Jim Tressel have been named the featured speakers at the 2015 YSU Baseball First Pitch Breakfast scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 17, 2015.  Location: Blue Wolf Events at The Maronite Center on Meridian Road in Youngstown. General admission tickets are $25 apiece, and reserved priority tables for groups of eight are available for $400. Corporate packages, which also includes two tickets for dinner with the speakers the night before, are available for $700. Source: Youngstown State University.

Photo shows YSU president, Jim Tressel (L) and former Reds catcher, Johnny Bench (R) who will appear  as the featured speakers at the 2015 YSU Baseball First Pitch Breakfast.

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

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

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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