Archives for January 2015

Former Yankees Shortstop Bucky Dent to Sign Autographs at Steiner Sports Store

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — Former Yankees shortstop and manager, Bucky Dent, is scheduled to appear on Tuesday Feb. 10, 2015 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm to meet and greet fans where the 1978 World Series MVP will sign autographs and memorabilia at the Steiner Sports Store located in the Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City, NY. For more information, click here.

Photo shows former Yankees shortstop Bucky Dent discussing The Home Run with Mike Torres

Photo shows former Yankees shortstop Bucky Dent discussing The Home Run with Mike Torres

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Charlie Manuel Named Guest Speaker at Salem-Roanoke Baseball HOF Hot Stove Banquet

SALEM, VA. — Former Phillies manager, Charlie Manuel, has been named the guest speaker at the 24th annual Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame hot stove banquet on January 29th at the Salem Civic center where five area baseball players and contributors will be inducted into the class of 2015. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Source: Roanoke Star.

Photo shows former MLB manager Charlie Manuel speaking with Philly fans in 2013.

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Former MLB Manager Lou Piniella to Sign Autographs at Steiner Sports Store

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — Former MLB manager, Lou Piniella, is scheduled to appear on Sunday Jan. 25, 2015 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm to meet and greet fans where he will sign autographs and memorabilia at the Steiner Sports Store located in the Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City, NY. For more information, click here.

Photo shows Lou Piniella autograph signing in 2012.

Photo shows former MLB manager Lou Piniella autograph signing in 2012.

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Boomer Esiason Named Keynote Speaker at JCC Rockland Sports Tribute Dinner

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.

Photo shows Boomer Esiason speaking at a CBS Sports round table in Dec.2014

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Join MLB Catcher Iván Rodríguez at the Econo Ivan Rodriguez Baseball ProCamp

Join former All-Star Catcher and Puerto Rico Native Iván Rodríguez at the Econo Iván Rodríguez Baseball ProCamp in partnership with P&G. The date is February 7, 2015 and the location is at the Raiders Baseball Academy, Calle Barcelona, Bayamon, PR. Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM for boys and girls grades 1 – 12. Cost: $0. Source: Procamps.com.

Photo shows former Tigers’ and All-Star catcher Ivan Rodriguez where he threw out the first pitch from home plate to second base at Comerica Park in downtown Detroit on August 2, 2014.

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Doug Flutie to be Keynote Speaker at 2015 Via All-Star Basketball Banquet

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.

Photo shows Doug Flutie speaking from an excerpt “Doug Flutie: A Football Life” trailer.

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Tommy John Named Guest Speaker at Syracuse Chiefs Annual Hot Stove Baseball Dinner

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Former MLB pitcher, Tommy John, will be the guest speaker at the Syracuse Chiefs’ 55th annual Hot Stove Baseball Dinner on Jan. 23 at The Oncenter, located at 800 South State St. The event is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m.and will include dinner, a silent auction, special guest speakers and autographs. Source: Syracuse.com.

Photo shows Tommy John speaking on July 27, 2013 at the Baseball Hall of Fame honoring renowned surgeon Dr. Frank Jobe for his revolutionary elbow surgery and impact on the game.

Photo shows Tommy John speaking on July 27, 2013 at the Baseball Hall of Fame honoring renowned surgeon Dr. Frank Jobe for his revolutionary elbow surgery and impact on the game.

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