Archives for September 2016

Hall of Famer Jim Kelly to be Speaker at First Commerce Credit Union Power Forward Event – Oct 5

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TALLAHASSEE, FL – Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly will be the speaker at the Fourth Annual Power Forward business event hosted by First Commerce Credit Union in Tallahassee, FL. This year’s Speaker Series event will kick off Entrepreneurship Month activities and will take place at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, 222 S Copeland St, Tallahassee, FL 32304. Source: First Commerce Credit Union ... Read More

Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter to Provide Live Commentary For Thursday Night Football on Twitter Via Periscope

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NEW YORK CITY, NY – After leaving the cast of ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown”, former NFL wide receiver and Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter has begun a new position with the NFL beginning with the New York Jets-Buffalo Bills game September 15, 2016. Carter’s new job is provide live streaming coverage for Thursday Night Football on Twitter via Periscope. Source: Sporting News ... Read More

August 22 Marks 27th Anniversary When MLB Legend Nolan Ryan Hit Milestone of 5000 Strikeouts

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On August 27, 1989, Texas Rangers legendary pitcher Nolan Ryan became the first an only pitcher in MLB history to reach 5000 strikeouts. A recent article in Call to the Pen describes how Nolan Ryan was in his mid 40’s when the historic milestone was reached. Source: Call to the Pen ... Read More

Baseball Hall of Famer John Smoltz Speaks About Pitching With Mike Francesa on WFAN Radio Show

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NEW YORK (WFAN) – Baseball Hall of Famer and MLB Network analyst, John Smoltz appeared with Mike Francesa on a WFAN radio show on June 23, 2016 and spoke about pitching. Smoltz offered some sage advice about how today’s pitchers are brought up under a very different philosophy than he was. Source: CBS New York ... Read More

Darryl Strawberry Named as Keynote Speaker For 75th Annual Booster Banquet Nov 11

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HANNIBAL, MO – Former MLB Outfielder Darryl Strawberry has been named as the keynote speaker for the 75th annual Booster Banquet hosted by the Hannibal–LaGrange University on Friday, November 11, 2016. The event will take place at Hannibal–LaGrange University, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, MO 63401. Source: Hannibal–LaGrange University ... Read More

Broncos Stars Jason Elam John Lynch and Simon Fletcher Honored with Denver Broncos Ring of Fame

ENGLEWOOD, CO – Denver Broncos placekicker Jason Elam and safety John Lynch were selected for the Broncos Ring of Fame on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 along with outside linebacker and defensive end Simon Fletcher. Elam and Lynch received their honors along with Fletcher at a meeting of the Broncos Ring of Fame Selection Committee on Tuesday afternoon in a conference room at the UCHealth Training Center. Source: Denver Broncos ... Read More