Archives for May 2014

Dick Vermeil Named Featured Speaker at Bakersfield Young Professionals Group

BAKERSIELD, CA. — Retired NFL head coach, Dick Vermeil, recently spoke at the kickoff for the Bakersfield Young Professionals group that was held on Friday, April 25, 2014 at the Bakersfield Racquet Club in Bakersfield, CA. Vermeil, a popular motivational speaker, was the featured speaker at the community event which began at 5:30 p.m.

Photo shows retired NFL coach, Dick Vermeil, speaking to a group of SAP employees about his seven common sense leadership principles.

Photo shows retired NFL head coach and motivational speaker, Dick Vermeil, speaking to a group of SAP employees in Dec. 2013 about his seven common sense leadership principles.

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Former MLB Manager Joe Torre to Receive Honorary Degree & Speak at University of Hartford Commencement Ceremony

WEST HARTFORD, CT. — Former MLB manager, Joe Torre, is one of five recipients who will be honored by the University of Hartford at its commencement weekend ceremonies on Saturday & Sunday, May 17 and 18, 2014.  Each will be awarded honorary degrees for their contributions to society. Torre will speak on May 18.

Photo shows former MLB manager,  Joe Torre, speaking to FOXSports about his Hall of Fame induction phone call.

Photo shows Joe Torre, speaking to Regis Philbin about his Hall of Fame induction phone call.

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Eddie George Named Keynote Speaker at Columbus Area Integrated Health Services Event

COLUMBUS, OH. — Former NFL and Ohio State running back, Eddie George, has been named the keynote speaker at a luncheon for the Columbus Area Integrated Health Services Inc. The program, titled “Mental Health: Six Degrees of Separation,” will feature a keynote address by Eddie George, who is expected to relate his own experiences with behavioral health issues. The event, which takes place on May 28 at noon at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Columbus,  hopes to open a public dialogue about behavioral health.

Photo shows Former Tennessee Titan, Eddie George, speaking about his induction into College Football’s Hall of Fame. George also won the Heisman Trophy in 1995, as well as the Walter Camp, The Maxwell Award and the Doak Walker award.

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Brooks Robinson Will Be Signing Autographs at Steiner Sports in Garden City, New York

GARDEN CITY, NY. — Former MLB legend, Brooks Robinson will meet and greet his fans and sign autographs on Saturday, May 17, at Steiner Sports inside the Roosevelt Field Mall. The event is scheduled to take place from noon to 1:30 p.m., with autograph prices ranging from $79 for baseballs and photos to $119 for bats and jerseys. Inscriptions on all items will cost an additional $20, with the inscription “The Human Vacuum Cleaner” being $60 extra.

Photo shows MLB legend, Brooks Robinson, speaking in 2011 at a Baltimore Sports event.

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