PITTSBURGH, PA. — On Saturday, June 6, 2015, six Hall of Fame quarterbacks Dan Marino, Jim Kelly, Joe Montana, Joe Namath, George Blanda and Johnny Unitas, were honored at an event called Gridiron Gold at the Wyndham Grand. Western PA is known for the large number of NFL players that have come from the area. Since 1953, there have been 23 total quarterbacks inducted into the Hall of Fame. Out of those 23, six are from Western Pa. Source: KDKA.
GREEN BAY, WI. — Former Green Bay Packers quarterback, Brett Favre, is scheduled to appear in a rare public autograph session in the Stadium District before his Packers Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The autograph session will take place Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. at D2 Sports Pub at 788 Armed Forces Drive in Green Bay. Packers legend Ron Wolf will also take part in the signing. The event is sponsored by Legends of the Field, a memorabilia service. Portions of the proceeds will go to the Favre 4 Hope foundation. Later that day, Favre will be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame at Lambeau Field. Source: wbay.com
CHANTILLY, VA. — Former Steelers great, Jerome Bettis will appear on July 11, 2015 from 9a.m.-5p.m for an autograph signing at the CSA Show located at 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center Chantilly, VA. Show hours and schedule for the entire weekend are: Friday July 10th from 2 p.m.-8 p.m., Saturday July 11th from 9a.m.-5p.m. and Sunday July 12th 1from 0am.-4 p.m. Cost: Friday Admission FREE, Saturday $8, Sunday $8 Weekend Pass $15. (more…)
MANHEIM, PA. — Cincinnati Reds legend, Pete Rose, has been named the featured speaker on Nov. 24, 2015 at this year’s Thanks for Giving Benefit Luncheon to be held at Spooky Nook Sports located at 2913 Spooky Nook Rd in Manheim, PA. The event is being presented by the Janus School and Spooky Nook. Source: Lancaster Online.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Join Drew Brees along with other NFL superstars Larry Fitzgerald, Patrick Peterson, Mark Ingram and more on June 25-27, 2015 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida powered by ProCamps. Founded in 2013, the Drew Brees Passing Academy & 7-on-7 tournament offers a competitive high school 7-on-7 competition and one-of-a-kind football camp for teams across the nation. For more info, click here.
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — Former MLB manager, Lou Piniella, is scheduled to appear on Thursday evening on July 23, 2015 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 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.
AUSTIN, TX.– Join Washington QB and Former Texas All-American Colt McCoy at the Baylor Scott & White Health Colt McCoy Football ProCamp. The ProCamp takes place on Monday and Tuesday June 29th-June 30th, at West Ridge Middle School, 9201 Scenic Bluff Dr., Austin, TX,. for Boys & Girls, Grades 1 to 8. Source: Procamps.
On July 25th, Lansing native John Smoltz will take the stage in Cooperstown, N.Y. to accept his induction into the baseball Hall of Fame, however, prior to the main event, Smoltz recently held a party in early May in Lansing to personally thank the community for serving such a key role in his growth as a pticher and major league legend. Source: 6WLNS.com.
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DENVER, CO. — John Elway and Broncos coach Gary Kubiak were the keynote speakers on May 12, 2015 at the John Lynch’s 17th Annual Salute the Stars luncheon at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The event is designed to recognize and reward student-athletes for their efforts in the classroom, in sport and in their communities.
CLEVELAND, TN — Atlanta Braves pitching legend and 2014 Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, Tom Glavine, has been named the keynote speaker at the sixth annual Bradley Sunrise Rotary Sunset Gala to be held on June 6 at the Cleveland Country Club. In light of this year’s speaker, this year’s gala will have a baseball theme, and there will be several baseball-related items for sale in the gala’s live and silent auctions. Source: The Chattanoogan.