Category: Athlete News

  • Patriots Hero Malcolm Butler Signs Autographs at SportsWorld

    PEABODY, MA. — Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler appeared from 12-2 p.m on Saturday, Feb.7 at Sportsworld in Peabody, MA. where he met fans and signed autographs. New England Patriots fans witnessed one of the all time great momoments when the undrafted rookie out of West Alabama made the Super Bowl winning goal line interception against Russell Wilson to become the hero of Super Bowl XLIV. After witnessing what he feels was one of the all-time great moments in the history of Boston sports, Sportsworld owner Phil Castinetti didn’t hesitate to do what he could to get Butler for an autograph signing in his store.

    Photo shows New England Patriots Super Bowl hero, Malcom Butler, speaking with the Today Show Feb. 2 about his game saving goal line interception that clinch the Super Bowl  XLIV title.

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  • Jeff Garcia Named Keynote Speaker at 2015 Humboldt State Celebrity Dinner Sports Auction on March 28, 2015

    ARCATA, CA. — Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Jeff Garcia, has been named the keynote speaker at the 2015 Humboldt State Celebrity Dinner Sports Auction to be held on Saturday, March 28, 2015 in Lumberjack Arena. Previous guest speakers have included Tim Brown, Rick Barry, Jim Harbaugh, Misty May, Joe Frazier and Steve Young. Tickets are $100 where the funds raised at the event go toward scholarships for student-athletes. Last year the event raised more than $251,000. Source: Time-Standards.com.

    Jeff Garcia speaking to the University of Saskatchewan Dogs at their annual breakfast in May 2012.

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  • Ed “Too Tall” Jones Named Guest Speaker at 2015 West Texas Sports Banquet

    MIDLAND, TX. — Former Dallas Cowboys legend Ed “Too Tall” Jones has been named a guest speaker at the 2015 West Texas Sports Banquet and Memoribilia Auction. Former Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers pitcher Ferguson Jenkins “Fergie” will be the keynote speaker replacing Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez who was not able to attend for personal reasons. The event is on Thursday, Feb. 5 at the Midland Country Club. Source: mrt.com

    Photo shows Ed “Too Tall” Jones speaking with 'You And Me This Morning' in 2012.
    Photo shows Ed “Too Tall” Jones speaking with ‘You And Me This Morning’ in 2012.

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  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers Legend Derrick Brooks Named Guest Speaker at “Leadership in Action” Speaker Series Event

    CLEARWATER, FL. — Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker, Derrick Brooks, was the inspirational speaker at the 4th Annual “Leadership in Action” Speakers Series event. The Leadership Pinellas Speaker Series added both NFL Hall of Fame Inductee Derrick Brooks and Chief Anthony Holloway to the line-up for Leadership in Action. The event took place on January 21 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and was held at the Margarete Heye Great Room in Ruth Eckerd Hall, located at 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, FL. Source: PRWEB.

    Photo shows  NFL linebacker Derrick Brooks delivering his 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame speech.

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  • Magic Johnson to Sign Autographs at NBA All-Star Weekend Pop-Up Store in NYC

    NEW YORK CITY — Former Laker, Magic Johnson, will appear at the NBA All-Star Weekend Pop-Up Store on Saturday Feb. 14, 2015 to sign autographs and memorabilia. The signing will be from 11:45 am to 12:45 pm at the NBA All-Star Weekend Pop-Up Store located at 47th & Lexington Avenue in NYC. For more information about the signing, click here.

    Magic Johnson meets his fans at Tristar Sports Memorabilia on April 24, 2014 in Las Vegas.

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  • Ferguson Jenkins Name Keynote Speaker at West Texas Sports Banquet to be held in Midland on Feb. 5, 2015

    MIDLAND, TX. — Former Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers pitcher Ferguson Jenkins, “Fergie” has been named the keynote speaker at this year’s West Texas Sports Banquet. The event is scheduled to be held on Feb. 5, 2015 at the Midland Country Club. Jenkins will be the sixth Hall of Famer to speak at the banquet, joining former MLB Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, Dallas Cowboys great Bob Lilly, former MLB manager and executive Whitey Herzog, along with pitching greats Nolan Ryan and Bert Blyleven. Source: MRT.com.

    Photo shows Fergie Jenkins speaking in a 2009 interview about his life story.

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  • 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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  • Harold Reynolds to be Keynote Speaker at Grizzlies’ Hot Stove

    FRESNO, CA. — Former MLB All-Star and current MLB broadcast analyst, Harold Reynolds, has been named the keynote speaker at the 54th annual Hot Stove Gala, to be hosted by the Fresno Grizzlies. The event takes place on on Feb. 7, 2015 at the Fresno Convention Center, located at 848 M Street in Fresno. The event will also include award presentations to local high school athletes, coaches and teams, as well as a presentation to the Al Radka Award recipient for community service. Source: The Fresno Bee.

    Photo shows Harold Reynolds speaking with Dan Patrick in September 2014.
    Photo shows Harold Reynolds speaking on The Dan Patrick Show in September 2014.

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  • Join Arizona All-Pro Wide Receiver Larry Fitzgerald for Brunch Leading Up to the Super Bowl at the Citi Super ProTalk.

    TEMPE, AZ. — Join Arizona All-Pro Wide Receiver Larry Fitzgerald for an intimate brunch leading up to the big game at the Citi Super ProTalk. The event takes place on January 30th, 2015 at Elements at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain located at 5700 E. McDonald Dr.in Tempe, AZ. The Super ProTalk session times are from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM for Boys & Girls, Ages 21+. Cost: $49. The event has been Sold Out. Source: Procamps.

    Photo shows Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald for Citi Super ProTalk January 30, 2015.

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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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