QUEENS, N.Y. — George Gervin, “The Iceman,” appeared at NBA FIT Day for kids at P4Q School in Queens on January 13, 2015 as he gets ready for next month’s All-Star Game in New York City. Source: N.Y. Daily News.
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George Gervin Appears at NBA FIT Day for Kids in Queens
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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.
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Dale Murphy Named Keynote Speaker at Old Timers Banquet
NASHVILLE, TN. — Atlanta Braves legend, Dale Murphy, is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the 77th annual Old Timers Banquet on Thursday Jan. 22, 2015 at the Nashville Airport Marriott located at 600 Marriott Drive. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the banquet will begin at 6:30 p.m. Source: The Tennessean.
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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.
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St. Louis Cardinals to Sign Autographs at Winter Warm-Up Event
ST. LOUIS, MO. — The St Louis Cardinals will be signing autographs at their annual Winter Warm-Up which takes takes place on Jan. 17, 18, and 19 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch Hotel. There are a limited number of autograph tickets available for each player. Autograph tickets went on sale Tuesday morning. Source: KSDK-TV.
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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.
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Tony LaRussa Named Keynote Speaker at Boys and Girls Clubs
TAMPA, FL — Former MLB manager, Tony LaRussa, was named the keynote speaker on December 18, 2014 at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay Great Futures Breakfast held at the Amalie Arena in Tampa. LaRussa spoke of his youth spent at the Boys and Girls Clubs, and how much it benefited his life. He also spoke with 10 News Sports Anchor Dave Wirth about Kevin Cash, the new manager of the Tampa Bay Rays, and the latest in the line of Tampa-born MLB managers.The benefit raised over $700,000 for clubs. Source: WTSP SEEN ON TV
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Tampa Rays Evan Longoria to Sign Autographs Jan. 8th at Steiner Sports in Garden City NY
GARDEN CITY, NY. — Tampa Rays third baseman, Evan Longoria, is scheduled to appear at Steiner Sports on Thursday Jan. 08, 2015 to sign autographs and memorabilia. The signing will be from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Steiner Sports Store located at the Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City. For more details about Evan Longoria’s autograph signing, click here.
Photo shows Tampa Rays Evan Longoria speaking in a Feb. 2014 about his goals for the season.
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Bo Jackson to Sign Autographs Dec. 17th at Steiner Sports
GARDEN CITY, NY. — Former NFL and MLB star, Bo Jackson, will appear at Steiner Sports on Wednesday Dec. 17, 2014 to sign autographs and memorabilia. The signing will be from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Steiner Sports Store located at the Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City. For more information about the signing, click here.
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Jim Palmer Named Keynote Speaker at LifePath Awards Event
LEHIGH VALLEY, PA. — Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher, Jim Palmer, was named the keynote speaker on November 26, 2014 at the 17th annual LifePath & Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (PICPA) Thanksgiving Benefit and Awards Luncheon. Palmer spoke to a crowd of over 600 at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Fogelsville where he entertained the crowd with “Boys of Summer Stories.” All proceeds will go to LifePath’s programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Source: The Morning Call.
Photo shows former Orioles pitcher Jim Palmer speaking at his Baseball Hall of Fame induction 1990.