LOUISVILLE, KY. — The Louisville Sports Commission recently announced that former Buffalo Bills quarterback and Hall of Famer, Jim Kelly, will deliver the keynote speech set for January 28, 2014 at the Paul Hornung Award Banquet located at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky.
World Series MVP, David Ortiz, affectionately known as ‘Big Papi,’ visited the Late Show on Monday night, November 4, to talk with David Lettermen about the Boston Red Sox, the beard phenomenon, the first game after the Marathon bombings and the healing of the city.
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. — Prudential Patt-White, Lehigh Valley’s largest residential real estate company, will be officially changing their name to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors at a kickoff party and open house 3:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the company’s Palmer Township office.
FRESNO, CA. — Successful entrepreneur and former San Francisco 49er’s defensive back, Ronnie Lott, is scheduled to appear as the keynote speaker at the 2013 Central Valley Venture Forum on October 29 at the Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship located at Fresno State University. Lott’s theme will be “Total Impact: Lessons from the Gridiron for Business.” The event is scheduled to begin at 10:00.
SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Former NFL running back and Heisman Trophy winner, Herschel Walker, visited Airmen and wounded warriors on October 23 at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at the Joint Base San Antinio-Lackland, Texas (AFNS). Walker spoke to more than 200 Airmen about his life as a boy, leading up to his college and NFL days. He also discussed the challenges he faced with Dissociative Identity Disorder, or DID, more commonly known as multiple personality disorder. Herschel Walker spoke to more than 200 personnel from the 59th Medical Wing Oct. 23, 2013, at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (more…)
According to pre-sale orders, former Green Bay Packers wide receiver, Donald Driver’s memoir, “Driven: From Homeless to Hero, My Journeys On and Off Lambeau Field,” has already become a bestseller. Driver, a Super Bowl and ‘Dancing With The Stars’ champion, plans to promote and autograph his book with a series of scheduled book signings.
Driver’s next appearance is October 25, at the Barnes & Noble store located at 7433 Mineral Point Rd, in Madison, WI. The event begins at at 9 a.m and is free to the public. Fans will stand in line after be being given a number.
The reviews of the book have been positive:
“Donald’s contribution to the history of the Packers has been extraordinary, exceeded only by his personal story.” – Bart Starr, Green Bay Packers quarterback, 1956-1971, and head coach, 1975-1983 (more…)
GREEN BAY, WI. — Packers fans will have a chance to meet NFL Hall of Famer, LeRoy Butler, who is scheduled to host a book signing on Oct. 24 for his new book, “Packers Pride: Green Bay Greats Share their Favorite Memories.” The event will take place in the Packers Pro Shop located 1265 Lombardi Ave from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, however, Butler, will only be signing his new book. Fans can purchase the book at the Pro Shop store or online. Co-author, Rob Reischel, will also join Butler for the signing. Green Bay Packers legend and NFL Hall of Famer, Leroy Butler, signs his new book titled “Packers Pride: Green Bay Greats Share their Favorite Memories,” on Oct. 24, 2013 at the Packers Pro Shop. (more…)
KIRKSVILLE, MO. — Former U.S. Olympic gymnast and ‘Dancing With The Stars’ champion, Shawn Johnson, is scheduled to speak at Baldwin Auditorium at Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri on Friday, October 25th, at 7 p.m. The event is free for all attending and tickets are available in the Student Activities Board office. (more…)
ST. JOSEPH, MO. — Dave Dravecky’s message was one of hope, faith, endurance and perseverance as the former San Francisco Giant’s pitcher and cancer survivor gave an inspirational speech at the St. Joseph Christian School fundraiser held on Thursday, October 10, in St. Joseph, Missouri.
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Former Mets catcher, Mike Paizza, delivered an inspirational speech on Sunday, September 29, after the New York Mets inducted Piazza into their franchise Hall of Fame. The cermony took place at Citi Field stadium, home to the Mets, prior to the team’s game against the Brewers. (more…)