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.
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.
CINCINNATI, OH, — Cinncinati Reds fans will now have the opportunity to meet former Cincinnati Reds outfielder, Ken Griffey Sr., who is scheduled to sign copies of his new book, “Big Red” at three different locations in Cincinnati, Ohio.
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — Former Boston Red Sox catcher and MLB Hall of Famer, Carlton Fisk, is scheduled to meet fans and sign autographs on July 30 through August 3 at the Royal Plaza Trade Center located in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Fans will have a rare opportunity to meet Fisk and see the creation of a unique piece of memorabilia for their collection.
MURRELLS INLET, S.C– MLB Hall of Famer, Wade Boggs, made an appearance on Saturday, April 5, for a charity event held at the Grand Opening for Murrells Inlet Outpost in Murrells Inlet, S.C. Before the event began, Boggs signed a few items for fans that would eventually be auctioned off live along with other items to benefit Hands of Hope Charity.
NEWNAN, GA. — Hall of Fame knuckleball pitcher, Phil Niekro, appeared at Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Newnan, Georgia for the Newnan store’s grand opening on Weds, March 18, to meet an greet fans & to sign autographs. The event began at 10 a.m., but fans arrived at the store as early as 7:30 a.m. to get their tickets in order to to meet the former Atlanta Braves pitcher.
NASHVILLE, TN. — ‘Mr. Cub’ Hall of Famer, Ernie Banks, has been named the guest speaker at the sixth annual fundraiser at Allen Arena on April 19 for its Don Meyer Evening of Excellence. In the past, guest speakers included Tim Tebow, Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, former Butler coach Brad Stevens, who is now with the Boston Celtics, and Phil, Si and Kay Robertson from TV’s “Duck Dynasty.”
WINNIPEG, Ca. — Former Cinncinnati Reds legend, Pete Rose, is coming to Winnipeg on Saturday, April 26, at a pay-per-autograph event at The Park Theatre where Rose will sign autographs from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tickets for the event range in price from $20 to $40 and can be purchased through the Park Theatre, Music Trader or online. A ticket to the event will guarantee the purchaser a chance to meet baseball’s controversial MLB legend.
ORLANDO, FL — Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famer, Cal Ripken Jr., will appear along with the Washington Wizards on Friday, March 14th, at Amway Center in Orlando. The Florida League and Orlando Magic have partnered to provide Florida League fans a unique game night opportunity. Fans can purchase their own ticket package that includes entry to the game, a copy of the book “Squeeze Play”, and an exclusive signing of the book with Cal Ripken Jr.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. — St. Louis Cardinals legend, Ozzie Smith will be the keynote speaker at the Semoball Awards banquet to be held on June 21 at the Show Me Center. The annoucement was made on February 10 by Semoball.com, a regional sports website contributed to by five daily newspapers in Southeast Missouri. The Show Me Center is located on the Southeast Missouri State University campus, in Cape Girardeau.
