Category: Christian Athletes

Former MLB Relief Pitcher Jim Morris (The Rookie) Named Guest Speaker at ETvarsity Best Preps Banquet

LONGVIEW, TX. — Former MLB relief pitcher, Jim Morris, AKA: “The Rookie”, will be the guest speaker on June 14 at the second annual ETvarsity Best Preps Banquet. The event will be held at the Maude Cobb Convention an Activity Center in Longview, Texas. will honor more than 250 high school athletes and coaches at an awards ceremony that will culminate with the naming of the top overall male and female athlete, Coach of the Year and most outstanding athlete from each sport. The event is open to the public. Tickets will go on sale in May. Source: News Journal.

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February 15, 2016
Pittsburgh Pirates Manager, Clint Hurdle, Delivers Keynote Speech for the 39th annual ODU Baseball Banquet on Friday night

Pittsburgh Pirates manager, Clint Hurdle, was the keynote speaker for the 39th annual ODU Baseball Banquet on Friday night. Clint has been Pirate’s manager for the past five years and have taken the Pirates to the playoffs three times. Hurdle was the National League Manager of the Year in 2013. Source: ABC 12 News Now
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February 1, 2016
Join Washington QB Colt McCoy at the Baylor Scott & White Health Colt McCoy Football ProCamp June 29-30

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.

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June 8, 2015
Olympic Softball Star Jennie Finch Named Keynote Speaker at Semoball Awards July 11

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. — Olympic softball star, Jennie Finch, will be the keynote speaker at the Semoball Awards on July 11 at the Southeast Missouri State River Campus. The three-time All-American pitcher at Arizona was announced as the speaker for the second annual event on March 4, 2015 at HealthPoint Fitness in Cape Girardeau. Source: semissourian.
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May 26, 2015
Jennie Finch Named Keynote Speaker at Annual Champions of Character Pre-Season Kick-Off at Cornerstone University

RAPIDS, MI – Softball’s most famous female pitcher, Jennie Finch, was the keynote speaker on March 16, 2015 at the Champions of Character Pre-Season Kick-Off to be held at Cornerstone University’s Hansen Athletic Center. Finch spoke on the theme “Don’t Strike Out; Why Character Matters.” The free event, begins at 6:30 p.m.and is open to West Michigan high school teams and its coaches, as well as the general public. Source: MLive.

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May 22, 2015
Matt Birk Named Guest Speaker at CTE Computer Event at Arkansas Northeastern

PARAGOULD, AR — Former NFL All-Pro center and current Director of Football Development for the NFL, Matt Birk, was the guest speaker Friday, April 10, at the CTE Completer Event “Graduating To College And Career” Arkansas Northeastern College in partnership with Crowley’s Ridge Educational Service Cooperative. About 500 high school seniors from around northeast Arkansas participated in the seminar. Source: CourierNews.net

Photo shows Matt Birk speaking with Fox Sports/

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April 27, 2015
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.

Photo shows for Atlanta Braves legend Dale Murphy speaking in a 2012 interview with Fox Charlotte.

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January 8, 2015
Tommy John Named Guest Speaker at Syracuse Chiefs Annual Hot Stove Baseball Dinner

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Former MLB pitcher, Tommy John, will be the guest speaker at the Syracuse Chiefs’ 55th annual Hot Stove Baseball Dinner on Jan. 23 at The Oncenter, located at 800 South State St. The event is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m.and will include dinner, a silent auction, special guest speakers and autographs. Source: Syracuse.com.

Photo shows Tommy John speaking on July 27, 2013 at the Baseball Hall of Fame honoring renowned surgeon Dr. Frank Jobe for his revolutionary elbow surgery and impact on the game.

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January 6, 2015
Former Yankees Relief Pitcher Mariano Rivera Named Guest Speaker at Steiner Sports Executive Luncheon Series

NEW YORK CITY — Former Yankees Pitcher Mariano Rivera has been named the featured speaker at the upcoming Steiner Sports Executive Luncheon Series to be held on October 28 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at NYY Steak located at 7 West 51^st St in NYC. Rivera will share stories about his career achievements and struggles. Members will have a chance to meet special guest Sparky Lyle who will also appear at the same event.

Photo shows Mariano Rivera speaking in a March 2014 with YES Network

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October 20, 2014
Former St. Louis Cardinals Lou Brock Named Keynote Speaker at Cape Fear Valley Diabetes Health and Wellness Event

FAYATTEVILLE, N.C. — Former St. Louis Cardinals left fielder, Lou Brock, has been named the keynote speaker at Cape Fear Valley Diabetes Health and Wellness on Nov. 1, 2014. The diabetes event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. inside the Cape Fear Valley Education Center. Brock will speak at noon. Source: Fayobserver.com.

Photo shows Lou Brock speaking at his Baseball Hall of Fame Induction in 1985.

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October 16, 2014