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.
BINGHAMTON, NY — Former WNBA star and Olympic gold medalist, Rebecca Lobo was the keynote speaker on April 27, 2015 at the athletics department’s 10th-annual Binghamton University Collegiate Women’s Luncheon. Source: bupipedream.com.
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FORT WAYNE, IN –- Former Buffalo Bills quarterback, Hall of Famer and cancer survivor, Jim Kelly and his wife, Jill were the guest speakers on Monday April 27 and Tuesday April 28, 2015 at the Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne for “A Night of Hope” presented by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Source: Wane.com.
CLAREMORE, OK — Former United States congressman and Seattle Seahawks legend, Steve Largent, was the keynote speaker on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the 19th Hole Dinner and Auction benefiting the Rogers County Training Center. Source: The Daily Progress.
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HARMONY, PA — Join Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger at the Giant Eagle Ben Roethlisberger Football ProCamp. The ProCamp takes place on Saturday and Sunday June 13th-June 14th, at Seneca Valley High School located at 128 Seneca School Rd.in Harmony, PA. for Boys & Girls, Grades 1 to 8. Source: Procamps.
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — Former Yankees manager and Hall of Famer, Joe Torre, will appear at Steiner Sports on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 to sign autographs and memorabilia for fans. The signing will be from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Steiner Sports Store located at Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City, NY. For more info, click here.
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — Former Yankees center fielder, Bernie Williams, is scheduled to appear on Tuesday May 26, 2015 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm to meet and greet fans. The four-time World Series champ 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.
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ARCATA, CA. — Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and three-time pro bowler, Jeff Garcia, was the keynote speaker on Saturday, March 28, at the 30th Annual Celebrity Dinner & Sports Auction. The event was held in Lumberjack Arena at Humboldt State in Arcata, CA. Previous guest speakers have included Tim Brown, Rick Barry, Jim Harbaugh, Misty May, Joe Frazier and Steve Young. All funds raised at the event go toward scholarships for student-athletes. Last year the event raised more than $251,000. Source: Times-Standard
GREENWICH, Conn. — Tom Coughlin, head coach of the New York Giants, will be the keynote speaker on June 10th at the banquet for the Greenwich High School Class of 2015 Sports Hall of Fame Class induction. The banquet will take place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency, 1800 E. Putnam Ave in Greenwich. Source: Greenwich Daily Voice
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MILWAUKEE, WI. — Green Bay Packers legend, Donald Driver, was the guest of honor on Friday, May 1, where he surprised Kohl’s employees at the Kohl’s corporate office at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park. Donald’s heartfelt speech made an impact on the the audience pumping up the crowd before Saturday’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.” The Superbowl champ, who lost both his father and best friend to cancer, said he is just happy to be able to use his public platform to contribute to the cancer fight. Source: Fox6Now.com.