ISSAQUAH, WA. — Former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver, Steven Largent, will be signing autographs from 11:00am-12:30pm on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the Sports Authority located at 1185 Northwest Gilman Boulevard in Issaquah, WA. Steve will also be signing autographs from 1:30pm-3:00pm at the Crossroads location in Bellevue.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA. — San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik appeared at noon on Saturday Nov. 1 at Macys in Union Square to meet fans and sign autographs, one day after the World Series Victory parade. Hundreds of customers turned out during the event in the men’s store. Panik said he never imagined he’d win a World Series ring his rookie year. He hopes he’ll win another one soon! Source: ABC7News.com
Twelve time Pro Bowler Champ Bailey has decided to retire from the NFL, putting an end to a long and illustrious career. The 36-year-old cornerback spent most of his 15-season career with the Denver Broncos, but after being released by the Broncos at the end of last season and being cut by the New Orleans Saints this season due to a foot injury, Bailey decided to move on to pursue other career opportunities. Source: Los Angeles Times.
SEATTLE, WA. — On Sunday Nov. 2, 2014, Pro Football Hall of Famer, Walter Jones, became the 11th member of the Seahawks’ Ring of Honor during the halftime ceremony of the team’s game against the Oakland Raiders at CenturyLink Field. Jones becomes the 11th member of the Ring of Honor, joining Steve Largent (1989), Jim Zorn (1991), Dave Brown (1992), Pete Gross (1992), Curt Warner (1994), Jacob Green (1995), Kenny Easley (2002), Dave Krieg (2004), Chuck Knox (2005) and Kennedy (2006). Source: Clare Farnsworth, Seahawks.com.
SAN FRANCISO, CA. — San Francisco fans celebrated after Madison Bumgarner made baseball history by pitching the Giants to their third title in five years with a 3-2 win over the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 on Wednesday night, Oct. 30, 2014. Bumgarner came out of the bull pen and threw 5 scoreless innings after just two days rest, getting the save on the road and adding to his post season legacy. Source: Associated Press.
SANTA BARBARA, CA. — Former Los Angeles Lakers point guard and successful entrepreneur, Magic Johnson, was the featured speaker on Friday, October 24, at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara for his event, The Magic of Winning, where Magic discussed his life and career that led to his path to success. Source: Daily Nexus.
COMMERCE, OK. — MLB great, Andre Dawson, has been named the guest speaker at the upcoming 2015 Mickey Mantle Classic awards banquet scheduled to take place on April 5, 2015 in Commerce Oklahoma. The wooden bat tournament will be held April 6-11, 2015, at the baseball park that honors “The Commerce Comet” Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle. Source: Jim Ellis, The Miami News Record.
TALLADEGA, ALA. — NASCAR champion Terry Labonte competed in his last race at Sunday’s Geico 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Oct.19 making it the 890th and final race for the two-time Cup champion. Labonte is one of only 15 drivers to win multiple NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championships. Source: ABC News
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 51st 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.
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.
