DENVER, CO. — Former Broncos tight end and current NFL analyst, Shannon Sharpe, has been named the keynote speaker at The Journey, the Junior League of Denver’s fundraiser to support literacy efforts in the Denver metro area. The event takes place on March 13, at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center beginning with cocktails at 6 p.m, followed by Sharpe’s speech and dinner. Tickets for the event are $125 per person.
ARLINGTON, TX — MLB great & former Texas Rangers CEO, Nolan Ryan, will be the keynote speaker at UT Arlington’s First Pitch Fundraiser Friday, January 17, at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Capital One Club at Rangers Ballpark located at 1000 Ballpark Way. MLB legend and Former Texas Rangers CEO, Nolan Ryan, is a popular motivational speaker says PFP Sports & Celebrity Talent Agency. (more…)
Coming off of the 49ers win on Sunday, the FOX NFL Sunday crew discuss Seattle’s matchup with San Francisco in the NFC Championship. Jimmy Johnson voices his concern about Seattle’s offense. He questions whether they have enough weapons to offensively put points on the board. With great defenses on both sides, Johnson says Russell Wilson will need a strong passing game and he has not been that sharp in the last few games.
CINCINNATI, OH. — Former MLB player and Cincinnati Reds manager, Pete Rose, will be the featured guest speaker at the Mariemont Sports Stag scheduled for Feb. 3rd. The event is being held at the 20th Century Theatre located at 3021 Madison Rd, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Mike Smith, head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, has been named the keynote speaker at the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 94th Annual Meeting. The event, sponsored by Halifax Health, will take place on Feb. 10, 2014 at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort. Atlanta Falcons coach, Mike Smith was at the annual Georgia-Carolina Council Boy Scouts of America Friends of Scouting Leadership dinner held on March 21, 2013 at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center. (more…)
NEW YORK — Three MLB stars, Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine & Frank Thomas, were elected to the Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame, Wednesday January 8, on their first ballot debut. Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine will join their former Atlanta Braves manager, Bobby Cox, at the July 27 induction along with Joe Torre and Tony La Russa, also elected last month.
MLB players, Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine & Frank Thomas, who were elected to the Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame on January 8, 2014.
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GRIFFITH, IN. — Retired NBA star Rick Barry is scheduled to sign autographs at Bridges’ Scoreboard Restaurant from 6 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 22. The restaurant is located at 121 N Griffith Blvd in Griffith, IN. Autograph tickets are currently on sale. Advance autograph tickets are $30 (1 autograph) or $50 (2 autographs). Tickets at the door are $40 (1 autograph). Photos of Rick Barry will be on sale for $10 each.
SOUTHINGTON, CT. — The Southington Chamber of Commerce has named former Red Sox and Mets baseball manager Bobby Valentine their guest speaker at their upcoming celebrity supper scheduled on Jan. 7th at the Aqua Turf Club located in Plainsville, CT. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a dinner at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $30 for chamber members and $35 for guests. A silent sports auction hosted by Awards of Elegance will also take place.
SAN DIEGO, CA. — Baseball great, Steve Garvey, has been named keynote speaker at the Government Fleet Expo & Conference to be held in San Diego, California. Garvey will deliver the breakfast keynote address on Tuesday June 3, 2014 beginning at 8:30 a.m. through 10:00 a.m. The Government Fleet Expo & Conference is an event where public fleet professionals from across the country network, share ideas and learn new ROI strategies.
STATE COLLEGE, PA. — Former Major League pitcher and current MLB Network analyst, Mitch Williams, has been named the keynote speaker at the Penn State annual First Pitch Dinner to be held on February 1, 2014. The event will host a kid’s clinic from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday morning followed by a practice from noon to 2 p.m. A VIP reception and silent auction are scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by the dinner and program at 6 p.m. Penn State head coach Rob Cooper will also provide remarks during the banquet.
