Archives for October 2014

Coach Bill Self Gives Keynote Speech at the 2nd Annual Roos Basketball Tip-Off Dinner

KANSAS CITY, KS. — Kansas University Jayhawks basketball coach Bill Self was the keynote speaker at the 2nd annual Roos Basketball Tip-Off Dinner on Sept. 30. The event was hosted by the UMKC men’s basketball program and took place at the College Basketball Experience, next to the Sprint Center in downtown Kansas City. Source: University News.

Photo shows Jayhawks coach Bill Self from a 2013 interview with Fox Sports.

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Mike Tyson Brings One Man Show to Hard Rock in Tampa

TAMPA. FL. — Former Heavyweight boxing champ, Mike Tyson, will bring his one-man show “Undisputed Truth” to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa on October 25, 2014. He is touring with the show and promoting a book based on his life that will be released Oct. 28. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com and the Rock Shop located in Hard Rock Cafe. Source: The Tampa Tribune.

Photo shows Mike Tyson performance in HBO’s ‘Undisputed Truth’ trailer.

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NFL Quarterback and BYU Graduate Jim McMahon Has #9 Jersey Retired by BYU

BYU graduate and NFL quarterback, Jim McMahon, became an official member of Brigham Young University’s Athletic Hall of Fame this week. McMahon’s jersey #9 was retired at the game on Oct. 3, 2014. McMahon is the sixth former BYU football player to have his number retired, following Eldon Fortie, Marion Probert, Steve Young, Gifford Nielsen and Ty Detmer.

Photo shows Jim McMahon speaking after BYU retired his #9 jersey at BYU game on Oct. 3, 2014.

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Rod Smith Signs Autographs at Littleton Sports Authority

LITTLETON, CO. — Former Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith was on hand Saturday, Sept. 27, at Littleton Sports Authority’s re-grand opening this past weekend. The new store layout and decorations took the already brilliant visuals over the top, Rod Smith (Hall of Fame Denver Bronco) signed gear for eager fans, and local school districts and other community marketing reps partnered at the ribbon cutting. Source: Sports Authority.

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Photo shows Rod Smith signing autographs Sept. 27, 2014 at Littleton, Colorado  Sports Authority.

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Retired MLB Catcher Ivan Rodriguez to Appear at Glory Days Memorabilia Private Autograph Signing Event

WINDSOR, CA. — Retired MLB catcher Ivan Rodriguez will appear on November 20, 2014 at 1:00 pm at the Glory Days Memorabilia Autograph Signing event located at 513 David Clayton Ln., Windsor, CA. Source: SFGate.

Photo shows former Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez on Aug, 2, 2014 at Comerica Park.

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R. C. Slocum Named Keynote Speaker at PESA Leadership Luncheon in Houston

HOUSTON, TX. — Former Texas A&M football coach R. C. Slocum has been named the keynote speaker by the Hannon Hydraulics and the Petroleum Equipment & Services Association (PESA) to speak at their Executive Leadership Seminar on Oct. 15, 2014 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Houston, Texas. Registration begins at 11:00 am with Coach Slocum’s keynote address at 12:15 pm. The PESA Executive Leadership Series features prominent keynote speakers sharing their insights and career experiences. Source: PR.com.

Photo shows former Texas A&M football coach R.C. Slocum speaking to Texas A&M graduates on Aug. 12, 2010.

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