CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Touchdown Club presented its annual luncheon on Friday June 19, where former Washington quarterback, Joe Theismann, was the guest speaker. For over an hour, Theismann spoke about his football career and his relationship with former coach Joe Gibbs, who introduced him to the crowd. Before his speech, Theismann talked with the Observer about the state of the Carolina Panthers, QB Cam Newton’s recent contract extension and the injury that ended Theismann’s career. For Q&A with the Observer, click here. Source: The Herald.
Archives for June 2015
Joe Montana Named Guest Speaker at SW Missouri Preps Banquet
SPRINGFIELD, MO. — San Francisco 49ers legendary quarterback, Joe Montana, was the guest speaker on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at the 2015 Best of SW Missouri Preps held at the University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center. The event was presented by the News-Leader. The three-time MVP Super Bowl Champ talked before the program about the best lessons he could give the youngsters in attendance — who amounted to about the top 2 percent of the high school student-athletes in southwest Missouri … and that lesson had little to do with sports. Source: USA Today.
Dan Marino One of Six NFL HOF QB’s Honored at Gridiron Gold
PITTSBURGH, PA. — On Saturday, June 6, 2015, six Hall of Fame quarterbacks Dan Marino, Jim Kelly, Joe Montana, Joe Namath, George Blanda and Johnny Unitas, were honored at an event called Gridiron Gold at the Wyndham Grand. Western PA is known for the large number of NFL players that have come from the area. Since 1953, there have been 23 total quarterbacks inducted into the Hall of Fame. Out of those 23, six are from Western Pa. Source: KDKA.
Chris Berman Speaks with Students and Faculty at Broward College 2015 Speaker Series
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — SportsCenter anchor, Chris Berman, spoke in May to the students in a “fireside chat” setting before his announced appearance at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, which wrapped up the school’s 2015 speaker series that started in January. Some of the topics Berman covered were career goals, Tom Brady, the growth of ESPN and the top five quarterbacks in National Football League history. Source: Sun Sentinel. ... Read More
Join Brett Favre for a Rare Autograph Signing on July 18th Before his Packers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
GREEN BAY, WI. — Former Green Bay Packers quarterback, Brett Favre, is scheduled to appear in a rare public autograph session in the Stadium District before his Packers Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The autograph session will take place Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. at D2 Sports Pub at 788 Armed Forces Drive in Green Bay. Packers legend Ron Wolf will also take part in the signing. The event is sponsored by Legends of the Field, a memorabilia service. Portions of the proceeds will go to the Favre 4 Hope foundation. Later that day, Favre will be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame at Lambeau Field. Source: wbay.com
Misty Mae Treanor Brings Gold Volleyball Camp to Vail Over Fathers Day Weekend
VAIL, CO. -— Three-time Olympic gold medalist, Misty May-Treanor, brought her Dream in Gold volleyball camp to Vail as part of the 43rd annual Vail King of the Mountain volleyball tournament, which took place on June 19-21 over Father’s Day weekend. Source: Vail Daily.
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Jerome Bettis Will be Signing Autographs and Memorabilia on July 11th at CSA Show
CHANTILLY, VA. — Former Steelers great, Jerome Bettis will appear on July 11, 2015 from 9a.m.-5p.m for an autograph signing at the CSA Show located at 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center Chantilly, VA. Show hours and schedule for the entire weekend are: Friday July 10th from 2 p.m.-8 p.m., Saturday July 11th from 9a.m.-5p.m. and Sunday July 12th 1from 0am.-4 p.m. Cost: Friday Admission FREE, Saturday $8, Sunday $8 Weekend Pass $15. ... Read More
Cincinnati Reds Legend Pete Rose Named Keynote Speaker at Thanks for Giving Benefit Luncheon at Spooky Nook Sports
MANHEIM, PA. — Cincinnati Reds legend, Pete Rose, has been named the featured speaker on Nov. 24, 2015 at this year’s Thanks for Giving Benefit Luncheon to be held at Spooky Nook Sports located at 2913 Spooky Nook Rd in Manheim, PA. The event is being presented by the Janus School and Spooky Nook. Source: Lancaster Online.
Train with Drew Brees and the Pros at the Drew Brees Passing Academy at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. — Join Drew Brees along with other NFL superstars Larry Fitzgerald, Patrick Peterson, Mark Ingram and more on June 25-27, 2015 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida powered by ProCamps. Founded in 2013, the Drew Brees Passing Academy & 7-on-7 tournament offers a competitive high school 7-on-7 competition and one-of-a-kind football camp for teams across the nation. For more info, click here.
Lou Piniella to Sign Autographs July 23rd at Steiner Sports
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — Former MLB manager, Lou Piniella, is scheduled to appear on Thursday evening on July 23, 2015 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm to meet and greet fans where he 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.