Archives for September 2016

Former NY Jets Vinny Testaverde and Wayne Chrebet Appeared at Steiner Sports Autograph Signing Event Last Saturday

GARDEN CITY, NY – Former New York Jets Vinny Testaverde and Wayne Chrebet appeared at a Steiner Sports autograph signing event on Saturday September 24, 2016 where they met with fans and signed autographs. The event took place at the Steiner Sports Store at Roosevelt Field, 630 Old Country Rd, Garden City, NY 11530. Source: Steiner Sports ... Read More

Hall of Famer Jim Kelly to be Speaker at First Commerce Credit Union Power Forward Event – Oct 5

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TALLAHASSEE, FL – Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly will be the speaker at the Fourth Annual Power Forward business event hosted by First Commerce Credit Union in Tallahassee, FL. This year’s Speaker Series event will kick off Entrepreneurship Month activities and will take place at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, 222 S Copeland St, Tallahassee, FL 32304. Source: First Commerce Credit Union ... Read More

Hall of Famer Ralph Sampson to be Keynote Speaker at 4th Annual NSU Basketball Dinner Oct 15

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NORFOLK, VA – Former NBA star and Hall of Famer Ralph Sampson will be the keynote speaker at the Fourth Annual Norfolk State University Basketball Dinner to be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016. The event will take place at the Murray Center, 455 E Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510. Source: The Virginian-Pilot ... Read More

Pro Football Hall of Famer Alan Page Hosts Annual Charity Event in Minneapolis, MN

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Former Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman, Pro Football Hall of Famer and Associate Justice for the Minnesota Supreme Court, Alan Page hosted the 29th annual Page Education Foundation All-Star Benefit Gala on Saturday, September 10, 2016. The event took place at the U.S. Bank Stadium, 401 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Source: Scout.com ... Read More

Super Bowl Winner Kurt Warner Among Ten Candidates Who Should be in Hall of Fame According to ESPN Article

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ESPN – NFL star and Super Bowl Winner Kurt Warner has been ranked by ESPN writer Kevin Seifert as one of ten candidates who should be in the Hall of Fame. According to an ESPN article on August 4, 2016, although Warner was one of the best quarterbacks in league history he was not among those enshrined into the Hall of Fame in 2016 and should not be forgotten. Source: ESPN ... Read More

Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter to Provide Live Commentary For Thursday Night Football on Twitter Via Periscope

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NEW YORK CITY, NY – After leaving the cast of ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown”, former NFL wide receiver and Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter has begun a new position with the NFL beginning with the New York Jets-Buffalo Bills game September 15, 2016. Carter’s new job is provide live streaming coverage for Thursday Night Football on Twitter via Periscope. Source: Sporting News ... Read More

Retired NBA Champion Shaquille O’Neal was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame Sep 9, 2016

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SPRINGFIELD, MA – Retired NBA center Shaquille O’Neal was inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday, September 9, 2016 in an induction ceremony which took place in Springfield, MA. He was honored along with fellow 2016 inductees which included Yao Ming and Allen Iverson. The ceremonial event took place at the National Basketball Hall of Fame, 1000 Hall of Fame Ave, Springfield, MA 01105 Source: NESN ... Read More

August 22 Marks 27th Anniversary When MLB Legend Nolan Ryan Hit Milestone of 5000 Strikeouts

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On August 27, 1989, Texas Rangers legendary pitcher Nolan Ryan became the first an only pitcher in MLB history to reach 5000 strikeouts. A recent article in Call to the Pen describes how Nolan Ryan was in his mid 40’s when the historic milestone was reached. Source: Call to the Pen ... Read More

Retired Football and Baseball Star Bo Jackson Makes Appearance in Auburn University TV Spot

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AUBURN, AL – Retired football and baseball star Bo Jackson made an appearance in a TV spot on Saturday, September 3, 2016 during the Auburn and Clemson football game. Bo Jackson lead the cast in the 30 second spot along with other noteworthy Auburn alumni. The message of the TV spot was that “an education on the Plains could help lead to success and exciting careers”. Source: OANow.com ... Read More

Baseball Hall of Famer John Smoltz Speaks About Pitching With Mike Francesa on WFAN Radio Show

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NEW YORK (WFAN) – Baseball Hall of Famer and MLB Network analyst, John Smoltz appeared with Mike Francesa on a WFAN radio show on June 23, 2016 and spoke about pitching. Smoltz offered some sage advice about how today’s pitchers are brought up under a very different philosophy than he was. Source: CBS New York ... Read More