LOUISVILLE, KY — St. Louis Cardinals great Ozzie Smith was honored on Friday Nov.14, 2014 with the 2014 Living Legend Award Friday from the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. Source: Fox2Now.com
St. Louis Cardinals Great Ozzie Smith Honored With Louisville Slugger 2014 Living Legend Award
Karl Mecklenburg Reviews Denver Broncos Film with Military at Appreciation Event
DENVER, CO. — Former Bronco’s pro linebacker Karl Mecklenburg, along with former Denver placekicker David Treadwell, sat down with approximately 20 active duty military members and their guests on Tuesday Nov. 11, 2014 for a military appreciation film session in the Broncos’ Fan Cave. Mecklenburg and Treadwell reviewed tape, spoke with fans and answered questions about their playing days and the state of the Broncos. The military appreciation event was hosted by Coca Cola. Source: DenverBroncos.com. ... Read More
Archie Manning Named Keynote Speaker at Southern Exposure
ORLANDO, FL. — Former NFL star, Archie Manning, has been named the keynote speaker at the Southern Exposure council’s 2015 conference and trade show. The event will be held on Feb. 26-28, 2015, at the Caribe Royale All-Suite Hotel & Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Manning will deliver the keynote address Saturday, Feb. 28, during the luncheon and general session. Source: The Produce News.
... Read MoreMagic Johnson, Mia Hamm are Owners in New Soccer Team the Los Angeles Football Club
LOS ANGELES — In a press conference on Oct. 30, 2014, managing partner, Henry Nguyen, officially launched LAFC. Former Los Angeles Laker Magic Johnson and U.S. Soccer great Mia Hamm are just a few of the new part owners in the new MLS team, the Los Angeles Football Club. The new club is set to debut in 2017. Source: Washington Post.
Jim Zorn to Sign Autographs at Sports Authority in Bellevue WA
BELLEVUE, WA. — Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Jim Zorn, will be signing autographs from 11:00am-12:30pm on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the Sports Authority-Lakeside Holdings located at 44 Bellevue Way NE in Bellevue, WA. Jim will also be signing autographs from 1:30pm-3:00pm at the Lynwood East location.
Steve Largent to Sign Autographs at Sports Authority in Issaquah WA
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 Giants Second Baseman Joe Panik Speaks with Fans and Signs Autographs at Macys: VIDEO
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
12-Time Pro Bowler Champ Bailey Retires
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.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Walter Jones Becomes 11th Member of Seattle Seahawks’ Ring of Honor
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.
World Series MVP Madison Bumgarner Speaks to Media After Giants Game 7 Win Over the KC Royals: VIDEO
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.