CHARLOTTE, N.C. – University of Alabama football coach, Nick Saban, will be the keynote speaker for The Charlotte Touchdown Club’s 2014 Bronko Nagurski Awards Banquet scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2014. The event, presented by The Charlotte Touchdown Club in conjunction with the Football Writers Association of America, is held annually to present the Bronko Nagurski Trophy to the top defensive player in the NCAA.
Photo shows Nick Saban speaking in February 2014 with WRBL in Columbus, Ga
Las Vegas, NV — Former NFL coach, Mike Ditka, along with “Mean Joe” Greene, Kyle Turley and other NFL stars will come together to raise funds for retired NFL players on June 6 – 7 at the 2014 Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund Hall of Fame Dinner and Autograph Show.
Photo shows former NFL coach, Mike Ditka, speaking at the 2013 Gridirons Greats dinner.
LA VISTA, NE. — New Orleans Saints quarterback, Drew Brees, is scheduled to appear on May 6, 2014 as the featured speaker at the Boys Town Booster Banquet fundraiser. The event will take place at the Embassy Suites Omaha-La Vista Conference Center located at 12520 Westport Pkwy in La Vista, Nebraska.
Photo shows New Orleans Saints quarteback, Drew Brees, speaking with FOX Super Bowl Daily about Super Bowl XLVIII, the Pro Bowl draft, his Super Bowl memories and more.
ORLANDO, FL — In celebration of “Legends Nights,” former Orlando Magic legend and seven-time NBA All-Star, Grant Hill, was honored by the Orlando Magic at the end of the first quarter during the March 25 matchup vs. the Portland Trail Blazers. The evening featured a center court presentation at the end of the first quarter. Hill joined FOX Sports Florida’s broadcasts including Magic Live pregame show with hosts Paul Kennedy and Nick Anderson and join broadcasters David Steele and Jeff Turner for a portion of the game broadcast.
Photo shows NBA All-Star, Grant Hill announcing his retirement after 19 season in the NBA.
CHICAGO, IL. — Former NBA legend and business entrepreneur, Earwin “Magic” Johnson, will be the keynote speaker at the 2014 National Restaurant Association’s annual trade show scheduled for this coming May. Johnson’s keynote address will be held at 2 p.m. in McCormick Place’s Grand Ballroom on May 18. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. The keynote address is open to all registered NRA Show 2014 attendees, exhibitors and media, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show is the largest annual gathering of restaurant, food service and lodging professionals in the world.
Photo shows Magic Johnson speaking n Feb 2014 with The Breakfast Club.
NEWNAN, GA. — Hall of Fame knuckleball pitcher, Phil Niekro, appeared at Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Newnan, Georgia for the Newnan store’s grand opening on Weds, March 18, to meet an greet fans & to sign autographs. The event began at 10 a.m., but fans arrived at the store as early as 7:30 a.m. to get their tickets in order to to meet the former Atlanta Braves pitcher.
Photo shows Phil Niekro signing autographs on March 19, 2014 at Ollie’s Bargain Outlet for the Grand opening of Newnan Stores in Newnan, Georgia. Photo Credit: Time Herald.
NASHVILLE, TN. — ‘Mr. Cub’ Hall of Famer, Ernie Banks, has been named the guest speaker at the sixth annual fundraiser at Allen Arena on April 19 for its Don Meyer Evening of Excellence. In the past, guest speakers included Tim Tebow, Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, former Butler coach Brad Stevens, who is now with the Boston Celtics, and Phil, Si and Kay Robertson from TV’s “Duck Dynasty.”
Photo shows ‘Mr. Cub’ Hall of Famer, Ernie Banks, speaking with CNN in a November 2013 interview shortly after receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
CHICAGO, IL. — Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, Troy Aikman, has been named the Keynote speaker at OneShow Opening Session presented by the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA). The keynote event will take place at the opening general session on Wednesday, April 9. Aikman’s speech will follow opening remarks by NAMA Chair Pete Tullio and the annual State of the Industry address from NAMA CEO Carla Balakgie. Brad Sham, the longtime radio voice of the Dallas Cowboys, will also interview Aikman onstage.
Photo shows Troy Aikman speaking with Chris Myers in a November 2013 interview about his career.
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — ESPN analyst and former NFL head coach, Herm Edwards, has been named the keynote speaker at the 36th annual Big Green Dinner. The event, presented by the Francis Charitable Foundation, will be held on Friday, April 25.at 7 p.m. in the Henderson Center located in Clarksburg, W.Va. Individual tickets for the event are $80 and VIP reception/table sponsorships are $2,000.
Photo shows former NFL head coach and current NFL analyst for ESPN Herm Edwards delivering a motivational speech In August 2013 to the University of Alabama football team.
In an announcement that came on Wednesday night, March 13, the NY Jets have agreed to terms with Denver Broncos free agent Eric Decker. The deal is for five years and worth $36.25 million with $15 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Denver Broncos free agent Eric Decker accepts NY Jets lucrative five year contract worth $36.25 million with $15 million guaranteed. The announcement came on March 12, 2014. ... Read More
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