ROANOKE, VA. — Former Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Phillies manager, Charlie Manuel, has been named the guest speaker at the 24th annual hot stove banquet where five area baseball players and contributors have been selected for induction into the Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame. The event will be held on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at the Roanoke Civic Center. Source: Roanoke.com.
Photo shows Charlie Manuel speaking with WEBN-TV Boston in a 2012 interview.
INDIAN WELLS, CA. — Baseball Hall of Famer, Willie Mays, has been named the keynote speaker at the annual Champion Honors Luncheon scheduled to be held on Jan. 14, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa in Indian Wells. The proceeds of the luncheon will benefit the Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children. Source: The Desert Sun.
Photo shows Willie Mays speaking about his career in a 2013 interview with Bob Costas.
NEW YORK — Former Yankees manager, Joe Torre, was joined by MLB greats David Cone, Bernie Williams and John Franco on Nov. 13, 2014 to honor former Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte for the 12th anniversary of the Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation, which was founded in 2002 by Ali and Joe Torre in response to the impact that domestic violence had on Joe Torre and his family. Its mission is to educate to end the cycle of domestic violence and save lives. Bob Costas was master of ceremonies. Sources: LoHud Yankees Blog and MLB.com.
Photo shows Andy Pettitte with Joe Torre at 12th annual Safe at Home event on Nov. 13, 2014.
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
Photo shows former St; Louis Cardinals shortstop and Baseball Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith receiving the 2014 Living Legend Award from Louisville Slugger on November 14, 2014.
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
Photo shows San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik speaking with fans and signing autographs at Macys Union Square on Nov. 1, 2014, the day after the World Series Parade.
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.
Photo shows 2014 World Series MVP Madison Bumgarner speaking with MLB Network’s Matt Yallof about coming into Game 7 of the 2014 World Series.
COMMERCE, OK. — MLB great, Andre Dawson, has been named the guest speaker at the upcoming 2015 Mickey Mantle Classic awards banquet scheduled to take place on April 5, 2015 in Commerce Oklahoma. The wooden bat tournament will be held April 6-11, 2015, at the baseball park that honors “The Commerce Comet” Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle. Source: Jim Ellis, The Miami News Record.
Photo shows Andre Dawson speaking at his 2010 Hall of Fame Induction ceremony.
HANOVER, MA. — Join Boston All-Star designated hitter David Ortiz for baseball instruction and fun at the 2014 Market Basket David Ortiz Baseball Clinic in partnership with Citi presented by P&G. Date: November, 2. Location: University Sports Complex in Hanover. Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for boys and girls grades 1 – 12. Cost: $149. Source: Procamps.com.
Photo shows David Ortiz giving baseball instruction at Baseball ProCamp.
NEW YORK CITY — Former Yankees Pitcher Mariano Rivera has been named the featured speaker at the upcoming Steiner Sports Executive Luncheon Series to be held on October 28 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at NYY Steak located at 7 West 51st St in NYC. Rivera will share stories about his career achievements and struggles. Members will have a chance to meet special guest Sparky Lyle who will also appear at the same event.
Photo shows Mariano Rivera speaking in a March 2014 with YES Network
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. — St. Louis Cardinals manager, Mike Matheny, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Arrow Leadership and Success Summit, the high point of the Arrow Leadership and Success Series, which is new to the publication this year. The summit will held at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Show Me Center. The Show Me Center is a multi-purpose arena, located on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University, in Cape Girardeau, MO. Students and other people from around the area will have the opportunity to hear from Matheny about what it takes to lead winning teams and organizations. Source: krcu.com.
Photo shows Mike Matheny speaking about how to build great teams.
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