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.
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
Broncos John Elway, Gary Kubiak Deliver Keynote Address at John Lynch Salute the Stars Scholarship Event
DENVER, CO. — John Elway and Broncos coach Gary Kubiak were the keynote speakers on May 12, 2015 at the John Lynch’s 17th Annual Salute the Stars luncheon at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The event is designed to recognize and reward student-athletes for their efforts in the classroom, in sport and in their communities.
NFL Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson Hosts Judson Football Camp
CONVERSE, TX — Pro Football Hall of Famer, Eric Dickerson, will once again be on the field, for his sixth year at the annual Judson Football Camp for the two-day skills and fundamentals camp where he will mix it up with the group of kids ranging from second-graders through high-schoolers. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 6 and 7 at D.W. Rutledge Stadium on the Judson High School campus in Converse. The cost is $30 per athlete per day. Every participant receives an autographed T-shirt and refreshments. Source: mysanantonio.com.
Archie Manning Named Keynote Speaker at I-Bowl Kickoff
SHREVEPORT, La. — Former NFL legend, Archie Manning, has been chosen as the year’s keynote speaker at the sixth-annual Independence Bowl Kickoff Luncheon set for Monday, July 20, at 11:45 a.m. on the second floor of the Shreveport Convention Center. Individual tickets are $50, and tables of eight are $400. Tickets can be purchased at independencebowl.org beginning May 27. Past NFL greats who have spoken at the Kickoff Luncheon, include Terry Bradshaw, Bobby Bowden, Lou Holtz, Jason Witten and Emmitt Smith. Source: Shreveport Times.
Former Bills QB Jim Kelly Named Guest Speaker at ‘Night of Hope’ Presented by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FORT WAYNE, IN –- Former Buffalo Bills quarterback, Hall of Famer and cancer survivor, Jim Kelly and his wife, Jill were the guest speakers on Monday April 27 and Tuesday April 28, 2015 at the Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne for “A Night of Hope” presented by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Source: Wane.com.
Steve Largent Named Keynote Speaker at 19th Hole Dinner and Auction
CLAREMORE, OK — Former United States congressman and Seattle Seahawks legend, Steve Largent, was the keynote speaker on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the 19th Hole Dinner and Auction benefiting the Rogers County Training Center. Source: The Daily Progress.
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Join Steelers Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger at the Giant Eagle Ben Roethlisberger Football ProCamp June 13th and 14th
HARMONY, PA — Join Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger at the Giant Eagle Ben Roethlisberger Football ProCamp. The ProCamp takes place on Saturday and Sunday June 13th-June 14th, at Seneca Valley High School located at 128 Seneca School Rd.in Harmony, PA. for Boys & Girls, Grades 1 to 8. Source: Procamps.
Former San Francisco 49ers QB Jeff Garcia Named Keynote Speaker at 2015 Humboldt State Sports Auction
ARCATA, CA. — Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and three-time pro bowler, Jeff Garcia, was the keynote speaker on Saturday, March 28, at the 30th Annual Celebrity Dinner & Sports Auction. The event was held in Lumberjack Arena at Humboldt State in Arcata, CA. Previous guest speakers have included Tim Brown, Rick Barry, Jim Harbaugh, Misty May, Joe Frazier and Steve Young. All funds raised at the event go toward scholarships for student-athletes. Last year the event raised more than $251,000. Source: Times-Standard
Giants Tom Coughlin Named Keynote Speaker At Greenwich Hall Of Fame Banquet
GREENWICH, Conn. — Tom Coughlin, head coach of the New York Giants, will be the keynote speaker on June 10th at the banquet for the Greenwich High School Class of 2015 Sports Hall of Fame Class induction. The banquet will take place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency, 1800 E. Putnam Ave in Greenwich. Source: Greenwich Daily Voice
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