Former Steeelers running back, Jerome Bettis, aka: The Bus,’ was the keynote speaker at Ben R. Giambrone/Compeer Rochester Sports Luncheon held on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Compeer Rochester, which is celebrating 40 years, provides mental wellness services to at-risk adults, veterans and youth. Its model for success is supportive one-to-one relationships.
Photo shows Jerome Bettis speaking with Dan Patrick in a February 1, 2013 interview.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Former Minnesota Vikings great, Cris Carter, returned to Minnesota Thursday, Nov. 7, to be honored at halftime in a ceremony that presented him the Hall of Fame ring. When Carter was presented the ring by the official from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he proudly slipped it on his finger, staring long and hard at it.
Photo shows Cris Carter delivering his Pro Football Hall of Fame Speech.
Green Bay Packer’s star quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, made an announcement on his radio show Tuesday, November 5, that he is out for now due to a fractured left collarbone he received during the opening possession of the Packers’ loss Monday night to the Bears. Aaron Rodgers was injured November 4, 2013 on the opening possession of the Packers’ loss Monday night to the Chicago Bears. ... Read More
LOUISVILLE, KY. — The Louisville Sports Commission recently announced that former Buffalo Bills quarterback and Hall of Famer, Jim Kelly, will deliver the keynote speech set for January 28, 2014 at the Paul Hornung Award Banquet located at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky.
Photo shows Jim Kelly delivering his Hall of Fame speech in 2002.
FRESNO, CA. — Successful entrepreneur and former San Francisco 49er’s defensive back, Ronnie Lott, is scheduled to appear as the keynote speaker at the 2013 Central Valley Venture Forum on October 29 at the Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship located at Fresno State University. Lott’s theme will be “Total Impact: Lessons from the Gridiron for Business.” The event is scheduled to begin at 10:00.
Former San Francisco 49ers defensive running back, Ronnie Lott, is a popular motivational speaker, says Sports Speakers 360. Photo shows Ronnie Lott speaking in a 2009 media interview.
SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Former NFL running back and Heisman Trophy winner, Herschel Walker, visited Airmen and wounded warriors on October 23 at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at the Joint Base San Antinio-Lackland, Texas (AFNS). Walker spoke to more than 200 Airmen about his life as a boy, leading up to his college and NFL days. He also discussed the challenges he faced with Dissociative Identity Disorder, or DID, more commonly known as multiple personality disorder. Herschel Walker spoke to more than 200 personnel from the 59th Medical Wing Oct. 23, 2013, at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. ... Read More
Donald Driver’s memoir, “Driven”
According to pre-sale orders, former Green Bay Packers wide receiver, Donald Driver’s memoir, “Driven: From Homeless to Hero, My Journeys On and Off Lambeau Field,” has already become a bestseller. Driver, a Super Bowl and ‘Dancing With The Stars’ champion, plans to promote and autograph his book with a series of scheduled book signings.
Driver’s next appearance is October 25, at the Barnes & Noble store located at 7433 Mineral Point Rd, in Madison, WI. The event begins at at 9 a.m and is free to the public. Fans will stand in line after be being given a number.
The reviews of the book have been positive:
“Donald’s contribution to the history of the Packers has been extraordinary, exceeded only by his personal story.” – Bart Starr, Green Bay Packers quarterback, 1956-1971, and head coach, 1975-1983 ... Read More
GREEN BAY, WI. — Packers fans will have a chance to meet NFL Hall of Famer, LeRoy Butler, who is scheduled to host a book signing on Oct. 24 for his new book, “Packers Pride: Green Bay Greats Share their Favorite Memories.” The event will take place in the Packers Pro Shop located 1265 Lombardi Ave from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, however, Butler, will only be signing his new book. Fans can purchase the book at the Pro Shop store or online. Co-author, Rob Reischel, will also join Butler for the signing. Green Bay Packers legend and NFL Hall of Famer, Leroy Butler, signs his new book titled “Packers Pride: Green Bay Greats Share their Favorite Memories,” on Oct. 24, 2013 at the Packers Pro Shop. ... Read More
GLASSBORO, N.J. – Former NFL star and Christian speaker, Joe Klecko, had the honor of giving the keynote speech to a group of 50 men at the Catholic Men’s Conference, held on Sept. 14 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Mary, Mother of Mercy Parish, in Glassboro, N.J. The conference was co-sponsored by Mary, Mother of Mercy Parish and the Knights of Columbus, St. John Neumann and Our Lady Queen of Peace councils.
Joe Klecko, former defensive lineman for the NY Jets, talks about how his faith in God saved him from a life of crime and bankruptcy and spreads the message of what it takes to be a champion for God.
After the Bronco’s incredible victory over the Dallas Cowboys last week, executive vice president of operations, John Elway, sat down with Chris Hall of Broncos TV to talk about the 51-48 win over the Cowboys and their upcoming week with the Jaguars.
Photo shows John Elway speaking in an interview in early 2013 on the Morning Joe Show.
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