Presents
Steve Garvey’s Summer Softball Classic & Family Festival
Pepperdine University – Malibu, California
Game time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday - July 10, 2010
Free pre-game Festival: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Proceeds for this event will benefit The Greater Los Angeles Chapter of The ALS Association to assist in the battle against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis a.k.a. Lou Gehrig’s disease.
About The ALS Association
Established in 1985, The ALS Association is the only non-profit organization fighting Lou Gehrig’s disease on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure. As the preeminent ALS organization, The Association leads the way in research, patient and community services, public education, and advocacy — giving help and hope to those facing the disease. The Association’s nationwide network of chapters provides comprehensive patient services and support to the ALS community. The mission of The ALS Association is to lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through global cutting-edge research, and to empower people with Lou Gehrig’s disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support. Website: http://www.alsa.org.
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Steve Garvey (Host) – For 13 years he was the 1st Baseman for the LOS ANGELES DODGERS. He was the National League Most Valuable Player, 10 time All-Star, 2 time All-Star MVP, 4 time Gold Glove Award winner, and holds the National League record for 1,207 consecutive games played. |
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Pete Rose – He was a 3 time World Series Champion player and manager with the CINCINNATI REDS. He was a 3 time National League batting Champion, World Series and National League Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year, 2 time Gold Glove Award winner, 7 time National League Hits leader, and led the NL in runs scored 4 times. He is the all-time Major League leader in hits, games played, at-bats, and made 17 All-Star appearances. |
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Ron Cey – a.k.a. The Penguin - He played in four World Series’ and won co-MVP honors for his work in the 1981 Classic. He played in six All-Star games, and belted more than 300 career homeruns. He also was part of the longest-running infield squad in Baseball History. |
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Bill Russell – He was the club's everyday shortstop for 12 years, anchoring an infield that included third baseman Ron Cey, second baseman Davey Lopes and first baseman Steve Garvey. This infield crew has the distinction of being the longest intact unit in baseball history with eight and a half seasons together. He batted .263 over his regular season career, and posted the same average in 23 World Series games. |
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Blake Lewis - He wowed millions of viewers around the world with his eclectic and funky beat boxing music on the highest rated show in television history, AMERICAN IDOL. He has since released his debut CD entitled AUDIO DAY DREAM and his newest release HEARTBREAK ON VINYL which was number one on the Billboard Dance charts. |
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Bobby Castillo – He was a part of the outstanding bullpen that won the 1981 World Series for the Dodgers where he played for five seasons. While there he is credited with teaching his former teammate, Fernando Valenzuela, how to throw a screwball. He retired with a 3.94 career ERA. |
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Carl Weathers – He is best known for his iconic portrayal of "Apollo Creed" in the blockbuster ROCKY movies. He's co-starred in the films HAPPY GILMORE, PREDATOR, ACTION JACKSON and recently starred as "Coach Trainor" in the television series BROTHERS. |
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Chris Myers – He is an Emmy Award winning sports anchor. In his 20 year career, he has hosted shows such as the National Sports Report on Fox Sports Net, Baseball Tonight, SportsCenter, and Up Close on ESPN. You can currently hear him on the Myers and Hartman Radio Show on Fox Sports Radio every Monday thru Friday. |
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Danny Pino – For seven seasons he starred as "Scotty Valens" on the hit CBS television series COLD CASE. He will be co-starring in the up-coming feature film THE EXODUS OF CHARLIE WRIGHT. |
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Derrel Thomas - He played with the Los Angeles Dodgers for four seasons and the California Angels for one season. He was a member of the Dodgers 1981 World Series champion team. He held the distinction of being one of a few players to have played every position (except pitcher) at least once in his career. |
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Gayle Anderson – She is currently a reporter for the KTLA MORNING NEWS on channel 5 and has won seven Emmy Awards. |
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Greg Finley - He currently stars as "Jack Pappas" on the ABC Family Channel television series THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER. |
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James Denton - He is currently starring for five seasons as "Mike Delfino" on the Golden Globe winning television series DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES. |
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James Kyson Lee - For four seasons he starred as “Ando Masahashi” on the NBC television series HEROES. |
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Jay Johnstone - An outfielder who played four seasons with the California Angels and three seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He went to the World Series twice and was part of the 1981 champion team, hitting a pinch-two run home run in Game Four of the 1981 World Series. |
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Jerry Reuss – He pitched for the Dodgers from 1979 – 1987. He was a two time All-Star. In 1980 led the majors in shutouts with six; he also threw a no-hitter against the San Francisco Giants on June 27. He was one of a few players in major league history to play in four different decades. In 1988 he became the third pitcher in history, joining Milt Pappas and Dennis Martinez, to win 200 career games without ever winning 20 in a single season. |
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Jose Canseco – He started playing in the major leagues in 1985 with the Oakland Athletics and was named the league's rookie of the year by several publications. In 1988, he became the first player to hit 40 or more home runs and steal 40 or more bases in the same season and won the American League's Most Valuable Player Award. He recently has authored a book called: JUICED: WILD TIMES, RAMPANT 'ROIDS, SMASH HITS, and HOW BASEBALL GOT BIG. |
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Kenny Landreaux - was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for three prospects (Mickey Hatcher and two minor leaguers) in 1981 where he remained, completing his professional baseball career. While with the Minnesota Twins, Landreaux set a Minnesota record with a 31-game hitting streak, the longest in the AL since Dom DiMaggio's 34 in 1949. He still holds the record for most consecutive games with a hit in Minnesota Twins history. |
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Kurt Bevacqua – He's an 14 year veteran of the major leagues playing for six different teams. While with the San Diego Padres he hit what proved to be the game-winning home run in Game 2 of the 1984 World Series. |
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Lee Lacy – He was a versatile player during his 15 year career in the majors playing both infield and outfield positions. While with the Dodgers, Lee primarily played the infield, later moving to the Pittsburgh Pirates where he enjoyed his best years at the plate and won the 1979 World Series. |
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Logan Huffman – He is currently starring as "Tyler Evans" in the hit ABC television series V. |
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Maria Kanellis – She was recently starring on the hit NBC television show THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE. For five years she starred as a professional wrestler and WWE Diva on the World Wrestling Entertainment and MONDAY NIGHT RAW television shows. She was named the 2009 “WWE’s Diva of the Year”. |
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Maury Wills – For 10 years he was the shortstop for the LOS ANGELES DODGERS. He was a 5 time All-Star, two time Gold Glove recipient, National League Most Valuable Player, MLB All-Star Most Valuable Player, and deserves much credit for reviving the stolen base as part of baseball strategy. |
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Michael Clarke Duncan – He is best known for his breakout role as “John Coffey” in the feature film THE GREEN MILE, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe. He also starred in the films TALLADEGA NIGHTS, THE SCORPION KING, PLANET OF THE APES, THE WHOLE NINE YARDS, and ARMAGEDDON. |
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Mike "Lieby" Lieberthal – He is a former Major League Catcher playing mostly with the Philadelphia Phillies for most of his 14 year career and a year with the L.A. Dodgers. He was a 2 time All –Star, won the Gold Glove Award, and 2002 NL Comeback Player of the Year. |
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Neil Everett - He is a sportscaster for the ESPN cable network. He is co-anchor of the West Coast edition of SportsCenter. |
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Omar Benson Miller – He is currently starring as “Walter Simmons” in the hit CBS television series CSI: MIAMI. He co-starred in the feature films THE EXPRESS and 8 MILE. He will be co-starring in the up-coming Disney feature film THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE. |
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Peter Jacobson – He is currently starring as "Dr. Chris Taub" in the hit FOX television series HOUSE M.D. |
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Petros Papadakis – He is a television personality and radio co-host of the PETROS AND MONEY SHOW on Fox Sports Radio. He is a former tailback and American football team captain for the University of Southern California Trojans football team. |
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Robert Hoffman – He is currently starring in the feature film ALIENS IN THE ATTIC. He starred in the feature films STEP UP 2: THE STREETS, the feature film SHE'S THE MAN and was a cast member on MTV's WILD 'N OUT. |
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Ron Masak – For eight seasons he starred as "Sheriff Mort Metzger" on the hit television series MURDER, SHE WROTE. He also co-starred in the television series POLICE STORY for which he received an Emmy nomination and in the film ICE STATION ZEBRA. |
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Rudy Law – He was a speedy outfielder that played 7 years in the Majors, accumulating a .271 career batting average. He has the distinction of stealing 3 bases in one game. In 1983, he stole 77 bases, setting the White Sox single-season record. |
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Steve Yeager – Lou Brock called him "the best-throwing catcher in the game". He spent fourteen seasons with the Dodgers as their catcher. He went to the World Series four times winning it in 1981 along with the World Series Most Valuable Player Award. |
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Todd Zeile - During his 15 year career in the Majors, he hit at least one home run for each of the 11 teams he played for, distinguishing him as the one player in major league history to have hit a home run for over 10 teams. He is also one of 41 players ever to hit a home run in his final at-bat. The versatile star played both third base and was a catcher. |
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Verne Troyer – He is highly recognized for his role as "Mini-Me," Dr. Evil's smaller and more concentrated pure evil protégé, in the hit comedy feature films AUSTIN POWERS: THE SPY WHO SHAGGED ME and AUSTIN POWERS IN GOLDMEMBER. He also co-starred in the movies THE LOVE GURU and HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCER'S STONE. |
