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Jim Gray, Legendary Broadcaster, Hall of Excellence

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Rick was at Media Day for the opening of the Hall of Excellence at the Fontainbleau in Las Vegas.

Gray, as well as his partner in this endeavor, Tom Brady have put their collections of items on display as part of this unique museum.

Gray is an American sportscaster. As of 2021, he is with Showtime, Fox and SiriusXM as a reporter, commentator, and interviewer, having served in the same capacity at ESPN, NBC Sports and CBS Sports.

The Hall of Excellence features “history’s elite entertainers, with items used or worn by Elvis Presley and the Beatles; Jackie Robinson’s bat from the season when he broke the color barrier; the late Kobe Bryant’s McDonald’s All-American gear; Billie Jean King’s most iconic tennis dress; a golf ball smacked by Tiger Woods in his first Masters triumph; all of Brady’s rings; worn gloves from Muhammad Ali’s first bout . . . and Shohei Ohtani’s bat from last season’s World Series triumph.”

It’s open to the general public.

Hall of Excellence is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission will be $35 per person. Seniors, Nevada residents and military members will pay $30 with $20 tickets available for those 15 and under.

 

David Berman, CEO of SportsTalk247

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Rick is joined this week by the CEO of an exciting new sports talk platform, David Berman of SportsTalk247.com.

Sportstalk 24/7 provides conversation solutions to the entertainment and sports industries. We enable high-profile brands to engage with customers, fans and more!

Chat Features

Massive scale with unlimited number of participants
Real time fan interaction
Sponsorship and promoted messages
Supports replies and reactions
Easy to use dashboard with key stats
Advanced Moderation Options (AI based & manual)
File delivery / data retrieval
Chat history
SmartScale™ – superior performance for the first user to the peak user
User Channels
Support for Chat Bots
Moderation
Permanent and temporary bans
Naughty words filter
Pre and Post moderation filters using web hooks
Predictable pricing
Security & Compliance
All new features will be automatically added to your account

Lou Vigliotti, “Collective Dream” – A Sports Collector’s Journey

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Sports collector, now author, Lou Vigliotti, joins Rick This week.

Vigliotti is a retired financial executive with over 40 years in the financial services industry. For over 30 years he has been collecting various sports related items with an emphasis on autographed sports memorabilia.

From Lou:

Have you ever wondered why people are fascinated by sports icons and obtaining their autograph? Well, I did as well, until I realized it can become a hobby and a challenge. What started as sports card collecting eventually led to collecting autographed sports memorabilia. “Collective Dream” are the anecdotes of one man’s quest to obtain the autographs of some of the greatest sports figures in history. Creative outreach, camera mishaps, rule infractions are all part of the Dream. Along the way, you will learn highlights and statistics of some of these sport icons.

Lou grew up in the small town of Lewis Run, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania holding a B.S. degree in Business Administration. He has held various board of director positions and now is a consultant to various financial services companies. He lives in Florida and Maryland and enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and continues to be involved in sports memorabilia collecting.

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Johan Gouttefangeas, CEO and Co-founder of Sportyneo

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Rick talks with Johan Gouttefangeas, CEO and co-founder of Sportyneo, a revolutionary platform transforming how amateur sports clubs operate.

At CES Las Vegas and CES Unveiled, Sportyneo was present as the first online bank for sports.

We empower clubs with tools to streamline management, boost finances, and enhance member experience:

Flexible Payments: Members can pay in up to 10 installments, with funds instantly advanced to clubs.
Merchandising Made Simple: Clubs earn revenue effortlessly from branded products delivered directly to members.
Cashback Program: Members save on daily purchases while clubs benefit from shared rewards.
Unique Insurance: Protects members in case of inability to play, safeguarding club revenues.
Sportyneo Payment Card: Members can earn cashback to fund their sports activities and automatically donate a percentage of each transaction to a charitable cause.

Our mission goes beyond supporting sports clubs. With the Sportyneo Payment Card, we are reimagining how we give back to charitable organizations—enabling effortless and automatic donations through everyday transactions.

Recognized by the French Football Federation, Sportyneo is free for clubs, with no hidden fees or commissions. The mission is to make sports more accessible while driving sustainable growth for clubs worldwide.

Satish Kumar, Orion Innovation, An Athlete’s Journey to a Professional Career

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According to Markets N Research, youth sports is an estimated $38 billion industry that is expected to grow to $69 billion in 2030.

Satish Kumar is the Professional Sports Industry Leader at Orion Innovation, a leading digital transformation and products development firm. He and his team work with global sports teams and leagues to help them oversee an athlete’s journey from inception to a professional career. Orion is the Digital Transformation Partner for Liverpool Football Club.

He joins Rick to discuss the growing youth sports industry and how technology is helping to track, organize, and manage the different global leagues and clubs for young participants.

Isaac Alpert, The Pennysleever for Sports Collectors

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The Pennysleever is a family business, founded by hobbyists, who believe that collectors would rather spend their money on their collection than their supplies. The motto says, we strive to offer top quality supplies at fair prices.

Rick talks with Isaac Alpert of The Pennysleever this week.

Whether you collect vintage or modern, rip wax or buy singles, we want to provide the products that keep your collection safe and looking great.

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It’s now more important than ever for collectors to protect their collection.

Team Pennysleever is getting out into the world more, setting up at card shows around New York and New England. It has been a real thrill meeting Sleeveheads (yes, I am going to try and make that a thing) face to face! We’ve had a lot of really interesting conversations with collectors, and heard about what supplies you are looking for. We are taking notes, and expect some exciting announcements in the not-too-distant future.