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- 9/14/2007 -
U of I Coach, Dan Hartleb, to speak

- 8/23/2007 -
Brewers infielder, Ryan Braun, slated to appear

- 8/22/2007 -
Winning Coach, Steve Ruzich, scheduled to speak

- 8/17/2007 -
Cleveland Indians Josh Barfield slated to Appear

- 8/16/2007 -
MAX secured for 2007

- 3/1/2007 -
2006 Legends Outreach Scholarship Recipient


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General Exhibit Information

The Baseball Show
McCook Athletic & Exposition Center
December 1st, 2007
*Move in and Reception November 30, 2007

The Baseball Show, in its fourth year of production, is a series of interactive clinics and seminars in addition to a tradeshow and celebrity meet and greets.   Geared towards travel, recreation, and high school coaches, athletic directors, parents, and enthusiasts as attendees this is a can’t miss event to penetrate the grass roots level of the baseball market in the Midwest.  Past celebrities in attendance have included Hall of Famer Lou Brock; current major league players such as David Dellucci, Brett Tomko, Neal Cotts, Rob Mackowiak; major league coaches Don Cooper and Harold Baines; as well as former professional players, college coaches, and industry specialists amongst others.  With travel, recreation, and high school coaches, athletic directors, parents and enthusiasts as attendees, The Baseball Show is the largest gathering in the youth baseball industry.

Who Should Exhibit:
Exhibiting Companies should be any company targeting or affiliated with youth boys baseball currently in the market or trying to break into the market. Exhibiting companies can be apparel, awards, equipment, training devices, food & beverage, etc.


Why You Should Exhibit:
  • Exhibitors have the opportunity to affiliate with celebrities and professional athletes without paying the high cost of endorsements and personal appearances.  We're bringing them to you at the clinics and reception!
  • The Baseball Show in the youth baseball & industry.
  • The show is an amazing cost-effective way to reach your target audience while they are receptive to marketing and product news.  This is a great opportunity for large and small companies.
  • December is the perfect time to sell you product at the show.  Many youth teams are placing orders at this time and it's a great place for parents to pickup last minute Christmas gifts!
  • Don't forget about our many partnership opportunities and package deals!  Before booking a booth space speak with us regarding unique ways to increase your exposure and differentiate yourself from competitors whether it's with advertisement or product use during a clinic or seminar for coaches or players.

With over 1000 attendees at our 2005 and over 1350 attendees at our 2006 show, the 2007 Baseball Show has moved to a larger and more conducive Baseball venue. Scheduled for December1st,  The Baseball Show will take place at the new McCook Athletic & Exposition Center, located in McCook IL.  Encompassing 130,000 total square feet, 79,000 square feet is comprised of synthetic turf and will boast the grounds for the Players' Clinics and Tradeshow.

Legends Sports & Events would like to thank our 2006 Baseball & Fast Pitch Show vendors!  Please click on the appropriate link below to be directed to that company’s website.

 

·          Adeo Sports, Corp.

·          BBK Sports

·          BC Baseball

·          BSN Sports

·          Chicago Bandits

·          College Prospects of America

·          Forest City Diagnostic Imaging

·          Easton Sports

·          Game Day USA

·          Janor Sports

·          Jetwear, Inc

·          Maxwell Medals & Awards

·          National Baseball & Softball Academy

·          Play Ball USA

·          Premier Sports & Events Mgmt.

·          USSSA IL Baseball

·          Pro Look Sports

·          Riddell

·          Ripken Baseball

·          Rockford Riverhawks

·          Rockford Thunder

·          Schaumburg Flyers

·          Slugmaster

·          Sports Awards

·          Sports Vision Inc

·          Triple Play Sports Academy

·          Valle Baseball, Inc

·          Vivid Seats

·          Wilson

The Legends Sports Baseball Show Coach & Parent clinics & seminars, youth clinics & seminars, celebrity meet & greets, tradeshow, opening reception, raffles, and more.

All clinics and seminars will be led by the best in the business from major league players and coaches such as Cleveland Indians Infielder, Josh Barfield.  (Additional names to Come!)

Purchase all your equipment and training devices for the 2007 season in one location!