Diamonds and rock
Above, Boston Red Sox GM Theo Epstein (left), musician Kay Hanley and ESPN’s Peter Gammons at Gammons’ annual Hot Stove, Cool Music concert Jan. 11 in Boston benefitting the Jimmy Fund. Epstein’s band, Trauser, and Hanley were among the acts on the bill and also played on an accompanying CD released last week. Below, Gammons’ fellow ESPNer Dan Patrick works the mike at the show.
Roush honored
George Dettloff (left), president of SKF Automotive Division, and SKF CEO Tom Johnstone (center) present NASCAR team owner and Roush Industries CEO Jack Roush with the first X-Tracker Award, acknowledging success in the face of extreme challenges or adversity. Rousch was back at work just months after suffering near-fatal injuries in a 2002 airplane crash.
Three for the ice
Comcast-Spectacor Ventures President Peter Luukko (center) with ex- NHLers Mark Hunter (left) and Bobby Orr at Canadian Hockey League’s Prospects Game at John Labatt Centre in London, Ontario.
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