Two-time Super Bowl champion and New York Football Giants star
Ottis Anderson was born and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida. The former NFL player renowned for his running back career began his journey at the University of Miami on a full athletic scholarship. His standout moment came when he broke Chuck Foreman’s career rushing records, setting the tone for his future success. Anderson’s senior year was historic, as he became the first player to rush for over 1,000 yards in the school’s history, amassing an impressive 1,266 yards.
Super Bowl champion and New York Football Giants star
Stephen “The Touchdown Maker” Baker is a former NFL wide receiver. At just 5′8″ and 160 pounds, he starred at Hamilton High (Los Angeles) where he lettered in football, track, and gymnastics before excelling at Fresno State. Drafted in the third round by the New York Giants in 1987, he played six seasons, logged 141 catches for 2,587 yards and 21 touchdowns, and won a championship ring with New York in Super Bowl XXV, when they defeated the Buffalo Bills 20–19. Baker caught two passes for 31 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jeff Hostetler.
After retiring in 1992, Baker became a mentor and community leader in New Jersey, working in youth development, visiting schools and camps, and delivering motivational talks while also flying radio controlled planes and helicopters.
Two-time Super Bowl champion and New York Football Giants star
Undrafted out of the University of Miami, Jim Burt earned his place with the New York Giants, becoming a defensive anchor. Known for his trademark tight jersey and raw toughness, Jim Burt earned a Pro Bowl selection in 1986 and accumulated 20 career sacks. He famously laid out Joe Montana in the 1986 NFC Divisional playoff. A two time Super Bowl champion (Giants XXI, 49ers XXIV), was also credited with inventing the NFL “Gatorade shower”
Jim was known for his relentless work ethic, leadership, and heart—both on and off the field. A native of Orchard Park, New York, he has dedicated himself to mentoring youth athletes and supporting sports programs that promote character and perseverance.
Super Bowl champion and New York Football Giants star
Born in Florence, South Carolina, Harry Carson, is a legendary NFL linebacker who spent his entire 13-season career with the New York Giants. A college football star at South Carolina State University, Carson transitioned from defensive end to linebacker after being drafted in the fourth round of the 1976 NFL Draft. Known for his exceptional leadership and tackling prowess, Carson led the Giants in tackles six times and captained the team for ten seasons, including their historic Super Bowl XXI victory.
A nine-time Pro Bowl selection, Carson was a cornerstone of the Giants’ defense and a key member of the famed “Crunch Bunch” linebacker corps. His contributions on the field earned him induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. Off the field, Carson has been a passionate advocate for player health and safety, raising awareness about concussions and their long-term effects. He has also built a successful career in sports broadcasting and consulting, continuing his legacy of leadership and excellence.
Fox News contributor, media and political columnist
Joe Concha is one of the most visible faces on Fox News, appearing on programs including on top-rated shows including Hannity, Fox & Friends, Jesse Watters Primetime, Outnumbered, Kudlow, Varney & Co, and as a co-host of the Big Weekend Show.
Joe is also a columnist for the New York Post and has also frequently guest hosted for Sean Hannity on his nationally-syndicated radio show, reaching 625 stations.
Before covering the media industry, Joe was a sports columnist for Fox Sports and NBC Sports. He was also a producer for Time Warner’s NY-1.
An avid baseball and football watcher, Joe still stays active athletically by playing his town’s beer softball and flag football leagues when he isn’t coaching his son and daughter.
Three-time Stanley Cup winner and New Jersey Devils star
Ken Daneyko born in Windsor, Ontario, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenseman. He played his entire twenty-season career with the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL), winning three Stanley Cup championships with the team.
Daneyko was drafted in the first round (18th overall) in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft, the second pick of the New Jersey Devils after the franchise relocated from Colorado; when he was drafted the organization had not yet chosen a new team name.
American sports broadcaster and professional basketball coach
Veteran NBA coach Mike Fratello is one of the winningest head coaches in NBA history, ranking 22nd in both all-time regular season wins (667) and games coached (1,215). During his illustrious career, Fratello has coached at every level-from kids camps and high school to college, the pros and national teams representing Ukraine and USA. Along the way, Fratello undertook another important role on the sidelines as an NBA commentator and teamed up with some of the best in the business, including legendary play-by-play announcers Marv Albert and the “Birdman” Ian Eagle. Coach Fratello currently brings his wealth of basketball experience to the booth as an LA Clippers in-game analyst and a guest analyst for Bally Sports Ohio’s Cavaliers Live pregame and postgame shows.
Pro Football Hall of Famer and New York Jets star
Joe Klecko grew up in a blue-collar town near Philadelphia (Chester, Pennsylvania) and was a truck driver, boxer and semi-pro football player (under the name Jim Jones) before he began his collegiate career at Temple University.
Because of his strength and speed as a middle guard at Temple, he was selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 1977 NFL draft. He led the league’s rookies that season with eight sacks. At 6-foot-3 and 265 pounds, was the first member of the “New York Sack Exchange”, a nickname given to the Jets fearsome defensive line in the early 1980s.
Three-time Super Bowl champion and New York Football Giants star
A former center for the USFL Philadelphia Stars, New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers, Bart Oates never took time off during the off-season. As the starting center for 14 seasons professionally and 3 years collegiately, he always looked to contribute to the betterment of the team, both mentally and physically. He helped the Giants to two Super Bowl titles, and later, was the starting center for the 49ers in Super Bowl XXIX. He was selected and played in five Pro Bowls and was recognized as one of the most durable and reliable players of his day. In spite of the extremely physical nature of football, he never missed a game in his 14 seasons playing professional football. Mr. Oates took law classes during his off seasons, graduating with honors from Seton Hall Law School.
World-renowned soccer star
Giuseppe Rossi is a celebrated soccer star whose journey from Teaneck, New Jersey, to Europe’s top leagues made him a standout on the global stage. Nicknamed “Pepito” for his sharp, creative play, Rossi became Villarreal’s all-time leading scorer and made his mark at Fiorentina and Manchester United with his goal-scoring finesse and technical skill.
He earned 30 caps for Italy and represented the national team at the 2008 Olympics, where he was the leading goal scorer, and the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. In 2020, after a stellar career in Europe, Rossi returned to the U.S. to join Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.
Super Bowl champion and New York Football Giants star
Phil Simms is a New Jersey sports icon whose name is etched in New York Giants history. Drafted seventh overall in 1979 out of Morehead State, Simms built a 14-season career defined by toughness, leadership, and one unforgettable Super Bowl performance.
In Super Bowl XXI, he led the Giants to a 39–20 win over the Broncos, earning MVP honors while setting Super Bowl records for completion percentage (88%) and passer rating (150.9) — marks that still stand. He racked up 33,462 passing yards and two Pro Bowl nods before moving to the broadcast booth, where he spent decades as a trusted football commentator for ESPN, NBC, and CBS.
Reality TV Star, Best-Selling Author and Restaurateurs
For Kathy and Richard Wakile, family has always come first. Kathy grew up in a close-knit Italian-American home in New Jersey, while Richard, who immigrated from Lebanon with his family as a young boy, was raised in a loving, close family rooted in tradition and togetherness. From an early age, both learned that food, love, and community are the foundation of a meaningful life.