Eugene Scott

Eugene Scott writes about identity politics for The Fix. He was previously a breaking news reporter at CNN Politics. He is a D.C. native.

Brandon Steiner

Brandon Steiner is the founder and chairman of Steiner Sports Marketing and Memorabilia, the largest company of its kind in America. Considered a sports marketing guru, Brandon is a permanent fixture in the media as a regular on ESPN NY Radio 98.7 FM and as host of "The Hook-Up with Brandon Steiner" on YES Network. He has appeared frequently on CNBC, CNN, MSNBC, ESPN, and in newspapers including the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. The author of The Business Playbook: Leadership Lessons from the World of Sports and You Gotta Have Balls: How a Kid from Brooklyn Started From Scratch, Bought Yankee Stadium, and Created a Sports Empire, Brandon lives in Scarsdale, New York, with his wife, Mara.

Brandon Steiner came from humble beginnings to build the most successful sports marketing brand in the industry. Brandon tells his own rags-to-riches story: how he went from growing up with a single mother in a shoebox-sized apartment in Brooklyn to buying the Old Yankee Stadium for $17 million to sell its memorabilia pieces, and managing a sports marketing empire with all the lessons learned along the way.

Brandon started Steiner Sports in 1987 with a $4,000 Mac computer in a single, one-room office. Today, Steiner Sports is the most successful memorabilia company of its kind with over $40 million in annual revenue. His mindset has always been the same – to be fearless – a mentality that helped him to secure partnerships with the biggest names in sports – the Yankees, Derek Jeter, Odell Beckham, Jr., Mark Messier and many more. By differentiating himself from his competitors, building relationships motivating his team, increasing productivity, and anticipating his customers’ needs, Steiner has literally knocked it out of the park.

Gary Myers

Gary Myers is a NFL Columnist for NY Daily News, host of Chalk Talk, WFAN and author of The Catch; Coaching Confidential; Brady vs. Manning; My First Coach Inside Information reporter on Inside The NFL on HBO (1989-2001) and Co-Host of This Week in Football on YES Network (2002-2013) Dallas Cowboys reporter and NFL Columnist, Dallas Morning News (1981-89) Graduate of Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University (1976).  Gary has a new book, "My First Coach," which is about the relationships between quarterbacks and their fathers.

"The Gunz Show"

Mike “Gunz” Gunzelman is one of the hottest up and coming media personalities in the nation. Not even 30 years old, “Gunz” is a featured part of the crew on the hit morning show “Imus in the Morning.” Imus personally tapped Gunz for his ability to present real news in a way that appeals to a younger audience. Gunz has covered the New York Yankees for WFUV in New York and pops up on ESPN New York for regular appearances.  He has also appeared on Fox Business Channel and “The Sean Hannity Show” on Fox News Channel, as well as MTV and FUSE Television.  Gunz has now taken his unique charm and energy and brought it to WABC as the 77WABC Sports & Entertainment reporter – covering all local sport teams, award shows and happenings.  If it matters – Gunz will be there.  And if you don’t think it does, Gunz will show you why it does!  Gunz graduated from Fordham University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science.  For over 20 years, WABC has been New York’s News Talk leader! Now, Mike Gunzelman, aka Gunz, is going to get his chance to sink his teeth into the Big Apple.  Whether it’s sports, a concert, hot button issue, or a developing event, Gunz will offer his unique perspective.

Joe Namath

Joe Namath is best remembered for his performance in the New York Jets' stunning 16-7 upset of the heavily favored Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III. However, during his 13-year tenure from 1965 through 1977 he was one of the game's most exciting, proficient and publicized quarterbacks.

Namath's place in history was assured with his first pro football act, the signing of a reported $400,000 contract early in 1965 that gave the American Football League its biggest victory in the costly inter-league war of the 1960s. The National Football League’s St. Louis Cardinals had also drafted Namath. “Broadway Joe,” as he quickly became known, won a starting job in his third game on his way to AFL Rookie of the Year acclaim in 1965.

In 1967, he became the first quarterback to pass for more than 4,000 yards in one season. In 1968, he capped off AFL Player of the Year and unanimous All-Pro selection with MVP honors in Super Bowl III. Namath's pre-game "guarantee" of victory backed up by his 206-yard passing production was a major factor in assuring the competitive viability of the AFL-NFL Super Bowl series.
Namath was plagued with knee injuries through much of his career. Still he completed 1,886 passes for 27,663 yards and 173 touchdowns in 12 seasons with the Jets and a final try with the Los Angeles Rams in 1977. He enjoyed many exceptional days, one of which came in the 1968 AFL title game. He threw three touchdown passes to lead New York to a 27-23 win over the Oakland Raiders that set up the dramatic Super Bowl III confrontation.

Namath earned all-league accolades four times in his career (1967, 1968, 1969, and 1972) and was named to the all-time AFL honor team in 1969. He was also elected to four AFL all-star games and one AFC-NFC Pro Bowl.