Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera in Ridgefield this Thursday!

SPEND AN EVENING WITH NEW YORK YANKEES LEGEND MARIANO RIVERA AND
BRANDON STEINER AT THE RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE ON MARCH 31

One of the greatest baseball players of all time visits The Ridgefield Playhouse for a rare conversation, alongside author, speaker and media personality Brandon Steiner. An Evening With Mariano Rivera and Brandon Steiner takes place on Thursday, March 31st at 7:30pm. Among his countless awards, Mariano Rivera won five World Series titles, made 13 All Star Games, is the only player ever unanimously voted into the MLB Hall Of Fame…and even received a Presidential Medal of Freedom! After selling the powerhouse sports collectibles company Steiner Sports in 2019, Brandon Steiner has founded two next generation memorabilia companies, CollectibleXchange and Athlete Direct, while also being in his demand as an author, keynote speaker and regular on television networks like CNBC, MSNBC and ESPN. Close out the event with a cherished opportunity to meet Mariano, get a picture with the legend himself, and even get a signed baseball and Yankees jersey.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Mariano Rivera Foundation and The Ridgefield Playhouse Arts for Everyone Program. Part of the Hearst Media Entertaining Conversations Series. Media sponsor for the event is 99.1fm WPLR.

From modest beginnings in Panama to the pinnacle of sports achievement, Mariano Rivera built a career and a legacy that stands among the greatest athletes in history. In 19 seasons, all with the New York Yankees, Rivera racked up 652 saves – the most in MLB history – and won five World Series. His career ERA of 2.21 ranks No. 1 among all pitchers who started their careers in the Live Ball Era (post 1919), and his 952 games finished, also rank first all time. On top of his unparalleled on-field accomplishments, Rivera was beloved by Yankees fans and baseball fans alike for his inflappable demeanor, his grace under pressure and his charitable works off the field. This rare speaking engagement is an opportunity for baseball lovers of all ages to hear Rivera share stories, take questions and even meet some lucky fans after the show!

Brandon Steiner is a sports marketing legend, author, keynote speaker and the most prominent name in the sports memorabilia business. After selling the massively successful Steiner Sports in 2019, he founded CollectibleXchange and Athlete Direct, next generation memorabilia platforms. He is a permanent fixture in the media as a regular on CNBC, MSNBC, ESPN and more. A longtime friend of Mariano Rivera, the two will go in depth on memorable moments from their long and distinguished careers in sports.

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