MLB icon Don Newcombe in Newport Beach

MLB icon Don Newcombe in Newport Beach

Baseball legend Don Newcombe spoke to the Orange County Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators (OC-ALA) today in Costa Mesa at the Center Club, December 9, 2008.

A group of 60 of Orange County’s legal administrators and attorneys assembled for the Managing Partner’s Holiday Luncheon and to hear Newcombe speak. His talk included anecdotes about a meeting with Dr. Martin Luther King, serious tales about the types of discrimination they faced on the road, a display and reading of an encouraging letter from President Eisenhower, and a risque story about his friend Terry Bradshaw on his wedding night.

2 autographed baseballs and 12 autographed photographs were raffled off to those in attendance.

ABOUT DON NEWCOMBE:

As one of the very first black players in the Major Leagues, Newcombe’s baseball accomplishments opened the doors for equality in future generations. Newcombe began his career in the Major Leagues in 1949 and is the only player in the history of baseball to receive the Rookie of the Year, MVP and Cy Young awards. For more information see attached bio.

ABOUT OC-ALA:

OC-ALA is a membership association that provides educational and networking opportunities, exchange of information and opportunities to improve the quality and competencies of legal administrators.