The Atlas Foundation holds an annual dinner, which is the single largest source of the Foundation’s donations. Over one thousand supporters attend the “Teddy” Dinner, along with numerous celebrity athletes and actors who show their support for the work of the Foundation. Notable sports celebrities such as Bill Parcells, Eric Mangini, Sterling Sharpe, Chad Pennington, Curtis Martin, Gary Sheffield, John Franco, John McEnroe, George Foreman, Michael Moorer, Sugar Ray Leonard, Pete Rose and Harry Carson, and entertainment celebrities such as Willem Dafoe, Chris Noth, Chuck Zito, Danny Aiello, Tony Sirico, Max Kellerman, Bob Papa, Joe Tessitore, Mike Francesa and Steven Baldwin have attended the Dinner to help raise funds and support the Foundation.
Teddy Dinner 2023
Thursday, November 16
Hilton Garden Inn
1100 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
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A sincere THANK YOU from Teddy and the rest of the Atlas Foundation to our sponsors, special guests, and to everyone who purchases a ticket. You are an invaluable part of ensuring we fulfill our mission to help those in need. Download the brochure and reservation form here, or purchase tickets online using the cart below.
UPDATE: This event is now SOLD OUT. Thank you for your support!
Our Special Guests for 2023
In alphabetical order by last name
Marv Albert TBA |
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An American retired sportscaster. Honored for his work as a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, he was commonly referred to as “the voice of basketball” | ||
Chris Algieri |
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Professional boxer and former kickboxer who held the WBO junior welterweight title and was an undefeated ISKA World welterweight and WKA World super welterweight champion. | ||
Ottis Anderson TBA |
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Super Bowl MVP, Offensive Rookie of the Year, and former running back for the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Giants. | ||
Iran Barkley |
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Former professional boxer who held world championships in three weight classes | ||
Chief John M. Chell |
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A 2000 Medal for Valor recipient, Chief of Patrol John M. Chell most recently served as the Executive Officer of the Patrol Services Bureau. He also served as Commanding Officer of Detective Borough Brooklyn South, Detective Borough Brooklyn North, the 61, 75 and 79 Precincts, and the Patrol Borough Brooklyn South Specialized Units. | ||
Gerry Cooney TBA |
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Two-time world heavyweight contending boxer | ||
Tony Danza |
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Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated actor known for Taxi, Who’s the Boss, and The Tony Danza Show | ||
Rashad ‘Suga ’Evans |
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UFC Hall of Fame mixed martial arts fighter and UFC broadcast analyst | ||
Nick Fotiu |
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Former hockey forward for the New York Rangers and New England Whalers, and | ||
Bruce Harper TBA |
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Retired American football running back and kick returner for the New York Jets | ||
Danny Hurley |
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Head coach of the NCAA Championship-winning UConn Huskies basketball team | ||
Larry Holmes |
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Hall of Fame boxer, multiple time heavyweight champion, the only boxer to have defeated Muhammad Ali by stoppage, and the last living boxer to have defeated Ali. | ||
Evander Holyfield TBA |
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Former professional boxer who reigned as the undisputed champion at cruiserweight in the late 1980s and at heavyweight in the early 1990s. Only boxer in history to win the undisputed championship in two weight classes in the three belt era. | ||
Tyrone Jackson |
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Former New York Golden Gloves champ known as “The Harlem Butcher” | ||
Michael Kay |
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Play-by-play announced for the New York Yankees, host of CenterStage on the YES Network, and the host of The Michael Kay Show on WEPN-FM and ESPN Xtra on XM Satellite Radio. | ||
Max Kellerman |
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American sports television personality and boxing commentator. He is the host of This Just In with Max Kellerman | ||
Brian Kenny |
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Emmy Award winning MLB Network Anchor | ||
Rob Magnotti TBA |
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Stand-up Comedian and Actor | ||
Paul “Paulie” Malignaggi |
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Former world champion boxer and current boxing commentator and analyst, currently with BYB Extreme Bare Knuckle Fighting Series and ProBox TV alongside Mike Goldberg. | ||
Jason Marquis |
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Former major league pitcher who won a World Series in 2006 and made the All-Star team in 2009 | ||
Holt McCallany |
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American actor, producer and writer best known for Mindhunter | ||
Larry Michael |
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40-year veteran of broadcasting business, currently the Voice of the Fight Sports TV Network/CSI Sports, and a 12-time Emmy Award winner | ||
Tracy Morgan |
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Emmy-nominated stand-up comedian and actor | ||
Michael “Pags” Pagliarulo TBA |
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Former third basement for the New York Yankees | ||
Sal Paolantonio |
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ESPN sports reporter who is a staple on shows like SportsCenter, NFL Live, Sunday NFL Countdown, and Monday Night Countdown | ||
Bob Papa |
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NFL, HBO, Giants Sportscaster | ||
Vincent Pastore TBA |
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American actor best known for his portrayal of Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on the HBO series The Sopranos | ||
Vinny Paz |
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International Sports Hall of Famer Vinny Pazienza held world titles at lightweight and light middleweight. The 2016 film Bleed for This is based on his story. | ||
Dustin Poirier TBA |
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American professional mixed martial artist and former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion. As of May 2022, #2 in the UFC lightweight rankings | ||
Ed Randall |
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Baseball historian, journalist, Talking Baseball Creator, WFAN & Sirius Radio host, My9 Yankees Reporter | ||
Ken Rideout |
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Host of The Fight with Teddy Atlas Podcast and endurance star | ||
Sam Rosen |
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Hall of Fame hockey sportscaster, play-by-play broadcaster for the New York Rangers, and the longest serving announcer in the NHL. | ||
Sid Rosenberg |
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American radio personality. Currently co-host of The Bernie and Sid in the Morning and “Sid Sports Sunday” plus sports reporter on 77 WABC in New York City | ||
Dianna Russini |
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NFL reporter and host contributing to ESPN’s year-round pro football coverage. | ||
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo |
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Radio Hall of Fame broadcaster. Former co-host of the Mike and the Mad Dog, now the host of Mad Dog Unleashed on SiriusXM and of MLB Network’s High Heat. | ||
Russ Salzberg |
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Legendary New York sportscaster Russ Salzberg now can be seen on the YES Network App with his popular Get A Load This Podcast and also Big Blue Kickoff Live on Giants.com. | ||
Ciaran Sheehan |
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Actor who has appeared in Broadway productions of Les Misérables, playing both Babet and Marius, Phantom of the Opera, and more | ||
Phil Simms TBA |
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Former NFL Quarterback for the New York Giants, Two- Time Superbowl Champion | ||
Stephen A. Smith |
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Sports television personality, radio host, and journalist who makes frequent appearances as an NBA analyst for ESPN on SportsCenter, NBA Countdown, and the network’s NBA broadcasts. Commentator on ESPN’s First Take and a featured columnist for ESPN and The Philadelphia Inquirer | ||
Chuck Zito TBA |
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American actor, amateur boxer, martial artist, celebrity bodyguard, stuntman, former boxing trainer | ||
Our 2023 Sponsors:
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Gold Sponsors |
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Charter Communications / Spectrum | ||
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