Modell’s Times Square to Open the World’s Only New York Yankees Ticket Booth Offering Same Day ‘Mo Saver’ Tickets For Up To 50% Off 

New York, NY (August 12, 2010) – The New York Yankees and Modell’s Sporting Goods announced today that the sporting goods retailer’s newly renovated flagship store, located at 234 W. 42nd St. in Times Square, will be home to the world’s only New York Yankees ticket booth offering same-day game tickets for prices that are up to 50 percent off face value. Read more …

Joba Chamberlian was on hand at Modell’s in Manhattan with members of Castle Hill Little League from the Bronx to help launch the Modell’s Sporting Goods Fall Sports Exchange in New York.  Castle Hill was chosen to be part of the program due their affiliation witht the Modell’s Team Weeks program. 

The Sports Exchange will run from August 6th-14th in all Modell’s stores, during which time you can trade in your old sporting goods & receive 10% off your total purchase!

Modell’s is teaming up with Sports Gift Inc. to have all gently used donated equipment provided to communities that are in need locally and beyond. For more information visit SportsGift.org. Read more …

Name:Megan Steinberger
Years at Modell’s: over 6 months
Department: Marketing
Job Title: Community Ambassador
What do you do:I drive awareness, retain membership and increase participation of the Modell’s Sporting Goods Team Weeks program. Also, work within the local community, while forming and maintaining relations with key community members and gaining a better understanding of the lifestyles and needs of our target audience. Read more …

Name: Bobby Jackson
Years at Modell’s: 11 Years
Department:  Marketing
Job Title: Community Ambassador/Regional Marketing Manager
What do you do in 30 words or less: I support all Long Island and Queens stores in our grassroots marketing efforts though sponsorships, branding, special events and our Team Weeks Program Read more …

Name: Christopher Milton
Years at Modell’s: 1
Department: Marketing
Job Title: Community Ambassador
What do you do in 30 words or less: work with our customers and their communities to make sure that their sports teams and leagues are able to purchase the equipment that they may need.
Favorite part of working for Modell’s: Working in the sports industry
If I had a $100 Modell’s gift card right now I’d buy: a pair of Nike Air Max 2009
Hometown: Blue Point, New York
Favorite pro team:New York Mets
Favorite pro player and why:David Wright and Derek Jeter; they are class act athletes and positive role models.
Growing up my sports role model was:Howard Johnson, Lenny Dykstra, Gary Carter, Mike Piazza
Sports I played growing up: Soccer, Baseball, Roller Hockey, and Football.
Highest level of sports played: Division III Baseball (Club Team)
My Modell’s defining athletic moment: working at the 2009 World Series with MLB Network and working for CBS Sports coverage of the NFL.