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Article: Paragon Hires Two Former Professional Sports Stars.(Phil Esposito and Davey Johnson agreement)
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- March 1, 2006
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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL -- Paragon Financial Corp. here has created a marketing plan that will employ selected current and former professional athletes, and has inked its first two signees, both with strong ties to New York-based professional teams.
The first signee was Phil Esposito, one of the most prolific scorers in the National Hockey League, who played for the Chicago Black Hawks, Boston Bruins and New York Rangers. At one time, Mr. Esposito held the league's record for most goals scored in a single season. He later was a broadcaster, general manager and coach of the Rangers.
Paragon then signed Davey Johnson, an all-star second baseman with the ...