Magic Johnson Rescheduled For
Distinguished Speakers Series

12-12-97
University Park, Pa. -- Earvin "Magic" Johnson, three-time NBA "Most Valuable Player," has rescheduled his appearance in Penn State's Distinguished Speakers Series. Johnson, who had to cancel his Sept. 22 appearance, will speak at Penn State's Eisenhower Auditorium at 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9.

During his 12-year career, Johnson led the Los Angeles Lakers to five NBA championships and nine appearances in the NBA finals. He earned All-NBA First Team honors nine times and participated in 11 All-Star Games. Johnson concluded his career as the league's all-time assist leader.

As an athlete, an entrepreneur and an HIV survivor, Johnson will speak on overcoming adversity.

Johnson's presentation is supported through the student activities fee. Penn State faculty, staff and students may obtain tickets at the Eisenhower box office starting Monday, Feb. 2. Tickets are free, but available only to those with a valid Penn State ID. Any remaining tickets will be free and available to the general public on Tuesday, Feb. 3, on a first-come, first-served basis. The Eisenhower box office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Autographs will not be available. For more information, contact the Office of Student Activities at (814) 863-3786.

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Contact: Karen I. Wagner (814) 865-7517 (office) (814) 867-0797 (home) kiw1@psu.edu