Scottsboro, AL (September 24, 2024) – Unified Pros announced today the second addition to its Athlete Advisory Board, retired MLB pitcher, Josh Beckett. The advisory board will consist of a representative from the NFL, MLB, NBA, PGA and the professional fishing world. Retired NFL defensive tackle Bill Maas was announced last week.
Josh Beckett, retired pitcher for the Florida Marlins, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers and 3-time MLB All Star says he’s proud to join Unified Pros’ advisory board. “When I’m not spending time with my family, I’m spending my retirement in the outdoors hunting and fishing,” says Beckett. “I love Unified Pros’ concept of putting professional athletes from across all sports in fishing boats with professional anglers…and doing it all for a good cause.”
Unified Pros is a nonprofit alliance of professional athletes. Through sanctioned competitions, charity events, and membership, the organization aims to elevate a love for outdoor competition while raising awareness for fisheries, habitats, and their continued conservation. Unified Pros envisions an inclusive world where athletes collaborate and compete in the outdoor arena to create transformative experiences that make a lasting impact on individuals, communities, professional athletes, and the sport of bass fishing.
Through collaborative partnerships with esteemed organizations such as the Major League Fishing Anglers Association (MLFAA), Bassmaster Professional Anglers, National Professional Fishing league (NPFL), NFL Professional Players Association (NFLPA), MLB Players Association (MLBPA), NBA Players Association (NBAPA), and Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA), Unified Pros aims to create Pro-Pro events that bring together professionals from various sports disciplines in unique and competitive formats. These events will not only offer major payouts to winners, but also serve as platforms to raise awareness for outdoor activities and conservation efforts.
By harnessing the collective influence of these athletic associations, Unified Pros envision creating extraordinary experiences that unite athletes, build camaraderie, and promote the importance of preserving our outdoors and fisheries.
Contact: Susan Carothers
Director of Communications
Unified Pros, Inc.
