15K or Less Speakers

Speakers whose fees range between $5,000 and $15,000.

Ron Jaworski - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ron Jaworski

Philadelphia Eagles Legend and Former Popular ESPN Broadcaster

Ron Jaworski built an incredible legacy in football on the field and as a long-time broadcaster for ESPN. Jaworski first entered the NFL in 1973 with the Los Angeles Rams, but found his groove after b

A.C. Green - Motivational Sports Speaker

A.C. Green

Retired 16-Year Veteran and Holder of the NBA's Consecutive Games Played Streak

A.C. Green is a retired professional basketball player who spent 16 years playing the sport he loved, at the highest level. Before his career took off, A.C. spent 4 years at Oregon State University a

A.J. Pierzynski - Motivational Sports Speaker

A.J. Pierzynski

Retired Former All-Star Catcher

Anthony John Pierzynski is former a professional baseball player. AJ showed great promise as a catcher and hitter as a young baseball player and had multiple avenues available to him following his All

Aaron Craft - Motivational Sports Speaker

Aaron Craft

Ohio State University Basketball Great

Aaron Craft was a standout student-athlete on and off the court at Ohio State. Craft led the Buckeyes to four NCAA Tournament appearances and a Final Four. He was also a two-time All-Big 10 pick as a

Aaron Maybin - Motivational Sports Speaker

Aaron Maybin

NFL Linebacker Who Retired to Become an Artist and Activist

Aaron Maybin is a former NFL and CFL football player who has become a powerful voice in the community. Maybin is a leader as an artist-activist, educator and motivational speaker. Maybin played c

Aaron Murray - Motivational Sports Speaker

Aaron Murray

University of Georgia Football Legend and College Football Broadcaster

Aaron Murray is a former prep and college star at quarterback. Murray had a storied high school career in Florida and went on to greater heights at the University of Georgia. He is still the all-time

Adam Greenberg - Motivational Sports Speaker

Adam Greenberg

Retired Baseball Player Known For Being Hit in HIs First Major League At-Bat

Adam Greenberg is a former professional baseball player whose story of perseverance now makes him resonate as a keynote speaker with audiences everywhere. Greenberg was hit in the head with the first

Adnan Virk - Motivational Sports Speaker

Adnan Virk

Emmy Award-Winning Broadcaster for MLB Network

Adnan Virk is a Canadian-born sports anchor. He currently works at MLB Network, but gained great notoriety during his time at ESPN. Virk began his career in Toronto working as a host for The Scor

Aeneas Williams - Motivational Sports Speaker

Aeneas Williams

Hall of Fame Defensive Back

Aeneas Williams is a former professional football player who played cornerback and free safety during his time in the NFL. After posting a record number of interceptions in his Junior year, and only o

Ahman Green - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ahman Green

Retired Four-Time Pro Bowl Running Back for the Green Bay Packers

Ahman Green rumbled his way to a standout career at running back for 12 seasons in the NFL. Green is best known for his run with the Green Bay Packers from 2000 to 2006, during which he became a four

Aimee Mullins - Motivational Sports Speaker

Aimee Mullins

Paralympian With Numerous Track & Field Records

Aimee Mullins is an inspirational Paralympic athlete. Mullins had to have both legs amputated when she was a year old due to fibular hemimelia. At Georgetown University, she participated in track an

A.J. McCarron - Motivational Sports Speaker

A.J. McCarron

Legendary Alabama Quarterback Who Won Two National Titles as Starter

A.J. McCarron led the Alabama Crimson Tide during one of the greatest stretches in program history. McCarron won three national titles at Alabama, including back-to-back championships in 2012 and 2013

Al Del Greco - Motivational Sports Speaker

Al Del Greco

Former NFL Kicker, Golf Coach, & Radio Host

Al Del Greco is one of the greatest kickers in NFL history.  He spent 17 seasons with the Green Bay Packers, St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals, and Houston/Tennessee Oilers.  Del Greco made 347 field goals,

Al Groh - Motivational Sports Speaker

Al Groh

Former coach with 38 years of pro and college experience

Al Groh is a retired longtime college and NFL coach.  Groh was a head coach three times in his career, leading Wake Forest from 1981-86, taking over the New York Jets for one season in 2000, and landi

Al Hrabosky - Motivational Sports Speaker

Al Hrabosky

St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer and Longtime Team Broadcaster

Al Hrabosky was a pitcher in the 1970s and early 1980s for the St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Royals, and Atlanta Braves. With his colorful person and unique image, The Mad Hungarian , left a last

Al Jefferson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Al Jefferson

Professional Basketball Player

Al Jefferson was one of the most productive NBA big men of his era.  He may have had his best season in 2014, lifting the Charlotte Bobcats, to the playoffs.  Jefferson averaged 21.8 points and 10.8 r

Al Joyner - Motivational Sports Speaker

Al Joyner

Olympic Track and Field Gold Medalist

Al Joyner is a former track and field star that won the gold medal in triple jump at the 1984 Olympics for Team USA.  With his win, he became the first African-American in 80 years to capture gold in

Al Leiter - Motivational Sports Speaker

Al Leiter

Three-Time World Series Champion

Al Leiter had a standout 19 seasons as a pitcher for four different organizations. Leiter was a two-time All-Star, won 162 games, and finished with a 3.80 ERA.  He won back-to-back World Series titles

Al Oliver - Motivational Sports Speaker

Al Oliver

Retired Seven-Time All-Star First Baseman and Outfielder

Al Oliver was a seven-time All-Star who hit .303 and collected 2,743 hits over his 18-year career.  Oliver debuted with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1968, won five division titles with the club, and was

Al Toon - Motivational Sports Speaker

Al Toon

Former New York Jets Wide Receiver

Al Toon was a three-time All-Pro and Pro Bowl wide receiver that spent his entire career with the New York Jets.  The Jets made him a member of their Ring of Honor in 2011.  He was originally selected

Alan Faneca - Motivational Sports Speaker

Alan Faneca

Retired Nine-Time NFL All Pro Guard

Alan Faneca was one of the best offensive linemen of his era.  As a nine-time All-Pro and eight-time Pro Bowl pick, Faneca paved the way for the offenses he lined up with for 13 seasons.  He started h

Alan Page - Motivational Sports Speaker

Alan Page

Hall of Fame Lineman From the Minnesota Vikings

One of the greatest defensive linemen to ever strap on a helmet, Alan Page is a member of both the Pro and College Football Halls of Fame.  Page starred for the Minnesota Vikings “Purple People Eaters

Alan Trammell - Motivational Sports Speaker

Alan Trammell

Baseball Hall of Fame Shortstop for the Detroit Tigers

Alan Trammell was one of the best shortstops of his day and a Detroit Tigers legend. Trammell played his entire 20-year career with the Tigers and was a six-time All-Star. Always lauded in the field

Alex Delvecchio - Motivational Sports Speaker

Alex Delvecchio

Hall Of Fame Center for the Detriot Red Wings

Alex Delvecchio is a legendary Detroit Red Wings center and Hockey Hall of Famer.  His 24 year career in the Motor City saw him finish with 1281 points, which at the time of his retirement was good fo

Alex English - Motivational Sports Speaker

Alex English

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer

Alex English was a Hall of Fame forward that spent the best years of his career with the Denver Nuggets.  An eight-time All-Star, English averaged 21.5 points per game over 16 seasons.  He made the pl

Alex Gordon - Motivational Sports Speaker

Alex Gordon

Retired Three-Time All-Star, Eight-Time Gold Glove Winner and World Series Champion for the Kansas City Royals

Alex Gordon blossomed into a star in left field while playing his entire career with the Kansas City Royals. Early on the Royals moved Gordon from third base to the outfield and he went on to win eigh

Alise Post - Motivational Sports Speaker

Alise Post

BMX Racer

Alise Post is a BMX racer who is nicknamed “The Beast”. She started racing when she was six and actually backed out of her first race due to nerves.  Post ascended quickly though, becoming the younges

Allan Houston - Motivational Sports Speaker

Allan Houston

Retired Two-Time All-Star for the New York Knicks

Notorious for big game heroics, Allan Houston became one of the most well-known and highest paid NBA players in the 1990s and 2000s. Houston averaged 17.3 points per game during his 12-year career wit

Allen Bestwick - Motivational Sports Speaker

Allen Bestwick

Sports Broadcaster and Former Lead NASCAR Voice for ESPN

Allen Bestwick is one of the voices synonymous with motor racing in the broadcasting world.  He was ESPN’s lead play-by-play man for NASCAR and the IndyCar Series.  He originally joined ESPN as a pit

Alvin Gentry - Motivational Sports Speaker

Alvin Gentry

Former NBA Head Coach and Current Sacramento Kings Vice President of Basketball Engagement

Alvin Gentry is a long-time basketball coach and the current Vice President of Basketball Engagement for the Sacramento Kings. Gentry has previously been the head coach of the Miami Heat, Detroit Pist

Amanda Geving - Motivational Sports Speaker

Amanda Geving

Five-time Florida State Champion in Supercross

Amanda Geving is a professional BMX racer based in Largo, Florida. In her time on the track, Geving has been a five-time Florida State Champion and had three World Cup top ten finishes. When she saw

Amani Toomer - Motivational Sports Speaker

Amani Toomer

New York Giants Ring of Honor Inductee

A legendary New York Giant, Amani Toomer caught passes in the Meadowlands for 12 seasons. Toomer is a member of the Giants Ring of Honor and won Super Bowl XLII with the franchise. Always one of the m

Amy Chow - Motivational Sports Speaker

Amy Chow

Retired Gold Medal Gymnast

Amy Chow participated in one of the greatest events in the history of U.S. Women’s Gymnastics.  She was a member of the Magnificent Seven when they became the first American women to win team gymnasti

Andre Dawson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Andre Dawson

Baseball Hall of Famer and the 1987 National League MVP

Andre Dawson was lauded for his aggressive style on a baseball diamond throughout his 21 year career. That tenure landed him induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010. Dawson was an eight time

Andre Reed - Motivational Sports Speaker

Andre Reed

Pro Football Hall of Fame Wide Receiver for the Buffalo Bills

A beloved Buffalo Bill, Andre Reed was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014. He played 16 NFL seasons, 15 with the Bills, and amassed 13,198 receiving yards and 87 touchdowns. Reed made

Andre Rison - Motivational Sports Speaker

Andre Rison

Five-Time Pro Bowl Wide Receiver

Andre Rison played for seven different NFL franchises in his 12 year career and left his mark as a big play receiver. He holds an NFL record with at least one touchdown caught for each of those teams.

Andre Tippett - Motivational Sports Speaker

Andre Tippett

Pro Football Hall of Famer

Andre Tippett was a Hall of Fame linebacker for the New England Patriots. In his 12 year career, Tippett made five Pro Bowls and was a four-time All-Pro. He has a Patriots record 100 career sacks and

Andre Ware - Motivational Sports Speaker

Andre Ware

1989 Heisman Trophy Winner

Once a standout college quarterback, Andre Ware now makes his name as a prominent voice on college football. Ware rose to fame as the 1989 Heisman Trophy winner out of the University of Houston. He wa

Andrea Duran - Motivational Sports Speaker

Andrea Duran

Silver Medal Winner at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Andrea Duran is a professional softball player for the USSSA Pride and an Olympic silver medalist.  In softball’s final time in the Olympics, Duran helped the Team USA squad to the silver.  With the P

Andrea Kremer - Motivational Sports Speaker

Andrea Kremer

Sports Broadcaster

There are not many sports reporters as respected as Andrea Kremer. Kremer is the Chief Correspondent for the NFL Network and a correspondent for HBO s Real Sports. In her role with the NFL Network, sh

Andres Cantor - Motivational Sports Speaker

Andres Cantor

Legendary Soccer Broadcaster Known Worldwide for his Goal Call

Andres Cantor is a legendary soccer broadcaster and his goal call is one of the most well recognized elements of the sport in America. The same call was popular in Latin America, but Cantor s renditio

Andruw Jones - Motivational Sports Speaker

Andruw Jones

Former Five-Time All-Star Outfielder for the Atlanta Braves

Andruw Jones is one of the greatest defensive center fielders in baseball history. He won ten Gold Gloves during his 17 year career with the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, Chicago

Andy Katz - Motivational Sports Speaker

Andy Katz

Sports Writer

Andy Katz is one of the top college basketball experts in the U.S. He is an analyst for ESPN and ESPN.com. Katz s show Katz Korner airs weekly on ESPNU and he is also a backup host for Outside the Lin

Andy Macdonald - Motivational Sports Speaker

Andy Macdonald

Holds Record of Most X Games Medals in Vert Skateboarding

Known as one of the most successful skateboarders of all-time, Andy MacDonald has more X Games medals in vert skateboarding than anyone else. MacDonald has 23 X Games medals overall, including eight g

Andy Van Slyke - Motivational Sports Speaker

Andy Van Slyke

Retired Three-Time All-Star Outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates

There is no denying Andy Van Slyke as a baseball lifer. Van Slyke had a 13 year playing career and longtime coaching tenur in Major League Baseball. He is a three-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glov

Angela Ruggiero - Motivational Sports Speaker

Angela Ruggiero

Four-Time Olympic Medalist and Co-Founder/CEO of Sports Innovation Lab

Angela Ruggiero is one of America’s most successful hockey players, medaling in four straight Winter Olympics with Team USA. Ruggiero was the first women to play a position on the ice other than goali

Ann Meyers Drysdale - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ann Meyers Drysdale

Retired Women's Basketball Legend and Phoenix Suns Vice President

Ann Meyers Drysdale was one of the early stars of women’s college basketball and a 1993 Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. She stared at UCLA and was the first ever woman to be a four year scholarship

Anthony Grant - Motivational Sports Speaker

Anthony Grant

Head Men's Basketball Coach at the University of Dayton

Anthony Grant is the head coach of the University of Dayton men's basketball team. He was previously head coach at the University of Alabama. In over five years at the helm of the Crimson Tide, Grant

Anthony Munoz - Motivational Sports Speaker

Anthony Munoz

Pro Football Hall of Famer and Cincinnati Bengals Legend

One of the greatest offensive linemen in NFL history, Anthony Munoz played all 13 seasons for the Cincinnati Bengals. Munoz was an 11 time Pro Bowler, a nine time first team All-Pro, and elected to th

Anthony Pettis - Motivational Sports Speaker

Anthony Pettis

Former UFC Lightweight Champion

Anthony Pettis was one of the most successful mixed martial artists in the world. Pettis is the former UFC Lightweight Champion and the final WEC Lightweight Champion. Pettis originally took the

Antoine Walker - Motivational Sports Speaker

Antoine Walker

Former NBA All-Star

Antoine Walker was a three-time NBA All-Star, NBA champion with the Miami Heat in 2006, and a national champion at Kentucky in 1996. Walker gained great notoriety as a rookie in 1996-97 with the Bosto

Antonio Freeman - Motivational Sports Speaker

Antonio Freeman

Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Wide Receiver

Antonio Freeman gained notoriety as a go to receiver for Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers. Freeman caught an 81 yard touchdown pass from Favre as the Packers went on to win Super Bowl XXXI in 199

April Ross - Motivational Sports Speaker

April Ross

Professional Beach Volleyball Player

April Ross is one of the best beach volleyball players in the world. She won a silver medal with her partner Jen Kessy at the 2012 Olympics in London. Ross has had a successful run on the AVP Tour, be

Archie Griffin - Motivational Sports Speaker

Archie Griffin

Two-Time Heisman Trophy Winner at Ohio State

As the only two-time winner of the Heisman Trophy, Archie Griffin is one of the all-time greats in college football. Griffin was a four-year starter at running back for Ohio State. His 5,589 rushing y

Arian Foster - Motivational Sports Speaker

Arian Foster

Retired Four-Time Pro Bowl Running Back

Arian Foster was one of the most talented running backs in the NFL and a four-time 1,000 yard rusher. Foster was also a four-time Pro Bowler and a first team All-Pro in 2010. He won the league’s rushi

Arielle Martin - Motivational Sports Speaker

Arielle Martin

BMX Racer

Arielle Martin was born July 30, 1985 of Cedar Hills, Utah and is a US BMX cyclist. She crashed in the quarter-finals at the World Championships held in Taiyuan, China, on June 2, 2008, with the re

Art Briles - Motivational Sports Speaker

Art Briles

Former College Football Coach

Art Briles achieved enormous success as the head football coach at Baylor University. Briles put Baylor on the map, getting hired in 2008, and three years later taking the Bears to their first bowl ga

Art Howe - Motivational Sports Speaker

Art Howe

Former MLB Infielder, Coach, Scout and Manager

Art Howe is a longtime baseball man best known for managing the Houston Astros, Oakland A’s, and New York Mets. Howe’s greatest success came with the A’s, where from 2000-2002, he won at least 90 game

Art Monk - Motivational Sports Speaker

Art Monk

Pro Football Hall of Fame Wide Receiver

Art Monk was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008 and devastated defenses during his 15 year career with the Washington Redskins, New York Jets, and Philadelphia Eagles. Monk was a three t

Art Shamsky - Motivational Sports Speaker

Art Shamsky

Retired Outfielder for the New York Mets

Art Shamsky is a former Major League baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, and Oakland Athletics. He played from 1965-1972 and had a career average of .253 while playin

Art Shell - Motivational Sports Speaker

Art Shell

Hall of Fame Offensive Tackle

Art Shell is a well-known figure in Oakland Raiders history as both a player and coach. After a 14 year playing career for the Raiders, Shell was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1989. Know

Artis Gilmore - Motivational Sports Speaker

Artis Gilmore

Basketball Hall of Famer

Artis Gilmore was one of the stars of the high-flying American Basketball Association and later brought that same excitement to the NBA. Gilmore’s 18 year basketball career got him elected to the Nais

Asafa Powell - Motivational Sports Speaker

Asafa Powell

Olympic Gold Medalist and Two-Time World Record-Setting Sprinter in the 100 Meters

Asafa Powell is a Jamaican sprinter and a former world record holder. Powell held the 100 meters world record from June 2005 to May 2008. He competed in the 100 meters for Jamaica in the 2004, 2008, a

Ashley Caldwell - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ashley Caldwell

Olympic Gold Medal Winning Freestyle Skier

Ashley Caldwell is an American skier who has competed in four Olympics, winning gold in the mixed aerials event in Beijing in 2022. Caldwell was the youngest participant in Aerials at the 2010 Games a

Ashley Force - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ashley Force

Top Fuel Funny Car Drag Racer

Ashley Force was a Top Fuel Funny Car drag racer and a member of The First Family of Drag Racing . Force was the 2007 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Rookie of the Year. When she beat her father

Austin Carr - Motivational Sports Speaker

Austin Carr

Former NBA All-Star

Austin Carr had a very successful basketball career in the pro and college arenas.  Carr played nine of his ten seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers.  He was a 1974 All-Star and a 1972 All-Rookie sele

Avery Johnson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Avery Johnson

Former NBA Point Guard and Head Coach

Avery Johnson was a respected NBA point guard and head coach.  The “Little General” played for six different teams, but he is best remembered for his time with the San Antonio Spurs.  Johnson hit the

B.J. Surhoff - Motivational Sports Speaker

B.J. Surhoff

Former Star for the Baltimore Orioles

1999 National League All-Star B.J. Surhoff had an 18-year standout baseball career. Surhoff was well known for his versatility in the field, playing every position in the major leagues but pitcher.

Bam Margera - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bam Margera

Professional Skateboarder

Bam Margera is well-known as a member of MTV’s Jackass crew and is a professional skateboarder.  Margera has been with Team Element on the skateboard scene since 2003.  His Jackass fame has allowed hi

Barry Alvarez - Motivational Sports Speaker

Barry Alvarez

Legendary University of Wisconsin Football Coach and Athletic Director

Barry Alvarez is best known as the greatest football coach in University of Wisconsin history. Over his 16-year run with Wisconsin, Alvarez compiled a 118-73-4 record, good for the most wins in UW his

Barry Melrose - Motivational Sports Speaker

Barry Melrose

Hockey Analyst for ESPN

When it’s time to analyze the NHL on ESPN, Barry Melrose is the man for the job.  For the last 15 years he’s been the face of the NHL in regards to breaking down the game and providing the viewers wit

Bart Conner - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bart Conner

Olympic Gymnastics Gold Medalist

Bart Conner was a two-time Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics at the 1984 Olympics.  Conner was a member of the winning U.S. team and also took home individual gold on the parallel bars.  In addition

Ben Leber - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ben Leber

Retired Minnesota Vikings Linebacker and Fan Favorite

Ben Leber played nine seasons in the National Football League with the San Diego Chargers from 2002 to 2005, Minnesota Vikings from 2006 to 2010 and St. Louis Rams in 2011.  Prior to heading to the NF

Ben McDonald - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ben McDonald

Former #1 MLB Draft Pick, College Baseball Analyst and Baltimore Orioles Broadcaster

Ben McDonald pitched in the major leagues with the Baltimore Orioles from 1989 to 1995 and Milwaukee Brewers from 1996 to 1997.  Prior to heading to pro ball he played at Louisiana State University an

Ben Utecht - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ben Utecht

Retired Super Bowl Champion and Top Corporate Culture Speaker

Ben Utecht played five seasons in the National Football League with the Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals from 2004 to 2009.  Utecht joined the Colts as an amateur free agent signee out of the

Bernard King - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bernard King

New York Knicks Hall of Fame Forward

Bernard King played 16 seasons in the NBA with the New Jersey Nets, Utah Jazz, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, and Washington Bullets from 1977 to 1993. He joined the Nets in 1977 as a first

Bernie Federko - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bernie Federko

NHL Hall of Famer

Bernie Federko played 15 seasons in the NHL with the St. Louis Blues and Detroit Red Wings from 1976 to 1990. Federko is a native of Foam Lake, Canada and got his start in professional hockey as the

Bernie Kosar - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bernie Kosar

Retired Cleveland Browns Quarterback

Bernie Kosar is one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the Cleveland Browns. After an illustrious career at the University of Miami that included a national championship and numerous passi

Bernie Parent - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bernie Parent

Hall Of Fame Goalie for the Philadelphia Flyers

Bernie Parent is one of the greatest goaltenders in the history of the National Hockey League.  During his 15 year NHL career he starred for the Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs

Bert Blyleven - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bert Blyleven

Hall of Fame Pitcher for the Minnesota Twins

Bert Blyleven pitched for 23 seasons in the big leagues with the Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Indians and California Angels from 1970 to 1992.  Blyleven got his start

Biker Sherlock - Motivational Sports Speaker

Biker Sherlock

Sports Action Figure

Biker Sherlock is a street luging phenom. Although he was not introduced to the sport until 1995, he quickly picked up the nuances of the sport and competed in his first ESPN X-Games only eight month

Bill Bates - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bill Bates

Retired Special Teams Captain for the Dallas Cowboys

Bill Bates played 15 seasons in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys at the safety position.  Bates joined the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 1983 out of the University of Tennessee.  A Farragut, Te

Bill Callahan - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bill Callahan

Offensive Line Coach for the Cleveland Browns

Bill Callahan is currently the offensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns. In 1978, the Chicago native began his career as a high school coach for two seasons. The next step was to move into coachi

Bill Curry - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bill Curry

ESPN College Football Analyst

Bill Curry is a former college and professional player and coach. In his time on the field Bill played for the Green Bay Packers and was a part of their Super Bowl I victory. That came just two years

Bill Demong - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bill Demong

Five-Time Olympic Skier and Gold Medalist

As a Nordic combined skier, Bill Demong has had impressive success as a four-time Olympian and World Championship winner. Bill was part of the U.S. Olympic team in Nagano, Salt Lake City, Torino, and

Bill Laimbeer - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bill Laimbeer

Four-Time All-Star for the Detroit Pistons and Three-Time WNBA Champion Coach

As a player in the NBA, Bill Laimbeer spent most of his playing years for the Detroit Pistons. The 6’11’’ center played alongside other greats in route to winning two consecutive NBA Championships in

Bill Lee - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bill Lee

Former MLB All-Star Pitcher

Nicknamed “Spaceman,” Bill Lee is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. Bill was born into a family that loved and played the game of baseball. Bill was a southpaw, or left-handed pitcher, and was

Bill Lynch - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bill Lynch

Former Head Coach and Quarterback

Bill Lynch got his start in football in high school and later honed his craft in college. When playing for Butler University Bill was a four year letter winner as the quarterback of the football team,

Bill Mazeroski - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bill Mazeroski

Hall Of Fame Second Baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates

During his Major League career, Bill Mazeroski spent his entire 16 year career with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bill is regarded by many as the best defensive second basemen of all time. One of his greate

Bill Plaschke - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bill Plaschke

Sports Journalist for the Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke is a sports writer, and he found his passion early on in life. Growing up in Louisville, Kentucky, he loved to write, and he loved sports. Bill got his start by writing for his high scho

Bill Raftery - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bill Raftery

CBS Sports College Basketball Analyst

Bill Raftery is a current basketball analyst and a former coach. In high school Bill was a star player for the basketball team and became the all-time scoring leader breaking a 35 year old record with

Bill Rhoden - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bill Rhoden

Sports Writer for the New York Times and The Undefeated

Bill Rhoden is a well-known sports writer for The New York Times. Rhoden has long been interested about sports and writing. That passion led to sports writing, and Bill has been writing about sports f

Bill Romanowski - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bill Romanowski

Retired Two-Time Pro Bowl Linebacker and Four-Time Super Bowl Champion

Bill Romanowski is a former college and NFL linebacker. Bill played for Boston College for four years and then went onto the NFL by being selected in the 3rd round. During his 16 year NFL career he pl

Bill Schroeder - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bill Schroeder

Former Player & Broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers

Bill Schroeder is a current broadcaster and former Major League Baseball player. In high school he earned All-State honors in his junior and senior years and then attended Clemson University where he

Bill Snyder - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bill Snyder

Retired Head Football Coach at Kansas State University

After hanging up the helmet from playing the game of football in high school and college, Bill Snyder became a coach in 1962. His career has spanned several decades, and included great successes. Bill

Bill Yoast - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bill Yoast

Star in Remember the Titans

After playing football at the high school and collegiate levels, Bill Yoast turned to coaching as a career. Bill decided to take on coaching at the high school level and he has never left it. Bill beg

Billy Knight - Motivational Sports Speaker

Billy Knight

Former Executive Vice President & GM of the Atlanta Hawks

Standing at 6’6’’, Billy Knight is a former NBA player and front office executive. Before his time in the NBA, Knight was a part of the University of Pittsburgh basketball team where he led the squad

Billy Ripken - Motivational Sports Speaker

Billy Ripken

Former Fan Favorite for the Baltimore Orioles and MLB Network Broadcaster

Billy Ripken, otherwise known as “Billy the Kid” is a former infielder in Major League Baseball. Billy was selected by the Orioles in the 1982 MLB draft in the 11th round, and went on to play for the

Billy Sims - Motivational Sports Speaker

Billy Sims

1978 Heisman Trophy Winner and Restaurant Chain Founder

Billy Sims played football for the University of Oklahoma before he transitioned to the NFL. In college Sims was a two time All-American and the winner of the Heisman Trophy in 1978. He also became th

Billy Williams - Motivational Sports Speaker

Billy Williams

Hall Of Fame Outfielder for the Chicago Cubs

As a former MLB left fielder, Billy Williams paved the way for those that followed him. Billy had ever experienced overt racial discrimination until he made it to the minor leagues and it almost cause

Blaine Bishop - Motivational Sports Speaker

Blaine Bishop

Former Safety with the Tennessee Titans

Blaine Bishop is a former NFL safety. Bishop honed his talent at the college level playing for Ball State University before being drafted in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL Draft.  He had a very succ

Blaine Wilson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Blaine Wilson

Olympic Gymnast

Blaine Wilson is a retired American gymnast. As an energetic child, Blaine’s father got him started in gymnastics when he was four years old. Since then he has gone on to be a part of three different

Blair Walsh - Motivational Sports Speaker

Blair Walsh

Kicker for the Minnesota Vikings

Blair Walsh got his start when he played football in high school. As a placekicker, he made two field goals from 59 yards as a senior. That kind of work earned him being part of the All-USA First Team

Bo Eason - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bo Eason

Former Safety for the Houston Oilers

Bo Eason is a former NFL football player for the Houston Oilers and has become a renowned speaker since his retirement from the game. In college Bo played for the University of California where he was

Bo Ryan - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bo Ryan

Former Head Basketball Coach for the Wisconsin

Prior to his successful coaching career, Bo Ryan was a player. He got started at a young age and in high school he led his team to a 25-1 record in his senior year. Then Bo went on to play in college

Bob Beamon - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bob Beamon

Olympic Long Jump Gold Medalist

Bob Beamon is a former track and field athlete. His career began in high school where he was an All-American and ranked second in the long jump in the United States and set a national high school trip

Bob Boone - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bob Boone

Seven Time Gold Glove Winner

Bob Boone is a former catcher and manager in the Major Leagues. Boone was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the sixth round of the 1969 amateur draft after attending Stanford University. Through

Bob Brenly - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bob Brenly

Retired World Series Champion Manager for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Current Broadcaster

Prior to becoming a sportscaster, Bob Brenly was a player, coach, and manager in Major League Baseball. Brenly was drafted in 1976 by the San Francisco Giants where he spent the majority of his career

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Bob Bryan

Legendary Former #1 World-Ranked Doubles Player, Olympic Gold Medalist and Winner of 16 Doubles Grand Slams

Along with his brother Mike, Bob Bryan is one of the top doubles tennis players in the world. Bob’s success began in college when he led Stanford to back to back NCAA team championships. He even won t

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Bob Golic

3-Time Pro Bowler with the Cleveland Browns

Bob Golic is a former National Football League defensive tackle. Prior to playing in the NFL Golic played in college at the University of Notre Dame from 1975-1978. He was selected as a first-team All

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Bob Hartley

Former Stanley Cup Champion Head Coach

Bob Hartley is an Ontario native and has been around the sport of hockey his entire life. Although he never played a game in the NHL, he became one of the game’s most successful coaches. His co

Bob Holtzman - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bob Holtzman

Sports Broadcaster

Bob Holtzman is sports broadcaster who currently works for the Major League Baseball Players Association and formerly worked at ESPN. His duties at ESPN included serving as a leading contributor on su

Bob Lanier - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bob Lanier

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer

Bob Lanier played in the NBA for 14 seasons with the Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks from 1970 to 1984.  Lanier joined the Pistons in 1970 out of St. Bonaventure, where he starred as a center from

Bob Ley - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bob Ley

Emmy Award Winner and ESPN Sportscaster

Bob Ley has won multiple Sports Emmy Awards for his excellence in sports broadcast journalism while working for the Worldwide Leader in Sports, ESPN.  Ley is the longest tenured on-air employee at ESP

Bob Lilly - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bob Lilly

Dallas Cowboys Hall Of Fame Defensive Tackle

Bob Lilly, known as Mr. Cowboy, played 13 seasons in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League.  Lilly is a Texas boy through and through, having been born and raised in Olney, T

Bob McKillop - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bob McKillop

Retired Basketball Head Coach of the Davidson College Wildcats

Bob McKillop is a native of Queens, New York, and played his college basketball at East Carolina and Hofstra from 1969 to 1972. After earning his degree from Hofstra he got into coaching and landed a

Bob Melvin - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bob Melvin

Former Three-Time Manager of the Year

Bob Melvin is one of the most successful managers in baseball today. He played 10 seasons in the big leagues after a stellar college career at the University of California in Berkley. Melvin got his s

Bob Ryan - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bob Ryan

American Sportswriter for The Boston Globe

Bob Ryan is the All-American sportswriter and has been a mainstay in the sports world for over 40 years.  Ryan graduated from Boston College in 1968 with a degree in history, and has used that degree

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Bobby Clampett

Television Golf Analyst

Bobby Clampett made a name for himself on the golf course during his days at Brigham Young University, where he was a three-time All-American and two-time Collegiate Golfer of the Year.  His amateur h

Bobby Clarke - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bobby Clarke

Former Center for the Philadelphia Flyers

Bobby Clarke played 15 seasons in the NHL with the Philadelphia Flyers from 1969 to 1984.  Clarke was born in in Flin Flon, Canada and began playing hockey as a youngster at the age of eight.  In the

Bobby Hebert - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bobby Hebert

Former Pro Bowl Quarterback for the New Orleans Saints and Longtime Broadcaster

Bobby Hebert played in the USFL with the Michigan Panthers and Oakland Invaders from 1983 to 1985 and then joined the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League from 1985 t

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Bobby Hurley

Head Men's Basketball Coach at Arizona State University

Bobby Hurley joined the Sacramento Kings as a first round draft pick in 1993 after a standout college career at Duke University.  During his college career he led the Blue Devils to back-to-back NCAA

Bobby Richardson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bobby Richardson

Retired Infielder for the New York Yankees

Bobby Richardson played 12 seasons in the big leagues with the New York Yankees and helped lead them to three World Series titles in 1958, 1961 and 1962.  During that time he won five consecutive Gold

Bobby Valentine - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bobby Valentine

Former Major League Baseball Manager Who Led the New York Mets to the World Series

Bobby Valentine played 11 seasons in the major leagues with the Los Angeles Dodgers, California Angels, San Diego Padres, New York Mets and Seattle Mariners from 1969 to 1979 as a utility player. Afte

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Bonnie Bernstein

CBS Studio Host & Sideline Reporter

Bonnie Bernstein is one of the most respected and accomplished sports journalist and female sportscasters in history.  After a hall of fame athletic career at Howell High School in Howell, New Jersey

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Boog Powell

Retired Baltimore Orioles First Baseman

Boog Powell played in the big leagues for 16 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Dodgers from 1961 to 1977. Powell got his start in baseball as a youngster, represen

Brad Park - Motivational Sports Speaker

Brad Park

Hall Of Fame Defenseman for the New York Rangers

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Brady Anderson

Retired Outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles

Brady Anderson played in the big leagues for 14 seasons with the Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Indians.  Anderson was born and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland and signed a baseball

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Brady Quinn

Legendary Notre Dame Quarterback and Current Fox Sports Broadcaster

Brady Quinn was a first round draft pick of the Cleveland Browns in 2007 after starring for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.  Quinn signed with Notre Dame after throwing for 4,149 yards and 46 touchdown

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Brandon Siler

Former Star Linebacker for the Florida Gators

Brandon Siler is a former NFL linebacker who most recently played for the Kansas City Chiefs. Siler is best known for his time at the University of Florida, where he committed to being a Gator after f

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Braylon Edwards

Former NFL Wide Receiver and Michigan Legend

Braylon Edwards is one of the all-time greats in Michigan football history. Edwards was already a two-time All-Big Ten selection and posted multiple 1,000-yard receiving seasons entering his historic

Brendan Hansen - Motivational Sports Speaker

Brendan Hansen

Six-time Olympic Medalist

Brendan Hansen is a professional competition swimmer who represents the United States in various international events. Hansen started swimming in high school, competing in junior competitions and winn

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Brendon Ayanbadejo

Activist and Former Linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens

Brendon Ayanbadejo is a former professional linebacker who played 13 seasons in the NFL and the Canadian Football League. Prior to his time as a professional, Ayanbadejo was a star linebacker at UCLA,

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Brent Barry

Winner of the 1996 Slam Dunk Contest

Brent Barry is a retired NBA guard who played 14 seasons in the NBA with six different teams. Barry after four seasons at Oregon State University, and he was selected with the 15th overall pick by the

Brent Celek - Motivational Sports Speaker

Brent Celek

Retired Super Bowl Champion Tight End

Brent Celek was an NFL tight end who played or the Philadelphia Eagles. Prior to his time in the NFL, Celek played collegiately at the University of Cincinnati, playing four seasons and recording 91 r

Brent Jones - Motivational Sports Speaker

Brent Jones

Retired Tight End for the San Francisco 49ers

Brent Jones is a former NFL tight end who spent 11 years in the league, ten of them coming with the San Francisco 49ers. Born in Santa Clara, California, Jones attended his hometown Santa Clara Colleg

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Bret Saberhagen

Retired Two-Time AL Cy Young Award Winner

Bret Saberhagen is a retired MLB pitcher who played 17 seasons for five different teams. A highly touted high school pitcher, Saberhagen was selected in the 19th round of the 1982 MLB Draft by the Kan

Brett Hull - Motivational Sports Speaker

Brett Hull

Hockey Hall of Famer and Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion

Brett Hull is a former NHL player and general manager who is currently the executive vice president of the St. Louis Blues. Prior to his time in the NHL, Hull was a standout collegiate player, playing

Brian Boitano - Motivational Sports Speaker

Brian Boitano

Olympic Figure Skating Gold Medalist

Brian Boitano is a former professional figure skater who represented the United States in various international competitions. Early in his amateur career Boitano won many competitions, including a bro

Brian Bosworth - Motivational Sports Speaker

Brian Bosworth

Two-Time All-American at Oklahoma and College Football Hall of Famer

Brian Bosworth is a former NFL linebacker who is notorious for his time in college at the University of Oklahoma. As a freshman at Oklahoma, Bosworth was named All-Big 8, and his popularity exploded d

Brian Custer - Motivational Sports Speaker

Brian Custer

Host of Showtime Championship Boxing and ESPN Personality

Brian Custer is a sports analyst who currently works as the host of Showtime Championship Boxing and as host/play by play broadcaster for ESPN. Custer previously worked at FOX Sports, where he called

Brian Griese - Motivational Sports Speaker

Brian Griese

Quarterbacks Coach for the San Francisco 49ers

Brian Griese is a retired NFL quarterback and current quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers. He is also known for a successful turn as a sports broadcaster for ESPN that culminated in joining

Brian Holloway - Motivational Sports Speaker

Brian Holloway

Five-Time NFL All-Pro & Renowned Corporate Trainer

Brian Holloway is a retired offensive lineman who played seven seasons in the league with the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Raiders. Holloway played collegiately at Stanford University, hel

Brian Jordan - Motivational Sports Speaker

Brian Jordan

Former Two Sport Star

Brian Jordan is a retired MLB outfielder and NFL safety who is one of the only successful dual sport athletes in history. A two sport star at the University of Richmond, Jordan was drafted in the firs

Brian Leetch - Motivational Sports Speaker

Brian Leetch

Hockey Hall of Famer and Stanley Cup Champion with the New York Rangers

Brian Leetch is a retired NHL defenseman who spent 18 seasons in the league with the New York Rangers, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Boston Bruins. Leetch got his start in hockey with Boston Colleg

Brian McRae - Motivational Sports Speaker

Brian McRae

Former Center Fielder for the Kansas City Royals

Brian McRae is a retired MLB outfielder who played nine seasons in the league with five different teams. A high school standout, McRae announced his intentions to play baseball and football at the Uni

Brian Orakpo - Motivational Sports Speaker

Brian Orakpo

Retired Ten-Year NFL Veteran and Former Texas Longhorns All-American

Brian Orakpo is a retired 10-year NFL veteran at linebacker. Orakpo was born in Texas to Nigerian born parents, and he began playing football at a young age, eventually becoming successful enough to r

Brian Scalabrine - Motivational Sports Speaker

Brian Scalabrine

Retired Boston Celtics Fan Favorite

Brian Scalabrine is a retired NBA player and current NBA analyst with the Boston Celtics. Scalabrine spent 11 seasons in the NBA as a player, and was notorious for his antics rather than his on court

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Brittany Viola

US Olympic Diver

Brittany Viola is a professional platform diver who represents the United States at various international events. Originally from Minnesota, Viola began training as a diver in 2008, where she won two

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Brodie Croyle

Former University of Alabama and Kansas City Chiefs QB

Brodie Croyle is a former NFL QB who spent six seasons in the league with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Arizona Cardinals. In high school, Croyle was considered one of the best QB prospects in the na

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Bronson Arroyo

Retired All-Star Pitcher

Bronson Arroyo was an MLB starting pitcher who had a distinguished 16-year career. In 1995, Arroyo was selected in the third round of the MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates, choosing to sign with the

Brooke Bennett - Motivational Sports Speaker

Brooke Bennett

Three-Time Olympic Swimming Gold Medalist

Brooke Bennett grew up in sunny Tampa, Florida and spent the majority of her time in the water.  In 1996 she burst onto the international swimming scene with a gold medal win in the 800-meter freestyl

Bruce Fleisher - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bruce Fleisher

Professional Golfer on the PGA Tour

Bruce Fleisher was born in Union City, Tennessee and began his golf career as a caddie at age 7.  Eventually he used the clubs he was carrying around and became a top amateur golfer, eventually earnin

Bruce Matthews - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bruce Matthews

Pro Football Hall of Famer

Bruce Matthews played 19 seasons in the NFL on the offensive line for the Tennessee Titans.  Matthews played his collegiate football at the University of Southern California where he earned All-Americ

Bruce Weber - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bruce Weber

Successful College Basketball Coach That Went to 13 NCAA Tournaments

Bruce Weber had great success at three different head coaching stops in college basketball, going to 13 NCAA Tournaments in all. He coached the Kansas State Wildcats from 2012-22, going to the tourney

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Bryan Clay

Olympic Gold Medalist in Decathlon

Bryan Clay grew up in Austin, Texas and took his talents to Azusa Pacific University in college where he became one of the top decathletes in the nation.  In 2004 Clay burst onto the scene with a silv

Bryan Trottier - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bryan Trottier

New York Islanders Hall Of Fame Center

To play 18 seasons in the NHL you have to be tough, skilled and respected.  Hockey Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier is all of the above.   From 1975 to 1994 Trottier led the New York Islanders to four Sta

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Bryce Paup

Former Defensive End and Four Time Pro Bowler

Bryce Paup played 10 seasons in the NFL from 1990 to 2000 with the Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars and Minnesota Vikings.  Paup grew up in Scranton, Iowa and played his college

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Buck Showalter

Three-Time American League Manager of the Year

Buck Showalter got his start in baseball as a junior college player at Chipola College in Marianna, Florida and eventually transferred to Mississippi State University where he earned All-American hono

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Bucky Dent

Retired Three-Time All-Star and World Series MVP

Bucky Dent played 12 major league seasons with the Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, and Kansas City Royals from 1973 to 1984 and is best known for his playing days with the New York

Buster Douglas - Motivational Sports Speaker

Buster Douglas

Former Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion

Buster Douglas is a former undisputed World Heavyweight Champion that boasted a career 38-6 overall boxing record.  Douglas was a multi-sport athlete in high school and played basketball at Coffeyvill

Buster Olney - Motivational Sports Speaker

Buster Olney

Sports Writer

Buster Olney is baseball s inside man. As a columnist for ESPN: The Magazine and ESPN.com he is the top baseball insider in the game and is trusted to deliver the top breaking major league baseball s

Byron Chamberlain - Motivational Sports Speaker

Byron Chamberlain

Two Time Super Bowl Champion Tight End

Byron Chamberlain is a Honolulu, Hawaii native and was a three-sport high school star before heading to the University of Missouri as a tight end.  After earning All-Big Eight Conference honors as a f

Byron Scott - Motivational Sports Speaker

Byron Scott

Former NBA Player and Coach

Byron Scott played 15 seasons in the NBA after joining the Los Angeles Lakers as a fourth round pick in 1983 out of Arizona State University.  During his days at Arizona State he was a First-Team All-

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Cael Sanderson

Olympic Wrestling Gold Medalist

Cael Sanderson posted an impressive 127-3 record while wrestling at Wasatch High School in Heber City, Utah and was redshirted during his first year at Iowa State in 1997-98.  However, he’d go on to w

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Calvin Murphy

Hall Of Fame Guard for the Houston Rockets

Calvin Murphy is a Norwalk, Connecticut native and played his college ball at Niagara University where he earned All-American honors in three consecutive seasons and finished his career with 2,548 poi

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Cammi Granato

Olympic Hockey Gold Medalist

Cammi Granato is a Downers Grove, Illinois native and played in every world championship for the United States Women’s National Hockey Team from 1990 to 2005.  During that time she led the USA to a Go

Carl Banks - Motivational Sports Speaker

Carl Banks

Retired Two-Time Super Bowl Champion Linebacker for the New York Giants

Carl Banks is a retired professional linebacker for three NFL teams from 1984-1995.  Banks attended Michigan State University where he played for the Spartans’ football. The New York Giants selected B

Carl Eller - Motivational Sports Speaker

Carl Eller

Hall Of Fame Minnesota Vikings Defensive Tackle

Carl Eller is a former professional defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings and the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL. Eller attended the University of Minnesota where he helped lead the Gophers to a Rose B

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Carla Overbeck

Olympic Women's Soccer Gold Medalist

Carla Overbeck is a retired soccer player and she currently is an assistant coach for Duke University’s women’s soccer team. Overbeck began playing soccer at 11 years old for the Dallas Sting, a club

Carlos Delgado - Motivational Sports Speaker

Carlos Delgado

Retired Two-Time All-Star First Baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays

Carlos Delgado was one of the best hitters of his era. During his senior year of high school, Delgado had the Cincinnati Reds, Montreal Expos, New York Mets, Texas Rangers, and the Toronto Blue Jays t

Carly Patterson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Carly Patterson

Olympic Gymnastics All-Around Gold Medalist

Carly Patterson former Olympic champion gymnast. When Patterson was a child, began tumbling and jumping around her house, which did not have much room, so her mother enrolled her in gymnastics. In 200

Carnell Lake - Motivational Sports Speaker

Carnell Lake

Former NFL All-Pro Player

Carnell Lake is a former professional cornerback. Lake attended UCLA where he played football from 1985-1988. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Lake as the 34th overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft. Duri

Carol Blazejowski - Motivational Sports Speaker

Carol Blazejowski

Former President and General Manager of the New York Liberty

Carol Blazejowski is a retired professional women s basketball player. Blazejowski was one of the greatest scorers in the history of women s basketball even though she did not begin intense competitio

Carol Polis - Motivational Sports Speaker

Carol Polis

First Woman Professional Boxing Judge

Carol Polis is the first ever professional boxing judge in the world. Prior to becoming a boxing judge, Polis was a multisport athlete during high school where she was a swimmer, diver, and tennis pla

Carrie Tollefson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Carrie Tollefson

Long Distance Runner

Carrie Tollefson is a middle distance runner. Prior to college, Tollefson was a 13- time State Champion with eight wins in track and five in cross country Tollefson attended Villanova University where

Cary Mullen - Motivational Sports Speaker

Cary Mullen

Olympic Skiier & Performance Expert

Cary Mullen is a former alpine skier who currently holds the World Downhill Speed Record for skiing 97 miles per hour down the world’s most famous ski course in Austria. Mullen now spends his time as

Casey Martin - Motivational Sports Speaker

Casey Martin

Men's Golf Head Coach at the University of Oregon

Casey Martin is a professional golfer as well as the current men’s head golf coach at the University of Oregon. Martin attended Stanford University where he was a three-time all-Pac-10 and he was a me

Cat Osterman - Motivational Sports Speaker

Cat Osterman

Three-Time Olympic Medalist and Texas Softball Legend

Cat Osterman is one of the all-time greats in softball. Osterman began playing softball when she was in the first grade, but she quit to play soccer and basketball. It was not until Osterman was in fi

Cathy Turner - Motivational Sports Speaker

Cathy Turner

Two-Time Olympic Speedskating Gold Medalist

Cathy Turner was a short track speed skater. Turner began skating as a child and she specialized in the fast-paced short-track version of the sport. Turner was the U.S. National Champion by 1979 and a

Ceal Barry - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ceal Barry

Legendary College Coach and Administrator at Colorado

Ceal Barry attended the University of Kentucky where she lettered three times in field hockey and she had many accomplishments in basketball. Barry is the senior associate athletic director for intern

Cecil Cooper - Motivational Sports Speaker

Cecil Cooper

Retired Five-Time MLB All-Star for the Milwaukee Brewers

Cecil Cooper is a former first baseman in the MLB and former manager of the Houston Astros. The Boston Red Sox selected Cooper in the 1968 MLB Draft and he made his Major League debut with the Red Sox

Cecil Fielder - Motivational Sports Speaker

Cecil Fielder

MLB Slugger During the 80's and 90's

Cecil Fielder is a former professional first baseman and designated hitter for the MLB. Fielder attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he played baseball. The Toronto Blue Jays selected Fi

Cedric Maxwell - Motivational Sports Speaker

Cedric Maxwell

Former NBA Finals MVP and Boston Celtics Broadcaster

Cedric Maxwell is a retired professional small forward for the NBA who is now in radio broadcasting. Maxwell attended the University of North Carolina, Charlotte where he was a star forward/center. In

Chad Hedrick - Motivational Sports Speaker

Chad Hedrick

Olympic Speedskating Gold Medalist

Chad Hedrick is an inline and ice speed skater. Hedrick won 50 World Championships and in 2002, he switched from inline speed skating to ice speed skating after he saw Derek Parra win a medal at the S

Chad Hennings - Motivational Sports Speaker

Chad Hennings

Gulf War Pilot and Three-Time Super Bowl Champion

Chad Hennings is a former defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL. Hennings attended the United States Air Force Academy where he started his collegiate football career as a tight end. In h

Chad Knaus - Motivational Sports Speaker

Chad Knaus

Legendary NASCAR Crew Chief for Jimmie Johnson

Chad Knaus is a NASCAR crew chief. Knaus grew up around the racetracks while helping his father who was a racer. By 14 years old, Knaus served as a crew chief during his father’s championship season.

Chad Mendes - Motivational Sports Speaker

Chad Mendes

Former Three-Time Challenger for the UFC Featherweight Championship

Chad Mendes is one of the most successful fighters in the featherweight division in UFC history. Mendes fought three times for the promotion's featherweight belt. He also started his career on an impr

Chad Pennington - Motivational Sports Speaker

Chad Pennington

Sports Analyst and Former NFL Quarterback

Chad Pennington is a retired professional quarterback who played for the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins. Pennington’s sports career began in third grade when he started playing basketball. Penningto

Chael Sonnen - Motivational Sports Speaker

Chael Sonnen

Former Top UFC Contender and MMA Commentator

Chael Sonnen is a mixed martial artist for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Sonnen began wrestling at a young age and during high school, Sonnen was a state runner-up. Sonnen attended BYU until the

Chamique Holdsclaw - Motivational Sports Speaker

Chamique Holdsclaw

Former WNBA Star

Chamique Holdsclaw is a former professional small forward for the WNBA. Holdsclaw began playing basketball at a young age. She attended Christ The King Regional High School where she played basketball

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Charles D Smith

Retired NBA Guard

Charles D. Smith is a retired professional power forward of the NBA. Smith attended the University of Pittsburgh where was named Big East Player of the Year. Smith became a major force in college bask

Charles Davis - Motivational Sports Speaker

Charles Davis

CBS Sports Broadcaster and Former College Football Star

Charles Davis is a former football safety and he currently serves as a football analyst for CBS Sports. While in high school, Davis played football, basketball and baseball. On the football team, Davi

Charles Mann - Motivational Sports Speaker

Charles Mann

Retired Defensive Tackle for the Washington Redskins

Charles Mann is a former professional football defensive end for the Washington Redskins and San Francisco 49ers. Mann is currently a businessman. Mann attended the University of Nevada where he was a

Charles Oakley - Motivational Sports Speaker

Charles Oakley

Retired All-Star Forward for the New York Knicks

Charles Oakley was one of the most physical and intimidating basketball players of his era. Oakley attended Virginia Union University where he played basketball from 1981-85. The Cleveland Cavaliers s

Charley Casserly - Motivational Sports Speaker

Charley Casserly

Veteran NFL General Manager and Executive

Charley Casserly made a name for himself with an extensive career in NFL front offices. Beginning as an unpaid intern with the Washington Redskins in 1977, Casserly spent the next 23 years with the fr

Charley Steiner - Motivational Sports Speaker

Charley Steiner

Los Angeles Dodgers Radio Play-By-Play Broadcaster

Charley Steiner attended Bradley University where he received his first opportunity for his illustrious broadcasting career. Steiner’s first several years in the industry were spent on the radio, work

Charlie Batch - Motivational Sports Speaker

Charlie Batch

Retired Quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers

After a record breaking career at Eastern Michigan University, Charlie Batch stayed in Michigan when he was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 1998 NFL Draft. Batch began his first few seasons with t

Charlie Joiner - Motivational Sports Speaker

Charlie Joiner

San Diego Chargers Hall Of Fame Wide Receiver

Following a college career at storied Grambling State University, Charlie Joiner entered professional football as a defensive back for the AFL s Houston Oilers in 1969. As a rookie, Joiner converted t

Charlie Manuel - Motivational Sports Speaker

Charlie Manuel

Retired World Series Champion Manager with the Philadelphia Phillies

Charlie Manuel had a career as an MLB player and manager that lasted just over three decades. As a player Manuel played for the Twins and Dodgers from 1969 to 1975 before heading to Japan to finish hi

Charlie Ward - Motivational Sports Speaker

Charlie Ward

Heisman Trophy Winner and Retired NBA Guard

Charlie Ward was one of the most stellar amateur athletes in the early 1990s as a standout football player, basketball player, tennis player, and despite not playing baseball in college he was drafted

Charlie Waters - Motivational Sports Speaker

Charlie Waters

Five-Time Super Bowl Participant with the Dallas Cowboys

Charlie Waters was a football player from South Carolina who accepted a scholarship to Clemson University for the Tiger’s football team. Waters entered Clemson as a quarterback, competing and winning

Charlie White - Motivational Sports Speaker

Charlie White

Ice Skater and Ice Dancer

Charlie White is one of the most decorated American ice dancers in history of the sport. Beginning skating at the age of 5, White’s coach transitioned him to ice dancing by 7 and in 1997 he was paired

Chelsea Newton - Motivational Sports Speaker

Chelsea Newton

Former WNBA Player and Current Associate Head Coach of Texas A&M Women's Basketball

Chelsea Newton was a standout guard at Rutgers University from 2001-2005 where she started 95 of 104 career games. Averaging 9.5 ppg for her career, Newton was always paired up against her opponent’s

Cheryl Ford - Motivational Sports Speaker

Cheryl Ford

Professional Basketball Player

As a forward for Louisiana Tech University, Cheryl Ford had a standout career from 2000-2003 where she was named the Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year in both 2002 and 2003. Following the

Cheryl Miller - Motivational Sports Speaker

Cheryl Miller

Women's Basketball Legend and Basketball Broadcaster

Sometimes overshadowed by her more well-known brother, Reggie Miller, many will be surprised to learn of the success that Cheryl Miller had in basketball from a very young age. As a four year starter

Chiney Ogwumike - Motivational Sports Speaker

Chiney Ogwumike

WNBA All-Star and ESPN Radio Host

Born in Texas to Nigerian parents, Chiney Ogwumike found her talent for the game of basketball at a young age, playing alongside her sister, current WNBA player Nneka. Ogwumike had an impressive high

Chris Cooley - Motivational Sports Speaker

Chris Cooley

Retired Tight End for the Washington Redskins

Despite being a State Champion and All-American wrestler in high school, Chris Cooley chose to accept a football scholarship to Utah State University where he recorded 95 receptions for 1,255 yards as

Chris Edwards - Motivational Sports Speaker

Chris Edwards

Extreme Sports Star

To many, aggressive inline skating wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for Chris Edwards. Known for its street inspired tricks revolving around spins and grinds, aggressive inline was born in the late ‘90s a

Chris Klug - Motivational Sports Speaker

Chris Klug

Professional Alpine Snowboarder

For Chris Klug, nothing could seem to go right for him as he was growing up. Born prematurely, Klug was subject to numerous health issues that constantly landed him in the hospital. That didn’t stop h

Chris Kluwe - Motivational Sports Speaker

Chris Kluwe

Retired Punter for the Minnesota Vikings

Chris Kluwe is a controversial, retired professional football player that played in the NFL from 2005-2013. Before his tenure in the NFL, Kluwe, a high school All-American, attended the University of

Chris McKendry - Motivational Sports Speaker

Chris McKendry

ESPN's Lead Tennis Host

Prior to joining ESPN in 1996, Chris McKendry held several jobs in the broadcasting industry including an update anchor for USA Network, producer for Fox News Service, and a sideline reporter TNT and

Chris Moneymaker - Motivational Sports Speaker

Chris Moneymaker

Groundbreaking World Series of Poker Main Event Winner

With a birth name like Chris Moneymaker, there are few careers that he could have chosen that would have been more ironic then professional poker player. Born and bred in Knoxville, Tennessee, Moneyma

Chris Sabo - Motivational Sports Speaker

Chris Sabo

Retired Three-Time All-Star and World Series Champion for the Cincinnati Reds

Chris Sabo was a highly recruited baseball and hockey player coming out of high school in Detroit, Michigan. Despite initially wanting to play professional hockey, Sabo ultimately attended the Univers

Chris Smith - Motivational Sports Speaker

Chris Smith

Nationwide Tour Golfer

Chris Smith is one of the most successful golfers in The Ohio State University’s history. Coming from Indianapolis, Indiana, Smith began contributing to the Buckeyes golf time right away, earning Big

Chris Waddell - Motivational Sports Speaker

Chris Waddell

Paralympic Legend

Chris Waddell began skiing at a young age and dreamt of skiing down the slopes and winning a gold medal for the United States of America; unfortunately, his dream shifted gears on December 20, 1988. W

Chris Weinke - Motivational Sports Speaker

Chris Weinke

Heisman Trophy Winning Quarterback for the Florida State Seminoles

After a short stint in the Toronto Blue Jays farm system, Chris Weinke returned to a career on the gridiron where he was one of the most decorated football players in Florida State University history.

Christian Okoye - Motivational Sports Speaker

Christian Okoye

Retired Running Back for the Kansas City Chiefs

The Nigerian Nightmare , or Christian Okoye, was known for his ferocious running throughout his six year NFL career. After coming to America to pursue a career as a track and field athlete, the sport

Christine Brennan - Motivational Sports Speaker

Christine Brennan

USA Today Columnist & Best-Selling Author

Christine Brennan is one of the leading sports columnists in America, being named a Top 10 Columnist from the Associated Press twice throughout her career. The Toledo, OH native graduated from Northwe

Christine Van Loo - Motivational Sports Speaker

Christine Van Loo

7-time Consecutive National Champion in Acrobatic Gymnastics

Christine Van Loo is an international speaker, elite champion athlete and world-renowned aerialist. As a performer, she has performed well over 2000 times to a global audience in over 30 countries, in

Christmas Abbott - Motivational Sports Speaker

Christmas Abbott

NASCAR's First Female Pit Crew Member

Christmas Abbott has found a way to pack a lot of extreme into one tiny body, 5’3” to be exact. But she doesn’t let her small stature dictate who she is, she proves that anything is possible. Abbott f

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Chuck Foreman

Retired Five-Time Pro Bowl Running Back for the Minnesota Vikings

Chuck Foreman was a versatile running back out of the University of Miami that put together a Hall of Fame worthy career in the NFL. At “The U” Foreman was used in any position that would get him the

Chuck Martin - Motivational Sports Speaker

Chuck Martin

Head Football Coach at Miami Ohio

Chuck Martin is a college football coach that made a name for himself as the head coach of the DIII powerhouse Grand Valley State Lakers. After serving as an assistant under head coach Brian Kelly, Ma

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Cito Gaston

Retired Two-Time World Series Champion Manager for the Toronto Blue Jays

Clarence “Cito” Gaston had two career paths he could follow: truck driver or a Major League Baseball player. Unsurprisingly enough, Gaston chose to pursue the career that would take him to the MLB. In

Clark Kellogg - Motivational Sports Speaker

Clark Kellogg

Basketball Analyst for CBS Sports

One of the greatest basketball players to come out of Cleveland, Clark Kellogg set a state record 51 points in the Ohio State High School finals. After a three year career at the Ohio State University

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Claude Humphrey

Hall of Fame Defensive Lineman

As the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1968, Claude Humphrey made a quick impression on the NFL. Humphrey compiled 126.5 sacks in his 13-year NFL career, playing in 171 games. As a prototype NFL d

Clay Matthews - Motivational Sports Speaker

Clay Matthews

Former Linebacker for the Cleveland Browns

Clay Matthews Jr. had an 18 year NFL career with the Cleveland Browns and the Atlanta Falcons. Matthews Jr., son of NFL player Clay Matthews, attended the University of Southern California where he pl

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Cliff Avril

Retired Pro Bowl and Super Bowl Defensive End

After spending half of his college career at linebacker, Cliff Avril was moved to defensive end where he really found his niche. Starting 35 career games for Purdue University, Avril compiled 35.5 tac

Cliff Floyd - Motivational Sports Speaker

Cliff Floyd

Former Outfielder for the Florida Marlins

With junior and senior seasons of hitting .508 and 130 RBIs, Cliff Floyd drew plenty of attention as a high school baseball standout. He passed on numerous college offers when he was drafted 14th over

Clint Hurdle - Motivational Sports Speaker

Clint Hurdle

Former Manager for the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates

Clint Hurdle was a promising baseball prospect that was selected 9th overall in the 1975 MLB Draft by the Kansas City Royals. Predicted to be an impact player, Hurdle was featured on the cover of Spor

Clinton Portis - Motivational Sports Speaker

Clinton Portis

Former Washington Redskins Running Back

As a standout freshman running back at the University of Miami, Clinton Portis set a school record with five games of at least 100 rushing yards. He had a subpar sophomore season but came back his jun

Clyde Simmons - Motivational Sports Speaker

Clyde Simmons

Retired Two-Time Pro Bowl Defensive End for the Philadelphia Eagles

Clyde Simmons spent 15 years as one of the top defensive linemen in the NFL. Before his NFL career began in 1986, Simmons helped take Western Carolina University to an NCAA National Championship game

Coby Fleener - Motivational Sports Speaker

Coby Fleener

Tight End for the New Orleans Saints

Coby Fleener is most widely recognized representing number 80 as a tight end for the New Orleans Saints. Fleener, with a birth name of Jacoby shortened to Coby throughout his childhood, grew up in Lem

Colt Knost - Motivational Sports Speaker

Colt Knost

Former PGA Tour Player, Popular Media Personality and Podcast Host

Colt Knost is a former PGA Tour who is most famously known for his popular podcast and media career. Knost is currently a commentator for CBS Sports, hosts the "Gravy and the Sleeze" show with Drew St

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Connor Barwin

Former All-Pro Player and Current Front Office Executive for the Philadelphia Eagles

Connor Barwin had a career exceptional linebacker in the National Football League that has followed over to a successful tenure as a front office executive. Barwin overcame being born deaf to become a

Cory Everson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Cory Everson

Ms. Olympia Winner

Cory Everson, a native of Wisconsin, is officially named Corinna Everson Kneuer. Everson is an actress along with a female bodybuilding champion. She was born in the late 1950 s and attended the Unive

Craig Bohl - Motivational Sports Speaker

Craig Bohl

Head Football Coach at the University of Wyoming

Craig Bohl is currently best known as the head football coach at the University of Wyoming, Bohl has an extensive history with the sport of football, both as a player and a coach. He was born in 1958

Craig Bolerjack - Motivational Sports Speaker

Craig Bolerjack

Utah Jazz Television Play by Play Broadcaster

Craig Bolerjack, formally known as Kyle Craig Bolerjack, is a well-established sportscaster. He currently announces mostly college basketball and college football games for Fox Sports and Root Sports,

Craig Krenzel - Motivational Sports Speaker

Craig Krenzel

National Championship Winning Quarterback for Ohio State

Craig Krenzel is a former NFL quarterback and current radio broadcaster and motivational speaker.  Krenzel was born in Michigan in 1981 and played college football as an Ohio State Buckeye.  He gradua

Craig Simpson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Craig Simpson

Retired Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion with the Edmonton Oilers

Craig Simpson, a Canadian ice hockey player, is known for his decade as a player in the NHL. Splitting his decade between the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Edmonton Oilers, and the Buffalo Sabres, Simpson

Crawford Ker - Motivational Sports Speaker

Crawford Ker

Former NFL Offensive Lineman and Current Successful Restaurateur

Crawford Ker is a notable professional football player from the late 1980’s and early ‘90’s. He played the majority of his career as a guard for the Dallas Cowboys, but also spent a season with the De

Curt Warner - Motivational Sports Speaker

Curt Warner

Retired Three-Time Pro Bowl Running Back for the Seattle Seahawks, Penn State Legend and Autism Advocate

Curt Warner is a former professional football player for the NFL. He is most commonly recognized as the Seattle Seahawk’s running back from 1983 to 1989 but played his last season with the Los Angeles

Curtis Granderson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Curtis Granderson

Retired Three-Time All-Star Outfielder

Curtis Granderson was a three-time All-Star one of the best outfielders in baseball throughout his 16-year career. Granderson was born in Illinois in 1981 to two teachers, both who valued education ab

Curtis Joseph - Motivational Sports Speaker

Curtis Joseph

Retired Three-Time NHL All-Star Goaltender

Curtis Joseph is known for his time as a professional ice hockey player. As a Canadian goaltender, Joseph is the record-holder for having the most career wins without ever playing on a Stanley Cup-win

Curtis Lofton - Motivational Sports Speaker

Curtis Lofton

Former NFL Linebacker

Curtis Lofton is a former NFL linebacker who played for three different teams. Lofton was an Oklahoma native born in June of 1986 and excelled in football, basketball, track, and academics in high sch

Curtis Martin - Motivational Sports Speaker

Curtis Martin

Pro Football Hall of Fame Running Back Who Starred for the New York Jets

Curtis Martin, who had a decade-lasting professional football career, represented number 28 as a running back in the NFL. Martin debuted professionally with the New England Patriots but played the maj

Cynthia Cooper - Motivational Sports Speaker

Cynthia Cooper

Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and WNBA Champion

Cynthia Cooper, who now goes by her married hyphenated name Cynthia Cooper-Dyke, is a former star basketball player. As a former player, she has a history with her college team, the Olympics and the W

Dain Blanton - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dain Blanton

Olympic Beach Volleyball Gold Medalist

Dain Blanton has the distinct honor of being one of only a handful of players in the history of volleyball who can say they have won a championship at every level of the game: college, professional, a

Dale Brown - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dale Brown

Retired Head Basketball Coach at LSU

Dale Brown is the legendary head basketball coach that spent the majority of his career with the LSU Tigers. Prior to his coaching career, Brown was a standout athlete in multiple sports, setting mult

Dale Murphy - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dale Murphy

Retired Two-Time National League MVP with the Atlanta Braves

Dale Murphy is a retired MLB outfielder and first baseman who played 18 years in the league with three different teams. His professional career began with the Atlanta Braves in 1976, appearing in 19 g

Dale Tallon - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dale Tallon

General Manager for the Florida Panthers

Dale Tallon is a retired NHL player and current general manager of the Florida Panthers. He began his playing career at just 16 years old with the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey Association, pl

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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

World Famous Cheerleaders

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are the official cheer and dance squad for the NFL s Dallas Cowboys. Arugaubly one of the most notorious cheerleading groups in sports today, the Cowboys Cheerleaders g

Dallas Friday - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dallas Friday

World's Greatest Female Wakeboarder

Dallas Friday is a professional wakeboarder who competes in various competitions around the world, including the X Games and the Pro Wakeboard National Championships. Friday got her start as a profess

Dan Boever - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dan Boever

Long-Drive Champion & Trick-Shot Golf Entertainer

Dan Boever is a professional golfer who competes in long drive competitions. Originally a baseball player, Boever played collegiately at the University of Nebraska, earning All American honors and pla

Dan Gable - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dan Gable

Olympic Wrestling Gold Medalist and Legendary Coach

Dan Gable is a retired Olympic wrestler and head coach at Iowa University. A talented high school wrestler, Gable was an undefeated state champion throughout his sophomore, junior, and senior years. H

Dan Hampton - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dan Hampton

Legendary NFL Hall of Fame Defensive Lineman for the Chicago Bears

Dan Hampton is an American football legend celebrated for his ferocious play as a defensive lineman for the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990. Hailing from Oklahoma City, he went to the University of Ar

Dan Harrington - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dan Harrington

Winner of the 1995 World Series of Poker

Dan Harrington is a professional poker player who is known for his time on the World Series of Poker. Born in Massachusetts, Harrington was a great competitor in any game, becoming a chess and backgam

Dan Issel - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dan Issel

Hall Of Fame Forward for the Denver Nuggets

Dan Issel is a retired basketball player and coach who last coached with the NBA s Denver Nuggets in 2001. Issel got his start in basketball as a player at the University of Kentucky in 1966. As a Wil

Dan Jansen - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dan Jansen

Olympic Speedskating Gold Medalist

Dan Jansen is a retired professional speed skater who represented the United States in various international competitions including the Olympics. Originally from Wisconsin, Jansen took up skating at a

Dan Majerle - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dan Majerle

Retired Guard for the Phoenix Suns

Dan Majerle is a retired NBA shooting guard and current coach of the Grand Canyon Antelopes. As a player, Majerle got his start with Central Michigan University, playing four years until being drafted

Dan O'Brien - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dan O'Brien

Olympic Gold Medal Winning Decathlete

Dan O’Brien is a decathlete who competes in various international tournament and competitions while representing the United States. O’Brien grew up in Oregon as an adopted child, eventually graduating

Dan Pastorini - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dan Pastorini

Retired Pro Bowl Quarterback for the Houston Oilers

Dan Pastorini is a retired NFL quarterback who spent 13 years in the league with four different teams. Prior to his time in the NFL, Pastorini played his college football at Santa Clara University, pl

Dana Jacobson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dana Jacobson

CBS Sports Personality

Dana Jacobson is a sports anchorwoman and broadcaster who currently works for CBS Sports. Jacobson is originally from Michigan, and she graduated from the University of Michigan in 1993 with a bachelo

Dane Rauschenberg - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dane Rauschenberg

Long Distance Runner Who Raced 52 Marathons in 52 Weeks

Dane Rauschenberg is a professional long distance runner who mainly competed in marathons throughout his long career. A graduate from Penn State University, Rauschenberg began competing in 2001, placi

Danny White - Motivational Sports Speaker

Danny White

Retired Quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys

Danny White is a former NFL quarterback and coach in the Arena Football League. White got his start as a player with Arizona State University, serving as the team’s quarterback and punter. His career

Danny Wuerffel - Motivational Sports Speaker

Danny Wuerffel

1996 Heisman Trophy Winner and College Football Hall of Famer

From an early age it was clear to see that Danny Wuerffel was bound to be someone special.  While attending Fort Walton Beach High School Wuerffel led the Vikings to a state championship and graduated

Dante Bichette - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dante Bichette

Four-Time All-Star for the Colorado Rockies

Dante Bichette is a former MLB outfielder who played 13 seasons in the league with five different teams. Drafted directly out of high school by the California Angels in the 1984 MLB Draft, Bichette ma

Dante Hall - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dante Hall

One of the Greatest Return Specialists in NFL History

Dante Hall is a retired NFL return man and wide receiver who played eight seasons in the league with the Kansas City Chiefs and the St. Louis Rams. Prior to his time in the NFL, Hall played collegiate

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Danyelle Sargent Musselman

Former Sports Broadcaster for ESPN, Fox Sports, Yahoo and NFL Network

Danyelle Sargent Musselman was a sports television reporter who worked for ESPN and Fox Sports. Musselman got her start at a local television station in Georgia after graduating from Florida State Uni

Darrell Griffith - Motivational Sports Speaker

Darrell Griffith

Legendary Basketball Player for the Utah Jazz and the University of Louisville

Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Darrell Griffith has little desire to play his college basketball anywhere other than the University of Louisville. He went on to bring his hometown their firs

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Darren McFadden

Retired NFL Pro Bowl Running Back and Arkansas Legend

Darren McFadden is a Little Rock, Arkansas native and starred at Oak Grove High School before signing on to play at the University of Arkansas. During his time at Arkansas he was a two-time runner-up

Darryl Sittler - Motivational Sports Speaker

Darryl Sittler

Hockey Hall of Famer and Toronto Maple Leafs Legend

Darryl Sittler played 16 seasons in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers and Detroit Red Wings.  During his career he was one of the premier goal scorers in the league, tallying 4

Darryl Strawberry - Motivational Sports Speaker

Darryl Strawberry

Retired Eight-Time All-Star Outfielder for the New York Mets

During his career Darryl Strawberry was one of the most feared hitters in Major League Baseball.  While playing for the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees fr

Darryl Talley - Motivational Sports Speaker

Darryl Talley

Retired Two-Time Pro Bowl Linebacker for the Buffalo Bills

Darryl Talley played linebacker in the National Football League with the Buffalo Bills, Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings from 1983 to 1996. Prior to heading to the NFL he played his college footb

Daunte Culpepper - Motivational Sports Speaker

Daunte Culpepper

Retired Three-Time Pro Bowl Quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings

Daunte Culpepper played ten seasons in the National Football league with the Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins, Oakland Raiders and Detroit Lions from 1999 to 2009 before retiring with the Sacramento

Dave Bing - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dave Bing

Former Seven-Time NBA All-Star

Dave Bing played 12 seasons in the NBA with the Detroit Pistons, Washington Bullets and Boston Celtics. During that span he averaged over 20 points and six assists per game in route to earning seven A

Dave Casper - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dave Casper

Pro Football Hall of Fame Tight End

Dave Casper was born and raised in Bemidji, Minnesota and attended Notre Dame University on a football scholarship. During his time with the Fighting Irish he earned All-American honors as an offensiv

Dave Dravecky - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dave Dravecky

Former MLB Pitcher and Cancer Survivor

Dave Dravecky has one of the most inspiring comeback stories in baseball history.  Dravecky had had a successful career before a cancerous tumor was found in his pitching arm in 1988.  Surgery to remo

Dave Johnson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dave Johnson

Former Olympic Bronze Medal Winning Decathlete

Dave Johnson was born in Montana and graduated from Crescent Valley High School in Oregon in 1981. When he was a child he excelled at a multitude of sports and showed interest in several areas of athl

Dave Kingman - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dave Kingman

Retired Three-Time MLB All-Star and Two-Time NL Home Run Leader

Dave Kingman was one of the most dominant major league power hitters of his era.  From 1971 to 1986 he played for the San Francisco Giants, New York Mets, San Diego Padres, California Angels, New York

Dave Krieg - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dave Krieg

Former Quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks

Dave Krieg played quarterback in the National Football League with the Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears and Tennessee Oilers from 1980 to 1998. Dur

Dave Righetti - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dave Righetti

Retired Two-Time All-Star Pitcher for the New York Yankees

Dave Righetti has been involved with professional baseball at the MLB level for over 30 years as a player and coach. He began his career in pro ball in 1977 as a first round selection of the Texas Ran

Dave Stewart - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dave Stewart

Retired Three-Time World Series Champion

Dave Stewart played in the big leagues for 18 seasons and was one of the most dominant pitchers of his era. Known for his intimidation and tenacity on the mound during games, Stewart won 168 games and

Davey Johnson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Davey Johnson

Baltimore Orioles and New York Mets Hall of Famer

Davey Johnson got his start in professional baseball in 1962 after signing a free agent contract with the Baltimore Orioles. After three years in the minor leagues he made his big league debut with th

David Akers - Motivational Sports Speaker

David Akers

Retired Six-Time Pro Bowl Kicker

David Akers played 16 seasons in the National Football League as a placekicker with the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Li

David Aldridge - Motivational Sports Speaker

David Aldridge

The Athletic DC Editor In Chief

David Aldridge earned his degree from American University and quickly entered the sports world as a writer for The Washington Post.  During his nine years at The Post he was the beat writer for George

David Boudia - Motivational Sports Speaker

David Boudia

Olympic Gold Medalist in Diving

David Boudia is an Olympic gold medal diver from Abilene, Texas.  After graduating from Noblesville High School in 2008 he attended Purdue University.  However, he began diving long before that.  He w

David Cone - Motivational Sports Speaker

David Cone

Five-Time World Series Champion

David Cone’s path the big leagues was unique, as he did not play baseball in high school.  During his days at Rockhurst High School in Kansas City, Missouri he played football and basketball, but not

David Eckstein - Motivational Sports Speaker

David Eckstein

2006 World Series MVP

David Eckstein played 10 seasons in the big leagues with the Anaheim Angels, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres from 2001 to 2010.  Prior to heading to t

David Justice - Motivational Sports Speaker

David Justice

Former Designated Hitter for the New York Yankees

David Justice played in the big leagues for 14 seasons with the Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics from 1989 to 2002. Justice was a brilliant student in his you

David Leadbetter - Motivational Sports Speaker

David Leadbetter

Leading Golf Instructor

David Leadbetter briefly played on the European and South African pro golf tours before finding his niche as a coach.  Having always been interested in the techniques, psychology and mechanics of the

David Thompson - Motivational Sports Speaker

David Thompson

Hall Of Fame Forward for the Denver Nuggets

David Thompson played nine seasons in the ABA and NBA with the Denver Nuggets and Seattle SuperSonics from 1975 to 1984.  Prior to joining the Nuggets as a first round pick in 1975 he was a standout p

David Tyree - Motivational Sports Speaker

David Tyree

Super Bowl XLII Hero for the New York Giants

David Tyree joined the New York Giants in 2003 as a sixth round selection out of Syracuse University.  He’d go on to play six seasons in the NFL from 2003 to 2009 and earn Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors

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Dawn Fraser

Australian Champion Swimmer

Dawn Fraser is the greatest Olympic swimmer in Australia history and considered one of the greatest female swimmers of all-time. By winning gold in the 100-meter freestyle at the 1956 Melbourne Olympi

Deandre Latimore - Motivational Sports Speaker

Deandre Latimore

Professional Boxer

Deandre Latimore is a southpaw Light Middleweight boxer out of St. Louis Missouri that has posted an impressive career record of 20-4 in the ring. After getting his start in boxing at the age of eight

DeAngelo Hall - Motivational Sports Speaker

DeAngelo Hall

Retired Three-Time Pro Bowl Cornerback

DeAngelo Hall was the eighth overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. In college he showcased an uncanny ability to shut down opposing wide receivers while playing at Virginia Tech U

Debbie Siebers - Motivational Sports Speaker

Debbie Siebers

Fitness Expert

Debbie Siebers is one of the top fitness and training instructors in the business, with 20 years of experience as a certified member of the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. Siebers got her

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Dee Brown

1991 Slam Dunk Champion

Dee Brown played 12 NBA seasons, mostly notably with the Boston Celtics.  As rookie, Brown won the Slam Dunk Contest and was named a first-team All-Rookie.  He started two seasons in Boston and averag

Dee Gordon - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dee Gordon

Seattle Mariners Star

Dee Gordon is an exciting young Major League Baseball star that sports both speed and pure hitting ability at the top of the line-up while also playing exceptional defense in the middle infield. Gordo

Deena Kastor - Motivational Sports Speaker

Deena Kastor

American Marathon Legend and Olympic Medalist

Deena Kastor is the American record holder in the marathon, half-marathon, road 15K, road 8K and road 5K. During her career she has built up a resume that is rivaled by no other American distance runn

Deion Branch - Motivational Sports Speaker

Deion Branch

Super Bowl XXXIX Most Valuable Player for the New England Patriots

Deion Branch joined the New England Patriots in 2002 as a second round selection out of the University of Louisville. He began his college career at Jones County Junior College and eventually transfer

Dell Curry - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dell Curry

Charlotte Hornets Legend, One of the Best Shooters in NBA History and Patriarch of the Curry Family

Dell Curry played 16 seasons in the NBA from 1986 to 2002 and retired as the Charlotte Hornets' all-time leading scorer. Overall, he spent a decade with the team as a player, most notably winning NBA

DeMarco Murray - Motivational Sports Speaker

DeMarco Murray

Retired Three-Time Pro Bowl Running Back

DeMarco Murray is the pride of Las Vegas, Nevada and starred at the University of Oklahoma before joining the Dallas Cowboys in 2011 as a third-round pick. While playing for the Sooners he rushed for

Denis Potvin - Motivational Sports Speaker

Denis Potvin

Hockey Hall of Famer for the New York Islanders

Denis Potvin played 16 seasons in the NHL for the New York Islanders and helped his team to four Stanley Cup wins while earning three James Norris Memorial Trophies as the leagues top defenseman.  Pot

Denis Savard - Motivational Sports Speaker

Denis Savard

Hall of Fame Center for the Chicago Blackhawks

Denis Savard played 18 seasons in the NHL from 1980 to 1997 with the Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning. He got his start in the NHL after being selected with the third ove

Dennis Conner - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dennis Conner

Four-Time America's Cup Winner

Dennis Conner earned the title “Mr. America’s Cup” after capturing four America’s Cup championships and a bronze medal at the 1976 Olympics as a yachtsman. Conner won his first America’s Cup champions

Dennis Dixon - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dennis Dixon

Former Oregon Ducks Standout Quarterback

Dennis Dixon joined the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2008 as a fifth round selection out of the University of Oregon. While playing for the Oregon Ducks he earned AllAmerican honors in 2007 and was named th

Dennis Erickson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dennis Erickson

Two-Time National Championship Head Coach of the Miami Hurricanes

Dennis Erickson is one of the great coaches in the game of football. Since starting his coaching career in 1969 as an assistant at Montana State he has coached at both the college and professional lev

Christa Harmotto Dietzen - Motivational Sports Speaker

Christa Harmotto Dietzen

Two-Time Olympic Volleyball Medalist

Christa Harmotto Dietzen is a two-time Olympic medalist, FIVB World Champion and is the current captain of US Women's National Indoor Volleyball Team. Dietzen was selected to join the U.S. National t

Dennis Hull - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dennis Hull

Retired Five-Time NHL All-Star

Dennis Hull played 15 seasons in the NHL for the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings. During his career he played in five All-Star games in 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973 and 1974 and scored 303 career g

Dennis Scott - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dennis Scott

Retired Orlando Magic Star and NBA TV Analyst

Dennis Scott earned Naismith Prep Player of the Year honors in 1987 while playing at Flint Hill High School in Oakton, Virginia. That season he led his team to a No. 1 national ranking prior to headin

Dereck Whittenburg - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dereck Whittenburg

Legendary National Championship Basketball Player at NC State

Dereck Whittenburg played his collegiate basketball at North Carolina State and was a member of their 1983 NCAA National Championship team. Prior to playing for the Wolfpack he was a high school All-A

Derek Harper - Motivational Sports Speaker

Derek Harper

Former NBA Player and Analyst

West Palm Beach, Florida native Derek Harper achieved his dream of playing in the NBA after a standout career at the University of Illinois.  While playing for the Fighting Illini in 1983 Harper earne

Derek Parra - Motivational Sports Speaker

Derek Parra

Olympic Speedskating Gold Medalist

Derek Parra made history in 2002 when he became the first Mexican-American speed skater to compete in, and medal, in the Olympic Games. His gold and silver medal winning performances in the 1500-mete

Dermontti Dawson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dermontti Dawson

Pro Football Hall of Fame Offensive Lineman

Dermontti Dawson played his entire 12-year NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1988 to 2000.  When he joined the Steelers as a 2nd round pick out of the University of Kentucky the Steelers ha

Derrick Brooks - Motivational Sports Speaker

Derrick Brooks

Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl Champion for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Derrick Brooks is one of the greatest football players in the history of the game.  A native of Pensacola, Florida, it was evident during his days at Washington High School and Florida State Universit

Derrick Coleman - Motivational Sports Speaker

Derrick Coleman

First Overall Pick in the 1990 NBA Draft

The first overall pick in the 1990 NBA Draft was Derrick Coleman.  When he joined the Nets later that year he there was a lot of hype surrounding his low post game and he lived up to it, earning NBA R

Deuce McAllister - Motivational Sports Speaker

Deuce McAllister

Two-Time Pro Bowl Running Back and Super Bowl Champion for the New Orleans Saints

Deuce McAllister is one of the best players in Ole Miss history. During his career with the Rebels he became the only player in school history to record three seasons of 1,000 or more all-purpose yard

Devon Still - Motivational Sports Speaker

Devon Still

Retired Inspirational Football Player

Devon Still is one of the strongest mental, physical, and emotional players in the NFL.  After a standout career at Penn State University in which he earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, Big T

Devon White - Motivational Sports Speaker

Devon White

Retired Three-Time All-Star, Seven Time Gold Glove Winner and Three-Time World Series Champion

Devon White played 17 years in the big leagues and established himself as one of the best center fielders in baseball. He was a seven-time Gold Glove winner and a three-time All-Star. White began

Dexter Manley - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dexter Manley

Retired Two-Time Super Bowl Champion for the Washington Redskins

Dexter Manley is a native of Houston, Texans and played his college ball at Oklahoma State University.  After starring for the Cowboys he made his way to the professional ranks as a 5th round pick of

Dhani Jones - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dhani Jones

Former NFL Linebacker

Dhani Jones played 11 seasons in the NFL after being selected in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.  He’d go on to play for the Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals un

Dick Stockton - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dick Stockton

Fox NFL Play-by-Play Broadcaster

Dick Stockton’s broadcasting career began in 1974 when the Boston Celtics hired him to be their play-by-play man.  Over the years he served in that role for many teams, including the New York Knicks,

Dick Vermeil - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dick Vermeil

Retired Super Bowl Champion Head Coach

Dick Vermeil’s coaching resume is impressive to say the least.  For a guy that started as a high school assistant in 1959 and worked his way up to college in 1963, then to the NFL in 1969, you could s

Dicky Eklund - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dicky Eklund

Known as “The Pride of Lowell”

Known as “The Pride of Lowell,” Dicky Eklund made his hometown proud when he captured the New England Welterweight Championship in 1983.  Growing up fighting was his passion, and he used an amateur re

Dino Ciccarelli - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dino Ciccarelli

Minnesota North Stars Legend and Hockey Hall of Famer

Dino Ciccarelli played 19 seasons in the NHL for the Minnesota North Stars, Washington Capitals, Detroit Red Wings, Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers. Not too bad for a player that was not eve

D.J. Shockley - Motivational Sports Speaker

D.J. Shockley

Former Georgia Bulldogs Star Quarterback

DJ Shockley is one of the rare athletes that managed to play his high school, college and professional ball in the same state.  A native of College Park, Georgia, Shockley played his prep ball at Clay

Dolph Ziggler - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dolph Ziggler

WWE Wrestler

Dolph Ziggler was born Nicholas Nemeth, and is best known for his time as a professional wrestler in World Wrestling Entertainment.  He made his professional wrestling debut in 2004 with the Ohio Vall

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Dom Capers

Senior Defensive Assistant for the Carolina Panthers

Dom Capers has had a remarkable career in coaching. He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at both Kent State and Washington before landing his first official assistant coaching job at H

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Dominique Moceanu

Olympic Gold Medalist

Dominique Moceanu was a member of the famed 1996 Olympic gymnastics team that captured the Gold Medal for the USA in Atlanta.  Although she was an instrumental member of “Magnificent Seven”, she was a

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Don Beebe

Buffalo Bills Legend

Don Beebe played in the National Football League for nine seasons with the Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers from 1989 to 1997. Beebe was an incredible athlete, having lettered in

Don Horn - Motivational Sports Speaker

Don Horn

Former Green Bay Packers Quarterback

Don Horn played seven seasons in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos, Cleveland Browns, and San Diego Chargers from 1967 to 1974. Prior to making his NFL dreams come true he starred as

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Don Majkowski

Retired Quarterback for the Green Bay Packers

Don Majkowski joined the Green Bay Packers as a tenth round selection in 1987 out of the University of Virginia. While playing quarterback at Virginia he led the Cavaliers to their first ever bowl app

Don Mann - Motivational Sports Speaker

Don Mann

Navy SEAL Team 6, Mountain Climber, Author and Inspirational Speaker

Don Mann is a decorated United States Navy veteran who served in the SEAL Teams for over 17 years. His impressive military resume includes training as a special operations corpsman and qualifications

Don Nelson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Don Nelson

Second-Winningest Coach in NBA history

Don Nelson was a two-time All-American at the University of Iowa before joining the Chicago Zephyrs in 1962 as a third round pick in the NBA Draft. Over the next 13 seasons he played for the Zephyrs,

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Donna de Varona

Two-Time Olympic Gold Medal Winning Swimmer

Donna de Varona won two gold medals in the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games in the 400-meter medley and 4x100-meter medley at the age of 17. She made her Olympic debut four years earlier at the 1960 Summer Ol

Donny Marshall - Motivational Sports Speaker

Donny Marshall

Former NBA Player

Donny Marshall is a retired professional basketball small forward who played eight seasons professionally in the NBA as well as in the CBA and in Greece. Marshall attended high school in Washington be

Donny Robinson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Donny Robinson

Motocross Racer

Donny Robinson is a professional BMX racer who competes in various competitions around the world. A native of California, Robinson started racing in 1999, competing as an amateur on the national circu

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Doron Lamb

Professional Basketball Player

Doron Lamb is a professional basketball player. Before his time in the NBA, Lamb was a highly touted high school recruit, earning McDonalds and Jordan Brand All American honors. Lamb chose to attend N

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Dorsey Levens

Retired Super Bowl Champion Running Back for the Green Bay Packers

Dorsey Levens is a retired NFL running back who played 11 seasons in the league with the Green Bay Packers, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the New York Giants. Prior to his time in the NFL, Levens start

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Dot Richardson

Two-Time Olympic Softball Gold Medalist

Dot Richardson is a former professional softball player who is most famous for her time on the United States National Team. Richardson got her start playing collegiately at Western Illinois University

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Dottie Pepper

Golf Broadcaster and 17-Time Winner on the LPGA Tour

Dottie Pepper is a former professional golfer who competed for 17 seasons on the LPGA Tour. As an amateur, Pepper won the 1981 New York Amateur tournament as well as two New York Junior Amateur titles

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Doug Collins

Senior Advisor with the Chicago Bulls

Doug Collins is a retired NBA shooting guard and head coach who played nine seasons in the league and last coached with the Philadelphia 76ers. As a player, Collins got his start at Illinois State Uni

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Doug Gilmour

Hockey Hall of Famer

Doug Gilmour is a retired NHL centre who played 20 seasons in the league with eight different teams. Originally from Canada, Gilmour played in various junior leagues, including the QMJHL and the OHL.

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Doug Glanville

Former Standout MLB Outfielder and ESPN Analyst

Doug Glanville is a retired MLB outfielder who played nine seasons in the league with the Chicago Cubs, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Texas Rangers. Prior to his time in the MLB, Glanville attend

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Dr. Colleen Hacker

Sports Psychologist to the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team

Colleen Hacker is a mental skills coach with the United States Olympic teams. Hacker got her start in 1995 with the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, helping the team win the gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Ga

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Drew Bledsoe

Retired Four-Time Pro Bowl Quarterback

Drew Bledsoe is a retired NFL quarterback who spent 14 seasons in the league with the New England Patriots, the Buffalo Bills, and the Dallas Cowboys. Prior to his time in the NFL, Bledsoe played coll

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Drew Pearson

Retired Hall of Fame Wide Receiver for the Dallas Cowboys

Drew Pearson is a retired NFL wide receiver who played 11 seasons in the league with the Dallas Cowboys. Prior to his time in the NFL, Pearson played collegiately at the University of Tulsa, recording

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Dwayne Bowe

Retired Pro Bowl Wide Receiver

Dwayne Bowe is a former NFL wide receiver spent most of his career with the Kansas City Chiefs. Prior to his time in the NFL, Bowe played collegiately at LSU for four seasons, setting multiple receivi

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Dwayne De Rosario

Canadian National Soccer Team Legend

Dwayne De Rosario is a professional soccer player who last played in the MLS for Toronto FC in 2014. Early in his career, De Rosario signed with the Toronto Lynx of the A-league at just 18 years old,

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Dwight Evans

Retired Three-Time All-Star Outfielder for the Boston Red Sox

Dwight Evans is a retired MLB outfielder who played 20 years in the league with the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles. Before he was in the MLB, Evans played in high school along with competing

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Dwight Freeney

Retired Seven-Time Pro Bowler

Dwight Freeney was an NFL linebacker who was named to seven Pro Bowls. Prior to his time in the NFL, Freeney played collegiately at Syracuse University, playing for four seasons and recording 34 caree

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Dwight Gooden

Retired Pitcher for the New York Mets

Dwight Gooden is a retired MLB pitcher who spent 17 seasons in the league with five different teams. Gooden got his start in 1982 after being drafted in the first round by the New York Mets, making hi

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Dwight Stephenson

Pro Football Hall of Famer

Dwight Stephenson is a retired NFL center who played nine seasons in the league with the Miami Dolphins. Prior to his time in the NFL, Stephenson played at the University of Alabama, where he was an A

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Dylan Bundy

Pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles

Dylan Bundy is an MLB pitcher who currently plays within the Baltimore Orioles organization. Bundy first rose to prominence in high school, posting a .25 ERA and 158 strikeouts in 71 innings as a seni

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Earl Monroe

Hall Of Fame Guard for the New York Knicks

Earl Monroe is a retired NBA shooting guard who played 14 seasons in the league with the Washington Bullets and the New York Knicks. Prior to his time in the NBA, Monroe played collegiately at Winston

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Ed Hochuli

Retired NFL Referee Who Officiated Two Super Bowls

Ed Hochuli is no ordinary lawyer; the attorney from Jones, Skelton, & Hochuli had a lengthy tenure as the NFL's most recognized official. It's not often that a referee is seen to be just as large, if

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Ed Jovanovski

Retired Five-Time NHL All-Star Defenseman

After a stellar major juniors career, Ed Jovanovski was selected first overall in the 1994 NHL Draft by the Florida Panthers. In his very first season with the Panthers, Jovanovski earned All-Rookie T

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Ed McCaffrey

Retired Wide Receiver for the Denver Broncos

Ed McCaffrey was born in Pennsylvania but made his way out to California to play for football for the Stanford Cardinals. After a collegiate career that saw McCaffrey earn All-American status, he was

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Ed Olczyk

Retired NHL Star and Popular NBC Sports Broadcaster

After winning a national title in his midget hockey career, Ed Olczyk went up to Canada to play junior hockey before joining U.S. Olympic hockey team and being selected in the 1984 NHL Draft. In the N

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Ed Too Tall Jones

Retired Three-Time All-Pro for the Dallas Cowboys

At 6’9” tall, it’s no wonder Ed Jones earned the nickname “Too Tall." His iconic career in pro football made that moniker stand the test of time. Jones was not originally a football star and onl

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Ed Werder

Former ESPN Sports Reporter

Ed Werder was one of the leading voices of the NFL for ESPN for two decades. Werder began his as a beat writer for the Dallas Cowboys, a role he went on to have with The Orlando Sentinel and the Denve

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Eddie Giacomin

Retired Professional Ice Hockey Goaltender

Eddie Giacomin is a 1987 inductee into the Hockey Hall of Fame after a 19 year playing career in the NHL and AHL. Starting his career when there only 6 goaltending jobs in the NHL, Giacomin started hi

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Eddie Maple

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Jockey

At the age of 12, Eddie Maple first began riding horses and shortly realized that he would be doing it for a career. By 17 Maple was racing horses professionally and went on to have a career that has

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Eddie Murray

Hall of Fame First Baseman for the Baltimore Orioles

Eddie Murray is a 2003 inductee into the Baseball Hall of Fame and was listed to The Sporting News’ list of Top 100 Baseball Players of All Time in 1998. Murray was drafted into the MLB in 1973 and ma

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Edgar Bennett

Retired Running Back for the Green Bay Packers

Edgar Bennett went into Florida State University as a multi-tool player but found his niche as a speedy fullback for the Seminoles’ football team. By the end of his Florida State career, Bennett had a

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Elaine Youngs

Olympic Medalist in Beach Volleyball

Elaine Youngs played volleyball for the UCLA Bruins where she was a 4x All-American and helped lead the Lady Bruins to four straight Final Four appearances. Young also played for the Bruins basketball

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Elvin Hayes

Hall Of Fame Forward for the Houston Rockets

Elvis Hayes, one of the first two African American players at the University of Houston, helped lead the Cougars to several NCAA Division 1 tournaments and ended the UCLA Bruins 47-game winning streak

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Emmitt Thomas

Pro Football Hall of Famer and Kansas City Chiefs Legend

Emmitt Thomas made his professional football debut in 1966 for the AFL's Kansas City Chiefs. Thomas led his team in interceptions several times and twice led pro football in interceptions. In 1969 he

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Eric Adelson

Sports Writer

Upon graduation from Harvard University and Columbia University's School of Journalism, Eric Adelson began his professional sports writing career for ESPN The Magazine in 1998. Adelson specialized in

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Eric Crouch

2001 Heisman Trophy Winner for Nebraska

Eric Crouch was a quarterback for the Nebraska Cornhuskers from 1998-2001. After sporadic playing time through his first two seasons, Crouch was given his shot in 1999 and never looked back. He led th

Eric Davis - Motivational Sports Speaker

Eric Davis

Retired Two-Time All-Star Outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds

At 21 years old, Eric Davis made his first appearance as a centerfielder for the Cincinnati Reds. With comparisons to Willie Mays, Davis showed extraordinary speed and a rare complimenting power at th

Eric Dickerson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Eric Dickerson

Hall of Fame Running Back for the Los Angeles Rams

As a member of the "Pony Express" at Southern Methodist University, Eric Dickerson amassed 4,450 rushing yards and 48 career TDs, tying Doak Walker's SMU record. After a first-team All-American season

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Eric Heiden

Five-Time Olympic Speedskating Gold Medalist

Eric Heiden put on one of the most impressive performances at a single Olympic Game in the history of the Games. Heiden is an American speed skater and to many is regarded as the greatest all-around a

Eric Hipple - Motivational Sports Speaker

Eric Hipple

Former Quarterback for the Detriot Lions and Mental Health Advocate

Eric Hipple played quarterback for the Detroit Lions beginning in 1980 through the 1989 season. Primarily in a backup role, Hipple was given several chances to start and had his best career season in

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Eric Karros

Former Los Angeles Dodgers Star and Current Broadcaster

Following a college career with the UCLA Bruins, Eric Karros was drafted in the sixth round of the 1988 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers. After three seasons in the minors, Karros made a brief app

Eric Metcalf - Motivational Sports Speaker

Eric Metcalf

Three-Time Pro Bowler for the Cleveland Browns

Eric Metcalf is one of the most versatile players in the University of Texas’ history and is the career leader in all-purpose yards. As a two-sport athlete, Metcalf won the NCAA National Long Jump Cha

Eric Weddle - Motivational Sports Speaker

Eric Weddle

Retired Six-Time Pro Bowl Safety

Eric Weddle accepted a scholarship to the University of Utah where he made an immediate impact on the Aggies football team as a starting cornerback. Weddle shifted to strong safety his sophomore year

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Erin Coscarelli

Anchor for NFL Network

Erin Coscarelli is currently an anchor for NFL Network and the host of NFL Network s morning show NFL AM. Coscarelli got her start in 2008 with ESPN when she covered the World Series of Poker in Las V

Ernest Givins - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ernest Givins

Former Houston Oilers Wide Receiver

Ernest Givins is a former professional American football player who was drafted in 1986 by the Houston Oilers in the second round of the NFL draft.  During his time in the NFL, Givins played a total o

Ernie Irvan - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ernie Irvan

Former NASCAR Driver

Ernie “Swervin” Irvan is a former NASCAR driver who had to retire in 1999 due to multiple head injuries. At the age on 9, Irvan began is career in racing when he would drive karts in California. In 19

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Eva Marie

Former WWE Diva

Eva Marie is an American fashion model, actress and professional wrestler. While attending California State University, Fullerton, Marie played soccer until she started modeling and acting. Marie sign

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Evan Lysacek

Olympic Figure Skating Champion

Evan Lysacek is an American figure skater. Lysacek began skating at eight years old and originally wanted to play hockey. In 1996, Lysacek won the U.S. national title at the juvenile level. The follow

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Evelyn Ashford

Five-Time Olympic Sprinter

Evelyn Ashford is a retired American athlete. At age 19, Ashford competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics and finished 5th in the 100 meter event. In 1979, and 1981, Track Field News ranked Ashford #1 i

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Everson Walls

Retired Four-Time Pro Bowl Defensive Back for the Dallas Cowboys

Everson Walls is a former American professional football player who played for the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, and Cleveland Browns.  Walls’ professional career started in 1981 where the Dallas C

Fallon Fox - Motivational Sports Speaker

Fallon Fox

First Known Transgender Athlete in MMA

Fallon Fox is an American mixed martial artist, who is the first openly transgender athlete in MMA history. Fox struggled with issues regarding gender from the time she was five years old. In 2006, Fo

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Felix Jones

Retired NFL Running Back and All-American at Arkansas

Felix Jones was a running back in the NFL for two franchises. During his college years, Jones played for the University of Arkansas where he was used as a runner, receiver, blocker or decoy. Jones was

Felix Potvin - Motivational Sports Speaker

Felix Potvin

Retired Two-Time NHL All-Star for the Toronto Maple Leafs

Felix Potvin is a former National Hockey League goaltender. In 1990, the Toronto Maple Leafs drafted Potvin in the second round as the 31st overall pick. During the 1991-92 season, Potvin played for t

Fergie Jenkins - Motivational Sports Speaker

Fergie Jenkins

Hall Of Fame Pitcher for the Chicago Cubs

Ferguson “Fergie” Jenkins Jr. is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Jenkins was signed in 1962 by a Philadelphia Phillies scout, but it was not until 1965 that Jenkins made his debut as a relief

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Forrest Griffin

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion

Forrest Griffin is a retired mixed martial artist and UFC Hall of Famer. In college, Griffin trained at the HardCore Gym for five years under Adam and Rory Singer. Part of Griffin’s fame came when he

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Fran Tarkenton

Hall of Fame Quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings

Fran Tarkenton is a former NFL quarterback, television personality, and computer software executive. The Minnesota Vikings drafted Tarkenton in the third round of the NFL Draft in 1961. Tarkenton play

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Francesca Piccinini

Olympic Volleyball Player

Francesca Piccinini is a volleyball player who has represented Italy at the Summer Olympics in 2000, 2004, 2008, and 2012. Piccinini participated on the Women s National Team that won the gold medal a

Frank Beamer - Motivational Sports Speaker

Frank Beamer

Former Head Football Coach at Virginia Tech

Frank Beamer is one of the greatest coaches in the modern history of college football. He was a former player at Virginia Tech who coached his alma mater for 30 years. Beamer attended Virginia Tech an

Frank Martin - Motivational Sports Speaker

Frank Martin

Head Men's Basketball Coach at UMass

Frank Martin is a basketball head coach who is currently the head coach for the men’s basketball team at the University of Massachusetts. Martin came to UMass after a decade-long run at South Carolina

Frank Mir - Motivational Sports Speaker

Frank Mir

Two-Time UFC Heavyweight Champion

Frank Mir III is a mixed martial artist who is a former two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion. As a child, Mir began competing in Kenpo Karate and as a teenager he earned his black belt. It was Mir’s fath

Frank Shorter - Motivational Sports Speaker

Frank Shorter

Gold Medal Long Distance Runner

Frank Shorter is a former long-distance runner who won the gold medal in the 1972 Summer Olympics. In 1965, Shorter graduated from Yale University and in 1969, he graduated from the University of Flor

Frank Viola - Motivational Sports Speaker

Frank Viola

1987 World Series MVP

Frank “Sweet Music” Viola is a former starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball. Viola played baseball collegiately for St. John’s University. The Kansas City Royals drafted Vi

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Fred Biletnikoff

Hall Of Fame Wide Receiver for the Oakland Raiders

Fred Biletnikoff is a former professional football player who played for the Oakland Raider of the NFL and Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He is also a former football coach. Bilet

Fred Lynn - Motivational Sports Speaker

Fred Lynn

Retired Nine-Time All-Star Outfielder for the Boston Red Sox and California Angels

Fred Lynn is a retired MLB outfielder who played 19 seasons in the league with five different teams. Prior to his time in the MLB, Lynn played collegiately at the University of Southern California for

Fred McGriff - Motivational Sports Speaker

Fred McGriff

Baseball Hall of Famer and Retired Five-Time MLB All-Star

Fred McGriff is a retired MLB first baseman who played 19 seasons in the league with six different teams. Originally drafted in the ninth round of the 1981 MLB Draft by the New York Yankees, McGriff m

Fred Taylor - Motivational Sports Speaker

Fred Taylor

Jacksonville Jaguars All-Time Leading Rusher

Fred Taylor is a retired NFL running back who played 13 seasons in the league with the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New England Patriots. Prior to his time in the NFL, Taylor was a standout running ba

Freeman McNeil - Motivational Sports Speaker

Freeman McNeil

Retired Three-Time NFL Pro Bowler

Freeman McNeil is a retired NFL running back who spent 12 seasons in the league with the New York Jets. Prior to his time in the NFL, McNeil attended UCLA, earning two All-Pacific 10 honors and playin

Fu Mingxia - Motivational Sports Speaker

Fu Mingxia

Chinese Olympic Diver

Fu Mingxia is a former professional diver who competed in the Olympics while representing her home nation of China. Originally a gymnast, Mingxia transitioned over to diving at the age of seven, catch

Fuad Reveiz - Motivational Sports Speaker

Fuad Reveiz

Retired NFL Kicker

Fuad Reveiz is a retired NFL placekicker who played ten seasons in the league with the Miami Dolphins, the San Diego Chargers, and the Minnesota Vikings. Prior to his time in the NFL, Reveiz played co

Garret Anderson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Garret Anderson

Retired Three-Time All-Star Outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels

Garret Anderson is a former professional outfielder in the MLB. While in high school, Anderson played baseball, basketball and football. Anderson won two AllLos Angeles City honors and two All-League

Gary Clark - Motivational Sports Speaker

Gary Clark

Retired Four-Time Pro Bowl Wide Receiver for the Washington Redskins

Gary Clark is a former professional wide receiver in the NFL. Clark attended James Madison University where he played football and caught 155 passes for 2, 863 yards and 16 touchdowns. In 1982, Clark

Gary Danielson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Gary Danielson

CBS Sports College Football Analyst

Gary Danielson is a former professional quarterback in the NFL and he currently serves as a CBS Sports commentator for college football. Danielson attended Purdue University where he played on their f

Gary Fencik - Motivational Sports Speaker

Gary Fencik

Retired Two-Time Pro Bowl Safety for the Chicago Bears

Gary Fencik is a former professional safety for the Chicago Bears of the NFL and he is currently an executive at Adam Street Partners. Fencik attended Yale University where he played football and earn

Gary Hall Jr. - Motivational Sports Speaker

Gary Hall Jr.

Four-Time Olympic Swimming Gold Medalist

Gary Hall Jr. is a former competition swimmer. Hall comes from a family of Olympic swimmers. His father and maternal uncle both swam in the Olympics while his maternal grandfather was a national swimm

Gary Pinkel - Motivational Sports Speaker

Gary Pinkel

Former University of Missouri Football Coach

Gary Pinkel was the head football coach at the University of Missouri. Pinkel attended Kent State University where he played tight end for the Golden Flashes. Pinkel’s coaching career began as a gradu

Gary Scott - Motivational Sports Speaker

Gary Scott

Adventurist & Mt. Everest Mountaineer

Gary Scott is an adventurist and Mt. Everest mountaineer. Scott is a pioneer of extreme rock climbing and he previously served as an international mountain guide. Scott holds the world-record for the

Gary Sheffield - Motivational Sports Speaker

Gary Sheffield

Retired Nine-Time All-Star and World Series Champion

Gary Sheffield is a retired professional outfielder and third baseman in MLB. Sheffield began playing baseball with his cousin who is 4 years older than he is. Sheffield played Little League baseball

Gary Stevens - Motivational Sports Speaker

Gary Stevens

Nine-Time Triple Crown Race Winning Jockey

Gary Stevens is a horse racing jockey, actor and sportscaster. Stevens rode his first horse at three years old and was assisted by his mother. When he was seven, Stevens had to wear a hip brace for 19

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Gene Chizik

Head Coach of the 2010 BCS National Champion Auburn Tigers

Gene Chizik won a BCS National Championship as head coach of the Auburn Tigers in 2010. Chizik attended the University of Florida where he played linebacker for the Gators’ football team. Chizki’s coa

Gene Keady - Motivational Sports Speaker

Gene Keady

Retired Head Basketball Coach for the Purdue University

Gene Keady is a legendary Purdue head coach. Keady’s father instilled a passion for sports in Keady at a young age. While attending Kansas State, Keady was a letter-winner in football, basketball, and

Gene Stallings - Motivational Sports Speaker

Gene Stallings

Former National Champion Head Coach at the University of Alabama

Gene Stallings is a retired college football player and football coach. Stallings was recruited by Texas A&M University to play football for the Aggies under coach Raymond George. Stallings helped the

Geoff Bodine - Motivational Sports Speaker

Geoff Bodine

1986 Daytona 500 and 18-Time Cup Series Race Winner

Geoff Bodine is motorsport driver and bobsled builder. Bodine was racing his entire life since his father and grandfather built Chemung Speedway a year after he was born. It was at this speedway that

George Foster - Motivational Sports Speaker

George Foster

Retired Five-Time All-Star Outfielder

George Foster is a former professional left fielder who played in MLB. After graduating from Leuzinger High School, the San Francisco Giants selected Foster in the third round of the 1968 MLB Draft. F

George Gervin - Motivational Sports Speaker

George Gervin

Basketball Hall Of Famer and San Antonio Spurs Legend

George Gervin is retired professional shooting guard/ small forward who played in the ABA and NBA. Gervin attended Eastern Michigan University where he played basketball. After college, Gervin played

George Hincapie - Motivational Sports Speaker

George Hincapie

Professional Road Bicycle Racer

George Hincapie is a retired road bicycle racer. Hincapie’s father introduced him into cycling as a child. In 2005, Hincapie took two stage wins at the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré and second place at

George Karl - Motivational Sports Speaker

George Karl

Basketball Hall of Fame Coach With Over 1,000 Career Wins

George Karl is a former NBA center and head coach. Karl attended the University of North Carolina where he played on the Tar Heels basketball team. The New York Knicks selected Karl in the 4th round a

George Rogers - Motivational Sports Speaker

George Rogers

1980 Heisman Trophy Winner

Prior to joining the New Orleans Saints as the No. 1 overall pick in the 1981 NFL Draft George Rogers had a stellar career at the University of South Carolina.  When he rushed for over 1,000 yards as

George Seifert - Motivational Sports Speaker

George Seifert

Former NFL Player and Coach

NFL legend George Seifert was an usher at San Francisco 49ers games as a kid, and hoped to one day make it down on the field as a player or a coach.  Little did he know that one day he’d make both tho

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Gerry Cheevers

Hall Of Fame Goalie for the Boston Bruins

Gerry Cheesey Cheevers professional hockey career spanned 25 years. He is most well-known for his time with the Boston Bruins, in which he helped them to two Stanley Cup titles in 1970 and 1972.

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Gilbert Brown

Retired Super Bowl Champion for the Green Bay Packers

Gilbert Brown was known as “The Gravedigger” during his 11-year career with the Green Bay Packers, both for his bone jarring tackles and the dance he’d perform afterwards. In 125 games for the Packers

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Gilbert Perreault

Hall Of Fame Center for the Buffalo Sabres

Gilbert Perreault’s skills on the ice have made him one of the most highly regarded hockey centers of all-time. Prior to the Buffalo Sabres inaugural season in 1970 they selected Perreault with their

Gilbert Tuhabonye - Motivational Sports Speaker

Gilbert Tuhabonye

Burundi Genocide Survivor Turned Texas Track Coach

Gilbert Tuhabonye’s story is truly inspirational. A native of Songa, Burundi, when he was in high school he survived a massacre during the Burundian Civil War that is so harrowing that it is hard to b

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Gino Torretta

University of Miami Sports Hall of Famer

When Gino Torretta stepped foot on the gridiron during his days at the University of Miami, wins followed. After being a part of the Hurricanes 1989 National Championship team he took over the reigns

Glen Rice - Motivational Sports Speaker

Glen Rice

Retired Three-Time NBA All-Star

Glen Rice is an NBA great that is most well known for his days as a three-point sharp shooter with the Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets. Prior to his NBA days Rice starred at the University of Michiga

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Goose Gossage

Hall Of Fame Pitcher for the New York Yankees.

MLB legend Goose Gossage played 21 seasons in the big leagues for nine different teams, and is best known for his years with the New York Yankees from 1979 to 1983 and San Diego Padres from 1984 to 19

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Graig Nettles

Retired Third Baseman for the New York Yankees

Graig Nettles played 22 seasons in the major leagues for six different teams and is best known for his Yankee days from 1973 to 1983 in which he earned five of his six career All-Star selections. Nett

Grant Fuhr - Motivational Sports Speaker

Grant Fuhr

Hall Of Fame Goalie for the Edmonton Oilers

Grant Fuhr s twenty-year career in the NHL was historic. Not only was he a part of five Stanley Cup championship teams, he also posted NHL goaltender records in assists with 14, most games in goal in

Greg Anthony - Motivational Sports Speaker

Greg Anthony

CBS Sports Broadcaster

Greg Anthony was one of the leaders for the 1990 UNLV team that won the NCAA National Championship.  What made him unique as a leader is that he wasn’t able to do a whole lot of talking.  Due to the f

Greg Biffle - Motivational Sports Speaker

Greg Biffle

NASCAR Driver

Greg Biffle began his racing career as a young man on the Pacific Northwest’s short track circuit.  In the late 90’s he broke on to the NASCAR scene and won the 1997 Most Popular Driver Award on the N

Greg Lloyd - Motivational Sports Speaker

Greg Lloyd

Retired Five-Time Pro Bowl Linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers

Greg Lloyd Sr. is a product of Fort Valley State and the pride of Miami, Florida.  While at Fort Valley State he dominated his opponents from the linebacker position, earning SIAC Player of the Year h

Greg McElroy - Motivational Sports Speaker

Greg McElroy

National Championship Winning Quarterback for Alabama

Greg McElroy is one of the most highly respected quarterbacks in the history of the University of Alabama.  Prior to making his way to Tuscaloosa in 2006 he was an All-American at Carroll Senior High

Greg Pruitt - Motivational Sports Speaker

Greg Pruitt

Retired Five-Time Pro Bowl Running Back

In 1984 Greg Pruitt’s NFL dream came true when the Cleveland Browns selected him in the 2nd round of the NFL Draft. It was the culmination of years of hard work that began when he was an undersized ki

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Guy Lapointe

Retired Defenceman for the Montreal Canadiens

Guy Lapointe is a retired NHL defenseman who played for three teams over his 16 year career. Lapointe made his NHL career in 1968 as a member of the Montreal Canadians. Lapointe reached his full poten

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Hacksaw Jim Duggan

WWE Hall of Famer

Jim Duggan is a retired professional wrestler, currently working with the WWE under a Legends contract. Duggan began his wrestling career in 1979, and was eventually signed by the WWF 1987, debuting a

Hakeem Nicks - Motivational Sports Speaker

Hakeem Nicks

Retired Super Bowl Champion Wide Receiver for the New York Giants

Hakeem Nicks is a former NFL wide receiver. In high school, Nicks was considered one of the top wide receiver prospects, and committed to the University of North Carolina. During his freshman year at

Hal McRae - Motivational Sports Speaker

Hal McRae

Former Left Fielder for the Kansas City Royals

Hal McRae is a former MLB outfielder and coach. McRae debuted as a player in 1968 as a member of the Cincinnati Reds, and was later traded to the Kansas City Royals in 1973. It was at this time that M

Hank Baskett - Motivational Sports Speaker

Hank Baskett

Former Wide Receiver for the Minnesota Vikings

Hank Baskett is a former NFL wide receiver who played for the Minnesota Vikings, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Indianapolis Colts over his five year career. Prior to his time in the NFL, Baskett pl

Hank Parker - Motivational Sports Speaker

Hank Parker

Professional Bass Fisherman

Hank Parker is a professional bass fisherman. In 1979 and 1989, Parker won the Bassmaster Classic, making him one of only four anglers to win the event more than once. Additionally, Parker was the fir

Hannah Teter - Motivational Sports Speaker

Hannah Teter

Three-Time Olympic Snowboarder, Two-Time Olympic Medalist and Seven-Time X Games Medalist

Hannah Teter is a professional snowboarder who competes for the United States in various international events. Born into a snowboarding family, Teter started competing at just eight years old, and by

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Harold Baines

Baseball Hall of Famer and Six-Time All-Star

Harold Baines is a retired MLB outfielder, best known for his three separate stints with the Chicago White Sox. A high school All-American in 1977, Baines was selected with the first overall pick by t

Harold Carmichael - Motivational Sports Speaker

Harold Carmichael

Retired Four-Time Pro Bowl Wide Receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles

Harold Carmichael is a retired NFL wide receiver who played almost the entirety of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles. Originally a high school quarterback, Carmichael shifted to wide receiver wh

Harold Miner - Motivational Sports Speaker

Harold Miner

Retired Two-Time NBA Slam Dunk Champion

Harold Miner is a retired NBA shooting guard who played four years in the NBA for the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Miner first rose to prominence as a high school star, where he earned the

Harold Reynolds - Motivational Sports Speaker

Harold Reynolds

MLB Network and Fox Sports Baseball Analyst

Harold Reynolds is a retired MLB second baseman who played primarily for the Seattle Mariners over his 11 year career. Prior to his MLB career, Reynolds attended Canada College for one season, before

Harry Carson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Harry Carson

Hall of Fame Linebacker for the New York Giants

Harry Carson is a retired NFL linebacker who is famous for his time with the New York Giants. Prior to his NFL career, Carson played college football at South Carolina State University where he won ba

Heath Miller - Motivational Sports Speaker

Heath Miller

Retired Two-Time Pro Bowl Tight End for the Pittsburgh Steelers

Heath Miller is a former NFL tight end who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Miller attended college at the University of Virginia, where he was a two time All-ACC player as well as a unanimous AllA

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Heather Mitts

Retired Three-Time Olympic Gold Medal Soccer Player

Heather Mitts is a retired professional soccer defender. She began her soccer career at the University of Florida, where she was an important part to the Gators NCAA championship in 1998. Mitts earned

Heather O'Reilly - Motivational Sports Speaker

Heather O'Reilly

Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and World Cup Champion

Heather O’Reilly notched over 230 appearances in her international soccer career. O'Reilly's time with Team USA was highlighted by three Olympic gold medals and a win at the 2015 World Cup. O'Rei

Hersey Hawkins - Motivational Sports Speaker

Hersey Hawkins

Former Philadelphia 76ers All-Star

Hersey Hawkins is a retired NBA shooting guard who played 13 seasons in the league with four different teams. Prior to the NBA, Hawkins played four seasons at Bradley University, where he averaged an

Horace Grant - Motivational Sports Speaker

Horace Grant

Retired Four-Time NBA Champion

Horace Grant is a retired NBA center who played 17 seasons for four different teams. Grant rose to prominence in college, as he was a star player for Clemson University. After four seasons at Clemson,

Houston Nutt - Motivational Sports Speaker

Houston Nutt

Retired Three-Time SEC Coach of the Year

Houston Nutt is a former collegiate football coach and player. As a player, Nutt was a pocket style quarterback at the University of Arkansas, but the arrival of head coach Lou Holtz led to his transf

Howard Cross - Motivational Sports Speaker

Howard Cross

Retired New York Giants Tight End

Howard Cross is a retired NFL tight end who spent twelve seasons in the league with the New York Giants. Prior to his time in the NFL, Cross played football in Alabama, and attended the University of

Howard Johnson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Howard Johnson

Retired Two-Time All-Star for the New York Mets

Howard Johnson is a retired MLB third baseman who played 13 seasons with four different teams. Although he was drafted out of high school, Johnson decided to attend St. Petersburg Junior College, and

Hugh Douglas - Motivational Sports Speaker

Hugh Douglas

Retired Three-Time Pro Bowl Defensive End for the Philadelphia Eagles

Hugh Douglas is a retired NFL defensive end who spent nine seasons in the league with three different teams. At Central State University, Douglas was a defensive force, earning two AllAmerican honors

Hugh Freeze - Motivational Sports Speaker

Hugh Freeze

Head Football Coach at Auburn University

Hugh Freeze is currently the head coach at Auburn University and known as one of the best offensive minds in college football. Originally from Mississippi, Freeze studied coaching and sports administr

Hunter Pence - Motivational Sports Speaker

Hunter Pence

Retired Four-Time All-Star and Two-Time World Series Champion

Hunter Pence is a former MLB outfielder who is a three-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion. A relatively unknown high school prospect, Pence attended Texarkana College in 2002, eventually

Ickey Woods - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ickey Woods

Former All-Pro Running Back for the Cincinnati Bengals

Ickey Woods is a former professional fullback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the NFL. Woods received a football scholarship from UNLV where he was a four-year letter winner. In his senior year at UNLV,

Irving Fryar - Motivational Sports Speaker

Irving Fryar

Retired Five-Time New England Patriots Wide Receiver

Irving Fryar played 17 seasons in the NFL after starring at the University of Nebraska.  While playing for the Cornhuskers he earned All-American honors in 1983 and made a name for himself as one of t

Isaac Bruce - Motivational Sports Speaker

Isaac Bruce

Retired Four-Time Pro Bowl Wide Receiver

Isaac Bruce is a former professional wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. Bruce attended West Los Angeles College and Santa Monica College before he finished his football career at th

Isaiah Austin - Motivational Sports Speaker

Isaiah Austin

Former Baylor Bears Basketball Star

Isaiah Austin is a former college basketball center for the Baylor Bears. Austin attended Baylor University where he was named to the 2013 All-Big 12 Third Team and Big 12 All-Rookie Team as a freshma

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JJ Birden

Former NFL Wide Receiver Turned Motivational Speaker

Like a fabled long-shot story and underdog tale, JJ Birden was The Small Man in the Big Man’s Game of Football. After earning a scholarship to the University of Oregon for track and field (plus be

Jack Arute - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jack Arute

Legendary Auto Racing Broadcaster

Jack Arute is a well-established and diversified sports reporter of his time. Arute’s career launched in the 1970’s, after being born and raised in Connecticut in the 1950’s and ‘60’s. While almost al

Jack Clark - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jack Clark

Retired Four-Time MLB All-Star

Jack Clark, nicknamed “Jack the Ripper”, is a retired professional baseball player in the MLB. Although debuting with the San Francisco Giants in 1975, Clark concluded his almost 20-year career with t

Jack Del Rio - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jack Del Rio

Washington Redskins Defensive Coordinator

Jack Del Rio is a former NFL head coach and player who currently serves as the defensive coordinator of the Washington Redskins. Del Rio was born in Castro Valley, California in the 1960’s and grew up

Jack Ham - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jack Ham

Hall Of Fame Linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers

Jack Ham is most famously remembered representing number 59 as a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers for over a decade. Ham was born and raised in Pennsylvania throughout the 1950 s and went on to

Jack Lambert - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jack Lambert

Hall Of Fame Linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers

Jack Lambert will forever go down in history as one of the best linebackers of his time. Born in Ohio in 1962, Lambert was destined for great things after playing college football at Kent State. He wa

Jack McKeon - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jack McKeon

2003 World Series Winning Manager with the Florida Marlins

Jack McKeon, born in New Jersey in 1930, is most famously known as a retired Major League Baseball manager. As a former player himself, McKeon has spent close to eighty years surrounded by the game of

Jack Mitrani - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jack Mitrani

Pro Snowboarder

Jack Mitrani is a professional snowboarder in his twenties and member of the Frends crew. The crew, a group of professional snowboarders including his older brother, Luke Mitrani, established themse

Jack Morris - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jack Morris

Baseball Hall of Famer, Five-Time All-Star and Three-Time World Series Champion

Jack Morris is one of the best big-game pitchers in baseball history. He helped three different professional teams win the World Series over his Hall of Fame career. Morris was a frontline starter in

Jack Youngblood - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jack Youngblood

Pro Football Hall of Fame Defensive End

Herbert Jackson Youngblood, whom more commonly goes by Jack Youngblood, was an outstanding football player both in college and throughout his time in the National Football League. Youngblood is most r

Jackie Kallen - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jackie Kallen

Boxing Manager

Jackie Kallen is highly admired for being considered one of the first and most successful female managers in the sport of boxing. While she was raised in a middle-class Jewish family in Detroit, Kalle

Jackie Slater - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jackie Slater

Pro Football Hall of Fame Offensive Tackle

Jackie Ray Slater was an offensive tackle in the National Football League for almost two decades. Playing the entirety of his career with the Los Angeles turned St. Louis Rams, Slater debuted professi

Jake Delhomme - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jake Delhomme

Former Quarterback for the Carolina Panthers

Jake Delhomme, with an extensive history in the sport of football, is a former quarterback in the National Football League. Delhomme was born in Louisiana in 1975 and played both quarterback and defen

Jake Long - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jake Long

Retired Four-Time Pro Bowl Left Tackle

Jake Edward Long was a offensive tackle in the NFL. Long, a Michigan native born in 1985, was the first player in his high school’s history to earn the all-state “Dream Team” honors. He went on to pla

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Jake the Snake Roberts

Former Professional Wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer

Jake Roberts, more commonly known as “Jake the Snake Roberts”, is a professional wrestler known for bringing snakes in the ring more often than not. Roberts is in the process of retiring but has certa

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Jamaal Wilkes

Los Angeles Lakers Hall of Famer

Jamaal Wilkes, born as Jackson Keith Wilkes to a Baptist minister, is a retired professional basketball player captivating audiences through the 70 s and 80 s. Wilkes was born in 1953 in Berkeley, C

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Jamal Lewis

All-Time Leading Rusher for the Baltimore Ravens

Jamal Lewis is most famously known as a former running back in the NFL. Splitting his professional career between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cleveland Browns, Lewis played in the NFL from 2000 to 20

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James Worthy

Hall Of Fame Forward for the Los Angeles Lakers

James Worthy is an NBA legend. Known as “Big Game James”, Worthy was a member of the 1982 North Carolina Tarheels team that captured the NCAA Championship. Upon earning Consensus First-Team All-Americ

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Jan Stenerud

First Pure Placekicker Inducted Into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Jan Stenerud grew up as a skier in Fetsund, Norway and originally attended Montana State University on a skiing scholarship before discovering that he could kick a football a long way through the upri

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Janet Evans

Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist

Janet Evans is one of the most decorated swimmers in United States history. In the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games she brought home three Gold Medals in the 400m freestyle, 800m freestyle and 400m medley, an

Jari Kurri - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jari Kurri

Hockey Hall of Famer

Jari Kurri played 21 seasons in the NHL from 1977 to 1998.  A Finland native, Kurri scored 601 goals, recorded 797 assists and posted 1,398 points during his career with the Edmonton Oilers, Los Angel

Jason Elam - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jason Elam

Retired Three-Time Pro Bowl Kicker for the Denver Broncos

Jason Elam played 17 seasons in the NFL with the majority of that time coming with the Denver Broncos. During the first 15 years of his career he was the starting placekicker for the Broncos and helpe

Jason Hanson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jason Hanson

Retired Two-Time Pro Bowl Kicker for the Detroit Lions

Jason Hanson enjoyed a long and successful 21-year career as the placekicker for the Detroit Lions. From 1992 to 2012 Hanson was the one constant that kept the Lions together during their triumphs and

Jason Lezak - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jason Lezak

Eight-Time Olympic Medalist in Swimming

Jason Lezak is a four-time gold medal-winning swimmer who has competed in the 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games for the United States. All together he has earned a total of eight Olympic medals,

Jason Sehorn - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jason Sehorn

Retired Safety for the New York Giants

Jason Sehorn was a 2nd round pick of the New York Giants in the 1994 NFL Draft out of the University of Southern California. Although he had played wide receiver and returned kicks for the majority of

Jason White - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jason White

2003 Heisman Trophy Winner

Jason White won the Heisman Trophy in 2003 while playing quarterback at the University of Oklahoma.  His unprecedented success as a Sooner included leading his team to a 2001 BCS National Championship

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Jay Barker

Former NFL Quarterback

Jay Barker is the pride of Birmingham, Alabama, having led his home state Crimson Tide to an NCAA National Championship in 1992 and winning the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award in 1994.  During his time

Jay Buhner - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jay Buhner

Retired Seattle Mariners Hall of Famer

Jay Buhner played 15 seasons in the Major Leagues with the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners. Known best for his 14 seasons with the Mariners, Buhner was one of the most recognizable and successfu

Jay Golden - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jay Golden

Golf Instructor Once Known as the Funniest Man in Golf

Jay Golden makes golf interesting. We all love a playoff and an 18th hold putt to win a major championship, but to the every day fan the game of golf can be a bit slow. Golden however, introduces funn

Jay Harris - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jay Harris

Sports Broadcaster

Jay Harris is one of the lead anchors for ESPN’s flagship show, SportsCenter. Prior to joining the Worldwide Leader in Sports, he worked as a weeknight news and sports anchor for WPGH-TV in Pittsburgh

Jay Mariotti - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jay Mariotti

Media Personality Known for ESPN's Around the Horn

Chances are that if you are a part of the sports world as a viewer or reader, you know Jay Mariotti’s name. He is best known for his time as a panelist on the hit ESPN show, Around the Horn, but in sp

Jay Miron - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jay Miron

Owner of MacNeil Bikes

Jay Miron was one of the top BMX riders in the entire world during his run through the X-Games. In 1995 he burst onto the scene with his impressive array of tricks and high performance moves and captu

Jay Novacek - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jay Novacek

Five-Time Pro Bowl Tight End and Three-Time Super Bowl Champion for the Dallas Cowboys

Jay Novacek earned five consecutive Pro-Bowl selections from 1991 to 1995 while playing for the tight end for the Dallas Cowboys. Prior to joining the Cowboys in 1990 he played for the Phoenix Cardina

Jay Paterno - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jay Paterno

Former Football Coach and Son of Joe Paterno

Jay Paterno grew up around the game of football. After playing for his father at Penn State, legendary head coach Joe Paterno, he joined the Virginia coaching staff as a graduate assistant then headed

Jay Schroeder - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jay Schroeder

Former Quarterback for the Washington Redskins

Jay Schroeder can be remembered either as a Redskin, Raider, Bengal or Cardinal in the National Football League throughout the 1980’s and early ‘90’s. A Milwaukee, Wisconsin native, Schroeder was born

Jean Ratelle - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jean Ratelle

Hockey Hall of Famer

Hockey Hall of Famer Jean Ratelle was a New York Rangers standout and ended up with a distinguished 21-season career. Ratelle also played the second stanza of his career with the Boston Bruins and wa

Jeff Brantley - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jeff Brantley

Retired All-Star and Commentator for the Cincinnati Reds

Jeff Brantley is a baseball fanatic. He may be widely remembered as a former relief pitcher in the MLB or more recently as a broadcaster for the Cincinnati Reds. Brantley was originally born in Alabam

Jeff Clark - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jeff Clark

Big Wave Surfer

Jeff Clark is widely considered to be one of the most notably respected big-wave surfers of his time. Clark grew up as your typical California surfer dude throughout the 1960’s. Although born in the c

Jeff Garcia - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jeff Garcia

Retired Four-Time Pro Bowl Quarterback

Jeff Garcia is a former NFL, CFL, and UHL quarterback who blessed the leagues with his talent for over 15 years. Garcia grew up in California in the 1970’s and went on to attend San Jose State Univers

Jeff Hammond - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jeff Hammond

Commentator for NASCAR of Fox Sports

Jeff Hammond is known for his television and radio personality as a NASCAR commentator for Fox Sports. In addition, Hammond is a partial owner of a Camping World Truck Series racing team based in Moor

Jeff Hornacek - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jeff Hornacek

Retired Guard for the Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns

Jeff Hornacek is a former professional basketball player who also served as the head coach of the Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks. He was born in Illinois in the early 1960’s and went on to attend Io

Jeff Hostetler - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jeff Hostetler

Former Quarterback for the New York Giants

Jeff Hostetler, originally named William Jeffrey Hostetler but more commonly referred to as Jeff or “Hoss”, is a former NFL quarterback. Hostetler was born in Pennsylvania in 1961 and went on to atten

Jeff Saturday - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jeff Saturday

Retired Six-Time Pro Bowler, Super Bowl Champion and ESPN Analyst

Jeff Saturday joined the Baltimore Ravens in the National Football League as an amateur free agent in 1998 out of the University of North Carolina. While playing center for the Tar Heels from 1994 to

Jeff Van Gundy - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jeff Van Gundy

Assistant Coach for the Los Angeles Clippers

Jeff Van Gundy played his college basketball at Nazareth College and led the Golden Flyers to an NCAA Tournament appearance in 1984 before earning his degree in 1985. After a stellar collegiate career

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Jennie Finch

Olympic Softball Gold Medalist

Not many athletes can say that they revolutionized their sport, but Jennie Finch certainly can.  When she arrived at the University of Arizona in 1998 she had already established herself as a rising f

Jennifer Suhr - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jennifer Suhr

Olympic Gold Medal Winning Pole Vaulter

Jenn Suhr is the gold standard when it comes to the pole vault, the Olympic gold standard to be precise. After earning gold in the women s pole vault competition at the 2012 Olympic games in London sh

Jenny Dell - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jenny Dell

CBS Sports Reporter

Jenny Dell was hired as a sideline reporter at CBS in 2014, and has become one of the most popular sports broadcasting personalities on television while covering NFL games for the network. Dell gained

Jenny Thompson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jenny Thompson

12-Time Olympic Swimming Medalist

Jenn Thompson is one of the most decorated American Olympians in history. During her career in the pool she won 12 medals at the 1992, 1996, 2000 and 2004 Olympic games in the butterfly and freestyle

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Jeremy Roenick

Hockey Hall of Famer and Retired Nine-Time NHL All-Star

Jeremy Roenick played 22 seasons in the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks, Phoenix Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks from 1988 to 2009. Roenick was born and raised in B

Jeremy Schaap - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jeremy Schaap

11-Time Emmy Winning Sports Journalist

Jeremy Schaap is one of the most popular sports personalities in the country, having won six Emmy Awards for his work on ESPN’s SportsCenter, Outside the Lines and E:60. Throughout his career his work

Jerry Anderson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jerry Anderson

Health Speaker and Fitness Expert

Jerry Anderson is a fitness expert with nearly 30 years of experience.  Anderson speaks all around the world and is often featured on television.  He has been a regular on CNN, contributing a weekly s

Jerry Glanville - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jerry Glanville

Former NFL Football Head Coach

When Jerry Glanville was coaching in the NFL he coined the phrase “NFL means ‘not for long’”, but in his case this was far from the truth.  After brief stops as an assistant at Western Kentucky and Ge

Jerry Kill - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jerry Kill

Head Football Coach at New Mexico State

Jerry Kill played his college football at Southwestern College as a linebacker from 1979 to 1982. After becoming the first person in his family to earn a college degree he began his coaching career at

Jerry Kramer - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jerry Kramer

Green Bay Packers Legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer

Jerry Kramer joined the Green Bay Packers as a fourth round selection out of the University of Idaho in 1958. He’d go on to play ten seasons in the National Football League with the Packers and earn t

Jerry Lawler - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jerry Lawler

Former Wrestler and Commentator

Jerry Lawler is one of the most popular voices in the professional wrestling world, and one of the most decorated champions. Since making his pro debut in 1970 he has won 168 championships. It’s a fea

Jerry Lucas - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jerry Lucas

Named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History

Jerry Lucas played 11 seasons in the NBA with the Cincinnati Royals, San Francisco Warriors and New York Knicks from 1963 to 1974. Lucas grew up in Ohio and led Middletown High School to back-to-back

Jevon Kearse - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jevon Kearse

Retired Three-Time Pro Bowler for the Tennessee Titans

For his 11 NFL seasons, Jevon Kearse was one of the most devastating defensive ends in the league.  Kearse was a three-time Pro Bowl pick and a first-team All-Pro in 1999.  That 1999 season also saw h

Jillian Barberie - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jillian Barberie

Television & Radio Personality

Jillian Barberie is the co-host of Mid-Day LA on 790 KABC in Los Angeles.  Barberie is well known in sports circles for her stint as the weatherperson on Fox NFL Sunday.  In this capacity, she worked

Jim Abbott - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jim Abbott

Retired One-Armed Pitcher Who Threw a No-Hitter For The New York Yankees

Jim Abbott’s story of making it to the major leagues despite being born without a right hand has inspired millions.  His ten-year pitching career had several highlights, allowing Abbott to continually

Jim Edmonds - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jim Edmonds

Retired Four-Time MLB All-Star Outfielder

The eight-time Gold Glove-winning center fielder Jim Edmonds is one of the greatest defensive outfielders of all-time.  Edmonds is etched in the minds of those who grew up in the “highlight era” for h

Jim Everett - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jim Everett

Former Los Angeles Rams Quarterback

Jim Everett played quarterback for 12 NFL seasons and was a 1990 Pro Bowl selection.  Everett played for the Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints, and San Diego Chargers.  He took the Rams to the post

Jim Haslett - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jim Haslett

Former Head Coach for the New Orleans Saints

Jim Haslett is a former NFL head coach and current defensive coordinator.  Haslett coached the New Orleans Saints from 2000-2005.  In his first season, the Saints went 10-6, won the NFC West, and he w

Jim Kaat - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jim Kaat

Retired Three-Time MLB All-Star Pitcher and Baseball Hall of Famer

Jim Kaat’s 25-year career in major league baseball was one of the longest in the history of the game.  Kaat played in four different decades and during the administration of seven different U.S. Presi

Jim Lachey - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jim Lachey

Ohio State Broadcaster and Retired Three-Time Pro Bowl Left Tackle for the Washington Redskins

Jim Lachey was an offensive lineman for ten years with the San Diego Chargers, Los Angeles Raiders, and Washington Redskins.  Lachey was a three-time Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro pick.  With the Re

Jim Leyland - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jim Leyland

Retired Hall of Fame Manager and World Series Champion

Jim Leyland is one of the best managers in baseball history.  Leyland managed the Pittsburgh Pirates, Florida Marlins, Colorado Rockies, and Detroit Tigers, establishing a great record of winning ever

Jim Mora - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jim Mora

Former Head Coach for the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints

Jim Mora is the former head coach of the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts.  Mora was the head coach of the Saints for 11 seasons, taking the franchise to the playoffs four times and winning o

Jim Morris - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jim Morris

Inspiration for the Film The Rookie

Jim Morris had a brief major league career, but the story of how he got there made it legendary.  After numerous arm problems as a minor league pitcher, Morris’ career lay dormant for over a decade. 

Jim Palmer - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jim Palmer

Baltimore Orioles Hall Of Fame Pitcher

MLB pitching legend Jim Palmer was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990 in recognition of the unbelievable contributions he made to the game during his 19 major league seasons from 1965 to

Jim Plunkett - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jim Plunkett

Two-Time Super Bowl Champion Quarterback and Heisman Trophy Winner

Jim Plunkett is a two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback who played for the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, and Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders.  Plunkett was the number one overall pick of t

Jim Rice - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jim Rice

16-year MLB Veteran for the Boston Red Sox

Jim Rice played his entire 16-year MLB career for the Boston Red Sox.  In 1978 he was named the American League MVP after leading the league in RBI, hits, homeruns, triples, and slugging percentage. 

Jim Schwartz - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jim Schwartz

Defensive Coordinator for the Cleveland Browns

Jim Schwartz is the former head coach of the Detroit Lions and current defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns. Schwartz was the head coach of the Lions for five seasons and made the playoffs o

Jim Tressel - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jim Tressel

Legendary Ohio State and Youngstown State Football Coach

Jim Tressel was the head football coach at Youngstown State from 1986 to 2000 and led his team to six consecutive NCAA Div I-AA National Championship games, winning four of them in 1991, 1993, 1994 an

Jim Zorn - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jim Zorn

Former NFL Head Coach and Quarterback

Jim Zorn is one of the most successful football coaches in history, having coached at the college and professional levels for over two decades after a successful 12 year playing career in the NFL. Zor

Jimmy Hart - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jimmy Hart

Legendary WWE Manager

Jimmy Hart is one of the best-known personalities in the history of the professional wrestling industry. Hart got his start in pro wrestling as a manager in the early 1980’s and helped lead such notab

Jimmy Shea Jr. - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jimmy Shea Jr.

Olympic Gold Medal Skeleton Racer

Jimmy Shea is a third generation Olympian and captured a gold medal at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games in skeleton racing. From 1997 to 2000 he won a gold, silver, and bronze at the FIBT

Jimmy Spencer - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jimmy Spencer

Former NASCAR Driver

Jimmy Spencer is a Belle Glade, Florida native and played his college football at the University of Florida before joining the Washington Redskins as an 8th round pick in the 1991. While playing at th

Jimmy Spithill - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jimmy Spithill

Australian Yachtsman

Jimmy Spithill is an Australian yachtsman, born and raised in Sydney, Austalia. He got his start in the sport in 1998 when he earned a third place finish at the SydneyHobart and won the Kenwood Cup as

Jo Jo White - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jo Jo White

Former Guard for the Boston Celtics

Jo Jo White played in the NBA for 12 seasons with the Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors and Kansas City Kings after an All-American collegiate career at the University of Kansas. While playing fo

Joan Benoit Samuelson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Joan Benoit Samuelson

First Women's Olympic Marathon Gold Medalist

Joan Benoit Samuelson represented the United States at the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games and won gold in the inaugural marathon competition. As a result, she became the first female to win gol

Joe Andruzzi - Motivational Sports Speaker

Joe Andruzzi

Three Time Super Bowl Champion with the Patriots

Joe Andruzzi is a New York native, born and raised in Brooklyn before joining the Southern Connecticut State University football team as an offensive lineman. During his junior and senior seasons he e

Joe Carter - Motivational Sports Speaker

Joe Carter

Retired Five-Time MLB All-Star

“Touch em’ all Joe!” Those were the legendary words uttered after Joe Carter hit a walk-off homerun to win the 1993 World Series for the Toronto Blue Jays. Carter got his start in professional basebal

Joe DeLamielleure - Motivational Sports Speaker

Joe DeLamielleure

Pro Football Hall of Famer Legend for the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns

Joe DeLamielleure played 13 seasons in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns from 1973 to 1985 and put together one of the most legendary careers on the offensive line in NFL history. Du

Joe Jacoby - Motivational Sports Speaker

Joe Jacoby

Retired Offensive Lineman for the Washington Redskins

Joe Jacoby played 12 seasons in the NFL as an offensive tackle with the Washington Redskins from 1981 to 1993.  Jacoby joined the Redskins in 1981 as an undrafted free agent out of the University of L

Joe Klecko - Motivational Sports Speaker

Joe Klecko

Retired Hall of Fame Defensive Lineman for the New York Jets

Joe Klecko played 11 seasons in the NFL with the New York Jets and Indianapolis Colts and was a member of the famed New York Jets New York Stock Exchange . Klecko joined the Colts after a stellar ca

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Joe Kocur

Retired Three-Time Stanley Cup Champion

Joe Kocur played in the NHL for 16 years with the Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers and Vancouver Canucks. During that time he notched 80 goals and 82 assists for a total of 162 points in 821 games

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Joe Morris

Retired Two-Time Pro Bowl Running Back for the New York Giants

Joe Morris joined the New York Giants as a second round pick in 1982 after an All-American career at Syracuse University.  After being selected with the 45th overall pick in the 1982 NFL Draft he sign

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Joe Mullen

Assistant Coach of the Philadelphia Flyers

Joe Mullen played 16 seasons in the NHL with the St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins from 1979 to 1997. Mullen grew up in New York City and served on the ice and mai

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Joe Nemechek

Busch Series Champion

Joe Nemecheck has raced on the NASCAR circuit for over two decades and has won 20 races and posted 168 top ten finishes in over 1,000 starts during his career. He got his start in racing in motocross

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Joe Nieuwendyk

Three-Time Stanley Cup Winner

Joe Nieuwendyk was selected in the second round of the 1985 NHL Entry Draft by the Calgary Flames and went on to play 20 seasons in the NHL for the Flames, Dallas Stars, New Jersey Devils, Toronto Map

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Joey Chestnut

16-Time Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Champion and 55-Time World Record Holder in Competitive Eating

Joey Chestnut is the top ranked competitive eater in the world. He got his start as a competitive eater while attending San Jose State University, and put his name on the map by winning the fried aspa

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Joey Harrington

Former Oregon Duck Star and NFL Quarterback

Joey Harrington joined the Detroit Tigers as a first round pick in 2002 after a stellar career as the quarterback at the University of Oregon. Harrington signed with Oregon after posting 4,200 yards o

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John Amatt

Mount Everest Climber, CEO & Author of Straight to the Top and Beyond

John Amatt is a widely popular expedition leader, author, and inspirational speaker.  Amatt led the first trip up Europe’s highest and steepest peak, the Troll Wall in Norway.  He also went up Mount M

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John Buccigross

ESPN Sports Broadcaster

John Buccigross has been making a lasting impression on ESPN viewers since joining the network in 1996. Buccigross is an anchor on SportsCenter and Baseball Tonight. He often anchors the 11 p.m. wee

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John Bucyk

Hall Of Fame Left Wing for the Boston Bruins

Hockey Hall of Famer John Bucyk spent 21 of his 23 NHL seasons with the Boston Bruins. Bucyk is one of the league s all-time great scorers, accumulating 556 goals and 1369 points over 1540 games. Th

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John Farrell

Former Boston Red Sox World Series Champion Manager

John Farrell is the former manager of the Boston Red Sox who won a World Series in his first season with the club.  That same year, in 2013, he also was named American League Manager of the Year by th

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John Fox

Former NFL Head Coach

John Fox is the former head coach of the Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos. He took both the Panthers and Broncos to the Super Bowl.  In his second season with the Panthers, they mad

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John Franco

Former All Star Pitcher for the New York Mets

John Franco is one of the best relief pitchers in baseball history. Franco has a National League record with 1,119 games pitched and his 424 saves are the most ever by a left-hander. He led the NL i

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John Gibbons

Former Toronto Blue Jays Manager

John Gibbons is the former manager of the Toronto Blue Jays who served two stints with the team. Gibbons first managed in Toronto from 2004-08, before being rehired from 2013-2018. In his first stint,

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John Hannah

Hall Of Fame Offensive Lineman for the New England Patriots

Hall of Famer John Hannah is considered by many to be the best offensive guard in NFL history. Hannah had a 13-year career spent entirely with the New England Patriots. The nine-time Pro Bowler and

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John Kruk

Retired Three-Time MLB All-Star and Former ESPN Baseball Analyst

John Kruk is a West Virginia native and played his college ball at Potomac State and Allegany Community College. In 1981 he began his pro career as a No. 3 special draft selection of the San Diego Pad

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John Kuhn

Retired Pro Bowl Halfback for the Green Bay Packers

John Kuhn became a Green Bay Packers fan favorite in perhaps the most unpredictable way. Kuhn's journey began as a four-sport star at Dover Area High School in York County, Pennsylvania, earning varsi

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John Naber

Four-Time Olympic Swimming Gold Medalist

John Naber is the pride of Evanston, Illinois. After a stellar junior and prep career in the pool he headed off to swim at the University of Southern California. While competing for the Trojans he led

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John Olerud

Retired Two-Time MLB All-Star First Baseman

John Olerud got his start in professional baseball in 1989 as a third round selection of the Toronto Blue Jays out of Washington State University. His college career is something of legend, as he domi

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John Randle

Hall of Fame Defenisve Lineman for the Minnesota Vikings

John Randle played in the NFL for 13 seasons as a defensive tackle with the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks from 1990 to 2003. During that span he earned seven Pro Bowl selections, six NFL All-

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John Riggins

Hall of Fame Running Back for the Washington Redskins

John Riggins played in the NFL for 12 seasons with the New York Jets and Washington Redskins from 1971 to 1985. Riggins is the pride of Seneca, Kansas and played his prep football at Centralia High Sc

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John Rocker

Former Star Atlanta Braves Closer

John Rocker played five major league seasons with the Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Devil Rays from 1998 to 2003. During that span he was one of the most polarizing an

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John Salley

Four-Time NBA Champion and Longtime TV Personality

John Salley played for the Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers during his 15-year NBA career, winning two championships with the Detroit Pistons in 1989

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John Shuster

Olympic Curler

John Shuster grew up in the cold northern weather of Minnesota, where he developed a passion for winter sports. Eventually he got into curling and has since become a top competitor on the internationa

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John Starks

Retired All-Star Guard for the New York Knicks

John Starks’ played 12 seasons in the NBA with the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz from 1988 to 2002.  He joined the Warriors as an amateur free agent out of Oklaho

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John Sullivan

Minnesota Vikings Center

John Sullivan was born in New York and raised in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. During his high school days he established himself as one of the top prep offensive lineman in the country, and displayed h

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John Taylor

Three Time Super Bowl Champion With the San Francisco 49ers

John Taylor was a vital cog in the greatest stretch in San Francisco 49ers franchise history. He spent his entire career with the Niners as a wide receiver and return man from 1987-95. During this tim

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Johnny Dawkins

Head Men's Basketball Coach at the University of Central Florida

Johnny Dawkins has had success at every stop in his basketball life.  Dawkins is currently the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Central Florida. He led the Knights to the first-ever NC

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Johnny Rodgers

1972 Heisman Trophy Winner

Johnny Rodgers earned the nickname “The Jet” during his days at Omaha Tech High School, and went on to become one of the greatest college football players of all-time while playing for his homestate U

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Jon Barry

NBA Analyst for ABC and ESPN

Jon Barry played 14 seasons in the NBA from 1992 to 2006 with the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors, Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings, Detroit Pistons, Denver Nuggets and Houst

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Jon Kitna

Former Standout Quarterback and NFL Comeback Player of the Year

Jon Kitna grew up in Tacoma, Washington and helped Central Washington University to an NAIA Football National Championship in 1995. Upon earning his degree in math education he pursued a high school c

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Jon Miller

Longtime San Francisco Giants Broadcaster Best Known for ESPN Sunday Night Baseball

Jon Miller is one of the best baseball broadcasters of his time. Currently, he serves as the play-by-play man for the San Francisco Giants and previously served as a baseball announcer at ESPN from 19

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Jon Ritchie

Former Standout Fullback for the Philadelphia Eagles and Media Personality

Jon Ritchie played six seasons in the NFL from 1998 to 2004 with the Oakland Raiders and Philadelphia Eagles after a standout collegiate career at Stanford University. After leading Cumberland Valley

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Jonathan Ogden

Legendary Offensive Tackle for the Baltimore Ravens

Jonathan Ogden played 12 seasons in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens after a big time college career at UCLA. While playing football for the Bruins he was chosen as a unanimous First-Team All-America

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Jonathan Papelbon

Retired Six-Time MLB All-Star Pitcher

Jonathan Papelbon grew up in Jacksonville, Florida and was selected in the 4th round of the 2003 MLB Draft after dominating SEC hitters at Mississippi State University. Over the next two years he esta

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Jonny Moseley

Olympic Freestyle Skiing Gold Medalist

Jonny Moseley grew up in San Juan, Puerto Rico and fell in love with the sport of skiing when he made a trip to California at the age of three. Eventually, his family made the move to sunny California

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Jordan Farmar

Former Guard for the Los Angeles Lakers

Jordan Farmar joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2006 as a first round selection out of UCLA. Prior to playing for the Bruins he was named the Los Angeles Times High School Player of the Year in 2004, w

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Jordan Larson

Four-Time Olympic Medalist in Volleyball

Jordan Larson was a two-time First-Team All-American while playing indoor volleyball at the University of Nebraska. As a Nebraska native, she made her home state proud by helping the Corn Huskers to a

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Jose Canseco

Former MLB Designated Hitter

Jose Canseco was born in Havana, Cuba and made it big in the major leagues from 1985 to 2001. Canseco was selected in the 15th round of the 1982 MLB Draft by the Oakland Athletics and made his MLB Deb

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Josh Kerr

Professional Surfer

Josh Kerr is a Tweed Heads, Australia native, which is famous for turning out some of the top surfing talent in the world. He got his start in the sport as a body boarder at the age of seven, and then

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Joshua Cribbs

Retired Three-Time Pro Bowl Return Specialist

Josh Cribbs is one of the great kick returners in NFL history. He was born and raised in Washington, D.C. and was a four sport letterman at Dunbar High School, competing in baseball, football, swimmin

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JT Snow

Retired Six-Time Gold Glove First Baseman for the San Francisco Giants

J.T. Snow was a six-time Gold Glove first baseman that played the prime of his career with the San Francisco Giants.  Snow helped the Giants reach the 2002 World Series.  The New York Yankees original

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Juan Marichal

Hall Of Fame Pitcher for the San Francisco Giants

Juan Marichal signed with the New York Giants as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic in 1957. Three years later he made his MLB debut with the Giants and gave fans a preview of what wo

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Jud Heathcote

Retired Head Basketball Coach for the Michigan State University

Jud Heathcote coached basketball at the high school level for 14 seasons before heading to college for another 35 years. He got his start in college basketball as a player at Washington State Universi

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Julie Krone

First Female Jockey To Win a Triple Crown Race

Julie Krone became the first female horse jockey to win a Triple Crown race in 1993 when she captured the Belmont Stakes on the back of Colonial Affair. She got her start in racing after a successful

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Julio Franco

Former First Baseman for the Atlanta Braves

Julio Franco played 23 seasons in the big leagues with the Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves, Texas Rangers, New York Mets, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago W

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Justin Gatlin

Five-Time Olympic Medalist in Track & Field

Justin Gatlin reached the peak of accomplishment in 2004 when he captured a gold medal in the 100-meter dash at the 2004 Athens Olympic games. Gatlin grew up in Pensacola, Florida and starred on the t

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Justin Morneau

2006 National League Most Valuable Player

Justin Morneau has played 14 seasons in the big leagues with the Minnesota Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies and Chicago White Sox. Morneau got his start in pro ball as a third round selecti

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Justin Tuck

Retired Two-Time Super Bowl Champion

Justin Tuck played his college football at the University of Notre Dame and earned All-American honors after posting school records with 24.5 career sacks, 43 tackles for a loss and 13.5 sacks in a si

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Justine Dufour-Lapointe

Two-Time Canadian Olympic Freestyle Skiing Medalist

Justine Dufour-Lapointe earned an Olympic gold medal in freestyle skiing moguls at the 2014 Sochi Olympic games. In 2010 the Montreal, Canada native burst onto the scene at age 16, making her debut at

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Kacy Catanzaro

Gymnast and 1st Women to Qualify for Finals of American Ninja Warrior

Kacy Catanzaro captured the attention of America in the summer of 2014 when she became the first woman to qualify for the finals on the hit television show American Ninja Warrior. Her qualifying run

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Karl Mecklenburg

Retired Linebacker for the Denver Broncos

Karl Mecklenburg rose from a college walk-on and a 12th round draft pick, to a pro football career that included six Pro Bowl and three Super Bowl appearances. Considered the NFL's most versatile play

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Karl Ravech

ESPN Host of Baseball Tonight and Other Programs

Karl Ravech is the host of the hit ESPN show, Baseball Tonight. He got his start in sports broadcasting after earning his degree in communications from Ithaca College in 1987 and his masters in manage

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Katarina Witt

German Figure Skater

Katarina Witt won two gold medals in figure skating at the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics and 1988 Calgary Olympics. Witt was born in East Germany, which is today part of Berlin. She began figure skating at a

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Katherine Reutter

ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Cup Champion

Katherine Reutter was born in Champaign, Illinois and began speed skating in high school. In 2005 she made her professional debut at the age of 17 and began training at the Olympic Training Center in

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Katie Hoff

Three-Time Olympic Medalist

Katie Hoff qualified for her first Olympic games in 2004 at the age of 15. A phenom in the pool at the 200-meter and 400-meter distances, she lived up to the hype throughout her career, winning seven

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Kayla Harrison

Judo Olympic Champion

Kayla Harrison has excelled in Judo since she started training at age six.  In 2008, when she was eighteen, Harrison won eight gold medals across the country.  Since then she has competed around the w

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Keith Byars

Retired Pro Bowl Running Back

Keith Byars was a tailback for The Ohio State Buckeyes where he came in second in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1984.  Byars was voted to the first-team All- American unanimously and voted the Big 10 C

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Keith Hernandez

Retired MLB First Baseman

Keith “Mex” Hernandez was drafted in the 1971 Major League Baseball Draft in the 41st round to the St. Louis Cardinals.  Hernandez excelled in the field, finishing his 1975 season with a .996 fielding

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Keith Jackson

Retired Six-Time Pro Bowl Tight End

Keith Jackson was a standout football player who first garnered notoriety at the University of Oklahoma. During his four seasons in school, the Sooners went 42-5-1 and won a national championship in 1

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Kellen Winslow

Hall of Fame Tight End for the San Diego Chargers

Kellen Winslow helped pave the way for a new generation of big, athletic, pass-catching tight ends. Winslow was a five-time Pro Bowler, three-time All-Pro, and inducted into the Pro Football Hall of

Kelly Clark - Motivational Sports Speaker

Kelly Clark

Olympic Snowboarding Gold Medalist

Kelly Clark is a three-time Olympic medalist and the most successful halfpipe snowboarder of all-time.  She won halfpipe gold in 2002 and bronze in both 2010 and 2014.  Clark is also a five-time Winte

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Ken Griffey Sr.

Former Outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds

Before his famous son blazed a Hall of Fame path through baseball, Ken Griffey Sr. was a great player in his own right. Griffey was a three-time All-Star and two-time champion with the Big Red Machi

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Ken Hitchcock

Retired Stanley Cup Champion and Hockey Hall of Fame Coach

The coaching success of Ken Hitchcock cannot be disputed. Hitchcock was an instant winner when he took his first NHL head coaching job with the Dallas Stars. The Stars won the Stanley Cup in 1999 and

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Kenny Albert

Accomplished National Play-by-Play Broadcaster for All Four Major Sports

Kenny Albert s broadcasting career has spanned over two decades. Albert holds the unique distinction of being the only current play-by-play man to work all four major American professional sports lea

Kenny Anderson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Kenny Anderson

Retired NBA All-Star

Kenny Anderson was a top-notch NBA point guard for 15 seasons.  The New Jersey Nets originally made him the second overall pick in the 1991 NBA Draft.  Anderson made his only All-Star team with the Ne

Kenny Dobbs - Motivational Sports Speaker

Kenny Dobbs

Slam Dunk Sensation

Kenny Dobbs has perfected the art of the slam dunk.  Dobbs has taken his show on the road as a traveling dunker with the NBA and Sprite.  His slams become viral videos on YouTube and he has been featu

Kenny Lofton - Motivational Sports Speaker

Kenny Lofton

Six-Time MLB All-Star

Kenny Lofton dazzled baseball fans for 17 seasons. Lofton was a six-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove winner in centerfield. Throughout two stints with the Cleveland Indians, he played a total

Kenny Wallace - Motivational Sports Speaker

Kenny Wallace

NASCAR Driver

Kenny Wallace has a racing career that spans over a quarter-century.  Wallace has 27 top ten finishes in Sprint Cup, but the majority of his success has come on the Xfinity Series.  He is a nine-time

Kent Hrbek - Motivational Sports Speaker

Kent Hrbek

Retired All-Star and Two-Time World Series Champion for the Minnesota Twins

Kent Hrbek was a career Minnesota Twin and associated with the greatest run in team history.  Hrbek played 14 seasons in the Twin Cities and won two World Series titles.  He hit the first ever home ru

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Kerri Strug

Olympic Gymnastics Gold Medalist

The iconic images of an 18-year old Kerri Strug landing an impossible vault with an injured ankle to seal a gold medal in the all-around competition for Team USA at the 1996 Olympic Games will forever

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Kerry Collins

Former NFL Quarterback

From the moment Kerry Collins entered the NFL he was under the spotlight.  Collins was the first-ever draft pick of the Carolina Panthers and led the team to the NFC Championship game in their second

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Kevin Brown

Retired Six-Time MLB All-Star

At the height of his ability, Kevin Brown may have been the best pitcher in baseball.  Brown was a six-time All-Star, led the American League in wins in 1992, and won two National League ERA titles. 

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Kevin Faulk

Former Running Back for the New England Patriots

After being a second round pick of the New England Patriots in 1999, Kevin Faulk would go on to play for the franchise for 13 NFL seasons. Faulk contributed to the greatest run in franchise history,

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Kevin Harlan

NFL Play-by-Play Announcer

Kevin Harlan is one of the voices that narrate some of our most treasured sports memories. Currently Harlan serves as a play-by-play man for NFL and college basketball broadcasts on CBS and also for N

Kevin Johnson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Kevin Johnson

Former Guard for the Phoenix Suns

Kevin Johnson played in the NBA for 12 years before becoming the mayor of Sacramento in 2008. Prior to becoming a household name Johnson starred at UC Berkeley where he earned All-American honors on t

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Kevin Kennedy

Former Manager for the Texas Rangers

Kevin Kennedy played 510 career minor league games in the Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals farm systems after being selected in the 8th round of the 1976 Major League Dra

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Kevin Mawae

Pro Football Hall of Fame Center

Kevin Mawae is an LSU product that played 16 seasons in the NFL for the Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets and Tennessee Titans at the center position. After a Hall of Fame career at LSU in which he earn

Kevin Millar - Motivational Sports Speaker

Kevin Millar

Retired First Baseman for the Boston Red Sox

For almost 12 years baseball fans had the opportunity to watch Kevin Millar perform on the baseball diamond in the major leagues, and now they get to hear his commentary and analysis on the MLB Networ

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Kevin Nash

Former WWF Champion and WWE Hall of Famer

Kevin Nash made his professional wrestling debut in 1990 with World Championship Wrestling and has since wrestled in the WWF and WWE as one of the most popular and recognizable names in all of sports.

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Kevin Negandhi

ESPN Sportscenter Anchor

Kevin Negandhi is a popular and respected sports personality that stars on ESPN. While working on his degree in communications at Temple University he served as a reporter for the Philadelphia Inquire

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Kevin VanDam

Most Successful Professional Bass Angler of All-Time

Kevin VanDam, known as “KVD” on the professional bass fisherman tour, is considered the best bass fisherman in the world. Since turning his hobby into a professional career in 1990 he has accumulated

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Kevin Willis

Retired NBA All-Star Forward

Kevin Willis played 22 seasons in the NBA for eight different teams and helped the San Antonio Spurs to an NBA Championship in 2003. After a standout college career at both Jackson College and Michiga

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Kordell Stewart

Retired Pro Bowl Quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers

Kordell Stewart was one of the top prospects in the nation after a stellar career at the University of Colorado in which he broke school records in career passing yards, touchdown passes and pass comp

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Kristin Armstrong

Three-Time Olympic Cycling Gold Medalist

Kristin Armstrong is a two-time Olympic gold medal cyclist and has raced with some of the most prestigious cycling teams in the world. Armstrong grew up a military brat and picked up cycling after run

Kristine Lilly - Motivational Sports Speaker

Kristine Lilly

Most Capped Soccer Player in the History

Kristine Lilly was a member of the US Women s National Soccer Team for 24 years and with 352 caps is the most capped soccer player in the history of the sport. During her time with the US National Tea

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Kurt Angle

Olympic Gold Medalist and Legendary Professional Wrestler

Kurt Angle got his start in wrestling at Clarion University of Pennsylvania where he won two NCAA Division I National Championships and was named a three time AllAmerican. After winning the 1987 USA J

Kurt Rambis - Motivational Sports Speaker

Kurt Rambis

Retired Forward for the Los Angeles Lakers

Kurt Rambis is a Santa Clara University product and earned WCC Conference Player of the Year honors in 1980 before heading professional basketball as a third round pick of the New York Knicks. Upon be

Kyle Dake - Motivational Sports Speaker

Kyle Dake

Olympic Medalist in Freestyle Wrestling and Four-Time NCAA Champion

Kyle Dake has achieved an incredible amount in a short time on the national and international levels in wrestling. Dake's biggest moment to date was his bronze medal victory in the 74 kg division at t

Kyle Larson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Kyle Larson

Japanese American Stock Car Racing Driver

Kyle Larson is a Elk Grove, California native and one of the only Japanese American stock car racers on the circuit. Larson got his start in racing on the kart circuit and was one of the top open-whee

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Kyle Maynard

ESPY Award Winner and the First Quadruple Amputee to Ascend Mount Kilimanjaro

Kyle Maynard was born with a congenital defect that left him without his arms just above his elbow and his legs below the knee. Not seeing his birth defect as a disability, Maynard set out to achieve

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Kyle Whittingham

Head Football Coach at Michigan

Kyle Whittingham is the all-time winningest head football coach for the University of Utah. While in college, Whittingham played linebacker for BYU. After graduating from BYU, Whittingham became a gra

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Laffit Pincay

Four-Time Triple Crown Wining Jockey

Laffit Pincay Jr. was flat racing’s all-time winningest jockey at the time of his retirement. Pincay learned how to ride by watching his father, who was also a jockey, at many tracks in Panama and Ven

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Lamar Odom

Retired Two-Time NBA Champion with the Los Angeles Lakers

Lamar Odom was known as a consummate team player throughout his 14 seasons in the NBA. Odom declared his eligibility for the 1999 NBA Draft after one year at the University of Rhode Island. The LA Cli

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Lance Briggs

Retired Seven-Time Pro Bowl Linebacker for the Chicago Bears

Lance Briggs is a former professional football linebacker. Briggs attended college at the University of Arizona where he was a two-time first-team All-Pac-10 Conference selection as a linebacker for t

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Lance Parrish

Retired Eight-Time All-Star Catcher for the Detroit Tigers

Lance Parrish is a former professional baseball player and current manager of the Erie SeaWolves. Parrish was offered an athletic scholarship to play football at UCLA, but turned it down to play baseb

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Landon Cassill

NASCAR Driver

Landon Cassill is a stock car racing driver who currently competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Cassill began racing in a quad at three years old and he soon moved to go-karts. At the age of 10, C

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Larry Bowa

Retired Five-Time All-Star and Former MLB Manager

Larry Bowa is a former professional baseball shortstop, manager and coach in Major League Baseball. Bowa attended Sacramento City College and was expected to go in the MLB Draft, but he did not. At th

Larry Dierker - Motivational Sports Speaker

Larry Dierker

Two-Time All-Star Player and Former Manager for the Houston Astros

Larry Dierker is a former Major League Baseball pitcher, manager and broadcaster. Dierker was signed by the Houston Colt .45a at the age of 17 where he made his major-league pitching debut on his 18th

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Larry McReynolds

Former NASCAR Crew Chief and Broadcaster

Larry McReynolds is a former NASCAR crew chief that currently serves as a racing analyst on FoxSports, TNT, and a columnist on FoxSports.com. McReynolds’ NASCAR career began in 1975 where he worked hi

Larry Merchant - Motivational Sports Speaker

Larry Merchant

Former HBO Boxing Announcer

Larry Merchant is a former sportswriter, and a longtime commentator for HBO Sports. He is considered, “the greatest television boxing analyst of all time” by ESPN Boxing analyst Dan Rafael. Prior to j

Larry Mize - Motivational Sports Speaker

Larry Mize

1987 Masters Tournament Champion

Larry Mize is a professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and currently plays on the Champions Tour. Mize attended college at Georgia Tech and turned professional in 1980. From 1982-2001, Miz

Larry Murphy - Motivational Sports Speaker

Larry Murphy

Former NHL Player and Broadcaster

Larry Murphy is a former Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman who currently serves as a studio analyst on NHL Network. Murphy had an excellent junior career with the Peterborough Petes and he r

Larry Nance - Motivational Sports Speaker

Larry Nance

Former Cleveland Cavaliers Star

Larry Nance is a retired professional basketball forward who played in the NBA. Nance attended Clemson University where he played basketball from 1977-1981. The Phoenix Suns selected Nance as the 20th

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Laura Wilkinson

Olympic Diver

Laura Wilkinson is a former American diver and Olympic gold medalist. Growing up, Wilkinson was a gymnast, but she had to give up the sport after a growth spurt and puberty made her too tall to contin

Lauren Jackson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Lauren Jackson

Three-Time WNBA MVP

Lauren Jackson is an Australian professional basketball player. Both of Jackson s parents were national basketball team players. She began playing basketball at fouryears-old and at 6, she told others

Lee Corso - Motivational Sports Speaker

Lee Corso

College Football Analyst for ESPN’s College GameDay

Few sports personalities can match that of Lee Corso.  As a college football analyst for ESPN’s College GameDay his weekly headgear reveal is one of the most anticipated traditions in all of sports. 

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Lee Mazzilli

Analyst for New York Mets' Cable Television Network

Lee Mazzilli was a part of Major League Baseball for three decades as a player, coach and manager from 1976 to 2006. In 1976 he made his debut with the New York Mets after having been selected in the

Lee Smith - Motivational Sports Speaker

Lee Smith

Baseball Hall of Famer and One of the All-Time Great Closers

Lee Smith pitched in the major leagues for 18 years with the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Red Sox, California Angels, Montreal Expos, Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees and Baltimore Oriol

Lem Barney - Motivational Sports Speaker

Lem Barney

Former NFL Cornerback

Lem Barney played his college football at Jackson State University after graduating from Gulfport High School in Mississippi. While playing at Jackson State he recorded 26 career interceptions as a co

Len Berman - Motivational Sports Speaker

Len Berman

Broadcaster and Writer

Len Berman is a best-selling author, sportscaster, journalist and radio personality. He got his start at NBC in 1982 after earning his undergraduate degree from Syracuse University. From 1982 to 2009

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Len Elmore

Well Known College Basketball Analyst, Senior Lecturer at Columbia University and Co Chair at The Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics

Len Elmore led Power Memorial Academy in New York to a No. 1 national ranking in 1970 and went on to earn All-ACC honors three times while playing basketball at the University of Maryland. During his

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Lenny Krayzelburg

Four-Time Olympic Gold Medal Winning Swimmer

Lenny Krayzelburg is a four-time Olympic gold medal swimmer and former world record holder in the 50-meter, 100-meter and 200-meter backstroke. Krayzelburg began his college career at Santa Monica Col

Lenny Wilkens - Motivational Sports Speaker

Lenny Wilkens

Basketball Hall of Famer

Lenny Wilkins played point guard at Providence College from 1957 to 1960 and led his team to two NIT appearances while scoring 1,193 points, which ranks him second all-time in program history. In hono

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Leo Mazzone

Legendary MLB Pitching Coach

Leo Mazzone got his start in professional baseball in 1967 after signing with the San Francisco Giants. Played in the Giants organization for eight seasons before being traded to the Oakland Athletics

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LeRoy Butler

Hall of Fame Defensive Back for the Green Bay Packers

LeRoy Butler played his entire NFL career with the Green Bay Packers from 1990 to 2001 after a stellar career at Florida State University. He played his high school football at Robert E. Lee High Scho

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Leslie Frazier

Former Safety for the Chicago Bears

Leslie Frazier played his college football at Alcorn State University and signed with the Chicago Bears in 1981 as an amateur free agent. He’d go on to play four years in the NFL with the Bears and le

Leslie O'Neal - Motivational Sports Speaker

Leslie O'Neal

Former Defensive End for the San Diego Chargers

Leslie O’Neal was selected in the first round with the 8th overall pick by the San Diego Chargers in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma State University. While playing defensive end at Oklahoma State

Levi Leipheimer - Motivational Sports Speaker

Levi Leipheimer

Pro Cyclist

Levi Leipheimer won a bronze medal in the Men s Road Time Trial at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and has won two United States National Championships in the time trial and road race. Leipheimer was b

Linda Cohn - Motivational Sports Speaker

Linda Cohn

Play-by-Play Analyst for WNBA Telecasts and ESPN SportsCenter Anchor

When Linda Cohn is anchoring the ESPN SportsCenter desk you know that you are going to get a solid show. A native New Yorker, Cohn grew up a sports fan and played hockey in college, where her passion

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Lindsay Czarniak

NFL Reporter for FOX Sports and Former ESPN SportsCenter Anchor

Lindsay Czarniak earned her undergraduate degree in online journalism from James Madison University in 2000. Growing up in Pennsylvania and Northern Virginia she developed a great passion for sports,

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Lisa Salters

ESPN Sideline Reporter

Lisa Salters earned her bachelor’s degree broadcast journalism from Penn State University in 1988.  While at Penn State she played basketball for the Nittany Lions from 1986 to 1987 and was a valuable

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Lloyd Carr

National Championship Winning Former Michigan Football Coach

Lloyd Carr played quarterback at the University of Missouri from 1964 to 1966 and finished up his college career at Northern Michigan University in 1967.  After earning his degree from Northern Michig

Lorenzo Neal - Motivational Sports Speaker

Lorenzo Neal

Four Time Pro Bowl Fullback

Lorenzo Neal played in the National Football League for 16 seasons with the New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Cincinnati Bengals, San Diego Chargers, Baltimore

Lorenzo Romar - Motivational Sports Speaker

Lorenzo Romar

Former Head Basketball Coach at Pepperdine, Saint Louis and Washington

Lorenzo Romar has extensive experience coaching at the highest levels of college basketball. Romar is best known for his 15-year run at his alma mater Washington. He led the Huskies to three Sweet Six

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Lou Piniella

Former MLB Player and Manager

Lou Piniella played 21 seasons in the major leagues with the Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees from 1964 to 1984. During his playing career he earned the 19

Luc Robitaille - Motivational Sports Speaker

Luc Robitaille

Hall of Fame Left Wing for the Los Angeles Kings

Luc Robitaille played 19 distinguished seasons in the NHL, most notably with the Los Angeles Kings. Robitaille was an eight-time NHL All-Star and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2009. H

Luis Gonzalez - Motivational Sports Speaker

Luis Gonzalez

Retired Five-Time All-Star Outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks

Luis Gonzalez played for six major league teams, but gained the most notoriety as a key contributor to the early success of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Gonzalez was a five-time All-Star and had the gam

Lyn St. James - Motivational Sports Speaker

Lyn St. James

Retired Professional IndyCar Driver

Lyn St. James was a groundbreaking professional IndyCar driver. St. James is one of just seven women that have qualified for the Indianapolis 500. With a career best finish of 11th in 1992, she beca

Lynne Cox - Motivational Sports Speaker

Lynne Cox

Long-Distance Open Water Swimmer and Writer

Lynne Cox has achieved many swimming feats in long-distance open-water situations. The Swimming Hall of Fame inducted her in 2000. Cox has twice crossed the English Channel in a faster time than any

LZ Granderson - Motivational Sports Speaker

LZ Granderson

ESPN Writer, Producer & Host

LZ Granderson is an American journalist for ESPN and CNN.  His candor about being gay has given him a unique platform in the sports media world.  Granderson is best known for his writing online and in

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M.L. Carr

Former General Manager of the Boston Celtics

M.L. Carr was a former swingman for the ABA s St. Louis Spirits and the NBA s Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics. With the Celtics, Carr won two NBA titles in 1981 and 1984. In 1979, he led the NBA

Magnus Larsson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Magnus Larsson

Former Swedish Tennis Player

Magnus Larsson is a former tennis player and winner of seven singles titles. Larsson had the best year of his career in 1994. He defeated Pete Sampras in the Grand Slam Cup Finals and also had his b

Marc Mero - Motivational Sports Speaker

Marc Mero

WCW and WWE wrestling champion

Marc Mero is a retired wrestler who fought in World Wrestling Federation, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, and World Championship Wrestling.  In WCW, he wrestled under the name Johnny B. Badd and won t

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Marcel Dionne

Los Angeles Kings Legends

Marcel Dionne is an NHL Hall of Famer who spent 18 seasons in the NHL. Dionne played for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, and New York Rangers. He was an eight-time All-Star and outdueled W

Marcellus Wiley - Motivational Sports Speaker

Marcellus Wiley

NFL-All Pro Defensive End and ESPN NFL Analyst

Marcellus Wiley is a current media personality who spent ten seasons in the NFL.  Wiley was a Pro Bowl and All-Pro pick with the San Diego Chargers in 2001.  The defensive end recorded 13 sacks that s

Marcus Lattimore - Motivational Sports Speaker

Marcus Lattimore

Former All-American Running Back at South Carolina

Marcus Lattimore is a former NFL running back and college star at South Carolina.  For the Gamecocks, Lattimore was a two-time All-SEC pick.  In 2010, he won SEC Rookie of the Year and ran for 1,197 y

Mario Gutierrez - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mario Gutierrez

Three-Time Triple Crown Race Winning Jockey

Mario Gutierrez rode to fame in 2012 aboard the horse I’ll Have Another.  Gutierrez won the Santa Anita Derby, Kentucky Derby, and Preakness Stakes.  His win at the Derby was also the debut at the his

Marion Jones-Thompson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Marion Jones-Thompson

Track and Field Legend

Marion Jones is best known for her accomplishment of becoming the first woman to win five track-and-field medals at a single Olympics at the 2000 Olympic Games. In addition, Jones was a former profess

Mark Allen - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mark Allen

Six-Time Ironman Triathon World Champion

Mark Allen is a triathlete from Glenndale, California. Competing in the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii, representing the USA, since 1982, Allen has won an impressive amount of metals. With one

Mark Bavaro - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mark Bavaro

Former Tight End for the New York Giants

Mark Bavaro, standing 6’4”, is a former professional football player who represented number eighty-nine as a tight end in the National Football League for nine years. Born in 1963 in Winthrop, Massach

Mark Brunell - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mark Brunell

Retired Three-Time Pro Bowl Quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars

Mark Allen Brunell, born in 1970 in Los Angeles, California, is most famously known for his time as quarterback with the Green Bay Packers. While debuting professionally for the first time in the 1993

Mark Clayton - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mark Clayton

Former Miami Dolphins Wide Receiver

Mark Clayton, born in 1961 in Indianapolis, Indiana, grew up to be an outstanding wide receiver for the National Football League. While most of you may know him for his nine seasons played on the Miam

Mark Gastineau - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mark Gastineau

Retired Linebacker for the New York Jets

Mark Gastineau wore number 99 for the NFL s New York Jets for almost a decade. Prior to his professional football career, Gastineau grew up in Oklahoma and Arizona, incurring a horrific incident in hi

Mark Grace - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mark Grace

Retired First Baseman for the Chicago Cubs

Mark Grace is most famously known for his time playing as first basemen for the Chicago Cubs, which consisted of twelve years. However, he is most recently known for his time playing for the Arizona D

Mark Gubicza - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mark Gubicza

Former MLB Pitcher

Mark Gubicza is a retired MLB pitcher along known for becoming a sports reporter after retirement. Gubicza was born in 1962 and in his early years, grew up loving the game of baseball in Philadelphia,

Mark Herzlich - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mark Herzlich

Retired Super Bowl Champion and ESPY Award Winner for Best Comeback Athlete

Mark Herzlich had a successful seven-year pro career with the New York Giants. Herzlich was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2011 after playing college football for Boston College. Born in Ki

Mark Jackson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mark Jackson

Retired Guard for the New York Knicks

Mark Jackson, born in 1965, is a former NBA player and current NBA coach. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Jackson grew up playing street basketball and came to be known as a national elite point guard in

Mark Johnson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mark Johnson

Miracle on Ice Team Member and Women's Hockey Coach for the University of Wisconsin

Mark Johnson is not only an Olympian and a former NHL player, but a current college ice hockey coach, as well. Guiding the University of Wisconsin s women s ice hockey team to success since 2002, the

Mark Langston - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mark Langston

Former Pitcher for the Seattle Mariners

Mark Langston is most famously known as a former Major League Baseball lefthanded pitcher that spent the majority of his playing years with the Angles of Anaheim. Born in 1960 in San Diego, California

Mark May - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mark May

ESPN College Football Analyst

Mark May is spoken of with very high regards from the best of today’s football analysts as he was a remarkable former Pro Bowl lineman. As a multi-talented athlete growing up in Oneonta, New York, May

Mark Moseley - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mark Moseley

Retired Place Kicker for the Washington Redskins

Mark Moseley, the first NFL kicker to ever be elected as the National Football League’s Most Valuable Player, has earned that title for a variety of reasons. Born in 1948 in Texas, Moseley went on to

Mark Price - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mark Price

Retired Four-Time NBA All-Star for the Cleveland Cavaliers

Mark Price is a former NBA player and current NBA coach. Originating from Oklahoma, Price left the state to attend Georgia Tech in 1982, where he played four impressive seasons for the Yellow Jackets

Mark Rypien - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mark Rypien

Retired Quarterback for the Washington Redskins

Mark Rypien, a veteran NFL quarterback, was born in Canada in October of 1962 and moved to the United States at age 3. In his early years, Rypien excelled in football, basketball, and baseball to the

Mark Schlereth - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mark Schlereth

Three-Time Super Bowl Champion and Two-Time Pro Bowl Linebacker

Mark Schlereth is one of only 35 players to win a Super Bowl with two different teams, both the Washington Redskins and the Denver Broncos. Born in Anchorage, Alaska in 1966, Schlereth earned the nick

Mark Tauscher - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mark Tauscher

Former Green Bay Packer Star and Current Media Personality

Mark Tauscher has been a football lover his whole life, growing up in Marshfield, Wisconsin in the late 1970’s and early ‘80’s. Tauscher was both a football and basketball star in high school and made

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Marlen Esparza

Championship Boxer and Olympic Medalist

Marlen Esparza is an American boxer born in Houston, Texas in 1989. She became the youngest female fighter to win the National Championship, along with the first American female boxer to earn a positi

Marty Brennaman - Motivational Sports Speaker

Marty Brennaman

American Sportscaster Known For HIs Longtime Affiliation with the Cincinnati Reds

You may recognize Marty Brennaman s voice before his name, as he has been the radio voice for the Cincinnati Reds Radio Network since 1974. Brennaman launched his career in broadcasting after growing

Marty Lyons - Motivational Sports Speaker

Marty Lyons

Former New York Jets Defensive Tackle

Marty Lyons is a former professional football player in the NFL who can best be recalled wearing number 93 as the defensive tackle for the New York Jets. Playing professionally for a decade (1979-198

Marty McSorley - Motivational Sports Speaker

Marty McSorley

Los Angeles Kings Legends

Marty McSorley is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who may be remembered playing for a variety of teams. Born in 1963, McSorley made his professional debut at age 20 with the Pittsburg

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Marv Levy

Buffalo Bills Hall Of Fame Head Coach

Many people call sports figures heroes, but we all know that it’s our soldiers that are the real heroes.  Marv Levy however, embodies both those qualities.  After high school Levy joined the United St

Marvin Harrison - Motivational Sports Speaker

Marvin Harrison

Former Wide Receiver for the Indianapolis Colts

Marvin Harrison played his entire NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts from 1996 to 2008. Harrison played his college football as a wide receiver at Syracuse University and set a school record with

Marvin Lewis - Motivational Sports Speaker

Marvin Lewis

Former Head Coach of the Cincinnati Bengals

Marvin Lewis was born in McDonald, Pennsylvania and played his college football at Idaho State University. As a linebacker he earned All-Big Sky Conference honors in three consecutive years and earned

Matt Barnes - Motivational Sports Speaker

Matt Barnes

Former NBA Player

Matt Barnes was a professional small forward in the NBA. Barnes was born on March 9, 1980 to a Caucasian mother and an African American father. In high school, Barnes was a two-sport athlete where he

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Matt Biondi

Eight-Time Olympic Swimming Gold Medalist

Matt Biondi is an eleven-time Olympic medalist and former world record holder in 5 events. Growing up, Biondi played water polo and was a swimmer. Biondi did not start swimming year round until he sta

Matt Birk - Motivational Sports Speaker

Matt Birk

Retired Six-Time Pro Bowler, Super Bowl Champion and Former Walter Payton Man of the Year

Matt Birk is a 6x Pro Bowl selection, 2x All-Pro selection and Super Bowl XLVII champion. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Birk attended Cretin-Derham Hall High School where he played football, basketball

Matt Forte - Motivational Sports Speaker

Matt Forte

Retired Two-Time Pro Bowl Running Back

Matt Forte was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and one of the toughest running backs of his era. Forte grew up in Slidell, Louisiana where he was a letterman in football and track & field in high school

Matt Hasselbeck - Motivational Sports Speaker

Matt Hasselbeck

Former Three-Time Pro Bowl Quarterback and Current ESPN Analyst

Matt Hasselbeck was born on September 25, 1975 in Boulder, Colorado to Mary Beth and Don Hasselbeck, the former New England Patriots tight end. Hasselbeck attended Boston College where he played for t

Matt Holliday - Motivational Sports Speaker

Matt Holliday

Retired Six-Time All-Star Outfielder

Matt Holliday was a star outfielder for the Colorado Rockies and St. Louis Cardinals. Growing up, Holliday showed much talent in baseball, football, and basketball. Holliday and his brother spent much

Matt Light - Motivational Sports Speaker

Matt Light

Former New England Patriots Offensive Lineman

Matt Light was born on June 23, 1978 in Greenville, Ohio. Light attended Greenville High School where he played football as a linebacker, guard and tight end. As a linebacker, Light was a second-team

Matt Long - Motivational Sports Speaker

Matt Long

17-Year Veteran of the FDNY, Elite Athlete & Author of The Long Run

Matt Long is a 17-year veteran of the FDNY, elite athlete and author of The Long Run. He played basketball in high school and it was required that the team run the Brooklyn/Queens X-Country Championsh

Matt Stover - Motivational Sports Speaker

Matt Stover

Former Ravens Kicker

Matt Stover is a professional placekicker in the NFL. Stover attended Louisiana Tech University where he successfully completed 64 of 88 field goal attempts. Stover holds the NCAA record for most punt

Matt Williams - Motivational Sports Speaker

Matt Williams

Former Five-Time All-Star Third Baseman and Current Coach

Matt Williams had a storied career as a major league third baseman, winning four Gold Gloves and finishing in the top 10 of the National League MVP award voting four times.  After his career as a play

Maurice Cheeks - Motivational Sports Speaker

Maurice Cheeks

Former NBA Player and Coach

Maurice “Mo” Cheeks is a retired professional basketball player and former head coach. Cheeks attended West Texas State University from 1974-78 where he played point guard. Cheeks was a three-time all

Maurice Clarett - Motivational Sports Speaker

Maurice Clarett

Former Ohio State Star Turned Motivational Speaker

Maurice Clarett is a former star running back who is now committed to helping others as a motivational speaker. Clarett attended Warren G. Harding High School where he received national attention. Aft

Maurice Greene - Motivational Sports Speaker

Maurice Greene

Four-Time Olympic Track and Field Medalist

Maurice Greene holds four Olympic gold medals and he is a five-time World Champion. From the time he was a child and in high school, Greene participated in football and track and field. He attended th

Mean Joe Greene - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mean Joe Greene

Pittsburgh Steelers Legend

Charles Greene also known as Mean Joe Greene is a former defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers and is considered one of the best defensive linemen to ever play in the NFL. Greene attended Nor

Mel Blount - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mel Blount

Pro Football Hall of Famer and Four-Time Super Bowl Champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers

Mel Blount is a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame inductee, and Georgia Sports Hall of Fame inductee. Blount grew up in poverty and while in high school, he was a four-

Mel Kiper - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mel Kiper

Sports Broadcaster

Mel Kiper was born in July 25, 1960 in Baltimore, Maryland. In the late 1970s, Kiper was a teen-aged wannabe NFL scout. While in high school, Kiper gave some of his player evaluations to the Baltimore

Mel Renfro - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mel Renfro

Hall Of Fame Defensive Back for the Dallas Cowboys

Mel Renfro is a Pro Football Hall of Famer and Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor inductee. Born in Houston, Texas, Renfro and his family moved to Portland, Oregon where he attended Jefferson High School. W

Melissa Stark - Motivational Sports Speaker

Melissa Stark

Sports Broadcaster for the NFL Network and Amazon Prime

Melissa Stark is a broadcaster who currently works for the NFL Network and is the sideline reporter for Amazon Prime's Thursday Night Football Package. Stark attended the Roland Park Country School be

Merilee Kern - Motivational Sports Speaker

Merilee Kern

Entrepreneur, Author and Fitness Expert

Merilee Kern is an entrepreneur, media personality, author, journalist, publicist, athlete, health advocate and a mother. Kern earned her MBA degree from Nova Southeastern University by the time she w

Merton Hanks - Motivational Sports Speaker

Merton Hanks

Former 49ers Safety

Merton Hanks is a 4x Pro Bowl selection, 3x All-Pro selection and Super Bowl XXIX Champion. Hanks attended Lake Highlands High School where he was a distance track and field champion. He then attended

Meryl Davis - Motivational Sports Speaker

Meryl Davis

Ice Dancing World Champion

Meryl Davis is a three-time Olympic medalist, four-time World Championships medalist, five-time Four Continents Championships medalist, six-time Grand Prix Final medalist, and eight-tine United States

Michael Beasley - Motivational Sports Speaker

Michael Beasley

Former Number Two Overall NBA Draft Pick

Michael Beasley is best known for his standout season at Kansas State University where he was one of the most dominant players in the country. He was the NCAA's rebounding leader, Big 12 Player of the

Michael Bisping - Motivational Sports Speaker

Michael Bisping

UFC Hall of Famer and Former Middleweight Champion

Michael Bisping has long been one of the most popular fighters in the UFC. Bisping has been a contender in the middleweight division since his switch from light heavyweight in 2008. In his final mat

Michael Cage - Motivational Sports Speaker

Michael Cage

Former NBA Forward and Oklahoma City Thunder Broadcaster

Michael Cage was a valuable forward through his 15 NBA seasons. Cage led the league in rebounding in 1988 with 13 boards per game for the Los Angeles Clippers. He just edged Charles Oakley out for t

Michael Cooper - Motivational Sports Speaker

Michael Cooper

Basketball Hall of Famer and Five-Time NBA Champion with Los Angeles Lakers

Michael Cooper was the defensive backbone of the Showtime Lakers of the 1980s. The five-time NBA champion spent his entire 12-year career in Los Angeles. Cooper was the 1987 NBA Defensive Player of

Michael Dean Perry - Motivational Sports Speaker

Michael Dean Perry

Former Pro Bowl Defensive Tackle

Despite occasionally living in the shadow of his older brother William “The Refrigerator” Perry, Michael Dean Perry carved out great success in his own right in the NFL.  Perry was a six-time Pro Bowl

Michael Kay - Motivational Sports Speaker

Michael Kay

Play-By-Play Television Broadcaster for the New York Yankees

Michael Kay is an iconic New York sports broadcaster. Kay has been the voice of the New York Yankees on television since 2002 and spent a decade alongside John Sterling on the radio side prior to tha

Michael Lewis - Motivational Sports Speaker

Michael Lewis

New Orleans Saints Hall of Famer and Team Ambassador

Michael Lewis is a former wide receiver and return specialist who is currently the team ambassador of the New Orleans Saints. Lewis has an amazing story as he never played college football, but still

Michael Lombardi - Motivational Sports Speaker

Michael Lombardi

General Manager of North Carolina Football

Michael Lombardi has a varied background in the NFL front office and broadcasting. Lombardi was an assistant to the coaching staff with the New England Patriots and General Manager and Vice President

Michael Moorer - Motivational Sports Speaker

Michael Moorer

Retired Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight Champ

Michael Moorer is a former heavyweight and light-heavyweight champion boxer.  Moorer is one of just four boxers to win titles in both weight classes.  He also had longevity.  Muhammad Ali, Evander Hol

Michel Goulet - Motivational Sports Speaker

Michel Goulet

Hockey Hall of Famer and Quebec Nordiques Legend

Hall of Famer Michel Goulet played 15 NHL seasons, scoring 1,152 points for the Quebec Nordiques and Chicago Blackhawks. Goulet was a four-time 50-goal scorer in Quebec and his number was retired by

Michelle Akers - Motivational Sports Speaker

Michelle Akers

FIFA Female Player of the Century, Two-Time World Cup Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist

Women’s soccer in the United States has come to the forefront in recent years, and it’s no doubt due to the foundation that legends like Michelle Akers laid for this generation.  Akers led the Women’s

Michelle Beadle - Motivational Sports Speaker

Michelle Beadle

Sports Broadcaster for SiriusXM and NBA TV

Michelle Beadle was born in Italy and made the move to Texas as a child. Throughout her childhood she was an avid sports fan, and describes herself as a tomboy growing up. After graduating from Boerne

Michelle McGann - Motivational Sports Speaker

Michelle McGann

Professional Golfer

Michelle McGann grew up in West Palm Beach, Florida and overcame a juvenile diabetes diagnosis at age 13 to become a three-time Florida State Junior Champion. At the age of 18 she captured the 1987 U.

Mick Cronin - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mick Cronin

Head Men's Basketball Coach at UCLA

Mick Cronin grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and got his start coaching basketball at Woodward High School in 199. From 1991 to 1996 he served as the head JV and assistant varsity coach and led his junior

Mickey Lolich - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mickey Lolich

Retired Pitcher for the Detroit Tigers

Mickey Lolich pitched in the big leagues for 17 seasons with the Detroit Tigers, New York Mets and San Diego Padres from 1963 to 1979. Lolich got his start in professional baseball after being signed

Micky Ward - Motivational Sports Speaker

Micky Ward

Professional Boxer

Micky Ward, known as Irish Micky Ward , is a retired WBU welterweight champion from Lowell, Massachusetts. Ward s life as a fighter was chronicled in the hit blockbuster movie, The Fighter . He got

Miesha Tate - Motivational Sports Speaker

Miesha Tate

Former UFC and Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion

Miesha Tate competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and uses her background in kickboxing and wrestling to dominate her opponents in the Octagon. Tate was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington,

Mike Alstott - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mike Alstott

Retired Six-Time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl Champion for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Mike Alstott played all 11 of his NFL seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after being selected in the 2nd round of the 1996 NFL Draft by the Bucs out of Purdue University. While at Purdue he became

Mike Boddicker - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mike Boddicker

Former MLB Pitcher

Mike Boddicker played 14 seasons in the major leagues with the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals and Milwaukee Brewers. Boddicker is a Cedar Rapids, Iowa native and got his start i

Mike Brey - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mike Brey

Winningest Coach in Notre Dame Men's Basketball History

Mike Brey grew up in Bethesda, Maryland and helped his hometown DeMatha Catholic High School to a 55-9 career record before heading to play basketball at Northwestern State University. After playing f

Mike Emrick - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mike Emrick

NHL Play-by-Play Announcer

Mike Emrick is one of the leading voices in the game of hockey. He is currently the lead announcer for the NHL on both NBC and NBC Sports, and has done play-by-play on CBS, NBC, ABC, TNT, ESPN, Fox, C

Mike Fratello - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mike Fratello

Broadcaster and Former NBA Head Coach

Mike Fratello is one of the most popular and well-known basketball personalities in the game today. Currently he serves as an analyst for the Brooklyn Nets broadcasts on the YES Network and also makes

Mike Hargrove - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mike Hargrove

Two-Time American League Champion Manager for the Cleveland Indians

Mike Hargrove has had a successful life in baseball, first as a player and then as a major league manager. Hargrove began his 12-year big league playing career with the Texas Rangers in 1974 and won A

Mike Keenan - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mike Keenan

NHL Coaching Legend

Mike Keenan was born and raised in Ontario, Canada and got his first coaching job in hockey at Forest Hill Collegiate Institute. In 1977 he signed on to head up the Oshawa Legionnaires in the Metro Ju

Mike Keith - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mike Keith

University of Tennessee Play By Play Broadcaster

Mike Keith is the current radio play-by-play voice for University of Tennessee Athletics and was the long-time voice of the Tennessee Titans. Keith grew up in Tennessee, and has also had a passion for

Mike Lowell - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mike Lowell

Former World Series MVP

Mike Lowell played 13 seasons in the big leagues with the New York Yankees, Florida Marlins and Boston Red Sox. Lowell got his start in pro ball after being selected in the 20th round by the New York

Mike Matheny - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mike Matheny

Four-Time Gold Glove Winning Catcher and Former Manager of the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals

Mike Matheny has a great legacy in baseball as both a player and manager. He had a three-year run guiding the Kansas City Royals from 2020-22 after a seven-year successful managerial tenure with the S

Mike Minter - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mike Minter

Retired Carolina Panthers Fan Favorite

Mike Minter played nine seasons in the National Football League with the Carolina Panthers after a stellar prep career at Lawton High School in Lawton, Oklahoma and college career at the University of

Mike Munchak - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mike Munchak

Offensive Line Coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers

Mike Munchak played 12 seasons in the National Football League with the Houston Oilers as a offensive lineman. Munchak joined the Oilers as a first round pick in 1982 after a standout career at Penn S

Mike Mussina - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mike Mussina

Baseball Hall of Famer and Five-Time American League All-Star

Mike Mussina pitched in the big leagues for 17 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees from 1991 to 2008. During that time he earned five All-Star selections, seven Gold Glove Awards a

Mike Quick - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mike Quick

Former Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver

Mike Quick is a Philadelphia staple.  When he joined the Philadelphia Eagles in 1982 after a stellar career at the North Carolina State as a first round pick he was highly touted as the next great one

Mike Richter - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mike Richter

NHL Hall of Fame Goaltender

Mike Richter played 15 seasons in the NHL with the New York Rangers as a Goaltender after being selected in the first round of the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. During his NHL career he tallied a 301-258-73 r

Mike Rozier - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mike Rozier

1983 Heisman Trophy Winner for Nebraska

Mike Rozier is a Camden, New Jersey native, and played his college football as a running back at the University of Nebraska.  Rozier joined the Corn Huskers after playing his freshman season at Coffey

Mike Scioscia - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mike Scioscia

Former World Series Champion Manager of the Los Angeles Angels

Mike Scioscia is the former manager for 19 seasons with the Los Angeles Angels. Scioscia was a two-time American League Manager of the Year and won the World Series in 2002. Overall, he compiled a 1,6

Mike Sims-Walker - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mike Sims-Walker

Former Jacksonville Jaguars Wide Receiver

Mike Sims walker was born in the most magical place on earth, Orlando, Florida.  From his early days in the sunshine state everyone knew he was bound for some magic of his own, and after a stellar hig

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Mike Smith

Former Head Coach of the Atlanta Falcons

Mike Smith had a distinguished tenure in the NFL as an assistant coach and defensive coordinator. Smith is the all-time wins leader in Atlanta Falcons history, with an overall record of 66-46 in seven

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Mike Sweeney

Former Major League Baseball player

Mike Sweeney is a former designated hitter, first baseman, and catcher in the MLB. Sweeney now serves as a special assistant for the Kansas City Royals. The Royals selected Sweeney right out of high s

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Mitch Gaylord

Olympic Gymnastics Gold Medalist

Mitch Gaylord is a renowned gymnast. He began to train in gymnastics at a young age and over time he continued to improve his skills. That hard work paid off when he made his first U.S. National team

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Mitch Richmond

Retired NBA Star

Mitch Richmond is a former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association. He began to play at a young age and eventually transitioned to college where he became one

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Mitch Williams

MLB Network Analyst

While he is known as a broadcaster today, Mitch Williams is better known as a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. Mitch began playing the game at a young age, and continued to play in high

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Mookie Wilson

New York Mets Legend

Mookie Wilson is a retired professional baseball player in Major League Baseball. While his given name is William, he was nicknamed Mookie as a small child and it has stood the test of time. He began

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Morten Andersen

Retired New Orleans Saints Placekicker

Morten Andersen is a retired National Football League player. After playing just one season in high school, he was so impressive that he earned a scholarship which took him to Michigan State Universit

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Muffy Davis

Three-Time Paralympic Gold Medalist

Muffy Davis is a paralympic athlete competing in several different events. At the young age of 16 Muffy was an active teenager, but a skiing accident left her paralyzed from the chest down. That event

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Muggsy Bogues

Legendary NBA Guard Who Was the Shortest Player in League History

Muggsy Bogues is a former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. Muggsy began his career early while still in high school where he led his team to a 29-0 record in 1982

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Nancy Kerrigan

Two-Time Olympic Medal Winning Figure Skater

Nancy Kerrigan is one of the most beloved American figure skaters of all time. Kerrigan began to skate when she was six years old at a local rink. In the next few years, she developed her skills on th

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Nate Newton

Retired Six-Time Pro Bowler and Three-Time Super Bowl Champion for the Dallas Cowboys

Nate Newton is a retired professional football player. Before he made it to the pinnacle of his career in the NFL, Nate began his career in high school where he quickly became a standout star on the t

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Nate Robinson

NBA Slam Dunk Champion

Nate Robinson is a star player in the National Basketball Association for the Denver Nuggets as a point guard. Robinson first began to play basketball competitively in high school where he led his tea

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Nate Tiny Archibald

Hall of Fame Point Guard for the Boston Celtics

Nate Tiny Archibald is a retired professional basketball player that spent 14 seasons playing in the NBA. Nate began his career early when he became one of the best players in the streets of the Sou

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Ned Jarrett

Retired Two-Time NASCAR Champion

Ned Jarrett has spent his life in the fast lane as a driver in NASCAR. When he was on the track he was an intense competitor, but his demeanor outside of the car earned him the nickname, “Gentleman Ne

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Neil Lomax

Former Quarterback for the St. Louis Cardinals

Neil Lomax is a former American football quarterback. Lomax attended Portland State University from 1977-1980 where he went from a fifth-string freshman quarterback to emergency starter to NCAA legend

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Neil Parry

Graduate Assistant for San Jose State University

Neil Parry is an inspiration to hundreds of children, football fans, and disabled athletes. Parry played football for San Jose State University who suffered a compound fracture of his right leg on the

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Neil Smith

Retired Kansas City Chiefs Defensive End

Neil Smith is a former professional football defensive end in the National Football League. The Kansas City Chiefs selected Smith as the second overall pick in the 1988 NFL Draft. Smith was one of the

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Nick Anderson

Orlando Magic Hall of Famer and First Pick in Team History

Nick Anderson is a retired professional basketball player whose position was shooting guard/ small forward for the National Basketball Association. Anderson attended the University of Illinois at Urba

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Nick Lowery

Former Kicker and Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Famer

Nick Lowery also known as Nick the Kick is a former professional football placekicker for the NFL. Lowery attended Dartmouth College where he received an MPA from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Governmen

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Nik Wallenda

Acrobat, Aerialist, Daredevil and High Wire Artist

Nik Wallenda is an American acrobat, aerialist, daredevil, high wire artist, and author. At two years old, Wallenda s parents bought him a swing set and before his father finished assembling the swing

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Nikki Stone

First American Inverted Aerial Skiing Olympic Champion

At the Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan, Nikki Stone became America’s first-ever Olympic Champion in the sport of inverted aerial skiing. What made this performance so unbelievable, was the fact

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Noelle Pikus-Pace

Olympic Medal-Winning Skeleton Racer and Popular Motivational Speaker

Noelle Pikus-Pace is a skeleton racer whose career began in 2001. Pikus-Pace won the women’s Skeleton World Cup overall title in 2004-05. After she won the silver medal in the women’s skeleton event a

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Norv Turner

Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator

Norv Turner is the offensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL. Turner attended the University of Oregon where he was a backup quarterback to Dan Fouts. Turner served as a graduate assi

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O.J. McDuffie

Former NFL Wide Receiver

O.J. McDuffie is a former professional wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins for eight seasons. In high school, McDuffie was a four-sport athlete participating in football, basketball, track and field,

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Oksana Baiul

First Ukraine Olympic Champion

Oksana Baiul is a former figure skater. Growing up, Baiul took an interest in ballet, but her grandmother did not think she was thin enough, so she took Baiul to skating lessons. Before the 1993 World

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Olin Kreutz

Retired Six-Time Pro Bowl Center for the Chicago Bears

Olin Kreutz is a former college and professional football center. While in high school, Kreutz played football, wrestled and ran track & field. Kreutz attended the University of Washington where he pl

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Olindo Mare

Former NFL Kicker

Olindo Mare is a former professional football placekicker. The New York Giants selected Mare in 1996 as an undrafted free agent and was soon released before the season. In 1997, Mare signed with the M

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Omar Vizquel

All-Time Great 11-Time Gold Glove Winning Shortstop

Omar Vizquel is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who played for six teams during his playing career before becoming a coach. Vizquel s playing career began in the Venezuelan Winter League with

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Ottis Anderson

Former NFL Running Back

Ottis Anderson is a former professional running back for the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Giants of the NFL. Anderson attended the University of Miami on a full athletic scholarship. As a Hurrican

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Ovie Mughelli

Retired Pro Bowl Fullback for the Atlanta Falcons

Ovie Mughelli is a former professional football fullback who played for the Baltimore Ravens, Atlanta Falcons, and St. Louis Rams of the NFL. Mughelli attended Wake Forest University where he was a le

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Oz Sanchez

Cyclist and a Public Speaker

Oz Sanchez is a Paralympic hand-cyclist and triathlete. Sanchez is a former United States Marine, but a motorcycle accident in 2001 caused a spinal cord injury, paralyzing him and forcing him to a whe

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Ozzie Guillen

Former Major League Manager and World Series Champion with the Chicago White Sox

Ozzie Guillen is a former MLB shortstop and MLB manager, last managing the Miami Marlins 2012. Originally from Venezuela, Guillen broke into the Major Leagues in 1984 with the Chicago White Sox, winni

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Pam McGee

Retired WNBA Player

Pamela McGee is a former professional women’s basketball player, widely known for her WNBA and United States National Team career. McGee was an All-American and a two time NCAA champion at the Univers

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Pam Oliver

Fox Sports NFL Sideline Reporter

Pam Oliver is a sports broadcaster and sideline reporter, currently working for Fox Sports. Oliver’s father was part of the United States Air Force, so she was forced to move from place to place often

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Pam Shriver

Professional Tennis Player and ESPN Broadcaster

Pam Shriver is a former professional tennis player, notorious for her success in both doubles and singles competitions. Shriver posted a 625-270 record during her singles career, with her most success

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Pat Day

Nine-Time Triple Crown Race Winning Jockey

Pat Day is a former horse jockey, competing for over twenty years. Day had a legendary career, amassing 8,803 total victories, as well as nine Triple Crown Victories. Day competed in the Kentucky Derb

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Pat LaFontaine

Hall Of Fame Center for the Buffalo Sabres

Pat LaFontaine is a former NHL center, playing for three teams over his 16 year career. LaFontaine began his career in the Canadian Hockey League, playing two seasons and winning an MVP award and rook

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Pat Swilling

Retired Linebacker for the New Orleans Saints

Pat Swilling is a former NFL linebacker, playing for three teams over his 13 year career. Prior to entering the NFL, Swilling was a record breaking linebacker at Georgia Tech University. During his ti

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Paul Coffey

Hall Of Fame Defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers

Paul Coffey is a retired NHL player who played for nine teams over his career. Coffey broke into the league in 1980 after being drafted in the first round of the draft by the Edmonton Oilers. He reach

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Paul Hamm

Olympic Gymnastics Gold Medalist

Paul Hamm is an artistic gymnast, representing the United States in various international competitions. Hamm got his start as a competitor in the 2000 Summer Olympics, finishing 5th and 14th in separa

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Paul Molitor

Baseball Hall Of Fame, Seven-Time All-Star and Former World Series MVP

Paul Molitor is a former MLB infielder and current manager of the Minnesota Twins. Molitor started his playing career with the Milwaukee Brewers in 1978, playing 125 games, batting .273 with six homer

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Paul Page

Longtime IndyCar Broadcaster

Paul Page is a motorsports broadcaster, known for his work with the Indy Car series and the Indianapolis 500. Page got his start in broadcasting in the late 1960 s, announcing CART races for NBC and A

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Paul Warfield

Hall Of Fame Wide Receiver for the Miami Dolphins

Paul Warfield is a retired NFL wide receiver, famous for his time with the Miami Dolphins in the early 1970s. Prior to his time in the NFL, Warfield was a half back at Ohio State University, and was d

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Pepper Johnson

Linebacker Coach for the New England Patriots

Pepper Johnson is a retired NFL linebacker and current assistant coach. Prior to the NFL, Johnson had a successful collegiate career at Ohio State University, lettering in all four seasons as a Buckey

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Percy Harvin

Retired Pro Bowl Wide Receiver

Percy Harvin is a former NFL wide receiver. Harvin attended the University of Florida where he accepted an athletic scholarship to play on the Gator’s football team. As a freshman, Harvin had an immed

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Pete Incaviglia

Retired MLB Outfielder

Pete Incaviglia hit 206 home runs over 12 major league seasons.  Incaviglia had a prodigious college career and thus never played a game in the minor leagues.  In his rookie season, he hit 30 home run

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Pete Weber

PBA Hall of Famer

Pete Weber is one of the most successful bowlers in the modern era and known for his rebellious attitude. Weber has won 37 times on the PBA Tour and has a record ten majors. Just two other bowlers h

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Peter Gammons

Three-Time National Sportswriter of the Year and ESPN Baseball Analyst

Peter Gammons is one of the greatest sports writers to have ever lived.  A three-time National Sportswriter of the Year and recipient of the J.G. Taylor Spin Award for outstanding baseball writing by

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Peter Jacobsen

Seven-Time PGA Tour Champion

Peter Jacobsen was a successful golfer on the PGA Tour and has carried that excellence over to the Champions Tour and broadcasting world. Jacobson won seven times on the PGA Tour. Twice he finished

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Peter King

Writer for Sports Illustrated

Not many sports writers are more respected than Peter King.  King has a writer for Sports Illustrated since 1989 and operates his own football website, the MMQB.  He also is a part of Football Night i

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Peter Vidmar

Two-Time Olympic Gymnastics Gold Medalist

Peter Vidmar is a three-time Olympic medalist and member of the legendary 1984 U.S. men s gymnastics team. Vidmar won gold in the team competition and pommel horse and silver in the individual compet

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Peter Warrick

Former FSU and NFL Wide Receiver

Peter Warrick was a star at Florida State and went on to a six-year NFL career.  Warrick played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Seattle Seahawks after being the fourth overall pick of the 2000 NFL Draf

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Phil Esposito

Hall Of Fame Center for the Boston Bruins

Phil Esposito had an 18-year Hall of Fame career for the Chicago Blackhawks, Boston Bruins, and New York Rangers.  The ten-time All-Star won two Stanley Cups with the Bruins.  All six of his 100-plus

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Phil Garner

Former MLB Player and Manager

Phil Garner is a former major league player and manager who achieved success in both avenues.  As a manager, he took the Houston Astros to their first World Series in 2005.  Garner also piloted the Mi

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Phil Mahre

Olympic Skiing Gold Medalist

Phil Mahre is one of the great American alpine skiers of all-time. A two-time Olympic medalist in slalom, Mahre won the silver in 1980 and gold in 1984. His 27 World Cup wins rank third among Americ

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Phillip Fulmer

Former Head Football Coach at Tennessee

Phillip Fulmer played guard on the University of Tennessee football team from 1968 to 1971 and helped them to a 30-5 record during that time, with an SEC Championship in 1969, a Sugar Bowl win in 1970

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P.J. Carlesimo

Former NBA Coach and Broadcaster

PJ Carlesimo was born and raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania and played his prep basketball at Scranton Prep before heading to Fordham University to play ball from 1968 to 1971.  After earning his degre

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Plaxico Burress

Broadcaster and Former NFL Wide Receiver

Plaxico Burress was born in Norfolk, Virginia and played his college football at Michigan State University.  During his time at Michigan State he was a star wide receiver for the Spartans and set a Bi

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Prince Amukamara

Cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars

Prince Amukamara is the son of Nigerian immigrants and has five sisters named Princess, Peace, Promise, Precious and Passionate.  His mother, Christy, competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in track and

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Qadry Ismail

Former Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver

Qadry Ismail played in the National Football League for nine seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts from 199

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R.A. Dickey

MLB Pitcher

R.A. Dickey was originally drafted in the 10th round of the 1993 MLB Draft by the Detroit Tigers out of Montgomery Bell Academy, but chose not to sign. Instead, he decided to pursue a college career

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R.C. Slocum

Legendary Texas A&M football coach

R.C. Slocum graduated from Stark High School in Orange, Texas in 1963 and attended McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana on a football scholarship. After earning his bachelor s degree i

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Rachel Nichols

ESPN Sports Broadcaster

Rachel Nichols has been called the country’s most impactful and prominent female sports journalist.  She was born in Potomac, Maryland and graduated from Winston Churchill High School in 1991.  After

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Rafael Palmeiro

Retired Four-Time All-Star First Baseman

Rafael Palmeiro is most commonly recognized as a former first baseman and left fielder in Major League Baseball. Born in Havana, Cuba in 1964, Palmeiro was originally named Rafael Palmeiro Corrales an

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Ralph Sampson

Basketball Hall of Famer

Standing at 7-foot 4 inches tall, Ralph Sampson was an imposing force on the court. He began playing in high school where he was a standout star that led the team to back to back championships in 1978

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Ramon Sessions

NBA Guard for the Washington Wizards

Before being drafted to play in the NBA, Ramon Sessions was a star player in college for the University of Nevada. With 478 assists, he ranks second in career assists for the school and averaged 12.3

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Randall Cunningham

Retired Four-Time Pro Bowl Quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles

After success in both high school and in college, Randall Cunningham made the jump to the NFL by becoming the 37th overall pick in the 1985 NFL Draft. Randall began to get more and more playing time a

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Randall McDaniel

Pro Football Hall of Fame Offensive Lineman for the Minnesota Vikings

Randall McDaniel didn’t start playing football until he began college at the Arizona State University. While there he participated in the school’s first ever Rose Bowl appearance in 1987. He was a sta

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Randy Cross

Former San Francisco 49ers Offensive Lineman

Randy Cross is a former football analyst and an NFL offensive lineman. He really began to show his skill on the field in college while playing at UCLA. He became an All-American and in his senior seas

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Randy Gradishar

Pro Football Hall of Fame Linebacker for the Denver Broncos

Randy Gradishar is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024. As a former linebacker for the Denver Broncos, Gradishar anchored the famed "Orange Crush Defense" from 1974-83. He helped D

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Randy White

Hall Of Fame Defensive Tackle for the Dallas Cowboys

As a member of three different Halls of Fame, Randy White certainly had a successful career as a defensive tackle. He began to get noticed in high school and college. He is considered the best all-tim

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Ray Bourque

Hall Of Fame Center for the Boston Bruins

Ray Bourque is a former NHL defenseman. In his long career Ray always made an impact. In his first game he scored a goal and quickly became one of the best defensemen in the league by winning the Cald

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Ray Evernham

NASCAR Analyst for ESPN

Ray Evernham began his career in motorsports as a modified racer which eventually led him to the ranks of NASCAR. By a stroke of luck Ray was approached by an engineer for another team after he had ju

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Ray Knight

Retired Two-Time All-Star and World Series MVP

Ray Knight is known for many things in Major League Baseball. He is the man that replaced Pete Rose at third base for the Reds, and he is the one that scored the winning run in game six of the 1986 Wo

Ray Lankford - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ray Lankford

Former St Louis Cardinals Outfielder

Ray Lankford is a former Major League Baseball player that was known for his combination of speed, power, and defensive prowess as an outfielder. He made his debut in 1990 for the Cardinals and quickl

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Ray Mancini

Retired Lightweight Boxing Champion

Ray Mancini, also known as Boom Boom, is a retired professional boxer. Boxing is in Manicini’s blood since his father was also an accomplished fighter. This inspired Ray to get started at a young age

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Ray Rice

Retired Three-Time Pro Bowl Running Back, Super Bowl Champion and Domestic Violence Awareness Advocate

Before becoming one of the best running backs of his time in the NFL, Ray Rice started playing football at a young age. In high school he led the team to a state title and holds the record for yards i

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Raymond Berry

Hall Of Fame Wide Receiver for the Baltimore Colts

After having a lackluster high school and college career, Raymond Berry’s career took off once he reached the NFL. Drafted in the 20th round of the 1954 NFL Draft, Raymond became a permanent starter b

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Rebecca Lobo

Women's Basketball Legend

While she is also known widely for her work in broadcasting, Rebecca Lobo was also a player of basketball in the Womens National Basketball Association. She was a part of the inaugural season of the W

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Rebecca Soni

Six-Time Olympic Medal Winning Swimmer

Rebecca Soni is a former competition swimmer. The six time gold medalist in the Olympic Games is the first woman to swim the entire 200 meter breaststroke in under 2 minutes and 20 seconds. Soni is al

Regan Smith - Motivational Sports Speaker

Regan Smith

Professional NASCAR Driver

Regan Smith is a driver in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. He grew up in Cato, New York where he began his racing career at the age of four years old in go karts. He had success early winning several regio

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Reggie Theus

Head Basketball Coach at Cal State Northridge

Reggie Theus’ playing career began in college at UNLV where he averaged 12.9 points, 4.4 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game. In just 91 games he became one of the best players in program history with n

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Reggie Wayne

Retired Six-Time Pro Bowl Wide Receiver for the Indianapolis Colts

Before playing in the NFL, Reggie Wayne played college football at the University of Miami. While in college he was a four year starter that set a school record with 173 career catches and is one of o

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Rich Beem

Three-Time PGA Tour Winner Known for HIs 2002 PGA Championship Victory

Rich Beem is a professional golfer on the PGA Tour. Before turning pro in 1994, Beem played golf in college at New Mexico State University where he was a star player. Early on in his professional care

Rich Franklin - Motivational Sports Speaker

Rich Franklin

UFC American Mixed Martial Artist

Rich Franklin is a successful mixed martial artist signed with the UFC. He began his career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship with a 3-0 perfect start. A victory over a big star led to his career

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Rich Froning

Four-Time CrossFit Champion

Rich Froning is a professional CrossFit athlete. He first garnered an interest in CrossFit as a workout style when he was doing workouts at the fire department where he worked. He quickly developed a

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Richard Dent

Hall of Fame Defensive End for the Chicago Bears

After playing four years in college at Tennessee State University, Richard Dent was drafted in the eighth round of the 1983 NFL Draft. Dent became known as a great pass rusher who could beat offensive

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Richard Ruffalo

Master Motivator for the Author for the Educator & Athlete

When Richard Ruffalo was 32 years old he lost his eyesight. It led him to want to give up teaching, but with support he never lost his “vision.” As an athlete Ruffalo has been a winner of 4 titles in

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Rick Aguilera

Former MLB Relief Pitcher

Rick Aguilera is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball. Throughout high school and the early part of his college career Rick played third base before transitioning to becoming a pitcher while at B

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Rick Ankiel

Former MLB Pitcher and Outfielder

Rick Ankiel had one of the most unique progressions in his playing career in Major League Baseball. He played in high school where he had an 11-1 record with a 0.47 earned run average in his senior se

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Rick Barry

Hall Of Fame Guard for the Golden State Warriors

Rick Barry is a former player in both the American Basketball Association and the National Basketball Association. Rick was an All-American for the University of Miami where he was the star of the tea

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Rick Dempsey

1983 World Series MVP and Baltimore Orioles Legend

Rick Dempsey played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball as a catcher. As one of the best defensive catchers of his era, Rick was drafted in the 15th round of the 1967 MLB Draft. After a few seasons go

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Rick Mahorn

Radio Analyst for the Detroit Pistons

Standing at 6’'10"’’ tall, Rick Mahorn is a former power forward and center of the National Basketball Association. As a part of the “Detroit Bad Boys,” Rick garnered a reputation as a physical player

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Rick Mirer

Retired NFL Quarterback and Former Notre Dame Star

Rick Mirer is a retired National Football League quarterback. Mirer began his career in college at the University of Notre Dame where he led his team to a 29-7-1 record including three bowl games. He

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Rick Neuheisel

Former College Football Head Coach and CBS Sports Analyst

Rick Neuheisel began playing sports in high school where he was a letter winner in football, basketball, and baseball. In college Rick played for UCLA on the school’s football team where he went from

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Rick Sutcliffe

1984 NL Cy Young Winner

Nicknamed “The Red Baron” for his red hair and beard, Rick Sutcliffe is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. Rick made it to the majors in 1979 where he pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers and won

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Rickey Jackson

Former NFL Linebacker for the New Orleans Saints

Prior to making it to the NFL, Rickey Jackson was a standout linebacker for the University of Pittsburgh. While there he racked up 290 tackles, 166 of them unassisted, as well as 21 sacks. In 1981 Ric

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Ricky Watters

Retired Five-Time Pro Bowl Running Back and Super Bowl Champion

Prior to making it all the way to the National Football League, Ricky Watters played football at the University of Notre Dame where he was a highly recruited player. In just his second season with the

Ricky Williams - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ricky Williams

Retired NFL All-Pro and Former Heisman Trophy Winner

Ricky Williams began his career in football in college at the University of Texas where he still holds or shares 20 NCAA records. Ricky led his team rushing for nine touchdowns and 385 yards in the fi

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Rico Petrocelli

Retired Two Time All-Star and Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame Shortstop

Rico Petrocelli is a retired Major League Baseball player. Rico made it to the big leagues in 1963 and spent his entire professional career with the Boston Red Sox. Rico began his career as a shortsto

Rico Roman - Motivational Sports Speaker

Rico Roman

Member of the U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team

While Rico Roman is a gold medal winner in sledge hockey, prior to that he served in the US Army. In 2000, Roman joined the ARMY and while serving he was hit with an IED. That resulted in Rico's left

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Riddick Bowe

Former Two-Time Heavyweight Boxing Champion

Riddick Bowe is a retired boxer. Known as Big Daddy, Riddick is a former two-time World Heavyweight Champion. As an amateur, Bowe showed great potential when he won the prestigious New York Golden Glo

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Rob Dibble

Retired Two-Time All-Star and World Series Champion for the Cincinnati Reds

In the 1983 MLB Draft Rob Dibble was drafted to the Cincinnati Reds in the first round. In his second season in the majors Dibble became one of only 41 pitchers to accomplish a nine strike, three stri

Robbie Gould - Motivational Sports Speaker

Robbie Gould

Chicago Bears All-Time Leading Scorer

Robbie Gould had amazing longevity as a placekicker in the National Football League, ending as one of the top 10 scorers in league history. Gould is the Chicago Bears' all-time leading scorer after ga

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Robert Horry

Retired Seven-Time NBA Champion

Robert Horry is one of the greatest winners in basketball history. Horry began his illustrious journey as the 11th overall pick in the 1992 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets. Overall, Horry won se

Robert Parish - Motivational Sports Speaker

Robert Parish

Hall Of Fame Center for the Boston Celtics

Robert Parish is a former professional basketball player, who played the center position from 1976-1997. Parish attended Centenary College before he was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the 197

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Roberto Alomar

Hall of Fame Second Baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays

Roberto Alomar is a retired Major League Baseball player, known for his great work at second base. Roberto grew up surrounded by baseball, with his father being a major league player. Roberto always h

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Roberto Clemente Jr.

Son of Baseball Legend Roberto Clemente

Roberto Clemente Jr. is a former professional baseball player and baseball broadcaster. Clemente Jr moved from his home in Puerto Rico to Florida to attend a community college, where he was spotted by

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Robin Ventura

Retired Two-Time MLB All-Star

Robin Ventura is a former Major League Baseball player and manager for the Chicago White Sox. Ventura spent three years at Oklahoma State University where he set a record for consecutive game hitting

Robin Yount - Motivational Sports Speaker

Robin Yount

Hall Of Fame Shortstop for the Milwaukee Brewers

Robin Yount is a retired Major League Baseball player who played his entire career with the Milwaukee Brewers. Yount attended William Howard Taft High School, and then went on to enter the 1973 Major

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Rocket Ismail

College Football Hall of Famer and Former NFL and CFL Star

Rocket Ismail is a former professional football player in both the Canadian Football League and the National Football League. He played for the University of Notre Dame where he was a receiver. In the

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Rocky Bleier

Four Time Super Bowl Champ with the Pittsburgh Steelers

Rocky Bleier is a former National Football League running back, playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bleier won four Super Bowls in his career with the Steelers. Rocky was drafted in the 1968 NFL Draf

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Rod Carew

Hall Of Fame Second Baseman for the Minnesota Twins

Rod Carew is a former first and second baseman in Major League Baseball. While he did not get his start in high school like most others, he did play semi-pro baseball for the Bronx Cavaliers. Carew wa

Seth Greenberg - Motivational Sports Speaker

Seth Greenberg

ESPN College Basketball Analyst

Seth Greenberg is a college basketball analyst for ESPN that has nearly a quarter-century of coaching experience. Greenberg spent 15 of those years as a head coach at the college level with Long Beac

Rod Langway - Motivational Sports Speaker

Rod Langway

Retired Washington Capitals Defenseman

Rod Langway had to be convinced to play hockey at the University of New Hampshire, but nobody had to be convinced of his skills. As a left-handed defenceman, Langway was drafted into both the NHL and

Rod Smith - Motivational Sports Speaker

Rod Smith

Retired Three-Time Pro Bowl Wide Reciever and Two-Time Super Bowl Champion for the Denver Broncos

Rod Smith went to Missouri Southern State University where he played wide receiver for the football team. He was annually one of Division II’s top players and set several conference and school records

Roddy White - Motivational Sports Speaker

Roddy White

Retired Four-Time Pro Bowl Wide Receiver for the Atlanta Falcons

In high school, Roddy White was a four sport letterman, a two-time All-State selection in football and a two-time State Champion in wrestling. White selected a scholarship to play football at the Univ

Rodney Hampton - Motivational Sports Speaker

Rodney Hampton

Retired Two-Time Pro Bowl Running Back for the New York Giants

After a successful college career at the University of Georgia, Rodney Hampton was drafted by the New York Giants in 1990 with the 24th overall pick in that years’ Draft. Hampton started right away as

Rodney Peete - Motivational Sports Speaker

Rodney Peete

USC Trojans Legend, Former NFL Quarterback, and Current Sports Broadcaster

As the Arizona High School Player of the Year as a junior, Rodney Peete attracted a lot of attention for his football play. Despite being drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays to play baseball, Peete accep

Roger Craig - Motivational Sports Speaker

Roger Craig

Retired Four-Time Pro Bowler and Three-Time Super Bowl Champion with the San Francisco 49ers

Roger Craig is one of the most iconic players in San Francisco 49ers history. Craig never missed the playoffs in his illustrious career and was a four-time Pro Bowl running back. He most notably was a

Roger Maltbie - Motivational Sports Speaker

Roger Maltbie

Professional Golfer

Upon graduation of San Jose State University, Roger Maltbie began his professional golfing career and joined the PGA Tour full time in 1975. In his first season on the Tour, Maltbie won two tournament

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Rolando Blackman

Retired Four-Time All-Star from the Dallas Mavericks

Rolando Blackman went from Brooklyn, New York to Kansas State University to play basketball for Coach Jack Hartman’s Wildcats team. He was a four-year starter at Kansas State, scoring 1,844 career poi

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Rollie Fingers

Hall Of Fame Pitcher for the Oakland A's

Rollie Fingers, known as much for his twisted handlebar moustache as his pitching abilities, first signed to play for the Kansas City Athletics on Christmas Day of 1964. As a starting pitcher througho

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Roman Harper

Retired Two-Time Pro Bowl Safety for the New Orleans Saints

Roman Harper accepted a scholarship to the University of Alabama to play strong safety for the Clemson Tide football team. He played moderately as a true freshman and went on to be a three year starte

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Romeo Crennel

Retired Defensive Coordinator and Five-Time Super Bowl Champion

Following a college football career at Western Kentucky, Romeo Crennel became a graduate assistant for the football team and then a defensive line coach with them. Thus began his coaching career which

Ron Blomberg - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ron Blomberg

First Designated Hitter in Major League Baseball History

In high school, Ron Blomberg is the only player to even be named to the Parade All-America teams in football, basketball, and baseball. He received over 100 scholarships to play basketball but was dra

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Ron Cey

Retired Six-Time All-Star and World Series MVP for the Los Angeles Dodgers

After two years at Washington State University, Ron Cey was drafted in the 1968 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cey joined the Dodger’s infield at third base and was a part of the complete All-S

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Ron Darling

Retired All-Star, World Series Champion and Longtime Broadcaster for the New York Mets

First becoming a starting pitcher as a sophomore at Yale University, Ron Darling set the NCAA record for longest recorded shutout by pitching 11 perfect innings against St. John’s University before th

Ron Dayne - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ron Dayne

1999 Heisman Trophy Winner

At 270 pounds coming out of high school, few people thought that Ron Dayne could play tailback at the collegiate level. Coach Bobby Alvarez was one of those few and recruited Dayne to play for the Uni

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Ron Gant

Former Atlanta Braves Second Baseman

Ron Gant was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 1983 MLB Draft and after 4 seasons in the minors was called up to the major leagues in 1987. Gant spent a season and a half playing with the team befo

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Ron Gardenhire

Minnesota Twins Hall of Famer and Former American League Manager of the Year

Ron Gardenhire had a passion for the game of baseball growing up and after a lot of heart work he was drafted into the MLB by the New York Mets in 1979. Gardenhire moved around the infield throughout

Ron Guidry - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ron Guidry

Retired Two-Time World Series Champion with the New York Yankees

Ron Guidry became a pitcher at the University of Louisiana Lafayette and in 1975 was drafted by the New York Yankees. He pitched in minor roles in ’75 and ’76 and after beginning the ’77 season as a r

Ron Harper - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ron Harper

Retired Five-Time NBA Champion

Born and raised in Dayton, OH, Ron Harper stayed close to home and attended Miami (OH) University to play college basketball for the Redhawks. Harper was a four year starter for the Redhawks, leading

Ron MacLean - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ron MacLean

Canadian Sportscaster for the CBC

Born in Germany, Ron MacLean wasn’t introduced to the world of hockey on a major level until his family moved to Canada, where his parents were from. At the age of 18, he began his broadcasting career

Ron Washington - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ron Washington

Former Player and Manager in Major League Baseball

Ron Washington spent 11 seasons as a professional baseball player before gaining great acclaim as a manager. Washington spent the majority of his playing career with the Minnesota Twins. As a middle-i

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Ronnie Brown

Auburn Legend and Former Pro Bowl Running Back

Ronnie Brown was a part of the dynamic duo of running backs at Auburn University with Cadillac Williams. As the speed threat to compliment Williams' power, Brown had a successful 4 seasons at Auburn,

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Rosie Napravnik

Successful Female Jockey and Two-Time Kentucky Oaks Winner

Rosie Napravnik is one of the most successful female jockeys in thoroughbred racing history. In a career that has been only lightly touched by women, Napravnik is one of the jockeys who are helping to

Ross Powers - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ross Powers

Professional Snowboarder

Ross Powers was one of the most dominant figures in the snowboard halfpipe during the early 2000s. Born in Virginia, Powers grew up on the mountains and has been snowboarding since before he was born.

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Rowdy Gaines

Three-Time Olympic Swimming Gold Medalist

Rowdy Gaines didn’t try his hand at swimming until he was a junior in high school; he quickly succeeded in the new sport and even earned a scholarship for swimming to Auburn University. Gaines develop

Johnny Quinn - Motivational Sports Speaker

Johnny Quinn

Professional Football Player Turned Olympic Bobsledder

Johnny Quinn is a bobsledder who competed for the United States at the 2014 Olympics. He originally joined Team USA in 2010. Quinn left behind a football career to become a bobsledder. He starred as a

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Rudy Ruettiger

Inspiration for the Movie Rudy

Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger is the inspiration for the 1993 movie Rudy, which is widely considered one of the top sports movies of all time. Rudy's story begins in Joliet, IL where the 5'6" hardnosed high

Rulon Gardner - Motivational Sports Speaker

Rulon Gardner

Olympic Greco Roman Wrestling Gold Medalist

Rulon Gardner is an American Olympic wrestler who is responsible for winning the first gold medal for America in Greco-Roman wrestling with a full international field. Gardner was a wrestler at the Un

Ryan Klesko - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ryan Klesko

Former Atlanta Braves Slugger

Ryan Klesko is a former Major League Baseball player who can most commonly be recalled as a left fielder or first baseman. Klesko was born and raised in California throughout the 1970’s and ‘80’s befo

Ryan Palmer - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ryan Palmer

Professional Golfer

Ryan Palmer is a successful golfer who has three career wins on the PGA Tour. Palmer s first victory was the 2004 FUNAI Classic and he also picked up victories in 2008 and 2010. He has been knocking

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Sal Paolantonio

ESPN Sports Broadcaster

Sal Paolantonio is most famously recognized reporting NFL stories as a bureau reporter for the ESPN network. Originating from Long Island, New York, he grew up aspiring to be a journalist specializing

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Sally Jenkins

Longtime Washington Post Sports Columnist

Sally Jenkins, a Texas native, grew up aspiring to become a writer. Throughout her childhood, she could not be found without a book in her hand. Jenkins pursued a degree in English Literature at Stanf

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Sam Bowie

Former NBA Center

Sam Bowie is a former professional basketball player whose career spanned throughout the mid 1980’s to the mid ‘90’s. Bowie was born and raised in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. As the star of his high school

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Santana Moss

Retired Pro Bowl Wide Receiver for the Washington Redskins

Santana Moss is a former wide receiver for the Washington Redskins. As a first-round pick in the 2001 NFL Draft, Moss captivated fans. He joined the Washington Redskins in 2005, after being traded fro

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Santonio Holmes

Super Bowl XLIII Most Valuable Player

Santonio Holmes Jr. is a former professional football player in the NFL. Holmes was born in Belle Glade, Florida in 1984 and excelled in football, basketball, and track throughout his childhood years.

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Sarah Kaufman

MMA Fighter

Sarah Kaufman is most famously known as a distinguished mixed martial artist originating from British Colombia, Canada. Kaufman was born in the mid 1980’s and was an avid dancer all her life, rehearsi

Sarah Walker - Motivational Sports Speaker

Sarah Walker

OIympic Silver Medalist and Three-Time World Championship BMX Racer

At the age of 10, Sarah Walker decided she was sick of sitting back and watching her brother compete in BMX competitions so she jumped on a bike and began competing herself. Hailing from New Zealand,

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Scott Brosius

1999 World Series Most Valuable Player

Scott Brosius played 11 seasons in the big leagues after being selected in the 20th round of the 1987 MLB Draft by the Oakland Athletics out of Linfield College. In 1991 he made his major league debut

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Scott Skiles

Former NBA Head Coach & Point Guard

Scott Skiles joined the Milwaukee Bucks in 1986 as a first round selection out of Michigan State University, where he earned Big Ten Player of the Year and Consensus Second Team Al-American honors as

Scott Zolak - Motivational Sports Speaker

Scott Zolak

Former New England Patriots Quarterback and Boston Sportscaster

Scott Zolak joined the New England Patriots in 1991 as a fourth-round pick out of the University of Maryland.  During his days as a quarterback at Maryland, he was a captain for the Terrapins and woul

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Sean Elliott

Retired Two-Time All-Star for the San Antonio Spurs

Sean Elliot played 12 seasons in the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons from 1989 to 2001 after being selected in the 1st round with the 3rd overall pick by the San Antonio Spurs in th

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Sean Salisbury

Former ESPN Personality

Sean Salisbury joined the Seattle Seahawks in 1986 as a non-drafted free agent out of the University of Southern California. After two seasons in the NFL with the Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts he ma

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Sean Swarner

First And Only Cancer Survivor To Climb Mt. Everest

In 1990 Sean Swarner was diagnosed with Hodgkin s disease and Askin s Sarcoma, making him the only person to ever be diagnosed with both cancers at the same time. Although the odds were stacked agains

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Seth Davis

Sports Writer Known For His Coverage of College Basketball

Seth Davis earned his degree in Political Science from Duke University in 1992. During his time at Duke he served as a host for a local sports show on Cable 13 and was also a sports columnist for the

Seth Joyner - Motivational Sports Speaker

Seth Joyner

Retired Three-Time Pro Bowl Linebacker

Seth Joyner joined the Philadelphia Eagles as an eighth round pick in 1986 out of the University of Texas-El Paso. After signing with the Eagles he played the first seven seasons of his career in Phil

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Seth Wescott

Professional Snowboarder

Seth Wescott grew up in Durham, North Carolina but began skiing and snowboarding at age 10 while going to school in Maine. After several years on the amateur snowboarding circuit he made his Olympic d

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Sgt Slaughter

Retired Professional Wrestler

Sgt. Slaughter was born Robert Remus and got his start in professional wrestling in the National Wrestling Alliance in the late 1970’s. He went on to perform in the American Wrestling Association befo

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Shalane Flanagan

Olympic Medalist and New York City Marathon Winner

Shalane Flanagan is the American record holder in the 3000-meter indoor, 5000- meter indoor, 10,000-meter outdoor and 15k road race. Flanagan is a native of Marblehead, Massachusetts and starred in tr

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Shane Matthews

Former Florida Gators Star Quarterback

Shane Matthews played 14 seasons in the NFL after a standout career at the University of Florida in which he passed for 9,287 yards and 74 touchdowns and became a member of the University of Florida A

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Shane Victorino

Retired Five-Time All-Star Outfielder and Two-Time World Series Champion

Shane Victorino is beloved in Philadelphia after playing 8 seasons for the Phillies and helping them to a World Series Championship in 2008. Throughout his 12-year big league career, Victorino was a s

Shannon Miller - Motivational Sports Speaker

Shannon Miller

Olympic Gymnastics Gold Medalist

Shannon Miller is the most decorated U.S. gymnast, male or female, in history. She won a total of 16 world championships and Olympic medals between 1991 and 1996 and was a member of the "Magnificent S

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Shaun Gayle

Safety for the 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bowl Team

Shaun Gayle played 11 seasons in the NFL from 1984 to 1995 with the Chicago Bears and San Diego Chargers after playing his collegiate football at Ohio State University. During his NFL career he earned

Shaun King - Motivational Sports Speaker

Shaun King

Retired Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback

Shaun King was selected in the 2nd round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers out of Tulane University. While playing at Tulane from 1995 to 1998 he led his team to an undefeated season i

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Shaun O'Hara

Former New York Giants Center

Shaun O’Hara is a Chicago, Illinois native and played his college football at Rutgers as a center. In 2000 he joined the Cleveland Browns as a non-drafted free agent and has since become one of the to

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Shawn Harper

Former NFL Player, Winning Mindset Architect & High-Impact Speaker

Shawn Harper is a dynamic force in the world of personal and professional development. As a former NFL offensive lineman with the Rams, Colts, and NFL Europe, Shawn knows firsthand what it takes to pl

Shawn Kemp - Motivational Sports Speaker

Shawn Kemp

Retired Six-Time NBA All-Star

Shawn Kemp is a retired professional power forward / center for the NBA. Kemp attended Trinity Valley Community College for one semester before declaring himself eligible for the 1989 NBA Draft. The S

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Shawne Merriman

Retired Three-Time All-Pro Linebacker for the San Diego Chargers

Shawne Merriman was a former professional linebacker / defensive end for the San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills of the NFL. Merriman was highly recruited for football coming out of high school, but

Shawon Dunston - Motivational Sports Speaker

Shawon Dunston

Assistant for the San Francisco Giants

Shawon Dunston is a retired professional shortstop who played for six different MLB teams in his career. Dunston was considered one of the best shortstop prospects available in the 1992 MLB Draft. The

Shelley Smith - Motivational Sports Speaker

Shelley Smith

ESPN Sports Reporter

Shelley Smith is a sports correspondent. Smith attended the University of Nebraska from 1976-81 where she majored in journalism and political science. She has wrote and reported for Sports Illustrated

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Sheryl Swoopes

Retired Three-Time WNBA MVP

Sheryl Swoopes is a retired guard / forward for the Houston Comets, Seattle Storm, and Tulsa Shock of the WNBA. Swoopes began playing basketball with her three older brothers and began competing at 7

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Sonny Lubick

Winningest Coach at Colorado State University

Sonny Lubick is a former head coach at Colorado State University. Lubick’s coaching career began in 1970 when he received a job as the assistant coach at Montana State University. He spent eight seaso

Sparky Lyle - Motivational Sports Speaker

Sparky Lyle

Retired New York Yankees Pitcher

Sparky Lyle is a former professional pitcher who played in the MLB. While in high school, Lyle played basketball and football. It was not until his junior year that he began to play American Legion Ba

Spencer Haywood - Motivational Sports Speaker

Spencer Haywood

Retired NBA Player

Spencer Haywood is a former professional power forward/ center who played in the ABA, NBA and internationally. Haywood attended Pershing High School were he led the school s basketball team to the sta

Spencer Tillman - Motivational Sports Speaker

Spencer Tillman

Current CBS Broadcaster, Former Super Bowl Champion and National Champion at Oklahoma

Spencer Tillman is a former professional running back in the NFL. Tillman attended the University of Oklahoma where he was named an All-American for the University. He was also the captain of the 1985

Spud Webb - Motivational Sports Speaker

Spud Webb

Basketball Legend and Former NBA Slam Dunk Champion

Spud Webb is a retired professional point guard of the NBA. Webb was not tall and because of that colleges overlooked him even though he had an impressive high school career. Webb attended Midland Col

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Stan Humphries

Retired Quarterback who led the San Diego Chargers to Super Bowl XXIX

Stan Humphries is a former professional quarterback for the Washington Redskins and San Diego Chargers of the NFL. Humphries attended Northeast Louisiana University where he was the quarterback on the

Stan Van Gundy - Motivational Sports Speaker

Stan Van Gundy

Former NBA Head Coach

Stan Van Gundy is a coach who has had a great deal of success in the NBA. His most recent roles in basketball were as the head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans and head coach and president of basketb

Stan Verrett - Motivational Sports Speaker

Stan Verrett

ESPN Sportscenter Anchor

Stan Verrett is an anchor on ESPN and ESPNEWS networks. Verrett attended Howard University Washington, D.C. where he graduated with a Bachelors degree in journalism. After graduating from Howard, Verr

Stella Metsovas - Motivational Sports Speaker

Stella Metsovas

Former National USA Swimmer

Stella Mestovas is a former National USA Swimmer. Mestovas swimming career did not fully begin until she was 13 years old. Mestovas would train under the top Olympic coaches and swimmers of the U.S.

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Stephanie Rice

Australian Three-Time Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer

Stephanie Rice is a retired swimmer. When Rice was just 4 years old, she knew that she wanted to be an Olympic swimmer. Rice first caught Australia s attention when she was 17 years old. In 2006, Rice

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Stephen Tulloch

Retired NFL Linebacker

Stephen Tulloch was a professional linebacker who gave his heart and dedication to three different pro football teams over the course of his career. After graduating from Miami Killian High School and

Stephon Marbury - Motivational Sports Speaker

Stephon Marbury

Retired Two-Time NBA All-Star and New York City Basketball Legend

Stephon Marbury was one of the most dazzling point guards during his 13-year NBA career. Born and raised in Brooklyn New York in the late 1970’s, Marbury did not always have aspirations of being a pro

Sterling Marlin - Motivational Sports Speaker

Sterling Marlin

NASCAR Driver

Sterling Marlin, now retired, was an American stock car racing driver. Son of the late NASCAR driver Coo Coo Marlin, Sterling did not hesitate to follow in his father’s footsteps. His earliest achieve

Sterling Sharpe - Motivational Sports Speaker

Sterling Sharpe

Retired Five-Time Pro Bowl Wide Receiver for the Green Bay Packers

Sterling Sharpe, most commonly known as number 84 for the Green Bay Packers, is said to have one of the worst career-ending injuries there was. After being raised by his grandmother in Glennville, Geo

Steve Addazio - Motivational Sports Speaker

Steve Addazio

Offensive Line Coach at Texas A&M

Steve Addazio is the current offensive line coach at Texas A M with a long history of success as a head coach in college football. Addazio proved himself as a head coach first at Temple for two season

Steve Avery - Motivational Sports Speaker

Steve Avery

Former Atlanta Braves Pitcher

Steve Avery is recognized for his thirteen seasons in the MLB as a left-handed pitcher obtaining almost a thousand strikeouts. Born in 1970 in Trenton Michigan, Avery signed for his first time with th

Steve Bartkowski - Motivational Sports Speaker

Steve Bartkowski

Retired Two-Time Pro Bowl Quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons

Steve Bartkowski, standing over 6 feet tall (literally) and weighing in at over 200 pounds, is a former NFL quarterback, having played for both the Atlanta Falcons and the Los Angeles Rams.  In the 19

Steve Carlton - Motivational Sports Speaker

Steve Carlton

Baseball Hall of Famer

Many of you may know Steve Carlton by his nickname, Lefty . Born and raised in Miami Florida throughout the 1940 s, Carlton received his nickname later in his life in the MLB as a left-handed pitcher

Steve Deberg - Motivational Sports Speaker

Steve Deberg

Former Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback

Steve Deberg is a former NFL quarterback, who shined on the field from 1977 to 1998. Playing for over three decades, his best years included those in the 1990s, during which he was the starting quarte

Steve Finley - Motivational Sports Speaker

Steve Finley

Retired Outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers

Steve Finley, currently retired from the MLB, had quite the professional baseball career. As a two-time All Star (1997, 2000), World Series champion (2001), and five-time Gold Glove Award winner (1995

Steve Grogan - Motivational Sports Speaker

Steve Grogan

Legendary Patriots Quarterback

Steve Grogan is one of the few and far between professional athletes that stayed with one professional team for the entirety of his career. With a heart dedicated solely to the New England Patriots, G

Steve Lavin - Motivational Sports Speaker

Steve Lavin

Former College Basketball Head Coach Turned Broadcaster

Steve Lavin is a former college basketball coach who ran programs at UCLA and St. John's. Lavin grew up in San Francisco, California and played on a state championship-winning basketball team in high

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Steve Levy

ESPN Personality

Steve Levy is most commonly known for his contributions to the ESPN network as a journalist. Born and raised in Calgary Alberta, Canada, Levy moved to New York when he was 17, where he got his first b

Steve Mesler - Motivational Sports Speaker

Steve Mesler

Olympic Bobsled Gold Medalist and Founder of Classroom Champions

Steve Mesler is a former American bobsledder from Buffalo, New York. As a 3-time Olympian, World Champion, and Olympic Gold Medalist, Mesler has a lot to be proud of. Mesler graduated from the Univers

Steve Tasker - Motivational Sports Speaker

Steve Tasker

Former Buffalo Bills All-Pro Receiver

Steven Jay Tasker is an athlete-turned-broadcaster for the National Football League and CBS Sports.  Tasker played most of his professional career as a wide receiver, punter, and gunner for the Buffal

Steve Timmons - Motivational Sports Speaker

Steve Timmons

Three-Time Olympic Volleyball Medalist

Steve Timmons is known for representing the USA’s volleyball team at three consecutive Summer Olympics, beginning in 1984. He is honorably credited with earning a medal in each tournament. Born in New

Steve Weatherford - Motivational Sports Speaker

Steve Weatherford

Retired Super Bowl Champion Punter for the New York Giants

Steve Weathford, born in 1982, is currently a punter for the New York Giants of the National Football League. Weighing in at a mere 108 pounds and standing only 5’8” his freshman year of high school,

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Sue Enquist

Legendary UCLA Softball Coach

Sue Enquist has spent the majority of both her playing career and her coaching career with two of the same things – softball and the Unviersity of California Los Angeles. Playing for UCLA from 1975 to

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Sugar Shane Mosley

Former World Welterweight Champion

Shane Mosley, most commonly known by his ring name “Sugar”, is a professional boxing legacy. Fighting professionally for twenty years (1993-2013), Mosley has held world titles in three weight division

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Swin Cash

Basketball Hall of Famer, Three-Time WNBA Champion and VP of Basketball Operations for the New Orleans Pelicans

Swin Cash is a former WNBA player who played for four different teams. Cash debuted with the Detroit Shock and contributing her remarkable rebound skills to the Seattle Storm, Chicago Sky, Atlanta Dre

Sylvester Croom - Motivational Sports Speaker

Sylvester Croom

First Black Head Coach in SEC Football History

Sylvester Croom is best known for his time spent as the head coach at Mississippi State University from 2004 to 2008, Sylvester Croom, Jr. went down in history as the first African American head footb

Tamika Catchings - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tamika Catchings

Retired Ten-Time WNBA All-Star

Tamika Catchings was a WNBA superstar, spending her entire 15-year career with the Indiana Fever. She was a ten-time WNBA All-Star who was voted one of the top 15 WNBA players of all-time in 2011. Cat

Ted Johnson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ted Johnson

Former Patriots Linebacker

Ted Johnson is a former NFL linebacker, notorious for his time playing for the New England Patriots. Picked in the second round by the Patriots in the 1995 NFL draft out of the University of Colorado,

Ted Ligety - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ted Ligety

Two-Time Olympic Gold Medal Winning Skier

Ted Ligety is an Olympic Alpine Ski Racer who represents the United States in various events. Ligety was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and started skiing at age 2, then started racing at age 10. After

Ted Robinson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ted Robinson

NBC's Tennis Broadcaster

Ted Robinson is a sportscaster who currently is the play by play announcer for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. After graduating from Notre Dame in 1978, Robinson has announced various sports, incl

Teddy Atlas - Motivational Sports Speaker

Teddy Atlas

Boxing Trainer and TV Analyst

Teddy Atlas is a current boxing trainer and boxing announcer. He has trained multiple successful boxers, including Mike Tyson, Barry McGuigan, Alexander Povetkin, and Michael Moorer. Atlas worked with

Terry Bowden - Motivational Sports Speaker

Terry Bowden

Former College Football Head Coach

With a legendary last name and a colorful personality, Terry Bowden had great success over five decades in college football. Bowden is the son of coaching legend Bobby Bowden. After a short playing ca

Terry Cummings - Motivational Sports Speaker

Terry Cummings

Retired Two-Time NBA All-Star

Terry Cummings is a retired NBA power forward, playing for multiple teams over his 18 year career. Originally a highly touted prospect out of college, Cummings was drafted second overall in the 1982 N

Terry Labonte - Motivational Sports Speaker

Terry Labonte

1996 Winston Cup Champion and Winner of 22 Cup Series Races

Terry Labonte is a retired NASCAR driver and former NASCAR Winston Cup Champion. Labonte debuted in NASCAR at Darlington Speedway in 1978, and competed for Rookie of the Year honors in 1979, eventuall

Thad Matta - Motivational Sports Speaker

Thad Matta

Head Men's Basketball Coach at Butler University

Thad Matta is a former collegiate basketball player head coach at Ohio State University. Matta played basketball at Southern Illinois University in the 1985 season, transferring to Butler University t

The Hanson Brothers - Motivational Sports Speaker

The Hanson Brothers

Hockey Legends

The Hanson Brothers were all real hockey players that made the legendary hockey film Slap Shot come to life. Their hijinks on and off the ice in the film endeared them to a generation of fans. They

Theo Fleury - Motivational Sports Speaker

Theo Fleury

Former NHL All-Star, Olympic Gold Medalist and Speaker on Trauma and Abuse

Theo Fleury is a former NHL hockey player, playing for four teams over his 14 year career. Originally told he was too small to play professional hockey, Fleury would go on to have an astounding career

Thurl Bailey - Motivational Sports Speaker

Thurl Bailey

Retired Utah Jazz Legend and Former NC State Star

Thurl Bailey is a retired professional basketball power forward, playing 16 seasons. Prior to his long NBA career, Bailey played for the NC State Wolfpack from 1979 to 1983, leading the Wolfpack on th

Thurman Thomas - Motivational Sports Speaker

Thurman Thomas

Hall of Fame Running Back with the Buffalo Bills

Thurman Thomas is a former NFL running back, playing 12 seasons for the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins. After a legendary career at Oklahoma State in which he rushed for 4,595 yards and 43 touch

Tim Daggett - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tim Daggett

Olympic Gymnastics Gold Medalist

Tim Daggett was among the first male American gymnast to make it big on the international stage, taking home a Gold Medal as a member of Team USA at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. In addition to

Tim Hardaway - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tim Hardaway

Basketball Hall of Fame Point Guard

From 1989 to 2003 Tim Hardaway was the man in the NBA. A 6 0, 175 pound point guard with flash, style and fundamentals that made him a perennial all-star and historic NBA figure. He debuted in the lea

Tim Hasselbeck - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tim Hasselbeck

Former NFL Quarterback and Current Broadcaster

Tim Hasselbeck was a staple in professional football at the quarterback position from 2001 to 2007 after starring at Boston College from 1996 to 2000. During his career at BC he threw for 3,980 yards

Tim Kurkjian - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tim Kurkjian

Sports Writer

Chances are that if something is going on in the baseball world, Tim Kurkjian knows about it. After graduating from the University of Maryland Kurkjian began writing for the Washington Star and then w

Tim Legler - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tim Legler

ESPN Basketball Analyst

Tim Legler enjoyed a successful professional basketball career from 1988 to 1999 in the NBA, CBA, WBL, and USBL. Known for his time in the NBA with the Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz, Dallas

Tim Raines - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tim Raines

Retired Hall of Fame Outfielder

Tim Raines played an incredible 23 seasons in the big leagues. In 1979 he made his major league debut with the Montreal Expos and starred north of the border for 11 seasons, earning seven consecutive

Tim Thomas - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tim Thomas

Retired Stanley Cup Champion Goaltender for the Boston Bruins

Tim Thomas played 17 years in the NHL with the Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars. Although he played several years in the minor leagues after being drafted 217th overall in the 1994 NHL

Tina Charles - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tina Charles

Former WNBA MVP And Eight-Time All-Star

Tina Charles is a savvy WNBA veteran who joined the Connecticut Sun in 2010 as the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft after a historic career at the University of Connecticut. Her career at UConn in

Tino Martinez - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tino Martinez

Retired Two-Time All-Star First Baseman

Tino Martinez played 16 seasons in the major leagues with the Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals, and Tampa Bay Devil Rays before finishing up his career in Yankee pinstripes in 2

Todd Frazier - Motivational Sports Speaker

Todd Frazier

Two-Time All-Star Third Baseman for the New York Mets

Todd Frazier was one of the best third basemen in baseball throughout his career, earning two All-Star bids. He quickly had success in the big leagues when he was called up to the Cincinnati Reds in 2

Todd Marinovich - Motivational Sports Speaker

Todd Marinovich

Former NFL Quarterback

Todd Marinovich starred at the University of Southern California during his college days and was the prototypical quarterback prospect heading into the 1991 NFL Draft. Known for his work ethic and int

Tom Chambers - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tom Chambers

Retired Four-Time NBA All-Star

Tom Chambers played in the NBA for 16 seasons after being selected in the 1st round by the San Diego Clippers in the 1981 NBA Draft. While in college Chambers experienced every basketball players drea

Tom Durkin - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tom Durkin

Iconic Horse Racing Broadcaster for Four Decades

When the gate drops and the horses let loose on the track, chances are Tom Durkin is the one calling the race. From 1984 to 2010 Durkin called every significant horse race for NBC Sports and finished

Tom Kelly - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tom Kelly

Retired Two-Time World Series Champion Manager of the Minnesota Twins

Tom Kelly only played one season in the big leagues with the Minnesota Twins in 1975, but he returned to the MLB in 1986 as the manager of the Twins and led them to two World Series titles in 1987 and

Tom Osborne - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tom Osborne

Retired Head Football Coach for the University Of Nebraska

Tom Osborne led the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers football team to three national championships, 13 conference championships, and 13 overall bowl wins during his 25 years as head coach from 1973

Tom Rathman - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tom Rathman

Retired Two-Time Super Bowl Champion and San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame Fullback

Tom Rathman is a pure athlete. During his high school career at Grand Island Senior High he was a Hall of Fame running back and won the state championship in the high jump in 1980. After high school

Tom Rinaldi - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tom Rinaldi

FOX Sports Reporter and Multi-Time Sports Emmy Winner

Tom Rinaldi is a reporter for FOX Sports, contributing to the network's coverage of the largest events in sports. He made his name at ESPN, reporting on one of the big sports topics of the day. It doe

Tom Thayer - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tom Thayer

Member of the 1985 Bears Super Bowl Champs

Tom Thayer is a native of Joliet, Illinois and played his collegiate football at Notre Dame. During his time at Notre Dame he was a member of the Fighting Irish team that finished 7-0 and No. 1 in th

Tommie Frazier - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tommie Frazier

College Football Hall of Famer and Two-Time National Champion Quarterback at the University of Nebraska

Tommie Frazier is known as one of the best college football quarterbacks of all time and quite possibly the best one to never play in the NFL. Frazier was under center for the Nebraska Corn Huskers fr

Tommy John - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tommy John

Retired New York Yankees Pitcher and Known for the Surgery Named After Him

Chances are that if you are a baseball player, you’ve heard of Tommy John.  Known for the surgery named after him, which repairs the damaged or torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament in the elbow, Tommy John

Tommy Kramer - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tommy Kramer

Former Minnesota Vikings Quarterback

Tommy Kramer was setting Texas high school records and winning state championships as a quarterback at Lee High School in San Antonio before committing to Rice University to play football for the Owls

Tommy Maddox - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tommy Maddox

Former NFL Quarterback

Tommy Maddox is a former quarterback in the National Football League, the XFL, and the Arena Football League. Tommy began his career in college at UCLA where he played for two seasons and led his team

Tommy Moe - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tommy Moe

Olympic Skiing Gold Medalist

Tommy Moe is a former World Cup alpine ski racer. He began to ski and hone his skill in the sport at an early age, and even joined the U.S. Ski Team at the age of 16 in 1986. In his career he appeared

Toni Kukoc - Motivational Sports Speaker

Toni Kukoc

Chicago Bulls Legend and Basketball Hall of Famer

Toni Kuckoc is a retired professional basketball player. He spent time on the court playing in five different positions over his long career thanks to his versatility, prowess, vision, and passing abi

Tony Boselli - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tony Boselli

Hall of Fame Offensive Lineman for the Jacksonville Jaguars

Tony Boselli began his football career in college when he played for the University of Southern California on an athletic scholarship. In his time with USC he led the Trojans to success and earned a f

Tony Casillas - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tony Casillas

Retired All-Pro and Super Bowl Champion Defensive Tackle for the Dallas Cowboys

Tony Casillas is a legend for both the Dallas Cowboys and the Oklahoma Sooners. Casillas first made waves as a defensive tackle for the Sooners, where he was a two-time All-American, Lombardi Award wi

Tony DiCicco - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tony DiCicco

Head Coach of the Boston Breakers

Tony DiCicco is a former association soccer player. He is a graduate of Springfield College where he was an All-American goalkeeper in his senior season with the school. Tony joined the American Socce

Tony Kanaan - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tony Kanaan

Former Indianapolis 500 and IndyCar Series Champion

Tony Kanaan is a retired professional race car driver, well known for his success in IndyCar. He began racing at a young age in 1994 in the Formula Europa Boxer division where he won the series title

Tony Meola - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tony Meola

Three-Time U.S. Men's National Team World Cup Goalie

Tony Meola began playing soccer at an early age, and began to excel in high school when he was named All-State as a goalkeeper and a forward. After being named one of the top ten New Jersey high schoo

Tony Perez - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tony Perez

Hall Of Fame First Baseman for the Cincinnati Reds

Tony Perez’ s professional career in baseball began at a young age. When he was 17 he was signed to a pro contract by a scout for the Cincinnati Reds. He made his debut for the team after about four y

Tony Reali - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tony Reali

Sports Broadcaster and Host of Around the Horn

Tony Reali is a sports personality and sports television host. Reali began his work in sports casting for WFUV at Fordham University where he became the voice of football and men’s basketball. After g

Travis Fryman - Motivational Sports Speaker

Travis Fryman

Former MLB Shortstop

Travis Fryman is a former Major League Baseball player. In 1987 he was drafted in the first round of the MLB Draft out of high school in Florida. Just a few season later after he continued to develop

Trent Green - Motivational Sports Speaker

Trent Green

Retired Two-Time Pro Bowl Quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs

Prior to making it to the National Football League, Trent Green began his career in football in college with Indiana University. While there he led the team to an impressive bowl victory over a heavil

Trev Alberts - Motivational Sports Speaker

Trev Alberts

Director of Athletics at Texas A&M

Trev Alberts is the athletic director at Texas A M. After successful careers as a player and broadcaster, Alberts worked his way up in college athletics administration in the state he became a legend

Trey Wingo - Motivational Sports Speaker

Trey Wingo

ESPN Television and Radio Host

Trey Wingo is a popular and well-known sportscaster for the ESPN television network. Prior to joining ESPN Trey graduated from Baylor University with a degree in communications and gained valuable exp

Trot Nixon - Motivational Sports Speaker

Trot Nixon

Former Outfielder for the Boston Red Sox

Trot Nixon is a former player in Major League Baseball in the right field position. Nixon began his career in baseball at a young age in high school where he exhibited so much success that he was name

Troy Smith - Motivational Sports Speaker

Troy Smith

Former Heisman Trophy-Winning Ohio State Quarterback

Troy Smith began his career in football at a young age in high school where he quickly exhibited his skills and was invited to the participate in the Elite 11 competition, featuring the top eleven ran

Ty Detmer - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ty Detmer

1990 Heisman Trophy Winner at BYU

As a five-sport letterman and Texas Player of the Year award winner in football, Ty Detmer was given plenty of opportunities to play college football. He chose to attend Brigham Young University where

Ty Law - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ty Law

2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee

Ty Law first took national attention as a defensive back at the University of Michigan where he was a First Team All-American as well as a 2x All-Big Ten Conference selection. After compiling over 150

Ty Lawson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ty Lawson

NBA Guard

Tywon Ronell Ty Lawson (born November 3, 1987) is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Lawson played college basketball for

Tyler Hamilton - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tyler Hamilton

Former Professional Cyclist & New York Times Best Selling Author

In 1995, Tyler Hamilton turned professional as an American cyclist and began riding for the US Postal Service cycling team. As a member of the team, Hamilton was a teammate to Lance Armstrong during t

Tyler Hansbrough - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tyler Hansbrough

Former National Player of the Year and National Champion at North Carolina

Tyler Hansbrough entered the University of North Carolina as a highly recruited power forward and proved why as he led the Tar Heels in scoring as a freshman. He went on to have one of the most succes

Tyrone Willingham - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tyrone Willingham

Former University of Washington Football Coach

Following his playing career at Michigan State University, Tyrone Willingham immediately entered the coaching field by accepting a graduate assistant coaching position with his alma mater’s football t

Tyson Gay - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tyson Gay

American Track and Field Star

Tyson Gay is currently the fastest man in America and tied for 2nd fastest all-time in international competition. In 2007, Gay swept the Osaka World Championships by winning the gold in the 100 meter,

Vanessa Rousso - Motivational Sports Speaker

Vanessa Rousso

Former Professional Poker Player, Attorney and Expert in Decoding Human Behavior

Vanessa Rousso has been earning money as a professional poker player since 2005 and has spent most of her career (2006-2015) as a member of Team PokerStars. Rousso began playing poker online since she

Victor Espinoza - Motivational Sports Speaker

Victor Espinoza

Triple Crown Winning Jockey

Victor Espinoza grew up riding horses on a dairy farm in Mexico before coming to America to pursue his career as a jockey. He paid his way through jockey school in Mexico City and by 1994 was a leadin

Vin Baker - Motivational Sports Speaker

Vin Baker

Retired Four-Time NBA All-Star

Not drawing a lot of D1 looks out of high school, Vin Baker played his college basketball at the University of Hartford where he went on to set several school and conference records in his 4 years the

Vince Coleman - Motivational Sports Speaker

Vince Coleman

Retired Two-Time MLB All-Star Outfielder

After successful careers for both baseball and football at Florida A&M University, Vince Coleman chose to pursue a career in professional baseball and was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1982. D

Vince Papale - Motivational Sports Speaker

Vince Papale

Inspiration For The Movie Invincible

Vince Papale was the subject of an inspiring story out of Philadelphia when at age 30 he became the oldest rookie to play in the NFL. Prior to his professional career, Papale was a high school track s

Vince Wilfork - Motivational Sports Speaker

Vince Wilfork

Retired Five-time Pro Bowler and Two-Time Super Bowl Champion

Standing at just 6'1" but 325 lbs. Vince Wilfork is no easy man to run past. That is exactly the role he takes on as a defensive tackle for the New England Patriots. Before turning professional, Wilfo

Vince Young - Motivational Sports Speaker

Vince Young

Legendary National Championship Winning Texas Longhorns Quarterback

Vince Young is often remembered for giving us one of the most thrilling BCS National Championship Games in recent memory when his Texas Longhorns defeated the Trojans of USC in the 2006 Rose Bowl. Dur

Vinny Castilla - Motivational Sports Speaker

Vinny Castilla

Former MLB Third Baseman of the Colorado Rockies

Vinny Castilla is a former professional baseball player of the MLB that played from 1991-2006 and made a name for himself as a member of the original Colorado Rockies starting in 1993. He compiled 3 s

Vinny Testaverde - Motivational Sports Speaker

Vinny Testaverde

Former NFL Quarterback

As the quarterback for some of the most dominant college football programs of all-time, Vinny Testaverde led the Miami Hurricanes in 1985 & 1986 while posting record breaking numbers. His 1986 season

Vonetta Flowers - Motivational Sports Speaker

Vonetta Flowers

First Black American To Win Gold at the Winter Olympics

Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Vonetta Flowers was a standout track athlete and attended local University of Alabama at Birmingham on an athletic scholarship. Following her collegiate career,

Wade Phillips - Motivational Sports Speaker

Wade Phillips

Longtime NFL Coach

Wade Phillips is a longtime NFL head coach and currently the head coach of the XFL's Houston Roughnecks. Phillips compiled an 83-61 head coaching record while piloting six different teams. His first h

Wally Backman - Motivational Sports Speaker

Wally Backman

Former Second Baseman for the New York Mets

Wally Backman achieved great notoriety as a second baseman for the New York Mets in the 1980s. Backman hit .333 in the 1986 World Series that was improbably won by the Mets over the Boston Red Sox. Th

Wally Joyner - Motivational Sports Speaker

Wally Joyner

Retired All-Star First Baseman

Throughout his 16 big league seasons, Wally Joyner gained respect as one of the top first basemen in the game. Joyner was an All-Star in 1986 and won the National League pennant with the San Diego Pad

Walt Frazier - Motivational Sports Speaker

Walt Frazier

Hall Of Fame Guard for the New York Knicks

Walt Frazier is one of the most beloved sportsmen and cherished New York sports personalities of all-time. Frazier was the point guard on the New York Knicks only two NBA championship teams in 1970 an

Walt Garrison - Motivational Sports Speaker

Walt Garrison

Retired Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl Fullback

Walt Garrison was a big part of the rise and success of the Dallas Cowboys from the late 1960s through the mid 1970s. Garrison’s work at fullback landed him a spot on the Cowboys’ 25th Anniversary Tea

Walt Weiss - Motivational Sports Speaker

Walt Weiss

Former All-Star Player and Manager of the Atlanta Braves

Walt Weiss was one of the most consistent performers in Major League Baseball at the shortstop position throughout the 1990s. Weiss made his debut with the Oakland Athletics and had a banner 1988 seas

Wayne Chrebet - Motivational Sports Speaker

Wayne Chrebet

Retired New York Jets Ring of Honor Member and Fan Favorite

Not many players in recent memory were more tenacious than Wayne Chrebet. Chrebet became an unlikely star receiver for the New York Jets for 11 seasons. He was inducted into the Jets’ Ring of Honor an

Wendel Clark - Motivational Sports Speaker

Wendel Clark

Retired Captain and Legendary Two-Time All-Star for the Toronto Maple Leafs

Wendel Clark spent 15 seasons in the NHL, most notably with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was the Leafs captain from 1991-1994 and the first overall pick in the 1985 NHL Draft. A two-time All-Star, Clar

Wendi Nix - Motivational Sports Speaker

Wendi Nix

ESPN Sports Broadcaster

Wendi Nix has been a sports anchor and reporter at ESPN since 2006. Often seen reporting for Sunday NFL Countdown from an NFL sideline, Nix serves during the week as a host for NFL Live and College Fo

Wes Welker - Motivational Sports Speaker

Wes Welker

Retired Five-Time Pro Bowl Wide Receiver for the New England Patriots

Wes Welker has crafted one of the great football stories of the modern era. Undersized and undrafted, Welker went on to be a five-time Pro Bowl and four-time All-Pro pick. He won three AFC Championshi

Wesley Walker - Motivational Sports Speaker

Wesley Walker

Former Wide Receiver for the New York Jets

Wesley Walker was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and played his entire career for the New York Jets. Despite being legally blind in one eye, he achieved great football success. Walker ended his career

Wesley Walls - Motivational Sports Speaker

Wesley Walls

Retired Five-Time Pro Bowl Tight End for the Carolina Panthers

Wesley Walls was one of the best tight ends of his time. Walls was elected to five Pro Bowls and was a four-time All-Pro pick. In his rookie season, he won Super Bowl XXIV with the San Francisco 49ers

Wilbert Montgomery - Motivational Sports Speaker

Wilbert Montgomery

Former Running Back for the Philadelphia Eagles

Wilbert Montgomery is a current coach who spent nine years as a running back in the NFL. Montgomery spent eight years with the Philadelphia Eagles before one final season with the Detroit Lions. His p

Will Allen - Motivational Sports Speaker

Will Allen

Cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers

Will Allen is an NFL safety who made the Pro Bowl for three consecutive seasons from 2008-2010. Allen made his mark as a special teams ace for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was the Bucs’ special teams

Will Clark - Motivational Sports Speaker

Will Clark

Retired Six-Time All-Star First Baseman for the San Francisco Giants

Will Clark had a long successful major league career as one of the most feared hitters of his era. Clark was a six-time All-Star and most known for his eight years with the San Francisco Giants. With

Will Shields - Motivational Sports Speaker

Will Shields

Pro Football Hall of Famer and 12-Time Pro Bowler for the Kansas City Chiefs

Will Shields is one of the all-time great offensive linemen and spent his entire 14 year career with the Kansas City Chiefs.  Shields was a 12 time Pro Bowler and seven time All-Pro.  He was the pictu

William 'Refrigerator' Perry - Motivational Sports Speaker

William 'Refrigerator' Perry

Retired Defensive Lineman for the Chicago Bears

There were not many NFL players better known in the 1980s than William Refrigerator Perry. The Fridge played a decade in the league mostly for the Chicago Bears. The Bears originally drafted Per

Willie Horton - Motivational Sports Speaker

Willie Horton

Retired Four-Time MLB All-Star with the Detroit Tigers

Willie Horton had a long major league career, most notably with the Detroit Tigers.  Horton was a four-time All-Star and won a title with the Tigers in 1968.  His #23 jersey is retired by the franchis

Willie Lanier - Motivational Sports Speaker

Willie Lanier

Hall of Fame Linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs

Willie Lanier spent his entire Hall of Fame career with the Kansas City Chiefs.  Lanier was a six-time Pro Bowler and eight-time All-Pro.  The Chiefs have retired his number and he won Super Bowl IV w

Willie McGee - Motivational Sports Speaker

Willie McGee

MLB's 1985 National League MVP

With speed, timely hitting, and superb defense, Willie McGee terrorized opposing teams for two decades. McGee was a key cog of the dominant Cardinals teams of the 1980s and was elected to the team s

Willie Randolph - Motivational Sports Speaker

Willie Randolph

Retired Six-Time MLB All-Star for the New York Yankees

Over an 18 year career, Willie Randolph established himself as one of the best second basemen in the modern era of baseball.  Randolph was a six-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion with t

Willie Roaf - Motivational Sports Speaker

Willie Roaf

Hall of Fame Offensive Tackle for the New Orleans Saints

Willie Roaf was a standout on the offensive lines of the New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012.  Roaf was an eleven-time Pro Bowler and nin

Woody Paige - Motivational Sports Speaker

Woody Paige

Sports Columnist for The Denver Post

Woody Paige is one of the best-known sports journalists in America. Paige is a columnist for The Denver Post and a contributor to ESPN s Around the Horn. For two years, he also was a co-host of the

Zach Miller - Motivational Sports Speaker

Zach Miller

Retired Super Bowl Champion Tight End for the Seattle Seahawks

Zach Miller was an NFL tight end that played for both the Oakland Raiders and Seattle Seahawks.  Miller won Super Bowl XLVII with the Seahawks.  He also was a Pro Bowler in 2010 with the Raiders and l

Zina Garrison - Motivational Sports Speaker

Zina Garrison

Three-Time Grand Slam Mixed Doubles Champion

Zina Garrison was a renowned tennis player, equally successful in singles and doubles.  Garrison won three mixed doubles Grand Slams, made two Australian Open finals in doubles, and went to the 1990 s

Jeff Kent - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jeff Kent

Baseball Hall of Famer and Retired Five-Time All-Star Second Baseman

During Jeff Kent s 17-year Hall of Fame career he saw time with the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, San Francisco Giants, Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers from 1992 to 2008.

Shane Conlan - Motivational Sports Speaker

Shane Conlan

Former Buffalo Bills Linebacker and College Football Hall of Famer

Shane Conlan is a member of the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, and is considered to be one of the top four players in Penn State University football history.  While playing for the Nittany Lions he w

Adam Graves - Motivational Sports Speaker

Adam Graves

Retired All-Star and Stanley Cup Champion with the New York Rangers

Adam Graves suited up for four different franchises in his 17 year NHL career, but is best known for his time spent with the New York Rangers.  In 1994, Graves had a career high 79 points, made his on

Alan Hobson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Alan Hobson

Adventurer and Cancer Survivor

When people talk about who may be the real-life most interesting man in the world, Alan Hobson certainly comes up on any short list.  After several attempts, he successfully scaled Mt. Everest at the

Bill Wennington - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bill Wennington

Chicago Bulls Broadcaster and Former Center

Bill Wennington was a vital part of perhaps the greatest spectacle to ever grace an NBA court, the 1990s Chicago Bulls. Wennington won three NBA titles with the Michael Jordan-led Bulls. He was a ke

Catriona Le May Doan - Motivational Sports Speaker

Catriona Le May Doan

Canadian Speed Skating Legend

Catriona Le May Doan is a two-time Olympic gold medal speed skater. Le May Doan captured gold medals in 500 meters at the 1998 and 2002 Winter Olympics. She also scored a bronze in the 1000 meters i

Chris Chambliss - Motivational Sports Speaker

Chris Chambliss

New York Yankees Postseason Great

Chris Chambliss had a four-decade career in baseball and is one of the most beloved New York Yankees of all-time.  Chambliss got an All-Star bid with the Yankees in 1976 and went on to help the team w

Dave Lapham - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dave Lapham

Cincinnati Bengals Radio Analyst

Dave Lapham is best known as the Cincinnati Bengals radio analyst since 1986.  Lapham also does TV work, covering the Big 12 for Fox Sports and area high school teams for Fox Sports Ohio.  The Bengals

Derek Sanderson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Derek Sanderson

Financial Advisor and Boston Bruins Legend

Former NHL player Derek Sanderson stands as the perfect example of someone who has successfully remade his or her life. While he had a successful hockey career, Sanderson was brought down by substanc

D.J. Swearinger - Motivational Sports Speaker

D.J. Swearinger

Houston Texans Safety

The Houston Texans made D.J. Swearinger a second round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft and he has gone on to be a successful safety for them ever since.  In his rookie season, he had 83 tackles and started

Don Newcombe - Motivational Sports Speaker

Don Newcombe

Dodgers Legend

Don Newcombe was a trailblazing African-American pitcher. The four-time All-Star won a World Series with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1955. In his rookie 1949 season, Newcombe was the first African-Ameri

Duane Kuiper - Motivational Sports Speaker

Duane Kuiper

Broadcaster for the San Francisco Giants

Duane Kuiper is a seven-time Emmy winning broadcaster for the San Francisco Giants. Kuiper teams with Mike Krukow to do Giants games on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area. In his 12 big league seasons, he w

Eric Byrnes - Motivational Sports Speaker

Eric Byrnes

Retired MLB Outfielder and Broadcaster

Eric Byrnes was a reliable outfielder over 11 big league seasons. Byrnes was a defensive player and also flashed some power at the plate. He came up with the Oakland A s and had his best season in 2

Eric Young - Motivational Sports Speaker

Eric Young

Colorado Rockies First Base Coach

Eric Young had a lengthy major league career, but is best known for being a star in the early years of the Colorado Rockies. Young led off the Rockies first ever home game with a home run. He would

Gary Matthews - Motivational Sports Speaker

Gary Matthews

Former All-Star Outfielder

Gary Matthews had a very successful 16-year career as a Major League Baseball outfielder. Matthews batted .281 and collected over 2,000 hits in those seasons. He was successful right off the bat, wi

Harry Douglas - Motivational Sports Speaker

Harry Douglas

Tennessee Titans Wide Receiver

Harry Douglas had a successful seven-year career at wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons and is now dedicated to helping the rebuilding effort of the Tennessee Titans.  Douglas’ best season came in 2

Joe Panik - Motivational Sports Speaker

Joe Panik

2014 San Francisco Giants Playoff Hero

Joe Panik was a World Series hero for the San Francisco Giants in 2014. Panik debuted during the 2014 season, but he will be forever remembered for what he did in the postseason. He hit a Game 5 hom

John Amaechi - Motivational Sports Speaker

John Amaechi

Retired NBA Player, Organizational Psychologist, Leadership Speaker & Human Rights Advocate

John Amaechi is known for his outspoken opinions and trailblazing efforts for gay athletes. Amaechi became the first former NBA player to come out when he wrote his memoir, “Man in the Middle” (2007)

Kasey Keller - Motivational Sports Speaker

Kasey Keller

Legendary U.S. Soccer Goalkeeper

Kasey Keller has a standout career as the goalie for Team USA, participating in four World Cups. Many consider a 1998 1-0 U.S. showing against Brazil in which Keller made ten saves to be one of the a

Major Applewhite - Motivational Sports Speaker

Major Applewhite

Head Football Coach at South Alabama

Major Applewhite is one of the bright offensive minds in college football and the current head coach at South Alabama. Applewhite previously spent three seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Ja

Marc Trestman - Motivational Sports Speaker

Marc Trestman

Tampa Bay XFL Head Coach

Marc Trestman has long been regarded as one of the best offensive minds in football Trestman is currently the offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens following two seasons as the head coach of

Mark Kelso - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mark Kelso

Retired Buffalo Bills Safety

Mark Kelso was an NFL safety that spent his entire career with the Buffalo Bills.  Kelso helped the Bills to four straight Super Bowl appearances.  He had a banner season in 1988, when he made seven i

Mike Krukow - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mike Krukow

San Francisco Giants Broadcaster

Mike Krukow had a lengthy pitching career, but he is now best known as a seven-time Emmy award-winning broadcaster for the San Francisco Giants. Krukow started full-time with KNBR Radio in 1994 and n

Rich Gannon - Motivational Sports Speaker

Rich Gannon

Retired NFL MVP and Four-Time Pro Bowl Quarterback

Rich Gannon’s NFL story is all about perseverance. It took 11 years into his pro career for Gannon to find the franchise where he would achieve his greatest success. He made four straight Pro Bowls an

Sandy Alomar Jr. - Motivational Sports Speaker

Sandy Alomar Jr.

Retired Six-Time All-Star Catcher for the Cleveland Indians

Sandy Alomar is a former Major League Baseball catcher. Although having been retired from the sport as a player since 2007, Alomar returned to the Major Leagues to serve as a coach and then manager. H

Sean Casey - Motivational Sports Speaker

Sean Casey

Retired Three-Time All-Star First Baseman

Sean Casey was a three-time All-Star who has always been beloved in baseball circles for his colorful personality and fan-friendly nature. Casey has parlayed that ability to connect with people into

Trevor Linden - Motivational Sports Speaker

Trevor Linden

Former Vancouver Canucks Great

Trevor Linden is a former professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League. Trevor began playing hockey at a young age and after several years playing in the AMHL and the WHL hockey league

Cari Champion - Motivational Sports Speaker

Cari Champion

Co-Host of ESPN “First Take”

Cari Champion is a popular ESPN personality and the current host of ESPN's First Take.

Seth Franco - Motivational Sports Speaker

Seth Franco

First Caucasian Harlem Globetrotter Since 1942 Who Also Overcame Hip Dysplasia

In 2003 Seth Franco became the first Caucasian Globetrotter since 1942 and currently travels the world inspiring people to have the courage to live their big dreams. When Franco was playing basketball

Chris Borland - Motivational Sports Speaker

Chris Borland

Former Linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers

Former linebacker for the San Francisco 49’ers, Chris Borland was born December 26, 1990 and a standout at the University of Wisconsin.  Borland, alongside fellow UW student-athlete Monica Whitehouse

Steve Fisher - Motivational Sports Speaker

Steve Fisher

Former College Basketball Coach at Michigan and San Diego State

Steve Fisher has long been a respected basketball mind and is the architect of the San Diego State program. Fisher won five Mountain West Conference regular season titles with the Aztecs and four MWC

Devon Harris - Motivational Sports Speaker

Devon Harris

Founding Member of the Jamaican Olympic Bobsled Team

Devon Harris was born in 1964 and raised in Kingston, Jamaica in the ghetto of Sunrise Drive in Olympic Gardens. He is one of the original members who started the Jamaican Bobsled team, as portrayed

Cassidy Hubbarth - Motivational Sports Speaker

Cassidy Hubbarth

NBA Sideline Reporter and Host of Hoop Streams for ESPN

Cassidy Hubbarth is a top talent at ESPN, particularly when it comes to the network's coverage of the NBA. Hubbarth is an NBA sideline reporter and the host of Hoop Streams. She also has been a Sports

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Adrian Wojnarowski

Former Senior NBA Insider for ESPN and Current General Manager for St. Bonaventure Basketball

There is no reporter perhaps in sports history who has broken stories more often than Adrian Wojnarowski. He was ESPN's Senior NBA Insider. The term “Woj bombs” was created for the amount of breaking

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Billy Mills

Olympic Gold Medalist

Billy Mills did something that no man from the Western Hemisphere has ever done. In 1964, Mills won the 10,000-meter race at the Olympics in Tokyo. His gold medal triumph would set him up for a life

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Nancy Hogshead-Makar

Olympic Gold Medalist

Nancy Hogshead-Makar is a three-time Olympic gold medalist. She captured gold in the 100-meter freestyle, 4x100 meter freestyle, and 4x100 meter medley at the 1984 Games. Hogshead-Makar also took ho

Daniel Rodriguez - Motivational Sports Speaker

Daniel Rodriguez

Purple Heart Solider & St Louis Rams Wide Receiver

Purple heart winner and St Louis Rams prospect, Daniel Rodriguez has had an incredible journey. After surviving the bloodiest clash of the war in Afghanistan, he left the military and walked on the Cl

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Jude Schimmel

Native American Basketball Standout in College

Basketball standout in college, Jude Schimmel is an unusual young woman, thoughtful and mature beyond her years. Her life story is inspirational to thousands of young women, especially Native American

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Dexter Fowler

Retired All-Star Outfielder and World Series Champion

Dexter Fowler had a successful 14-year major league career. Fowler represented the United States in the 2008 Summer Olympics and then made the jump to the big leagues with the Colorado Rockies. He was

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Angela James

Female Hockey Hall of Famer

Angela James was born December 22, 1964 and is a Canadian former ice hockey player who played at the highest levels of senior hockey between 1980 and 2000. She was a member of numerous teams in the Ce

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Stephane Richer

Former NHL Left Winger

Stephane Richer was born June 7, 1966 and is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey left winger. A fast skater with a big body (approx. 6 3 , 225 lbs.), Richer used skill and his shot to beat opp

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Shayne Corson

Retired Three-Time NHL All-Star

Shayne Corson was born August 13, 1966 and is a retired Canadian professional hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers, St Louis Blues, Toront

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Reggie Leach

Retired Two-Time NHL All-Star and Stanley Cup Champion with the Philadelphia Flyers

Reggie Leach had a storied NHL career, mostly with the Philadelphia Flyers. In 934 games, he scored 381 goals and added 285 assists. On two occasions, Leach was an NHL All-Star. In 1976, he led the

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Tony Gwynn Jr.

Former Major League Player and Current Broadcaster for the San Diego Padres

Tony Gwynn Jr. has a surname synonymous with baseball due to his iconic father Tony Sr.'s Hall of Fame career. Gwynn Jr. has also charted his own path in the game, with an eight-year major league play

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Sheldon Kennedy

Former NHL Player and Sexual Abuse Awareness Advocate

Sheldon Kennedy spent parts of eight seasons in the NHL. The Detroit Red Wings originally selected Kennedy in the fourth round of the 1988 NHL Draft. He went on to play in 310 games and notch 107 po

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David Nelson

Former NFL Wide Receiver

David Nelson serves as the Chief Executive Officer for i'mME. As i'mME's CEO, David is responsible for day-to-day operations as well as leading the organization's development and impact strategy. He c

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Matthew Slater

Retired Ten-Time Special Teams Pro Bowler for the New England Patriots

Matthew Slater is the perfect example of someone who perfected his craft. Slater was perhaps an afterthought when he was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft, b

Andrew Hawkins - Motivational Sports Speaker

Andrew Hawkins

Wide Receiver for the Cleveland Browns

Andrew Hawkins  was born March 10, 1986 and is a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He previously played for the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals and St. Louis Rams and al

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Ben Zobrist

2016 World Series MVP for the Chicago Cubs

Ben Zobrist was one of the most versatile players in baseball throughout his career. Zobrist primarily played second base to start his career but also spent significant time in the outfield and at sho

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Paul Heyman

Legendary Wrestling Manager and WWE Hall of Famer

Paul Heyman is a renaissance man, but he is best known as one of World Wrestling Entertainment s top talents alongside the ring as a manager and promoter. He has managee five WWE Champions. Heyman i

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George Foreman III

Boxer and TV Personality

George “Monk" Foreman III was born January 23, 1983 in Humble, Texas and is an American boxer, business executive, and television personality. He is the son of former two-time heavyweight champion Geo

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Leonard Marshall

New York Giants Great and Two-Time Super Bowl Champion

Leonard Marshall played ten of his oustanding 12 seasons in the NFL with the New York Giants.  With the Giants, Marshall was a starter on two Super Bowl teams.  He also was a Pro Bowl pick and second-

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Nicole Roundy

Paralympic Snowboarder and 24-Time World Cup Medalist

As a child, Nicole was ambitious, energetic and outgoing. She spent much of her childhood outdoors kicking soccer balls and exploring the outdoors with her two older brothers. Then at 8 years old, she

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Stipe Miocic

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion

Stipe Miocic was born August 19, 1982 and is an American mixed martial artist and current UFC Heavyweight Champion. Miocic eventually faced Werdum at UFC 198 on May 14, 2016. He caught Werdum with a

Darren Rovell - Motivational Sports Speaker

Darren Rovell

ESPN Sports Business Reporter

Darren Rovell is a sports business reporter for ESPN.  He has had two stints at the network, from 2000-06 and from 2012-present.  In between, Rovell worked as a sports business reporter CNBC.  He has

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Larry Johnson

Retired Two-Time NBA All-Star

Larry Johnson was known for being a big game player throughout his entire career.  He won an NCAA Championship at UNLV and was also the Naismith and Wooden Award winner in his final collegiate season.

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Kevin Eastman

Former College Basketball and NBA Coach

Kevin Eastman was born April 7, 1955 and is an American basketball coach and former assistant coach and Vice President for Basketball Operations of the Los Angeles Clippers of the NBA. Eastman joined

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Charles Johnson

Former Two-Time All-Star Catcher

Charles Johnson was one of the early stars for the expansion Florida Marlins.  The Marlins selected Johnson out of the University of Miami in the first round fo the 1992 MLB Draft.  He had two stints

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Aaron Ross

NFL Cornerbacks

Aaron Ross is an NFL cornerback who has had a successful career.  The New York Giants originally selected him with the 20th overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft.  Ross spent the first five seasons of hi

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Curtis Pride

Former MLB Outfielder

Curtis Pride was born December 17, 1968 in Washington, D.C. and is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and is currently the head baseball coach at Gallaudet University. Pride stands at 6 0 tall

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Luke Aikins

Record-Setting Skydiver

Luke Aikins completed an impressive feat in July of 2016 when he became the first person to skydive 25,000 feet from a plane without a parachute and safely land in a net. He landed perfectly on the 1

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Jeff Henderson

2016 Olympic Long Jump Gold Medalist

Jeff Henderson won the gold medal in the long jump at the 2016 Olympics. To win the gold, he beat his closest competitor on the final jump by just one centimeter. Henderson won gold in long jump at

Lindsay Whalen - Motivational Sports Speaker

Lindsay Whalen

Five-Time WNBA All-Star, Four-Time Champion and Basketball Hall of Famer

Lindsay Whalen had one of the most storied careers in women's basketball history. The five-time WNBA All-Star split her career between the Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx, ending up on the WNBA Top

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Angel McCoughtry

Four-Time WNBA All-Star and Prolific Scorer

Angel McCoughtry is a four-time WNBA All-Star for the Atlanta Dream. She has been selected to either the first or second All-WNBA team five times. McCoughtry led the league in scoring in 2012 and 20

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Vince Ferragamo

Retired Star Quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams

Vince Ferragamo is a former NFL quarterback who had his greatest success with the Los Angeles Rams.  The Rams drafted Ferragamo in the fourth round of the 1977 NFL Draft.  While he served as the backu

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Casey Cramer

Former NFL Fullback

Casey Cramer was a fullback who played five NFL seasons.  Cramer was able to make it to the pro ranks after a standout career at Dartmouth College.  He was one of the top tight ends in program history

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Brian Snitker

Former World Series Champion Manager of the Atlanta Braves

Brian Snitker is the former Atlanta Braves manager who went on a great run after taking over as interim manager on May 17, 2016. Snitker took over a club that went just 9-28 to start the season under

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Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

Former NBA Player and Well-Known Muslim Rights Advocate

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf had a nine-year NBA career and is know for being one of the most accurate free throw shooters in league history. He finished just one free throw short of the single-season record i

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Bobby Lee Johnson

Former Giants Wide Receiver

Bobby Lee Johnson was born December 14, 1961 and is a former professional American football wide receiver in the National Football League for three seasons for the New York Giants. He played college f

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Jackie MacMullan

Retired Pioneering Female Sportswriter

Jackie MacMullan has been a prominent national sports writer for decades. MacMullan got her start in writing with the Boston Globe in 1982. She rose to the level of columnist and associate editor at

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Joey Porter

Retired Four-Time Pro Bowl Linebacker and Super Bowl Champion for the Pittsburgh Steelers

During his time in the NFL, Joey Porter was one of the most feared defenders. He played 13 seasons in the league, eight of them wiht the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also played for the Miami Dolphins and

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Dick Beardsley

Legendary Marathon Runner

Dick Beardsley is a legendary American marathon runner. In 1981, Beardsley tied for first in the inaugural London Marathon. He was also victorious in the 1981 and 1982 Grandma's Marathon. His 1981 tim

Darren McCarty - Motivational Sports Speaker

Darren McCarty

Four-Time Stanley Cup Champion

Darren McCarty had a banner NHL career that was mostly spent with the Detroit Red Wings. He was known as one of the more intimidating enforcers in the league at his peak. McCarty won four Stanley Cups

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John Anderson

Former SportsCenter Anchor

John Anderson was one of the most recognizable faces behind the anchor desk of ESPN's "SportsCenter" for 25 years. Anderson became a four-time Emmy winner during his lengthy tenure at the Worldwide Le

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Dino Babers

Offensive Coordinator for University of Arizona Football

Dino Babers is one of the most highly regarded offensive coaches in college football. Babers is currently the offensive coordinator at Arizona. From 2016-23, he served as the head coach at Syracuse. I

Jack Harbaugh - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jack Harbaugh

Former College Football Coach

Jack Harbaugh was a longtime college football coach and the patriarch of one of the great coaching families in the history of the sport. Harbaugh is best identified for his run as the head coach at We

Tajh Boyd - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tajh Boyd

Former Clemson Star Quarterback

Tahj Boyd was a three-year starter at quarterback for Clemson University and helped usher in a new era of Tigers football. During his first season as the starter, he led Clemson to the ACC Championshi

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Craig Hodges

Three-Time NBA Three-Point Shootout Champion

Craig Hodges has gone down as one of the greatest three-point shooters in the NBA history. While with the Chicago Bulls, he won three consecutive Three-Point Shootouts from 1990-92. Hodges has Three-P

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Paige VanZant

UFC Fighter

Paige VanZant is one of the stars of the UFC Women's Strawweight division. She originally became a professional in 2012 and joined the UFC in 2014 after four fights. In VanZant's debut, she defeated K

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Randy Jones

Retired Two-Time All-Star and Cy Young Award Winner for the San Diego Padres

Randy Jones is one of the best pitchers in San Diego Padres history. Jones spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Padres. He debuted in 1973, but went through a rough 1974 campaign where

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Holly Rowe

ESPN Reporter and Cancer Survivor

Holly Rowe is a reporter for ESPN who joined the network permanently in 1998. She had worked some assignments for ESPN in 1997 and ABC Sports in 1995-96. As a reporter, Rowe primarily covers college f

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Tony Delk

Former NBA Player, Kentucky Basketball Legend and SEC Network Broadcaster

Tony Delk was a reliable guard for ten NBA seasons. He averaged 9.1 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. In 2001, Delk scored a career-high 53 points for the Phoenix Suns. The Charlotte Horn

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Justin Forsett

Former NFL Running Back Turned Entrepreneur

Justin Forsett was an NFL running back for nine seasons. Before entering the league, he played at the University of California. After being a reserve for the majority of his career, he broke out as a

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John Schneider

Seattle Seahawks General Manager

John Schneider has been the Seattle Seahawks general manager since 2010. He added the additional title of executive vice president in 2013. In that period of time, Seattle has had the best run of succ

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Ryan Leaf

Former 2nd Overall Pick in the 1998 NFL Draft

Ryan Leaf is best known as the former second overall pick of the San Diego Chargers in the 1998 NFL Draft. He played college football at Washington State, where he was named a Heisman Trophy finalist

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Vance Johnson

Former NFL Wide Receiver and Addiction Awareness Advocate

Vance Johnson had an 11-year NFL career and spent ten seasons with the Denver Broncos. Johnson played college football at the University of Arizona and was a track standout. He won the NCAA championsh

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Don Sweeney

Boston Bruins General Manager

Don Sweeney has spent most of his adult life as a member of the Boston Bruins organization. He has been the team s general manager since 2015. Sweeney previously spent 15 of his previous 16 pro season

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Ted Nolan

Former NHL Head Coach and Indigenous Sports Speaker

Ted Nolan is a former NHL head coach and player. He had brief stints as an NHL player with both the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings. Nolan began his coaching career in the Ontario Hockey Lea

Darcy Tucker - Motivational Sports Speaker

Darcy Tucker

Former NHL Standout

Darcy Tucker had a lengthy standout hockey career. He starred in junior hockey and was part of the Kamloops Blazers three Memorial Cup-winning teams in 1992, 1994 and 1995. Tucker was a two-time West

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Dat Nguyen

Former Dallas Cowboys Linebacker

Dat Nguyen had a unique road to NFL stardom. His parents fleed South Vietnam at the end of the Vietnam War during the fall of Saigon. Nguyen was born at a refugee center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He we

Bronson Koenig - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bronson Koenig

Former Indigenous Pro Basketball Player

Bronson Koenig is an inspiration to indigenous people everywhere. Koenig is a member of Ho-Chunk Nation and starred at the University of Wisconsin before embarking on a career in pro basketball.

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Brad Minns

Motivational Speaker, Fitness & Tennis Coach

Brad was born in Toledo Ohio on June 9, 1965. At the age of three he lost his hearing when he contracted a deadly fever. Rather than send him to special schools, his parents made sure Brad knew how to

Malcolm Mitchell - Motivational Sports Speaker

Malcolm Mitchell

Retired Super Bowl Champion and Literacy Advocate

Malcolm Mitchell is a wide receiver for the New England Patriots. The Patriots originally selected him in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Mitchell was a standout wide receiver at the Universit

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Kate Fagan

ESPN Writer

Kate Fagan has been with ESPN since 2012. She works as a columnist and feature writer for espnW. Fagan s writing has appeared on ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine. She also appears on ESPN television pro

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Jim Ross

Longtime WWE Broadcaster

Jim Ross is an institution in professional wrestling. Ross first worked as a broadcaster in local wrestling promotions during the mid-1970s. He became the head broadcaster for World Championship Wrest

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Tommie Smith

1968 Olympic Gold Medalist

Tommie Smith is best known for one seminal moment in his athletic career. After winning a gold medal in the 200 meters at the 1968 Olympics, Smith took a powerful stand for racial equality that has st

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Bruce Bowen

Former NBA Player

Bruce Bowen was a former NBA standout known as being one of the best defensive players of his era. After his college career at Cal State Fullerton, Bowen went undrafted and had to fight his way to a f

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Otis Wilson

Former Two-Time All-Pro

Otis Wilson is a linebacker who starred for the Chicago Bears. Before entering the pro ranks, he was an All-American linebacker at the University of Louisville. He ranks second in school history with

Dewey Bozella - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dewey Bozella

Former Professional Boxer

Dewey Bozella is a former professional boxer who has a tragic, but inspiring story. He had a rough upbringing and watched his father beat his mother to death. He also outlived three brothers who each

Esera Tuaolo - Motivational Sports Speaker

Esera Tuaolo

Former NFL Player who is Openly Gay

Esera Tuaolo is known is a strong LGBT rights advocate. He is the third former NFL player to come out as gay. Tuaolo serves as board member for the Gay and Lesbian Athletes Foundation. In 2006, his au

Jeff Francoeur - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jeff Francoeur

Former Atlanta Braves Star and Current Broadcaster

Jeff Francoeur is a former major league outfielder who achieved great success with the Atlanta Braves. The Braves selected him in the 2002 MLB Draft. In 2004, Baseball America named Francoeur the top

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Dekoda Watson

NFL Linebacker

Dekoda Watson is a linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played colleg

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Ben Boulware

NFL Linebacker

Benjamin James Boulware is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Clemson. Boulware signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent f

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Brock Huard

Former Washington and NFL Quarterback, National College Football Analyst

Brock Huard had a standout football career and is one of the top college football broadcasters in the country. Huard is a Seattle native who was the Gatorade High School Football Player of the Year in

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Brian Boyle

New Jersey Devils Center

Brian Boyle is a veteran center for the New Jersey Devils. The Los Angeles Kings selected her in the first round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He played four seasons of college hockey at Boston College

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Nick Goepper

Three-Time Olympic Medal-Winning Freestyle Skier

Nick Goepper is an American freestyle skier who has competed at the 2014 and 2018 Olympics. He won a bronze medal in slopestyle in 2014 and a silver in 2018. Goepper was part of a United States ski te

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Jim Ryun

Olympic Track & Field Legend and Former Congressman

Jim Ryun is one of the most famous American track and field competitors of all-time. Ryun first made waves in high school when he became the first high schooler to run a sub-four minute mile. He still

Doug Gottlieb - Motivational Sports Speaker

Doug Gottlieb

Longtime National Sports Media Personality and Men's Basketball Coach at Green Bay

Doug Gottlieb's name is synonymous with college basketball. Gottlieb first garnered acclaim as a player, then as a national media personality, and currently, as the head men's basketball coach at Gree

John Carlos - Motivational Sports Speaker

John Carlos

1968 Olympian and Civil Rights Hero

John Carlos became a part of Olympic history in the summer of 1968. After winning the bronze medal in the 200-meters, he and teammate Tommie Smith took the podium with hands raised in a Black Power sa

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Desiree Linden

2018 Boston Marathon Winner

Desiree Linden became the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon since 1985 in 2018 when she crossed the finish line with a time of 2:39.54. Linden had previously posted a career-best finish

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Eric Boles

President and Founder of The Game Changers, Inc

Eric Boles is the president and founder of The Game Changers, Inc., a leadership development firm located in Lakewood, WA. He is the author of several executive and emerging leader development program

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Cristian Roldan

Midfielder for the Seattle Sounders

Cristian Roldan was born June 3, 1995 and is a professional soccer player, who currently plays as a midfielder for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer. On January 8, 2015, it was announced t

Will Bruin - Motivational Sports Speaker

Will Bruin

Midfielder for the Seattle Sounders

Will Bruin was born October 24, 1989 and is a soccer player currently playing as a forward for Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer. After spending 6 years and scoring 50 league goals with th

Nicolas Lodeiro - Motivational Sports Speaker

Nicolas Lodeiro

Midfielder for the Seattle Sounders

Nicolás Lodeiro was born March 21, 1989 and is a Uruguayan footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Major League Soccer club Seattle Sounders FC and the Uruguay national team. Lodeiro ha

Raul Ruidiaz - Motivational Sports Speaker

Raul Ruidiaz

Striker for the Seattle Sounders

Raul Ruidiaz was born July 25, 1990 and is a Peruvian footballer who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC and the Peru national team, as a striker. He is of maternal Croatian descent and his nic

Mark Pattison - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mark Pattison

Former NFL Player and Mountain Climber

Mark Pattison is a former NFL player who has just completed the Seven Summits having scaled Mt Everest on May 23rd, 2021. He became the 2nd NFL player to ever accomplish this goal having climbed th

Kevin Atlas - Motivational Sports Speaker

Kevin Atlas

Inspirational One-Handed Basketball Player

Kevin Atlas made history by becoming the first one-handed player in Division 1 college basketball. He became one of the top high school prospects in California and signed with Manhattan College. Atlas

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Justin James

Top-Ranked Long Drive Champion

Justin James has the unique ability to hit a golf ball farther than almost anyone else in the world. He was the 2017 Volvik World Long Drive Champion and a member of the World Long Drive Tour. James i

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Lori Locust

First Female Assistant Coach to Win a Super Bowl

Lori Locust was a groundbreaking assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Locust was hired along with Maral Javadifar, making Tampa Bay the first NFL team to have two women on the coaching staff

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Tom Levenick

Sports Author and Former Ohio State Football Player

Tom Levenick is an author with a background that is the biproduct if intense athletic competition and business success, while inspiring people to discover their purpose and live purposeful lives. He

Darrell Evans - Motivational Sports Speaker

Darrell Evans

Retired Two-Time MLB All-Star

Darrell Evans had a distinguished major league career that lasted over 20 years with the Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants and Detroit Tigers. Evans was a tremendous offensive third baseman for mos

Rick Cerone - Motivational Sports Speaker

Rick Cerone

Retired Major League Baseball Catcher

Rick Cerone had a successful 18-year career in Major League Baseball and is best known for his three different stints with the New York Yankees. Cerone was originally a first round pick of the Clevela

Bobby Grich - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bobby Grich

Retired Six-Time All-Star and Four-Time Gold Glove Winner

Bobby Grich played his entire standout career for just two franchises and he is considered a legend for each. Grich was originally a first round pick of the Baltimore Orioles and debuted for the team

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Greg Luzinski

Retired Four-Time All-Star for the Philadelphia Phillies

Greg Luzinski was one of the most feared hitters in baseball through the 1970s and into the 1980s. He earned the nickname "The Bull" for his impressive power hitting skills. Luzinski was named a Natio

Tippy Martinez - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tippy Martinez

Retired World Series Champion for the Baltimore Orioles

Tippy Martinez had a great 14-year career and he is primarily known for an over decade long run with the Baltimore Orioles. In 1983, Martinez made the All-Star team and helped the Orioles win the Worl

Tony Oliva - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tony Oliva

Retired Eight-Time All-Star for the Minnesota Twins

Tony Oliva spent his entire 15-year major league career with the Minnesota Twins and became one of the franchise's all-time greats. Oliva made an immediate impact, winninig the 1964 American League Ro

Dennis Martinez - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dennis Martinez

Retired Four-Time MLB All-Star Pitcher

Dennis Martinez was one of the best pitchers in baseball in a career spanning over 20 years. "El Presidente" was the first Nicauraguan to play in the major leagues when he debuted with the Baltimore O

Terry Pendleton - Motivational Sports Speaker

Terry Pendleton

1991 National League MVP for the Atlanta Braves

Terry Pendleton had a successful 15-year major league career at third base. Pendleton made his major league debut with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1984 and spent his first seven seasons with the club.

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Rick Reuschel

Retired Three-Time MLB All-Star Pitcher

Rick Reuschel was one of the most physically imposing pitchers during his lenghty major league career. Reuschel spent the first ten years of his career with the Chicago Cubs after debuting in 1972. He

Mickey Rivers - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mickey Rivers

Retired Two-Time World Series Champion with the New York Yankees

Mickey Rivers had a 15-year career in the major leagues, but he is best remembered for a five-year run with the New York Yankees. Rivers was a speedy outfielder throughout his time in baseball and he

Lou Whitaker - Motivational Sports Speaker

Lou Whitaker

Retired Five-Time All-Star for the Detroit Tigers

Lou Whitaker is one of the most beloved players in Detroit Tigers history. Whitaker immediately made an impact with the Tigers, winning American League Rookie of the Year in 1978. He was one of the mo

Bobby Abreu - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bobby Abreu

Retired Two-Time All-Star for the Philadelphia Phillies

Bobby Abreu was a dominant major league hitter over the course of his 18-year career. He came up with the Houston Astros in 1996, but would really start to make an impact when he joined the Philadelph

Tim Hudson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tim Hudson

Retired Four-Time MLB All-Star Pitcher

Tim Hudson was one of baseball's most consistent pitchers during his 17-year career. Hudson was first a star at Auburn, where he became the 1997 SEC Player of the Year and a consensus All-American. He

Mina Samuels - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mina Samuels

Inspirational Sports Author

The world of inspirational aspiration is oversaturated with people who will tell you how to aim higher, run faster and live in the moment. The problem is their advice comes from above—people who tell

Troy Murray - Motivational Sports Speaker

Troy Murray

Retired NHL Player and Chicago Blackhawks Radio Analyst

Troy Murray is a retired center who played 15 years in the NHL and currently serves as the Chicago Blackhawks radio analyst on WGN. Murray was originally selected in the third round of the 1980 NHL En

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Keena Turner

Four-Time Super Bowl Champion and Longtime Executive for the San Francisco 49ers

Keena Turner was a core member of the San Francisco 49ers defense during the greatest period in franchise history. Turner played for the Niners from 1980-1990 and won four Super Bowls. As a linebacker

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Clint Malarchuk

Retired NHL Goaltender, Suicide Surviver, Mental Health Advocate

Clint Malarchuk spent over a decade in the NHL as a goaltender, suiting up for the Quebec Nordiques, Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres. Malarchuk originally made his debut in 1981. He is best kno

Carson Pickett - Motivational Sports Speaker

Carson Pickett

Soccer Player With a Limb Difference Who Stars for Denver Summit FC

Carson Pickett is a defender for Denver Summit FC who has defied the odds to reach the highest level of women's professional soccer. Pickett has pushed through to have an elite athletic career despite

Ryan Pressly - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ryan Pressly

All-Star Pitcher for the Chicago Cubs

Ryan Pressly is a standout relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. Pressly first really stood out when he was traded to the Houston Astros in 2018 and down the stretch pitched in 26 games while posting a

Jake Olson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jake Olson

Former Blind Long Snapper Who Played College Football at USC

Jake Olson has one of the most inspiring sports stories you will ever hear. Olson competed as a long snapper at the University of Southern California despite losing his eyesight to cancer when he was

Sarah Spain - Motivational Sports Speaker

Sarah Spain

Popular ESPNw Columnist, National Sports Podcaster and Women in Sports Advocate

Sarah Spain is a long-term ESPN personality, currently serving as a columnist for ESPNw. After hosting radio shows throughout her ESPN tenure, she currently hosts a daily podcast on women's sports dis

Joe Tessitore - Motivational Sports Speaker

Joe Tessitore

Longtime ESPN Play By Play Broadcaster

Joe Tessitore has long been regarded as one of the best play-by-play broadcasters in sports. Tessitore is currently best known for his work on boxing telecasts and previously headed up ESPN's Monday N

Dianna Russini - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dianna Russini

NFL Host and Reporter for The Athletic

Dianna Russini is a host and reporter for ESPN that primarily covers the NFL. Russini is a versatile talent that contributes to shows like NFL Live, Sunday NFL Countdown, Fantasy Football Now and Spor

Michael Pinball Clemons - Motivational Sports Speaker

Michael Pinball Clemons

Legendary General Manager, Head Coach and Player for the Toronto Argonauts

Pinball Clemons is, quite simply, one of the most beloved sports personalities in Toronto history. Clemons has an incredible legacy as a former player, head coach and current general manager of the To

Bill James - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bill James

Influential Baseball Historian and Statistician

Bill James is one of the names synonymous with the history of baseball. James has chronicled America's pastime in over two dozen books and also was one of the early adopters of advanced analytics or s

Isaiah Johnson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Isaiah Johnson

Skateboarder

Isaiah Johnson's interest in skateboarding started around 7 years old. He would skate at the skateparks around his neighborhood. As Johnson grew older it became a passion. He won local skate contests

John Paxson - Motivational Sports Speaker

John Paxson

Chicago Bulls Legend and Former Basketball Executive

Due his nearly three decades as a player, coach and executive with the organization, John Paxson is truly a Chicago Bulls legend. Paxson first became known to basketball fans everywhere as a two-time

Jud Buechler - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jud Buechler

Three-Time NBA Champion with the Chicago Bulls

Jud Buechler has had a lengthy playing and coaching career in the NBA, but he is best known as a key role player on the late-1990's Chicago Bulls team. Buechler was part of Chicago's second three-peat

Scott Burrell - Motivational Sports Speaker

Scott Burrell

Head Men's Basketball Coach at Southern Connecticut State

Scott Burrell has devoted much of his life to basketball, but he will forever be linked to one season of his lengthy playing career. Burrell was a member of the Chicago Bulls during Michael Jordan's l

Lou Merloni - Motivational Sports Speaker

Lou Merloni

Retired Boston Red Sox Fan Favorite and Broadcaster

As a native of Framingham, Massachusetts, Lou Merloni was born to play for the Boston Red Sox. Merloni became a Red Sox fan favorite during his stint as a utility player for the team from 1998-2002 an

Gerry Sandusky - Motivational Sports Speaker

Gerry Sandusky

Baltimore Ravens Radio Play-by-Play Broadcaster

Gerry Sandusky is one of the most respected NFL broadcasters in the country. Sandusky called Baltimore Ravens games on radio and is also the sports director at WBAL-TV. He has been with the station si

Jamie Sale - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jamie Sale

2002 Olympic Pairs Figure Skating Gold Medalist

Jamie Sale captured the hearts and minds of a generation of figure skating fans at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah. She and her partner David Pelletier skated to a tie for gold in the

Bo Outlaw - Motivational Sports Speaker

Bo Outlaw

Retired Orlando Magic Fan Favorite and Team Ambassador

Bo Outlaw is a retired American professional basketball player. Outlaw was known for his athleticism, tenacious defensive approach and sub-par free-throw shooting (.521 for his career). Outlaw played

Tim Couch - Motivational Sports Speaker

Tim Couch

Former #1 Overall Pick in the NFL Draft

Tim Couch is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons with the Cleveland Browns. He played college football at the University of Kentuck

Ralph Simpson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ralph Simpson

Retired Five-Time ABA All-Star

Ralph Simpson was one of the biggest stars in the upstart ABA during the 1970s. Simpson played the majority of his career in Denver, being named to five-straight All-Star teams from 1972-76. He was a

Malik Rose - Motivational Sports Speaker

Malik Rose

Retired Two-Time NBA Champion and Head of Basketball Operations for the G-League

Best Known For: Two-time NBA Champion with San Antonio SpursCovered Philadelphia 76ers as the broadcast color commentator from 2011-20152018 NBA G-League Executive of the YearBest Booked For: Sports

Joe Lunardi - Motivational Sports Speaker

Joe Lunardi

ESPN Bracketologist and College Basketball Analyst

No one covers March Madness quite like ESPN's Joe Lunardi. Lunardi is the inventor of Bracketology and has made his NCAA Tournament projections for ESPN.com since the site's creation. He provides regu

Molly Seidel - Motivational Sports Speaker

Molly Seidel

Team USA Marathon Runner

Molly Seidel accomplished an incredible feat, when during her first competitive marathon, she placed second at the U.S. Olympic Trials and earned a spot on the 2021 Olympic team. Seidel has quite a bi

Adia Barnes - Motivational Sports Speaker

Adia Barnes

Women's Basketball Coach at SMU

Adia Barnes is the women's basketball coach at SMU after a successful run at Arizona. She was a huge breakout star of the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Barnes led the Wildcats for four seasons before that ban

Amobi Okugo - Motivational Sports Speaker

Amobi Okugo

Professional Soccer Player, Founder of A Frugal Athlete and Forbes 30 Under 30 Selection

Amobi Okugo is a professional soccer player, entrepreneur, media host, and philanthropist who has been recognized as a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient. Amobi Okugo was drafted in the first round of

Drew Robinson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Drew Robinson

Professional Baseball Player Who Survived a Suicide Attempt, Lost His Right Eye and is Now a Mental Health Advocate

Drew Robinson has an amazing story of overcoming being at the lowest point in life one can imagine. Robinson was in the minor leagues when he survived a suicide attempt in 2020 that left him with no s

Cadillac Williams - Motivational Sports Speaker

Cadillac Williams

College Football Legend for the Auburn Tigers

Cadillac Williams is currently making his way up in the coaching world as the running backs coach for the Las Vegas Raiders. He is best known as a college football legend, however. Williams forme

Brianna Cope - Motivational Sports Speaker

Brianna Cope

Professional Surfer and Positivity Brand Ambassador

Brianna Cope is an inspirational professional surfer. Cope started surfing at the age of four and started competing in events when she was ten. She had a successful junior career and came close to qua

Lee Kiefer - Motivational Sports Speaker

Lee Kiefer

Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist in Fencing

Lee Kiefer is one of the most accomplished fencers in the world. For Kiefer, the third time was a charm as she won gold in individual foil in her third trip to the Olympics at the Tokyo Games. Kiefer

Alex Walsh - Motivational Sports Speaker

Alex Walsh

Olympic Medalist in the 200 Meter Individual Medley

Alex Walsh had an amazing Olympic moment in Tokyo. She was able to pair with her college teammate at the University of Virginia, Kate Douglass, to win silver and bronze respectively in the 200-meter i

Raven Saunders - Motivational Sports Speaker

Raven Saunders

Olympic Silver Medalist in Shot Put

Raven Saunders made a powerful statement while winning a silver medal in shot put at the Tokyo Olympics. Saunders threw up an X on the medal podium, something she said symbolizes, "It’s the intersecti

Dominic Miller - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dominic Miller

Former College Football Player Turned School Motivational Speaker

Former high school and college football player Dominic Miller has faced many challenges in his life. However, he was able to finish college against all odds. When Dominic was just 15 years old, he cou

Zach Mettenberger - Motivational Sports Speaker

Zach Mettenberger

Former Star Quarterback at LSU

Zach Mettenberger had a standout two-year career as the starting quarterback at Louisiana State University. Mettenberger was the first Tigers signal caller to throw for over 2,500 yards in back-to-bac

Martin Gramatica - Motivational Sports Speaker

Martin Gramatica

Pro Bowl Kicker and Super Bowl Champion for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Martin Gramatica could always be counted on in key moments on the biggest stages. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers knew they had something special when Gramatica made the first ten field goals of his career.

Maurice Jones-Drew - Motivational Sports Speaker

Maurice Jones-Drew

Retired Three-Time Pro Bowl Running Back for the Jacksonville Jaguars

Maurice Jones-Drew is one of the most beloved players in Jacksonville Jaguars history. Jones-Drew played eight of his nine NFL seasons in Jacksonville after being a first-team All-Pac 10 selection at

Mike Mayock - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mike Mayock

Former NFL Draft Analyst and Las Vegas Raiders General Manager

Mike Mayock had a tremendous climb to become a fan favorite football commentator and eventually the general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders. Mayock had a brief playing career in pro football and went

Oksana Masters - Motivational Sports Speaker

Oksana Masters

17-Time Paralympic Medalist in Rowing, Skiing, Cycling and Biathlon

Oksana Masters has become an incredibly accomplished Paralympian in several sports and has an amazing story to tell. Masters was born in Ukraine after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and suffered sever

Clarissa Chun - Motivational Sports Speaker

Clarissa Chun

Olympic Medalist and Head Women's Wrestling Coach at Iowa

Clarissa Chun had a standout career in competition, which included participating in two Olympics. After Chun fell just shy of the Olympic medal podium in 2008, she won gold in the 48 kg division at th

Maggie Nichols - Motivational Sports Speaker

Maggie Nichols

Eight-Time National Champion Gymnast and Advocate for Victims of Sexual Assault

Maggie Nichols is an accomplished American gymnast. Nichols is an eight-time national champion from her days at Oklahoma, including the 2018 and 2019 All-Around NCAA titleholder. As a junior, she won

Ricky Craven - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ricky Craven

Two-Time NASCAR Cup Series Race Winner

Ricky Craven was one of the better NASCAR drivers of the 1990s. Craven won twice in his career and is best remembered for his triumph at the 2003 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400. He won the race in the clo

Brad Gilbert - Motivational Sports Speaker

Brad Gilbert

Former Tennis Pro, Successful Coach and Current Commentator

Brad Gilbert has spent his entire life in and around the sport of tennis. Gilbert first came of age as a successful singles player, winning 20 titles and achieving a career-high rank of fourth in the

Shawn Green - Motivational Sports Speaker

Shawn Green

Retired Two-Time MLB All-Star and Famous Jewish Athlete

Shawn Green was one of the players of his era in baseball. Green was a two-time All-Star, collected over 100 RBI four times, and hit over 40 home runs three times. Green was originally a first-round p

Lauren Sisler - Motivational Sports Speaker

Lauren Sisler

Emmy Award-Winning ESPN & SEC Sportscaster, Addiction Prevention Advocate

Lauren Sisler is a two-time Emmy award-winning sports broadcaster who joined ESPN and SEC Network in 2016 as a sideline reporter for both college football and gymnastics. As a sportscaster and for

Steve Sands - Motivational Sports Speaker

Steve Sands

Top NBC Sports Golf Broadcaster

Steve Sands is the lead interviewer on NBC Sports golf coverage. He also serves as a studio host and play-by-play voice for the Golf Channel, where he originally started in 2001. Sands career has coi

Mark Duper - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mark Duper

Retired Three-Time Pro Bowl Wide Receiver for the Miami Dolphins

Mark Duper is one of the greatest Miami Dolphins players of all-time. Catching passes from Dan Marino, Duper was a star wide receiver in the 1980s. He went to three Pro Bowls and was a two-time All-Pr

Nolan Richardson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Nolan Richardson

Legendary National Championship-Winning Basketball Coach at Arkansas

Nolan Richardson is an Arkansas legend. He took the Razorbacks men's basketball team to four Final Fours and they won the national championship in 1994. Richardson importantly made history as the firs

Garrett Geros - Motivational Sports Speaker

Garrett Geros

Paralympic Medalist in Snowboard Cross

Garrett Geros is a Paralympic snowboarder who won a silver in snowboard cross at the 2022 Games. Geros, unfortunately, suffered a severe car accident at the age of 16 that left his left leg amputated

Craig Foster - Motivational Sports Speaker

Craig Foster

Legendary Australian Soccer Player, Human Rights Activist and Television Analyst

Craig Foster is an icon in Australia for his work on and off the pitch. Foster played professional soccer from 1988-2003. From 1996-00, he was a member of the Australian national team and served as th

Dave Wottle - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dave Wottle

Olympic Gold Medalist in the 800 Meters

The highlight of Dave Wottle's track and field career came at the 1972 Olympics when he won gold for Team USA in the 800 meters. The images that Wottle is best remembered for that live on today are th

Gary Brackett - Motivational Sports Speaker

Gary Brackett

Super Bowl Champion with the Indianapolis Colts

Gary Brackett played his entire nine-year career with the Indianapolis Colts and remains an important member of the community today. Brackett worked his way up from undrafted player out of Rutgers in

Shawn Bradley - Motivational Sports Speaker

Shawn Bradley

Former NBA Star and One of the Tallest Players in League History

Shawn Bradley is an NBA legend who towered at 7'6", making him one of the tallest players in league history. Bradley played 12 seasons, originally debuting with the Philadelphia 76ers in 1993. The Six

Akim Alium - Motivational Sports Speaker

Akim Alium

Former Professional Hockey Player and Co-Founder of the Hockey Diversity Alliance

Akim Aliu has a unique background that has led to him being a champion for diversity in hockey. Aliu was born in Nigeria, spent his early years in Ukraine, and grew up in Canada. There he found a love

Gabbi Tuft - Motivational Sports Speaker

Gabbi Tuft

Former WWE Superstar Who is Openly Transgender

Gabbi Tuft is known worldwide as former WWE Superstar “Tyler Reks” and founder of the international renown fitness company, Body Spartan. She publicly announced to the world that she was transgender i

Hendon Hooker - Motivational Sports Speaker

Hendon Hooker

Quarterback for the Detroit Lions

Hendon Hooker is a quarterback for the Detroit Lions who was selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Hoooker was in the middle of the revitalization of the Tennesee Volunteers football prog

Rob Ninkovich - Motivational Sports Speaker

Rob Ninkovich

Retired Two-Time Super Bowl Champion with the New England Patriots

Rob Ninkovich was a standout linebacker for 11 seasons in the NFL. Ninkovich was best remembered for his time with the New England Patriots from 2009-16. He won two Super Bowls with the Pats and was n

Matt Stinchcomb - Motivational Sports Speaker

Matt Stinchcomb

Georgia Bulldogs Legend and Former All-American

Matt Stinchcomb is one of the greatest players in Georgia Football history. He was a two-time All-American and was named to the SEC All-Decade First Team for the 1990s. In 1998, Stinchcomb was the Geo

Jermaine Wiggins - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jermaine Wiggins

Retired Super Bowl Champion with the New England Patriots

Jermaine Wiggins grew up in Boston and got to live out his dream playing for the New England Patriots. Wiggins played collegiately at Marshall and Georgia before being picked up as an undrafted free a

Field Yates - Motivational Sports Speaker

Field Yates

ESPN NFL Insider and Fantasy Football Expert

Field Yates is an ESPN NFL insider who appears on all of the network's platforms throughout the week. On Sundays, Yates also hosts the show, Fantasy Football Now on ESPN2. He contributes to the podcas

Deron Cherry - Motivational Sports Speaker

Deron Cherry

Retired Six-Time Pro Bowler and Kansas City Chief Hall of Famer

Deron Cherry was a dominant safety who spent his entire career with the Kansas City Chiefs. Cherry made six straight Pro Bowls from 1983-88 and was an All-Pro on five occasions. He had tremendous succ

Dusty May - Motivational Sports Speaker

Dusty May

Head Men's Basketball Coach at Michigan

Dusty May is the head men's basketball coach at Michigan. May jumped on the national radar while guiding FAU to the Final Four in 2023 and back to the NCAA Tournament in 2024. May's FAU team spen

Lukas Van Ness - Motivational Sports Speaker

Lukas Van Ness

Star Linebacker for the Green Bay Packers

Lukas Van Ness is a star linebacker for the Green Bay Packers. Lukas was selected with the 13th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Van Ness played college football at Iowa, where he was a Freshman All-Americ

Alex Palou - Motivational Sports Speaker

Alex Palou

IndyCar Championship Driver

Alex Palou is one of the stars of IndyCar, winning the championship in 2021. Palou became the first Spanish driver to win a title in American open-wheel racing. He has also spent time as a reserve dri

Mark Gallagher - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mark Gallagher

Formula One Executive and Motivational Speaker

Mark Gallagher has taken the experience of three decades as a motorsports industry executive to become a leading motivational speaker. Gallagher had had high-profile roles in Formula One. He spent ove

Cris Cyborg - Motivational Sports Speaker

Cris Cyborg

World Champion in Four Different MMA Promotions

Cris Cyborg is one of the most iconic female mixed martial artists of all-time. Cyborg is the only fighter of any sex to hold world championships in four different MMA promotions. She first became a h

Vernon Wells - Motivational Sports Speaker

Vernon Wells

Retired Three-Time All-Star for the Toronto Blue Jays

Vernon Wells was a phenom for the Toronto Blue Jays and lived up to the hype. Toronto originally selected Wells with the fifth overall pick in the 1997 MLB Draft. He made his debut two years later and

Gary Christian - Motivational Sports Speaker

Gary Christian

Golfer Who Became a 40-Year-Old PGA Tour Rookie

Gary Christian's journey through golf is a story of persistence. Christian became a PGA Tour rookie at the age of 40, making the FedEx Cup Playoffs in 2012 and getting paired with Tiger Woods. Overall

Drew Stoltz - Motivational Sports Speaker

Drew Stoltz

Former Pro Golfer and Host on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio

Drew Stoltz is a co-host of the popular SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio show, Gravy and the Sleeze, with Colt Knost. Stoltz has a pro golf background, spending time on the Korn Ferry Tour. He played college

Ted DiBiase - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ted DiBiase

WWE Hall of Famer

Best Known For: WWE Hall of Fame WrestlerIconic “The Million Dollar Man” persona and leading the “Million Dollar Corporation.”Recognized as one of the greatest villains in pro wrestling history.Curre

Mitch Holthus - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mitch Holthus

Kansas City Chiefs Play-by-Play Announcer

Best Known For: Serving as “The Voice of the Chiefs” since 1994, marking him as the longest-tenured announcer in the history of the franchise.Coined the term “Chiefs Kingdom” to encapsulate the team'

Karun Chandhok - Motivational Sports Speaker

Karun Chandhok

Former Formula 1 Driver and Racing Analyst

Karun Chandhok, once an accomplished Indian racing driver, now stands out as a prominent television presenter, bringing his extensive experience from racing tracks to the broadcasting world. Last comp

Nikki Hiltz - Motivational Sports Speaker

Nikki Hiltz

Team USA 1500 Meters Star and American Record Holder in the Mile

Nikki Hiltz is a standout for Team USA in the 1500 meters. They qualified for the 2024 Olympics by setting a U.S. Trials record in the event. The year prior, HIltz won their first National Outdoor Cha

Ray Davis - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ray Davis

All-Pro Kick Returner and Running Back for the Buffalo Bills

Ray Davis is a standout running back for the Buffalo Bills with a compelling story. Davis overcame homelessness and grew up in the foster care system before reaching the pinnacle of football. In colle

Natalie Nakase - Motivational Sports Speaker

Natalie Nakase

Head Coach of the Golden State Valkyries

Natalie Nakase has made history as the first coach of the WNBA's Golden State Valkyries. Prior to getting the head coaching job, Nakase was an assistant coach with the Las Vegas Aces, where she won tw

Donnie Campbell - Motivational Sports Speaker

Donnie Campbell

Jason Sudeikis' High School Basketball Coach Who Helped Inspire Ted Lasso

Donnie Campbell has been inspiring people for years even before he became attached to the internationally-beloved character, Ted Lasso. Campbell was the high school basketball coach at Shawnee Mission

Roderick Townsend - Motivational Sports Speaker

Roderick Townsend

Paralympic Gold Medal-Winning Track & Field Star

Roderick Townsend is a Paralympic gold medal-winning track and field star renowned for his dominance in the T46/T47 classification for athletes with upper limb impairments. Hailing from Stockton, Cali

Olivia Reeves - Motivational Sports Speaker

Olivia Reeves

Olympic Gold Medal-Winning Weightlifting Prodigy

Olivia Reeves is an Olympic gold medal-winning weightlifting prodigy who made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics, winning gold in the women's 71kg category. This was the first U.S. weightlifting Olymp

Daryl Homer - Motivational Sports Speaker

Daryl Homer

Pioneering Olympic Medal-Winning Fencer

Daryl Homer is a pioneering American fencer who became the first U.S. male saber fencer to win an Olympic medal, earning silver at the 2016 Rio Games. He was born in the U.S. Virgin Islands and moved

Manteo Mitchell - Motivational Sports Speaker

Manteo Mitchell

Olympic Medal-Winning Sprinter & Bobsledder; Mental Health Advocate

Manteo Mitchell is an American Olympic medal-winning sprinter and bobsledder, known for reaching remarkable athletic excellence and fortified mental strength. A native of Shelby, North Carolina, he wo

Cam Awesome - Motivational Sports Speaker

Cam Awesome

National Champion Heavyweight Olympic Boxer, U.S. National Team Captain & Subject of the NETFLIX Original Documentary “CounterPunch”

Cam Awesome is a celebrated American amateur boxer, captivating storyteller, and inspiration for his remarkable journey and achievements in boxing and life. A native of Uniondale, New York, he rose fr

Brian Hernandez Jr. - Motivational Sports Speaker

Brian Hernandez Jr.

Kentucky Derby and American Eclipse Award Winning Jockey

Brian Hernandez Jr. is a very successful jockey who began his career in 2003. His first career win came at Delta Downs that same year. And in 2004, he recorded 243 victories, which was enough to earn

Thomas Proben - Motivational Sports Speaker

Thomas Proben

Professional Golfer, Businessman & Founder of ThomasZ Proben Golf

Thomas Proben is a multifaceted professional golfer and businessman. He hails from Plymouth, Michigan, and attended Eastern Michigan University, where he earned a B.S. in Mathematics and a Physics min

Ruben Gonzalez - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ruben Gonzalez

Four-Time Winter Olympian Spanning Four Decades, Best-Selling Author & Inspirational Speaker

Ruben Gonzalez is a four-time Winter Olympian in luge, renowned for his perseverance and historic career. Hailing from Campana, Argentina, he competed in the Winter Games in Calgary (1988), Albertvill

Cole Kmet - Motivational Sports Speaker

Cole Kmet

NFL Tight End for the Chicago Bears

Cole Kmet is an NFL tight end for the Chicago Bears. Hailing from Barrington, Illinois, he played college football at Notre Dame, where he also played baseball. He was drafted by the Bears in the seco

Mick Foley - Motivational Sports Speaker

Mick Foley

Retired WWE Wrestler, Professional Stuntman, Ambassador for Pro Wrestling

Mick Foley dedicated his life to professional wrestling and writing and acting before his retirement as a sports entertainment legend. Born on June 7, 1965, in Bloomington, Indiana, to Michael Francis

LaVar Arrington - Motivational Sports Speaker

LaVar Arrington

Former NFL Linebacker, College Football Hall of Fame Inductee & Sportscaster

LaVar Arrington is a former NFL linebacker, College Football Hall of Fame inductee (2022), and current sports broadcaster. Hailing from Pittsburgh, he became a standout at Penn State (1997-1999), earn

Jeff Sheppard - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jeff Sheppard

Former NCAA Basketball Champion & Kentucky Wildcats Legend

Jeff Sheppard played professional basketball and won two NCAA championships as a University of Kentucky Wildcats player. Born on September 29, 1974, in Marietta, Georgia, he received the Mr. Georgia B

Cam F. Awesome - Motivational Sports Speaker

Cam F. Awesome

Winningest Boxer in USA Boxing History Who Overcame Significant Adversity to Become a Leading Motivational Speaker

Cam F. Awesome was born Lenroy Thompson on August 6, 1988, in Uniondale, New York, and he is a retired American amateur boxer who gained fame for his super heavyweight division success. He became the

Doug Middleton - Motivational Sports Speaker

Doug Middleton

Former NFL Player, Mental Health Advocate & Founder of Dream the Impossible Foundation

Doug Middleton is a former NFL safety and a mental health advocate motivated by personal loss. He is originally from Beaufort, South Carolina, and became a standout player at Appalachian State Univers