 | Jim Abbott -- California USA, 10.0k to 15.0k 
Jim Abbott has battled the odds his entire life. Despite being born with only one hand, he was the 15th player to ever make a professional debut in the Major Leagues. Many considered the move a publicity stunt, but Abbott proved his doubters wrong by winning 12 games for the California Angels with a 3.92 ERA in his rookie season.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Oksana Baiul -- New Jersey USA, Contact for fee schedule
Oksana Baiul is one of the world’s most famous figure skaters. When she was only sixteen, she captured the hearts of millions as they viewed her stunning victory at the Lillehammer Winter Olympics, and her amazing story was told the world over. Soon after, Barbara Walters named Baiul “One of the 10 Most Fascinating Personalities” of the year.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Dusty Baker -- California USA, 25.0k to 30.0k
In 2003 Dusty Baker guided the Chicago Cubs to their first NL Central Division Title and into the postseason for the first time since 1998. The Cubs ousted the high-powered Atlanta Braves in five games in the NL Division Series and took the Florida Marlins to seven games to decide the National League Champion. This is a significant accomplishment as the Chicago Cubs finished 2002 with a 67-95 record (fourth place) and improved their record by 21 wins to finish 88-74 in 2003. The Cubs finished the second half of the season with the third best record in baseball (41-27 .603 winning percentage). Baker won Major League baseball’s “Manager’s Move of the Year” award for a move he made against the Diamondbacks in August.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Johnny Bench -- California USA, 20.0k to 25.0k
Johnny Bench is undoubtedly the greatest catcher in the history of Major League Baseball. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in January 1989. Johnny is a symbol of winning through hard work and teamwork, as outlined in his presentation featuring "The Vowels of Success" which highlights easy ways to remember motivational steps.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Len Berman -- New York USA, 20.0k to 25.0k
Voted New York's "Sportscaster of the Year" for 2001, Len Berman has served as the weekday sports anchor for "News Channel 4/Live At Five" and "News Channel 4" at 6 and 11 p.m. for more than 15 years. Since joining NBC 4 in 1985, Berman has hosted many live seasonal sports specials featuring the Giants, Mets, Yankees and Knicks. His popular feature, "Spanning the World," airs monthly on NBC 4 and NBC's "Today" show. "Spanning the World," Berman focuses on wild and wacky sports clips worldwide. In April 1996, Berman and "Spanning the World" were featured on "Dick Clark Hosts All-new All-Star TV Censored Mega Bloopers," the first of multiple appearances on Clark’s show.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Rocky Bleier -- Pennsylvania USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
Rocky Bleier’s life story - a gripping tale of courage on both the football fields of America and the battle fields of Vietnam - has held audiences in rapt attention for years. Yet, the motivational message behind it, detailing how ordinary people can become extraordinary achievers, defines success in the new American century.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Walter Bond -- Minnesota USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
Walter Bond knows first hand how setting goals can help you achieve greatness throughout life. It started at an early age, with a dream to one day play in the NBA. Walter was born in Chicago, Illinois where he began to dream about playing against such greats as Kareem Abdul-Jabaar, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson in his very own backyard. Walter’s hard work, athletic abilities and determination did not go unnoticed. He was recognized as an All-State basketball player his senior year and received a scholarship to the University of Minnesota.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Bob Brenly -- California USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
Bob Brenly is an engaging speaker who shares his experiences from Major League Baseball (MLB) with humor and wit. As a MLB player he was an All-Star catcher whose leadership helped the San Francisco Giants win a division title in 1987. In 2001, as a manager in his inaugural year, Bob Brenly led the Arizona Diamondbacks to a World Series championship.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | John Cassis -- Florida USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
With his diverse background John is a modern day renaissance man. He played baseball for the California Angels organization, was the inspirational speaker for the Chicago Bears from 1983-95, served as minister to a small church in Colorado, addressed issues of world hunger as director of special projects for World Relief and became a professional golfer in 2002.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Bob Costas -- Missouri USA, 50.0k to 75.0k
Bob Costas has been with NBC Sports since 1979. During this time he has covered every major sport, but is perhaps most identified with the Olympics and Baseball. He anchored NBC’s primetime coverage of the last three summer Olympics – Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996, and Sydney, Australia in the year 2000. He most recently hosted the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City. Bob’s first Olympic experience came in Seoul, Korea in 1988, where he served as the late-night host.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Lynne Cox -- California United States, 10.0k to 15.0k
Lynne Cox became the best cold water, long distance swimmer the world has ever seen. Her 5 foot 6 inch, 180-pound frame of a body was at one with the water. With a body density precisely that of sea water, her 36% body fat (normal is 18% to 25%) gave her neutral buoyancy. Her energy could be used all for propulsion and not to keep afloat. Propelling though the most treacherous waters of the globe is what Lynne Cox did best.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Pat Croce -- Pennslyvania USA, 50.0k to 75.0k
Energetic, enigmatic and explosive, Pat Croce shows audiences that we all have the power to help one another, including ourselves. From rowdy kid to physical therapist to entrepreneur, as owner of the Philadelphia 76ers, and now as an NBA commentator on NBC - he knows that reasons for failure are everywhere, except for one place - your mirror.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Josh Davis -- Texas USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
In 1996 Josh Davis made history by becoming the only man in any sport from any nation at the Atlanta Olympic Games to win 3 gold medals. With a passion for representing our country, Josh returned to the Olympics in Sydney in 2000 where he was elected Captain of the USA Men's swim Team. He went on to break the American record three times in his event the 200 meter free-style and won two silver medals at the 2000 Sydney Games. After 2 Olympics and 5 medals, Josh has established himself as ambassador for the sport of swimming and is pioneering the road for the next generation of professional swimmers.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Mike Ditka -- Illinois USA, 30.0k to 50.0k
Mike Ditka’s NFL career began in 1961 when the Bears made him their first round selection from the University of Pittsburgh. He had an immediate impact, catching 56 passes and earning NFL Rookie of the Year honors. Ditka played five more seasons with the Bears, earning a Pro Bowl trip each year, before being traded to Philadelphia in 1967. After two years with the Eagles, he played four more in Dallas, where he caught a touchdown pass in the Cowboys’ 24-3 win over the Dolphins in Super Bowl VI.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Dick Enberg -- California USA, 25.0k to 30.0k
A premier sportscaster for almost four decades, Dick Enberg is a veteran of eight Super Bowls, four Olympics, and almost 20 Wimbledon tournaments, and has clearly become a name synonymous with sports of the 20th century. Showered with numerous honors over his career including 11 Emmy's, nine Sportscaster of the Year Awards, the Ronald Reagan Media Award, and the Victor Award as the top sportscaster of the past 25 years, he is only the fourth sportscaster to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Mike Eruzione -- Massachusetts USA, 20.0k to 25.0k
Millions of Americans remember Mike Eruzione as the captain of the United States Olympic Hockey Team that beat the odds to win the Gold Medal at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid. It was his decisive winning goal that beat the Soviet team and stunned the world. Following the team’s triumph, Eruzione went on to broadcast for network television. He broadcast Olympic commentary from Sarajevo, Los Angeles, and Calgary for ABC, and from Albertville and Lillehammer for CBS. In preparation for the 1994 Winter Olympic Games, Eruzione joined the Olympic Hockey Tour to promote the United States team. A gifted orator, Eruzione is an icon of his 1980 storybook team and an inspiration in the face of even the most seemingly insurmountable of odds. A speaker that sets audiences at ease with his friendliness, outgoing nature, and quick smile, he is an all-time favorite for all the right reasons.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Boomer Esiason -- New York USA, 30.0k to 50.0k
Boomer Esiason is the veteran NFL quarterback who led the Cincinnati Bengals to the 1989 Super Bowl. A left-handed quarterback, Esiason starred at the University of Maryland and was chosen by the Bengals in the second round of the 1984 college draft. He became the team's starter in 1985. He was the league's top quarterback in 1988 with a 97.4 rating, completing 223 of 388 passes for 3,572 yards and 28 touchdowns.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Janet Evans -- California USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
Olympic Swimmer Janet Evans was one of the stars of the 1988 Seoul Olympics, winning gold medals in the 400- and 800-meter freestyle events and the 400-meter individual medley. Her time of 4:03.85 in the 400-meter freestyle was a world record.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | David Feherty -- Ohio USA, 25.0k to 30.0k
David Feherty was born in the seaside town of Bangor in Northern Ireland. He grew up with aspirations to become an opera singer, until he discovered he had the knack for hitting a golf ball. He jokes about his career change, "I was always interested in music from a very early age. But when I turned pro at age 17, I haven't sung a note since. Now, I only sing to punish my children."
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Roy Firestone -- California USA, 25.0k to 30.0k
Critically acclaimed for his work in broadcast journalism, Firestone has won seven Emmy® Awards and seven Cable ACE Awards, he has interviewed more than 5,000 people, including nearly every major sports figure. Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Jim Murray calls Firestone, "the best interviewer I've ever seen. That's not the best interviewer in sports, that's the best interviewer period.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
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