Athletes & Coaches (C - Sports)

<p>Rocky Bleier’s 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.

<p>A 17-year NFL veteran, Ron Jaworski is most distinguished as the resilient quarterback who led the 1981 Philadelphia Eagles to their first Super Bowl appearance.</p><p>In addition to his previous work with ESPN Jaworski was nominated for an Emmy in 1996 for his work as host of the television show, <em>Eagles Game Live</em>. His extensive experiences both on and off the field have helped Jaworski become a formidable sports speaker.

<p>Archie Manning is proof positive that it doesn't take a championship team to make someone a champion. </p><p>As a 14-year veteran quarterback, Manning played in two Pro Bowls and was named NFC Offensive Player of the Year in 1978 with the New Orleans Saints. Manning co-authored <i>Manning: A Father, His Sons and a Football Legacy</i>, with his son Peyton.

<p>Phil Simms, the Super Bowl XXI MVP and a 15-year NFL veteran, is the lead analyst for CBS Sports, appearing alongside Jim Nantz as the network's premiere NFL announcer team.</p><p>A former All-Pro quarterback, Simms led the New York Giants to two Super Bowl titles, while racking up stunning personal achievements. The Giants' first draft pick in 1979, his career surpassed expectations, and is one of the most legendary in NFL history.

<p>A studio analyst for CBS Sports' <i>The NFL Today</i>, Boomer Esiason is one of the most respected former NFL greats-turned commentators working today.</p>

<p>Best known as a quarterback of the Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, and Arizona Cardinals, Boomer Esiason is one of the most successful QBs of his generation. In 1986, he earned his first Pro Bowl berth as the leader of the Bengals and their top offense. In 1988, he was named the NFL MVP.</p>

<p>Earvin "Magic" Johnson has become one of the most powerful African-American businessmen in the world. He is Major League Baseball owner, an NBA legend, a two-time Hall of Famer, an entrepreneur, philanthropist and popular keynote speaker.

<p>Steve Young's professional football career spanned more than fifteen years in the NFL, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers, where he received numerous accolades, including Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XXIX, Sports Illustrated and Sporting News' Player of the Year from 1992 - 1994, and the NFL's Most Valuable Player for 1992 and 1994. In 2005, Mr. Young was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the first left-handed quarterback to be so honored. </p><p>Mr.

<p>From the basketball court to the board room, former NBA star Walter Bond motivates audiences by sharing his life story of trials and triumphs. Growing up in Chicago, he always dreamed of playing in the NBA but lacked the natural athletic gifts of many of his peers.

<p>Howie Long, National Football League Hall of Famer and former defensive end for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, is currently best known as in-studio analyst for the Emmy Award winning FOX <i>NFL Sunday</i>. In 2018, Long was added an in-studio analyst to FOX Sports T<i>hursday Night Football Pregame Show</i>. </p><p>On the gridiron, Long was regarded as one of the most feared defensive players in the history of the NFL as a member of the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders.

<p>A champion on and off the court, Martina Navratilova is not only a tennis legend, but an inspirational leader and sports speaker who demonstrates wit, candor, and sheer motivation.