Our celebrity sports speakers have reached the pinnacle of their game. From the gridiron and the Olympics to conquering the world’s highest summit, these sports keynote speakers provide game-changing perspectives on teamwork, dedication, and achievement.
Rocky Bleier
<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.
Ron Jaworski
<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.
Archie Manning
<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.
Bob Costas
<p>The quintessential sportscaster, Emmy Award-winner Bob Costas has been covering the greatest, most inspiring sporting events for more than 25 years.</p><p>Known for his class and charm, he has come to be one of the most respected sports journalists of our time. A veteran of NBC Sports, he is the former host of both <i>Costas Now</i> and <i>Inside the NFL</i> for HBO, and has won 28 Emmy Awards for his work.
Chris Berman
Over the past three plus decades, Chris Berman has become one of America’s most respected, popular, and beloved sportscasters of his era. A legend in the industry, Berman has also been recognized by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, his peers and countless other organizations for his exceptional contributions to sports broadcasting. With his trademark combination of genuine enthusiasm, knowledge and wit, he has come to embody ESPN in its dedication to entertaining and informing sports fans across the country.
Phil Simms
<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.
Boomer Esiason
<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>
Mike Eruzione
<p>Millions of Americans remember Mike Eruzione as the captain of the 1980 US Olympic hockey team that beat the odds to win the gold medal in Lake Placid. It was his decisive winning goal that beat the Soviet team and stunned the world.</p>
Earvin "Magic" Johnson
<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.
Steve Young
<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.