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SOUTHBEND, IN. – Football Hall of Famer, Archie Griffin, will appear as the guest speaker along with Donovan McNabb at the 2011 College Football Hall of Fame KeyBank Gridiron Legends Luncheon Series. McNabb will speak on Wednesday, May 11 and Archie Griffin  speaker will be featured and appear on Tuesday, June 28.

Archie Griffin is a popular sports speaker says PFP Sports and Celebrity Booking Agent

Griffin, who remains the only player in college football history to be awarded the Heisman Trophy twice, is also a popular motivational speaker on the circuit today. He was inducted into the 1986 College Football Hall of Fame and is currently the President and CEO of the Ohio State University Alumni Association. ... Read Full Story

Retired Florida State University football coach Bobby Bowden spoke to fans and media in Bonita Springs, FL on Thursday night, April 14. Bowden addressed the Southwest Florida chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and said he might be busier in his post-football life than he was as a coach.

Bobby Bowden speakers in Birmingham, AL (Birmingham News, Mark Almond)

“I’d hate to be doing nothing, I really would,” Bowden said. “The worst thing that could happen to me would be having nothing to do, it would drive me nuts. I try to speak three, four or five times a week and I really enjoy it because I usually speak to a good cause.” ... Read Full Story

Baseball legend, Ernie Banks, who is considered one of the greatest baseball players of his era, is also a popular motivational speaker.

Ernie Banks a popular sports speaker says PFP talent agent, appears with a fan

If you are looking for a motivational speaker for your next event, look no further than former baseball great, Ernie Banks. ... Read Full Story

A NJ state Democratic Party official says that Olympic gold medalist, Carl Lewis, is planning to run for the New Jersey Senate and will announce his candidacy for the 8th Legislative District Monday.

CNN reports that the 49-year old Lewis has scheduled a 2 p.m. news conference in Mount Holly New Jersey to announce his political plans. ... Read Full Story

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Six of the top world players have a chance to reach No. 1 and golfing great Phil Mickelson is at the top of the list.

Last year Mickelson had a dozen chances to reach No. 1 in the world until he began to slide down the ranking, but for the first time he has a chance to be No. 1 in the world fresh off his win in Houston. ... Read Full Story

If you are looking for a motivational speaker for your next event, look no further than former football great, Dick Vermeil. Dick is the former head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Rams and Kansas City Chiefs.

Dick Vermeil is a popular sports speaker says booking agent PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent.

Vermeil was named the NFL’s Coach of the Year in 1980, and led the Eagles into Super Bowl XV after defeating the Dallas Cowboys for the NFC championship. He retired for the first time after the 1982 season. ... Read Full Story

Retired NFL coach, Dan Reeves, is a popular motivational speaker and sports figure sought after by companies and organizations. He keeps a busy schedule traveling the country participating in speaking engagements, Hall of Fame banquets, autograph signings, tailgate parties, Christian events, church functions, media, personal appearances, corporate events and endorsement deals.

Dan Reeves is a popular motivational speaker and Christian speaker says booking agent.

Dan recently launched the Dan Reeves official website where you can trace his football career with the Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons.

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Bill Buckner has just launched the Bill Buckner official website where you can trace his 22-year career from the Los Angeles Dodgers (1969) to the Chicago Cubs (1977) to the Boston Red Sox (1984).

Bill Buckner is a popular motivational sports speaker says booking agent.

Bill continues to be a popular motivational speaker and sports figure sought after by media and organizations. He keeps a busy schedule traveling the country participating in speaking engagements, baseball banquets, autograph signings, media, personal appearances, corporate events, charity softball games and endorsement deals. ... Read Full Story

New Orleans Saints quarterback, Drew Brees, who won last year’s Superbowl in 2010, says he may be ready in the future to pursue a career in politics once he is done playing professional football.

Drew Brees is a popular motivational sports speaker says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency

Brees told Reuters in an interview that he was intrigued by the challenges of politics and that he would find such a career stimulating. ... Read Full Story

If you are looking for a motivational sports speaker for your next event, look no further than quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers Super Bowl XLV champion. With Aaron Rodgers at the helm, the Packers brought the Vince Lombardi trophy back home to Green Bay in 2011 beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25, winning the super bowl for the fourth time.

Aaron Rodgers appearance on The David Letterman Show speakes about his Super Bowl win.

Aaron has been in high demand for speaking engagements, personal appearances, special events and product endosements since his super bowl win, says booking agent PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency. ... Read Full Story