Jim Morris, "The Rookie", is a top motivational speaker at PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency.

Jim Morris, “The Rookie”,  is considered one of the top motivational speakers and christian speakers on the circuit today and receives rave reviews for his appearances wherever he goes.

Jim’s story was the inspiration for the movie “The Rookie”, a Disney blockbuster released in 2004 that starred Randy Quaid. The movie won an ESPY for Sports Film of the Year. Sports Illustrated also voted it one of the five greatest baseball movies of all-time.

Jim’s childhood dream of becoming a major leaguer was cut short cut short due to injuries and, admittedly, a lack of maturity. Eleven years after his retirement from baseball, Jim bet the high school baseball team he was coaching that if they won the District Championship, he would try out for a major league team. As they say, the rest is history. Jim’s team won the District Championship, he threw 12 consecutive pitches at 98 mph during a tryout and was signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Three months later in front of family and his high school team, Jim achieved his dream and struck out All-Star Royce Clayton with a 98 mph fastball.

Jim’s speeches resonate with a range of audiences. As a testament to his broad appeal, below are a few examples of recent events where Jim has appeared…

- As a Christian speaker, he spoke at a church’s Easter weekend services in California, sharing his faith and story.

- As an inspirational speaker, he spoke at school fundraiser in Tennessee that raised money to build a baseball field

- As a motivational speaker, he spoke at a sales meeting in Iowa attended by high-level executives of a major corporation.

Jim can tailor his message to the audience. Among Jim’s speaking topics are…

• Never Giving Up on a Dream
• Finding a Mentor and Becoming a Leader
• Taking Advantage of Second Chances
• Remembering Who You Are
• Keeping Your Promises
• Learning How to Laugh at Yourself

Below is a recent email we received from a satisfied client…“He was excellent. There were many compliments! The group really enjoyed his message He had them laughing. Thanks so much. He really delivered! Just right for my audience.”

PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency is a speakers bureau and top booking agent for sports speakers, athlete appearances, endorsement deals and celebrity bookings. We help assist corporations in booking Jim Morris and hiring Jim Morris for corporate events, endorsement deals, autograph signings and speaking engagements. Call 1.800.966.1380 for Jim Morris speaker and Jim Morris booking agent information.

Jim Abbott Baseball Icon, is a popular inspirational & motivational speaker

Jim Abbott was the underdog growing up. He was born with only one hand but had aspirations of reaching the Major Leagues.

As a youngster, he would spend hours bouncing the ball off a wall to practice fielding and throwing. He showed enough promise in high school to be drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays but chose instead to attend the University of Michigan. He led the Wolverines to Big Ten titles in his freshmen and junior years and had a career record of 26-8. He went on to win the prestigious Golden Spikes Award, presented annually to the outstanding college baseball player in the United States.

As a member of Team USA in 1987, Abbott became the first American pitcher in 25 years to beat a Cuban team on Cuban soil enroute to winning the silver medal in the Pan-American Games. In 1988, Abbott participated in the Summer Olympics and led the U.S. to its first-ever gold medal after pitching a complete game seven hitter in a 5-3 victory over Japan.

After the Olympics, Abbott reached his dream of playing in the Majors. He enjoyed a 10-year career with primarily the California Angels and New York Yankees. His most famous moment occurred when he threw a no-hitter for the Yankees in 1993.

As a result of Abbott beating the odds and achieving success, he received numerous awards, including…

• March of Dimes Athlete of the Year (twice)
• Academy Awards of Sports, Courage Award
• 1991 Victory Award recipient at the Kennedy Center Washington D.C.
• Freedom Forum’s Free Spirit Award

Today, Abbott is a highly sought-after motivational speaker and one of the most popular baseball speakers along with Jim Morris, Bill Buckner & Goose Gossage. From corporate sales meetings to charity fundraisers to baseball banquets, Abbott travels the country delivering his message of ADAPT: Overcoming Adversity. ADAPT is an acronym for Adjustability, Determination, Accountability, Perseverance and Trust. He resides in Southern California and spends part of his summers in his home state of Michigan.

If you would like to find out how to hire Jim Abbott for a speaking engagement, appearance, endorsement, autograph signing or special event, request Jim Abbott booking agent information from PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency. PFP is a  top sports speakers bureau &  celebrity booking agent for athlete appearances,   sports stars,  entertainers and celebrities.

Jim Morris Speaker

Looking to book a speaker who can inspire, motivate and captivate your audience? If so, you should consider Jim Morris as your next speaker.  Considered one of the top motivational speakers on the circuit today, Jim Morris gets rave reviews for his appearances wherever he goes.

 Jim’s story was the inspiration for the movie “The Rookie”, a Disney blockbuster released in 2004 that starred Randy Quaid. The movie won an ESPY for Sports Film of the Year. Sports Illustrated also voted it one of the five greatest baseball movies of all-time.

 Jim’s childhood dream of becoming a major leaguer was cut short cut short due to injuries and, admittedly, a lack of maturity. Eleven years after his retirement from baseball, Jim bet the high school baseball team he was coaching that if they won the District Championship, he would try out for a major league team. As they say, the rest is history. Jim’s team won the District Championship, he threw 12 consecutive pitches at 98 mph during a tryout and was signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Three months later in front of family and his high school team, Jim achieved his dream and struck out All-Star Royce Clayton with a 98 mph fastball.

Jim’s speech resonates with a range of audiences. As a testament to his broad appeal, below are a few examples of recent events where Jim has appeared…

-  As a Christian speaker, he spoke at a church’s Easter weekend services in California, sharing his faith and story.

 -  As an inspirational speaker, he spoke at school fundraiser in Tennessee that raised money to build a baseball field

 -  As a motivational speaker, he spoke at a sales meeting in Iowa attended by high-level executives of a major corporation.

 Jim can tailor his message to the audience. Among Jim’s speaking topics are…

• Never Giving Up on a Dream
• Finding a Mentor and Becoming a Leader
• Taking Advantage of Second Chances
• Remembering Who You Are
• Keeping Your Promises
• Learning How to Laugh at Yourself

Below is a recent email I received from a satisfied client…“He was excellent. There were many compliments!!  The group really enjoyed his message He had them laughing. Thanks so much.  He really delivered!  Just right for my audience.”

Jonathan Wexler is a sports and celebrity  booking agent for PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency.  If you  are interest in booking Jim Morris for a speaking engagement, appearance or endorsement, please contact us at 800.966.1380.