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Retired Chicago Bears coach, Mike Ditka, who is considered one of the greatest football coaches of his era, is also a popular motivational sports speaker.

Mike Ditka is a popular motivational speakers says booking agent PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent

If you are looking for a motivational speaker for your next event, look no further than former NFL Chicago Bears coach, Mike Ditka. To hire Mike Ditka as a motivational sports speaker, call 1.800.966.1380 for Mike Ditka speaker and Mike Ditka booking agent information.
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Round 1 of the 2011 NFL Draft picks are in. Auburn quarterback Cam Newton was selected as the first pick overall by the Carolina Panthers in the NFL football draft at Radio City Music Hall on Thursday, April 28, 2011, in New York.

Cam Newton, Heisman Trophy Winner, is selected by Carolina Panthers in 2011 NFL Draft

Texas A&M linebacker Von Miller went No. 2 overall to the Denver Broncos.

Von Miller from Texas A & M selected by Denver Broncos in 2011 NFL Draft

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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

Gene Stallings, former head football coach of the University of Alabama, is a popular motivational speaker and Christian speaker on the circuit today says booking agent PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency. Stallings began his coaching career in 1958 as an assistant under Bear Bryant at Alabama. His first head coaching job came at the age of 29 when Stallings was named the head coach at Texas A&M. He coached the Aggies for seven seasons and compiled a record of 27-45-1, including a Southwest Conference title in 1967.

Gene Stallings with Summerdale Mayor David Wilson during a speaking engagement in June 2010. G.M. ANDREWS/Staff Photographer

In 1972, Stallings was hired by Tom Landry as an assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys, where he remained for 14 years. In 1986, he was named the head coach of the St. Louis Cardinals, where he compiled a 23-34-1 record in three seasons. ... Read Full Story

Baseball fans love MLB Hall of Famer, Brooks Robinson, who many say was the greatest defensive third-baseman of all time. Brooks, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2009, is a popular motivational speaker and cancer speaker on the circuit today.

Brooks Robinson is a popular cancer speaker at PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency

In 2009 Brooks announced during a luncheon for the American Cancer Society that he had undergone successful treatment for prostate cancer. ... Read Full Story

Retired NFL pro linbacker, Dick Butkus, is known for his hard hitting intense style on the football field, but did you also know that he is a top motivational speaker on the circuit today? As a popular sports speaker, Dick brings his enourmous personality, sense of humor and philosphy whenever he speaks wowing audiences wherever he goes.

Dick Butkus is a top motivational speaker at PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency.

Dick Butkus is considered one of the best linebackers of his generation, starring as a football player for the University of Illinois and the Chicago Bears, where he played for 9 seasons. He became a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979. ... Read Full Story

If you are looking to book a speaker who can inspire, motivate and captivate your audience, you should consider Jim Morris as your next speaker.

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. ... Read Full Story

Troy Aikman may appear on 'Dancing With The Stars'

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, Troy Aikman, told TMZ that he is officially on board to do Dancing With The Stars next season, joining the likes of past athletes such as NFL greats Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith.

Aikman was leaving Red O Restaurant in Los Angeles when he broke the news to TMZ reporters.

Apparently there are confliting reports. Aikman in his own words Tweets:

“I will not be on DWTS…interferes with American Idol auditions. “

Charean Williams of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram points out, the next season of Dancing With The Stars would conflict with Aikman’s football duties, the show has two “seasons” per year.  So Aikman possibly could have appeared “next year” as in, literally, next year.
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Are you looking for a speaker who will keep your audience’s attention with entertaining stories, humor and insightful thoughts? If so, you should consider Archie Manning.

Archie Manning is a popular motivational speaker at Playing Field Promotions

Manning is the patriarch of the first family of football – he’s the father of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton and New York Giants quarterback Eli. And while younger people may only know him as the father of his famous sons, Manning enjoyed a stellar football career himself long before his sons could throw a football. ... Read Full Story

Jerome Bettis, nicknamed “The Bus,” is a former American football halfback for the NFL’s Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Jerome Bettis is a sought after motivational speaker

When asked about Ben Roethlisberger, Bettis told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Wednesday that Roethlisberger “has to prove his heart is in the right place” in order to regain acceptance with the NFL and fans. ... Read Full Story