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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

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Quarterback Drew Brees has been named the recipient of Sports Illustrated’s 57th Sportsman of the Year award. Drew’s notoriety comes not only from winning Super Bowl XLIV, but also from giving back hope and pride to the city of New Orleans after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.

“It’s an unbelievable honor, for everything that it stands for,” Brees said of the Sports Illustrated award Tuesday morning on NBC’s Today show. “And it just makes me reflect back on the last five years in New Orleans, and the teams that I’ve had the opportunity to play for. And it’s just been a special, special journey.”

“I needed New Orleans so badly back in 2006, just somebody to believe in me, somebody to care about me,” he said. “And that’s why myself and my wife Brittany, we just tried to throw ourselves into the community, to do our part.”

Who can forget the image of Brees carrying his one-year old son, Baylen, onto the field after winning Super Bowl XLIV, restoring pride back to the city that so much believed in him. ... 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

Baseball fans love MLB Hall of Famer, Mike Schmidt, who many experts consider to be one of the greatest third basemen in the history of major league baseball. Mike spends much of his time as philanthropist but he is also a popular speaker on the circuit today, drawing enormous crowds wherever he goes.

Mike Schmidt is a top motivational speaker at PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency

Schmidt was voted National League MVP three times, an All-Star 12 times, and received more votes than any other third baseman in 1999′s Major League Baseball All-Century Team. In 1995, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. ... 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

There’s little dispute that pro golfer Paul Azinger remains one of the most inspirational sports speakers on the circuit today motivating and inspiring even the most jaded audiences.

Paul Azinger is a popular Christian speaker and motivational speaker at PFP Sports and Talent.

If you’re looking for a speaker who can inspire and motivate, look no further than Paul Azinger.
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Tom Watson is not only a legend in the world of golf, but is he considered one of the top motivational speakers on the circuit today. He inspires audiences wherever he goes, with stories of how he faced extraordinary challenges throughout his career in order to succeed and excel at the highest level.

Tom Watson is a top motivational speaker at PFP Sports and Celebrity Booking Agency

Watson is generally regarded as one of the greatest links players of all time, a claim backed up by his 5 Open Championship victories. His incredible play and determination were recently demonstrated when he almost won the British Open over 40 years after he started playing golf. ... Read Full Story

When hiring a speaker for your next corporate event, think Larry Bird. If you are looking to book a speaker who can motivate and inspire your audience, you should consider former Boston Celtic legend and Hall of Famer, Larry Bird, as your next speaker. Larry Bird speaker appearances motivate audiences wherever he goes.

Larry Bird is a top motivational speaker at PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency

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If you are looking to book a speaker who can motivate and inspire your audience, you should consider former Chicago Cubs second baseman and Hall of Famer, Ryne Sandberg, as your next speaker.

Ryne Sandberg, "Ryno", is a top motivational speaker at PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency.

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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