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You might think of Steve Young as one of the best quarterbacks to ever play football or Julius Erving as one of the best basketball players to ever hoop it up or even Bo Jackson as perhaps the greatest athlete ever. What you might not know is all three of these former sports stars are quite involved in the business world and very much understand the corporate goals, challenges and mindset. We have secured each of them for many events and can help you in your search for the specific sports celebrity who best aligns with your corporate message and event theme.

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Featured Corporate Motivational Speaker

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Thurman Thomas Talking To The Castrol Audience

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100+
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Client: Castrol

Thurman Thomas is not only one of the greatest running backs to ever play football he happens to also be one of the best corporate speakers. Thurman is quite involved in different businesses and his laid back style and easy to like way makes him an ideal guest speaker. In this case, Thurman not only spoke to the group but then shared a few drinks with the group after and hung out with everyone sharing behind the scenes stories from his playing days with the Buffalo Bills.

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Freddy Adu

Freddy Adu

In 2004, he became the youngest ever professional sportsman in the United States since 1887

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Andre Agassi

Andre Agassi

TENNIS LEGEND

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Troy Aikman

Troy Aikman

NFL LEGEND

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Shaun Alexander

Shaun Alexander

He is the all-time rushing leader for the Seattle Seahawks; In 2005, he led the NFL in rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, and Pro Bowl votes; He is a well known Christian speaker

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Steve Alford

Steve Alford

He is a basketball legend in the state of Indiana; He was a key member of the 1986-1987 Indiana NCAA Championship team

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Laila Ali

Laila Ali

She is one of the most popular female boxers of all-time and the daughter of one of the most famous people (Muhammad Ali)

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Marcus Allen

Marcus Allen

He was the first NFL player ever to rush for more than 10,000 yards and have 5,000 receiving yards; He is a member of both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame

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Donnie Allison

Donnie Allison

He was a ten-time winner of NASCAR races during the 60's, 70's and 80's.

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Bobby Allison

Bobby Allison

He was named one of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers; He won the 1980 IROC championship; He has been inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America

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Barry Alvarez

Barry Alvarez

He is the winningest college football coach in the University of Wisconsin history

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Morten Andersen

Morten Andersen

He is one of the greatest placekickers in the history of the NFL

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Ken Anderson

Ken Anderson

He was the first quarterback to lead the Cincinnati Bengals to the Super Bowl

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Client Testimonial

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Direct Sportslink helped us secure two different major virtual events (Desmond Howard and Julius Erving. One event was for our oncology division and the other for our immunology division right at the height of COVID-19. It was great to work with a sports celebrity booking agency that is as detailed as Direct Sportslink - you over delivered on our events and we thank you!

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