Ben Wallace
He was a member of the 2004 NBA Championship Detroit Piston's team; He is the first player in NBA history to record 1,000 rebounds, 100 blocks, and 100 steals in 4 consecutive seasons
Booking Michigan Sports celebrities
Pro Sports Zone
Audience: 300+
Direct Sportslink secured Michigan legend Desmond Howard for Pro Sports Zone public and private autograph signing. Desmond's signing was extremely well attended with the line flowing out of the store. Guests were able to bring any item to sign and take a photo with Desmond.
To secure Desmond Howard for any public or private autograph signing please contact a Direct Sportslink booking agent for Desmond's rate and availability.
Featured Michigan sports talent
Bill Laimbeer
He started on the Detroit Pistons NBA Championship teams in 1989 and 1990; As a WNBA Head Coach (Detroit Shock) he won multiple titles
Thomas Hearns
He won 7 World Championships in 6 different boxing weight classes over a 22 year career
Scotty Bowman
He is considered one of the greatest coaches in NHL history and won a record 9 Stanley Cups
Chris Chelios
He is a three-time U.S.
Steve Yzerman
He led the Detroit Red Wings to three Stanley Cup titles; He is one of the best players to ever play professional hockey
Client Testimonial
Direct Sportslink secured three of the biggest names in women's soccer (Abby Wambach, Kelley O'Hara and Alex Morgan) for one of our widely popular Oracle Open World event in San Francisco, California. Not only did Direct Sportslink show up on site to make sure everything went smooth but they also facilitated having all the soccer stars join us for a concert night with King of Leon.
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Michigan sports talent
Joe Dumars
He won two NBA Championships as a player (1989 and 1990) with the Detroit Pistons and also won one as the President of the Detroit Pistons (2004)
Barry Sanders
He is a member of both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame; He is considered one of the greatest running backs ever
Isiah Thomas
He led Indiana to the 1981 NCAA title; He won two NBA titles with the Detroit Pistons in 1989 and 1990; He is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame
Lem Barney
In 1992 he was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame; He is considered one of the best Detroit Lions players ever
Dave Bing
He is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame; He was named as one the NBA's 50 Greatest Players of all time
Tom Izzo
He is one of the all-time great college basketball coaches; He has won multiple NCAA Basketball Championships while coaching Michigan State
Jalen Rose
He was a member of the 'Fab Five' at Michigan in the 90s; He helped lead the Indiana Pacers to three consecutive Eastern Division Finals appearances
Alan Trammell
He spent his entire career with the Detroit Tigers as an All-Star shortstop; He won four Gold Glove awards and three Silver Slugger awards
Dhani Jones
He has hosted DHANI TACKLES THE GLOBE on the Travel Channel; He was a standout linebacker at Michigan and played eleven season in the NFL
Al Kaline
He is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame; He is widely regarded as one of the most popular athletes to ever play for a Detroit sports team
Brady Hoke
He was the Big Ten Coach of The Year in 2011; He was the Head Coach for Michigan's 2012 Sugar Bowl win
Mark Dantonio
He is the head football coach at Michigan State University; He was named Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2010
Justin Verlander
He was the 2011 AL MVP and Cy Young Award Winner
Lou Whitaker
He was the starting second baseman for the 1984 World Series Champion Detroit TIgers; He was selected to 5 All Star Games, awarded 3 Gold Glove awards and 4 Silver Slugger awards
Chris Webber
He was a five time NBA All Star; His number 4 is retired by the Sacramento Kings
Prince Fielder
He run the Home Run Derby in 2009 and 2012; He won the 2007 NL Hank Aaron Award
Anthony Carter
He was one of the most electric college football players ever; He played 11 years in the NFL
Greg Jennings
He was a member of the the Super Bowl XLV champion Green Bay Packers
Calvin Johnson
Nicknamed "Megatron", he is one of the best receivers in NFL history
Amani Toomer
He is one of the most popular New York Giants former players; He was a starting wide receiver for the Giants Super Bowl Champion XLII team
Jordyn Wieber
She was a member of the 2012 Olympic Gold Medal-winning US women's gymnastics teams
Hamidou Diallo
FORMER NBA SLAM DUNK CHAMPION
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