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Direct Sportslink secured Ray Lewis as the keynote motivational speaker for EGIA's closing keynote presentation at their annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio. Ray Lewis is one of the most passionate, dynamic, open hearted speakers you will ever hear. Sharing his story and background, talking about football, leadership, teamwork, and the traits that made him one of the greatest NFL players ever captured this audience's attention. One of his many great quotes: "If you don't stand for something you will fall for anything." Ray Lewis will inspire you! To secure Ray Lewis for your next event, motivational keynote speaker conference, or any type of personal appearance please contact a Direct Sportslink booking agent today.
Featured Ohio sports talent
Ken Anderson
He was the first quarterback to lead the Cincinnati Bengals to the Super Bowl
Jay Bruce
He has been named to the MLB All-Star team multiple times
Norris Cole
He was a member of the 2012 NBA Champion Miami Heat
Cris Collinsworth
He has won multiple Sports Emmy Awards; He is one of the Cincinnati Bengals all-time leading receivers
Andy Dalton
He was the 2011 Rose Bowl Offensive MVP; He was awarded the NFLPA Emerging Player Award in 2011
Eric Davis
He helped lead the Cincinnati Reds to a World Series sweey of the Oakland A's in 1990; He is well known for surviving cancer and playing professional baseball at the same time
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Direct Sportslink really helped us out of a jam. Our speaker for an awards banquet cancelled at the last minute. Our theme for the banquet was basketball so not only were we in need of a replacement but the sports speaker needed to be in the professional basketball field. Direct Sportslink saved us - not only did they come through with a well-known basketball player, but they gave us several options. Our employees couldn't stop raving about Muggsy Bogues. Direct Sportslink made it easy to do business at the last minute. Their professionalism and willingness to help us during a pinch is invaluable. We won't hesitate to do business with them again.
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Boomer Esiason
He led the Cincinnati Bengals to Super Bowl XXIV
Antonio Gates
FORMER NFL GREAT
A.J. Green
He was named SEC Freshman of the Year in 2008; He was named First Team All-SEC in 2008 and 2009
Ken Griffey Jr.
He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015
Ken Griffey Sr.
He was the first baseball player to have played on the same team as his son; He was a two-time champion with the Reds; He is a member of the Reds Hall of Fame
Archie Griffin
He is member of the College Football Hall of Fame; He is the only player to win the Heisman Trophy twice (1974, 1975)
Joe Haden
He was drafted in the first round by the Cleveland Browns in the 2010 NFL Draft
Kyrie Irving
He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2012
Chad Johnson
He has played in multiple Pro Bowls
Marvin Lewis
He was named the 2009-2010 NFL Coach of the Year
Thad Matta
He is the head coach of the Ohio State Men's Basketball team which reached the Final Four in 2007
Urban Meyer
He is one of the greatest college football coaches ever
Heather Mitts
THREE TIME OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST
Anthony Munoz
He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame; He helped lead the Cincinnati Bengals to two Super Bowls
Tony Perez
He was voted to the Baseball Hall of Fame; He was a 7-time All-Star; He helped guide the Cincinnati Reds to the World Series 4 times in 7 years
Ben Roethlisberger
He was the quarterback of the 2006 and 2009 Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl Championship teams
Scott Rolen
He won the Silver Slugger Award in 2002; He was the starting third baseman for the 2006 World Series Champion Cardinals
Troy Smith
He won the 2006 Heisman Trophy
Jim Thome
He won the Babe Ruth Home Run Award in 2003; He was given the Silver Slugger Award in 1996
Joey Votto
He was the NL MVP in 2010; He won the NL Hank Aaron Award in 2010
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