Detroit is known as a city of resilient people. Many see this same character trait in some of the most famous athletes that have represented the town. Detroit Athlete Speakers are the very best names to have suited up for the Red Wings, Pistons, Lions and Tigers. They have amazing stories to tell about their careers and share skills that many people can apply to their everyday lives.
Four-Time All-Star for the Detroit Pistons and Three-Time WNBA Champion Coach
As a player in the NBA, Bill Laimbeer spent most of his playing years for the Detroit Pistons. The 611 center played alongside other greats in route to winning two consecutive NBA Championships in
Pro Football Hall of Fame Wide Receiver for the Detroit Lions
Retired NFL wide receiver Calvin Johnson is known as "Megatron" by his fans and is widely considered one of the best wide receivers of all-time. In 2012m he broke the NFL record for the most receiving
Former Lightweight and Middleweight Boxing Champion
Thomas Hearns is a retired professional boxer, rising to notoriety for being the first boxer to win five world titles in five different divisions. Hearns began his amateur career in Detroit, earning t
Hockey Hall of Famer and Detroit Red Wings VP of Hockey Operations
Nicklas Lindstrom is a retired Swedish professional ice hickey defenseman who played for the Detroit Red Wings of the NHL for 20 years. Lindstrom began his hockey career playing for Avesta, Sweden, pl
Pro Football Hall of Fame Running Back for the Detroit Lions
Barry Sanders is one of the greatest running backs in NFL history. Sanders played his entire ten-year career with the Detroit Lions and was selected to the Pro Bowl every time. He was also either a fi
Two-Time NBA Champion with the Detroit Pistons
Vinnie Johnson was best known for his ten seasons with the Detroit Pistons. Johnson helped the "Bad Boy" Pistons win two NBA championships becoming known as "the Microwave" in the process for his quic
First Woman to Play in the NHL
Manon Rheaume made history in 1992 when she signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Rheaume appeared in net for the franchise during exhibition games in 1992 and 1993, making her the first wom
Retired Seven-Time Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman for the Detroit Lions
Lomas Brown enjoyed a long and successful career in the National Football League as an offensive lineman with the Detroit Lions, Arizona Cardinals, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants and Tampa Bay Bucc
Detroit Lions Legendary Wide Receiver
Herman Moore is a retired NFL wide receiver who played 11 seasons in the league with the Detroit Lions and the New York Giants. Before the NFL, Moore attended the University of Virginia where he ranks
Retired Eight-Time All-Star Catcher for the Detroit Tigers
Lance Parrish is a former professional baseball player and current manager of the Erie SeaWolves. Parrish was offered an athletic scholarship to play football at UCLA, but turned it down to play baseb
Legendary World Series Champion for the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers
Kirk Gibson has been a part of Major League Baseball since the 70 s as a player, coach and manager. During his college days he starred at Michigan State University as both a wide receiver for the foot
Ice Dancing World Champion
Meryl Davis is a three-time Olympic medalist, four-time World Championships medalist, five-time Four Continents Championships medalist, six-time Grand Prix Final medalist, and eight-tine United States
Ice Skater and Ice Dancer
Charlie White is one of the most decorated American ice dancers in history of the sport. Beginning skating at the age of 5, Whites coach transitioned him to ice dancing by 7 and in 1997 he was paired
Hockey Hall of Fame Player, Vice President and General Manager of the Detroit Red Wings
Steve Yzerman is currently the vice president and general manager of the Detroit Red Wings. Yzerman spent all 22 years of his legendary playing career with the franchise. He then had a successful tenu
Retired Four-Time MLB All-Star with the Detroit Tigers
Willie Horton had a long major league career, most notably with the Detroit Tigers. Horton was a four-time All-Star and won a title with the Tigers in 1968. His #23 jersey is retired by the franchis
Former NFL Wide Receiver and Michigan Legend
Braylon Edwards is one of the all-time greats in Michigan football history. Edwards was already a two-time All-Big Ten selection and posted multiple 1,000-yard receiving seasons entering his historic
Retired NBA Star and Popular Media Personality
Jalen Rose is an honorable former NBA player. Standing 6’8”, he surprisingly played point guard, shooting guard and small forward throughout the majority of his career. Rose grew up in Detroit, Michig
Retired Three-Time Stanley Cup Champion
Joe Kocur played in the NHL for 16 years with the Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers and Vancouver Canucks. During that time he notched 80 goals and 82 assists for a total of 162 points in 821 games
Michigan State University Basketball Legend
Mateen Cleaves is one of the most legendary athletes in Michigan State history. Cleaves attended MSU and played on the Spartans basketball team from 1996-2000. While at Michigan State, Cleaves helped
Three-Time Stanley Cup Champion Goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings
Chris Osgood is arguably one of the best goalkeepers in the Detroit Red Wings storied history. The Canadian broke into the NHL in 1991 and managed to play for 17 years for the Red Wings with brief sti
Four-Time Stanley Cup Champion and Current Executive for the Detroit Red Wings
Kris Draper is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and current director of amateur scouting for the Detroit Red Wings, the team which he played 17 seasons for during his 20-year National
Former NHL Player and Broadcaster
Larry Murphy is a former Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman who currently serves as a studio analyst on NHL Network. Murphy had an excellent junior career with the Peterborough Petes and he r
Radio Analyst for the Detroit Pistons
Standing at 6'10" tall, Rick Mahorn is a former power forward and center of the National Basketball Association. As a part of the Detroit Bad Boys, Rick garnered a reputation as a physical player
Retired Detroit Lions Offensive Tackle
Jeff Backus, born in Midland, Michigan in 1977, grew up as a standout athlete in both football and baseball. In high school, he was a USA Today All-America selection and was chosen as the Gwinnett Tou
Retired Three-Time All-Star Pitcher
Frank Tanana had a big league career spanning over 20 years. He originally debuted with the California Angels in 1973 and made three straight All-Star teams from 1976-78. In 1975, Tanana led baseball
Retired Two-Time Pro Bowl Kicker for the Detroit Lions
Jason Hanson enjoyed a long and successful 21-year career as the placekicker for the Detroit Lions. From 1992 to 2012 Hanson was the one constant that kept the Lions together during their triumphs and
Former Quarterback for the Detriot Lions and Mental Health Advocate
Eric Hipple played quarterback for the Detroit Lions beginning in 1980 through the 1989 season. Primarily in a backup role, Hipple was given several chances to start and had his best career season in
Four-Time Stanley Cup Champion
Darren McCarty had a banner NHL career that was mostly spent with the Detroit Red Wings. He was known as one of the more intimidating enforcers in the league at his peak. McCarty won four Stanley Cups
Detroit is known as a city of resilient people. Many see this same character trait in some of the most famous athletes that have represented the town. Detroit Athlete Speakers are the very best names to have suited up for the Red Wings, Pistons, Lions and Tigers. They have amazing stories to tell about their careers and share skills that many people can apply to their everyday lives.
Four-Time All-Star for the Detroit Pistons and Three-Time WNBA Champion Coach
Pro Football Hall of Fame Wide Receiver for the Detroit Lions
Hockey Hall of Famer and Detroit Red Wings VP of Hockey Operations
Pro Football Hall of Fame Running Back for the Detroit Lions
Retired Seven-Time Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman for the Detroit Lions
Legendary World Series Champion for the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers
Hockey Hall of Fame Player, Vice President and General Manager of the Detroit Red Wings
Three-Time Stanley Cup Champion Goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings
Four-Time Stanley Cup Champion and Current Executive for the Detroit Red Wings
Former Quarterback for the Detriot Lions and Mental Health Advocate
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