Houston is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States and constantly growing. The city's teams, including the Astros, Texans, Rockets and Dynamo are well supported. Houston athlete speakers are the best current and retired athletes from these teams who can make appearances at local events. They talk about important topics like teamwork, leadership and determination.
Hall of Famer and Retired Seven-Time Pro Bowl Wide Receiver for the Houston Texans
Andre Johnson is among the most decorated wide receivers in NFL history. Johnson spent 12 of his 14 NFL seasons with the Houston Texans, becoming a seven-time Pro Bowler and a two-time first-team All-
Retired Two-Time All-Pro Linebacker
Brian Cushing was a dominant linebacker who played his entire career nine-year NFL career with the Houston Texans. Prior to his time in the league, Cushing was an All-American linebacker at the Univer
Legendary Track & Field Athlete and Olympic Gold Medalist
In a day of specialized athletes it is hard to find well-rounded superstars that excel at several disciplines. From the early 1980’s to 1996 Carl Lewis was that superstar. After earning Gold Medals
Basketball Hall of Famer and Commissioner of the Big3
Clyde Drexler is one of the 50 Greatest NBA Players of All Time and is one of a select group of players who are two-time members of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. After three seasons at the Uni
Hall Of Fame Forward for the Houston Rockets
Elvis Hayes, one of the first two African American players at the University of Houston, helped lead the Cougars to several NCAA Division 1 tournaments and ended the UCLA Bruins 47-game winning streak
Current CBS Broadcaster, Former Super Bowl Champion and National Champion at Oklahoma
Spencer Tillman is a former professional running back in the NFL. Tillman attended the University of Oklahoma where he was named an All-American for the University. He was also the captain of the 1985
Most Accomplished Olympic Gymnast of All-time
Simone Biles has dominated the gymnastics world in recent years. Biles is a three-time World all-around champion and three-time U.S. all-around champion. She also won world titles in floor excersize
Retired All-Pro Linebacker for the Houston Texans
Whitney Mercilus is a retired linebacker who wreaked havoc on defenses for a decade with the Houston Texans. The Texans made him a first-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Mercilus had some success as
Retired Two-Time NBA Champion Coach
A Michigan man, born and bred, Rudy Tomjanovich attended the University of Michigan to play basketball for the Wolverines. An All-American and 2x First-Team Big East selection, Tomjanovich ended his W
Two-Time All-Star Player and Former Manager for the Houston Astros
Larry Dierker is a former Major League Baseball pitcher, manager and broadcaster. Dierker was signed by the Houston Colt .45a at the age of 17 where he made his major-league pitching debut on his 18th
Retired Six-Time MLB All-Star First Baseman
Lance Berkman is a former professional baseball player who played outfielder and first baseman. Berkman attended college at Rice University where he played baseball for their baseball team and was nam
Seven-Time Cy Young Award Winner
In 1983, the Boston Red Sox drafted a hard throwing right-hander that turned into one of the most dominate pitchers in MLB history. Roger Clemens made his debut the following year, and in 1986 showed
Five-Time World Series Champion, Three-Time All-Star and New York Yankees Legend
Andy Pettitte is one of the great playoff pitchers in baseball history. Pettitte played 18 major league seasons, winning five World Series and making three All-Star teams. He has 19 postseason victori
Three-Time Grand Slam Mixed Doubles Champion
Zina Garrison was a renowned tennis player, equally successful in singles and doubles. Garrison won three mixed doubles Grand Slams, made two Australian Open finals in doubles, and went to the 1990 s
Former College Football Player Turned School Motivational Speaker
Former high school and college football player Dominic Miller has faced many challenges in his life. However, he was able to finish college against all odds. When Dominic was just 15 years old, he cou
Former ESPN Personality
Sean Salisbury joined the Seattle Seahawks in 1986 as a non-drafted free agent out of the University of Southern California. After two seasons in the NFL with the Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts he ma
Four-Time World Cup Participant for the United States
DaMarcus Beasley is a former MLS and U.S. men's national soccer team star. Beasley played for the United States until 2017, appearing in a record-setting four World Cups for his country. He got his st
1989 Heisman Trophy Winner
Once a standout college quarterback, Andre Ware now makes his name as a prominent voice on college football. Ware rose to fame as the 1989 Heisman Trophy winner out of the University of Houston. He wa
Retired Pro Bowl Quarterback for the Houston Oilers
Dan Pastorini is a retired NFL quarterback who spent 13 years in the league with four different teams. Prior to his time in the NFL, Pastorini played his college football at Santa Clara University, pl
Legendary National Championship Winning Texas Longhorns Quarterback
Vince Young is often remembered for giving us one of the most thrilling BCS National Championship Games in recent memory when his Texas Longhorns defeated the Trojans of USC in the 2006 Rose Bowl. Dur
Retired Seven-Time NBA Champion
Robert Horry is one of the greatest winners in basketball history. Horry began his illustrious journey as the 11th overall pick in the 1992 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets. Overall, Horry won se
Hall Of Fame Center for the Houston Rockets
Hakeem Olajuwon is a retired NBA center, and is famous for his time spent with the Houston Rockets. Originally born in Nigeria, Olajuwon immigrated to the United States to play collegiate basketball f
Championship Boxer and Olympic Medalist
Marlen Esparza is an American boxer born in Houston, Texas in 1989. She became the youngest female fighter to win the National Championship, along with the first American female boxer to earn a positi
Houston is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States and constantly growing. The city's teams, including the Astros, Texans, Rockets and Dynamo are well supported. Houston athlete speakers are the best current and retired athletes from these teams who can make appearances at local events. They talk about important topics like teamwork, leadership and determination.
Hall of Famer and Retired Seven-Time Pro Bowl Wide Receiver for the Houston Texans
Current CBS Broadcaster, Former Super Bowl Champion and National Champion at Oklahoma
Two-Time All-Star Player and Former Manager for the Houston Astros
Five-Time World Series Champion, Three-Time All-Star and New York Yankees Legend
Former College Football Player Turned School Motivational Speaker
Four-Time World Cup Participant for the United States
Legendary National Championship Winning Texas Longhorns Quarterback
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