There is so much to do, that it might be easy to forget that Los Angeles is a sports mecca. Some of the most successful teams in American sports call the City of Angels home. Los Angeles Athlete Speakers hold their weight right alongside the top Hollywood names in terms of being in-demand celebrities for events. They share their iconic career stories and touch on themes like leadership and overcoming adversity.
Retired 16-Year Veteran and Holder of the NBA's Consecutive Games Played Streak
A.C. Green is a retired professional basketball player who spent 16 years playing the sport he loved, at the highest level. Before his career took off, A.C. spent 4 years at Oregon State University a
Former Los Angeles Dodgers Star and Current Broadcaster
Following a college career with the UCLA Bruins, Eric Karros was drafted in the sixth round of the 1988 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers. After three seasons in the minors, Karros made a brief app
Basketball Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Lakers Legend
When Earvin Johnson earned the nickname "Magic" in high school, one could say that it foreshadowed what was to come in his career. After a magical career at Michigan State University in which he led t
Fox Sports Soccer Analyst and National Soccer Hall of Famer
Alexi Lalas is best known as a former member of the United States men’s national soccer team. Lalas rose to fame as a defender on the 1994 FIFA World Cup team. For his efforts with the national team
Former NBA Guard and Two-Time All-Star
Baron Davis was a two-time NBA All-Star guard who played for five different franchises. Davis averaged 16.1 points per game in his career. During his first five seasons, he helped the Charlotte/New O
Sports Journalist for the Los Angeles Times
Bill Plaschke is a sports writer, and he found his passion early on in life. Growing up in Louisville, Kentucky, he loved to write, and he loved sports. Bill got his start by writing for his high scho
Seven-Time Olympic Gold Medalist in Track and Field
Allyson Felix is one of the best-known American track and field athletes in the world today. Felix is a four time Olympic gold medalist. She won gold in London in the 200m, 4x100m relay, and 4x400m re
UFC Octagon Announcer
Bruce Buffer is the veteran voice of the Octogan and serves as the official announcer for all UFC events. A black belt in Tang Soo Do, Buffer has fought competitively as a kickboxer but is known best
Host of FOX NFL Kickoff and TNF on Prime
Charissa Thompson is a versatile sports and entertainment host, best known for her work covering the NFL. Thompson currently works for FOX Sports as a host of FOX NFL Kickoff and for Amazon Prime anch
Women's Basketball Legend and Basketball Broadcaster
Sometimes overshadowed by her more well-known brother, Reggie Miller, many will be surprised to learn of the success that Cheryl Miller had in basketball from a very young age. As a four year starter
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship Light Heavyweight Champion
Chuck Liddell is quite possibly the scariest human on the face of our planet. The 62, 205 lb. of solid muscle American is a large reason that mixed martial arts is as popular as it is today. The 200
Former U.S. Men's National Soccer Team Star
Cobi Jones, a former Olympian, played for the United States national soccer team from 1992-2004. Jones was born in 1970 in Detroit, Michigan but moved to southern California at a very early age. Comme
Fox Sports Television and Radio Personality
Colin Cowherd is most famously known as the director of his show, The Herd with Colin Cowherd, on ESPN Radio and ESPNU. Prior to hosting his own show, Cowherd was a co-host of the show SportsNation on
Olympic Beach Volleyball Gold Medalist
Dain Blanton has the distinct honor of being one of only a handful of players in the history of volleyball who can say they have won a championship at every level of the game: college, professional, a
LA Sparks Head Coach and Retired Five-Time NBA Champion
Derek Fisher played in the NBA for 18 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Dallas Mavericks from 1996 to 2014 after earning Sun Belt Player
Hall of Fame Running Back for the Los Angeles Rams
As a member of the "Pony Express" at Southern Methodist University, Eric Dickerson amassed 4,450 rushing yards and 48 career TDs, tying Doak Walker's SMU record. After a first-team All-American season
Retired American Soccer Star
Eric Wynalda is one of the top soccer players in United States history, and until 2008 was the all-time leading scorer for the U.S. Men's National Team. After 3 seasons with San Diego State University
Fox Sports Broadcaster and Fashion Entrepreneur
Erin Andrews is currently the host of Fox Sports and has been since June 2012. Prior to hosting Fox Sports, Andrews was a reporter on ESPN from 2004 -2012. Andrews got her start with ESPN reporting fo
Four-Time Olympic Diving Gold Medalist
Greg Louganis became an American hero when he brought home gold medals from the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games in diving. With a background in dance, gymnastics and acrobatics, Louganis became involved
Eight-Time Olympic Medalist in Swimming
Jason Lezak is a four-time gold medal-winning swimmer who has competed in the 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games for the United States. All together he has earned a total of eight Olympic medals,
Former Four-Time First-Team All-American Softball Player
Jessica Mendoza played both basketball and softball during her days at Adolfo Camarillo High School in Los Angeles, California. In 1998 she was named the Los Angeles Times Player of the Year in softba
Former Los Angeles Rams Quarterback
Jim Everett played quarterback for 12 NFL seasons and was a 1990 Pro Bowl selection. Everett played for the Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints, and San Diego Chargers. He took the Rams to the post
Tennis Hall Of Famer
Jimmy Connors is one of the most decorated major tennis champions in history, having won eight Grand Slam singles titles and two Grand Slam doubles titles during his professional tennis career from 19
Legendary NFL Wide Receiver and ESPN Commentator
Keyshawn Johnson played 11 seasons in the NFL from 1996 to 2006, appearing in games with the New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Dallas Cowboys before retiring as a Carolina Panther. After a stel
Retired Professional Boxer and Daughter of the Legendary Muhammad Ali
Laila Ali is a retired professional boxer and she is the daughter of Muhammad Ali. Ali began her boxing career at 18 years old after watching a Christy Martin fight. She announced her decision to box
Legendary Olympic Swimmer
Mark Spitz was born on the California coast and swam in the Pacific Ocean everyday as a kid growing up in Honolulu, Hawaii. As a kid he ran into the ocean with reckless abandon, without fear of anyth
Three-Time Olympic Beach Volleyball Gold Medalist
Although she has now retired from playing the game of volleyball competitively, Misty May Treanor has left a legacy as being one of the best athletes to ever play the game. She began to play in high s
Former NBA Player & Broadcaster
Rick Fox is a retired NBA player. Fox got his start in college when he led the University of North Carolina Tar Heels basketball team to the 1991 NCAA Final Four where he also became a First team All-
USC Trojans Legend, Former NFL Quarterback, and Current Sports Broadcaster
As the Arizona High School Player of the Year as a junior, Rodney Peete attracted a lot of attention for his football play. Despite being drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays to play baseball, Peete accep
UFC Hall of Famer and Former WWE Superstar
Ronda Rousey is the former #1 ranked pound-for-pound female in UFC. Rousey was a pioneer in the sport, becoming the first Women's Bantamweight Champion for the UFC. She had a remarkable run of six tit
13-Time Winter X-Games Snowboarding Gold Medalist
Shaun White is the most decorated American snowboarder in history and one of the most popular skateboarders on the circuit today. To date he has won 18 Winter XGames medals in the Superpipe and Slopes
Legendary Ten-Time All-Star First Baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres
Steve Garvey played all 19 of his big league seasons in sunny Southern California with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. Garvey's career is one of the most highly regarded in the history
Retired Star Quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams
Vince Ferragamo is a former NFL quarterback who had his greatest success with the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams drafted Ferragamo in the fourth round of the 1977 NFL Draft. While he served as the backu
Retired Six-Time All-Star and Four-Time Gold Glove Winner
Bobby Grich played his entire standout career for just two franchises and he is considered a legend for each. Grich was originally a first round pick of the Baltimore Orioles and debuted for the team
Five-Time Olympic Gold Medal Winning Swimmer
Aaron Peirsol was one of the most successful American swimmers of his generation. Peirsol is a five-time Olympic gold medalist and won seven medals overall. He originally made his debut at the Olympic
Legendary UCLA Gymnastics Coach
When it comes to college gymnastics coaches, Valorie Kondos Field stands above the rest. She guided the UCLA program from 1991-2019. In the process, Kondos Field won seven NCAA championships and 15 Pa
Famed Sports Agent Credited as the Inspiration for Jerry Maguire
Leigh Steinberg is one of the most successful sports agents of all-time. Steinberg has been in the business for over four decades and represented over 300 athletes in a variety of sports. He has had t
Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Gymnast and the 2012 All-Around Champion
When Gabby Douglas was 16-years-old she made history at the 2012 London Olympics Games when she became the first African-American female to win a gold medal during women’s gymnastics all-around event.
Former Heisman Trophy Winner at USC and Super Bowl Champion
Before he became a star on the field in the NFL, Reggie Bush got his start in college at the University of Southern California where he was an All-American twice and was recognized as the top college
American Ninja Warrior Co-Host
Akbar Gbaja-Biamila became known on the football field, but he has achieved even greater success off the gridiron. Gbaja-Biamila has been one of the co-hosts of the wildly popular show American Ninja
Six-Time World Champion Boxer and Olympic Gold Medalist
Sugar Ray Leonard is a retired professional welterweight boxer. With a real name of Ray Charles Leonard, he was named after his mother’s favorite singer. Leonard was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolin
National Soccer Hall of Famer and Olympic Gold Medalist
Many great players have represented United States soccer at the international level over the years, but there have been none greater than Mia Hamm. From 1987 to 2004 Hamm scored more international go
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Four-Time Olympic Gold Medal Winning Sprinter
There are not many men better known in track and field history than Michael Johnson. Johnson is a four-time Olympic gold medalist and eight-time World Champion. At the 1996 Olympics, he was the firs
Retired Three-Time All-Star Outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels
Garret Anderson is a former professional outfielder in the MLB. While in high school, Anderson played baseball, basketball and football. Anderson won two AllLos Angeles City honors and two All-League
There is so much to do, that it might be easy to forget that Los Angeles is a sports mecca. Some of the most successful teams in American sports call the City of Angels home. Los Angeles Athlete Speakers hold their weight right alongside the top Hollywood names in terms of being in-demand celebrities for events. They share their iconic career stories and touch on themes like leadership and overcoming adversity.
Retired 16-Year Veteran and Holder of the NBA's Consecutive Games Played Streak
Fox Sports Soccer Analyst and National Soccer Hall of Famer
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship Light Heavyweight Champion
Former Four-Time First-Team All-American Softball Player
Retired Professional Boxer and Daughter of the Legendary Muhammad Ali
USC Trojans Legend, Former NFL Quarterback, and Current Sports Broadcaster
Legendary Ten-Time All-Star First Baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres
Famed Sports Agent Credited as the Inspiration for Jerry Maguire
Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Gymnast and the 2012 All-Around Champion
Former Heisman Trophy Winner at USC and Super Bowl Champion
Six-Time World Champion Boxer and Olympic Gold Medalist
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Retired Three-Time All-Star Outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels
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