Philadelphia Athlete Speakers

Philadelphia is known for having some of the most rabid sports fans around. They are diehards when it comes to supporting the Eagles, Phillies, 76ers and Flyers. Philadelphia Athlete Speakers make up the most successful group of athletes from these pro teams. They speak about themes like leadership, hard work and overcoming obstacles.

Ron Jaworski

Philadelphia Eagles Legend and Former Popular ESPN Broadcaster

Ron Jaworski built an incredible legacy in football on the field and as a long-time broadcaster for ESPN. Jaworski first entered the NFL in 1973 with the Los Angeles Rams, but found his groove after b

Vince Papale

Inspiration For The Movie Invincible

Vince Papale was the subject of an inspiring story out of Philadelphia when at age 30 he became the oldest rookie to play in the NFL. Prior to his professional career, Papale was a high school track s

Annie Duke

Bracelet Winner in the 2004 World Series of Poker

Annie Duke is one of the most successful poker players of all-time and has parlayed that into a successful career in the public eye. Duke won the World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions in 2004

Bernie Parent

Hall Of Fame Goalie for the Philadelphia Flyers

Bernie Parent is one of the greatest goaltenders in the history of the National Hockey League. During his 15 year NHL career he starred for the Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs

Bill Clement

2-Time Stanley Cup Champion and Broadcaster

Prior to being recognized as a successful broadcaster, author, and actor, Bill Clement was an NHL hockey player. As the 4th line center for the Philadelphia Flyers, Bill was a part of the Stanley Cup

Brian Westbrook

Retired Two-Time Pro Bowl Running Back

Brian Westbrook is a retired NFL running back who played nine seasons in the league, eight of them with the Philadelphia Eagles and one with the San Francisco 49ers. Westbrook rose to fame in college

Hollis Thomas

Former Philadelphia Eagles Tackle

Hollis Thomas is a retired NFL defensive end who spent 14 seasons in the NFL with four separate teams. Thomas attended Northern Illinois University, earning All-Big West honors in 1995, but he went un

Jay Wright

Former National Championship Winning Coach at Villanova

Jay Wright built up an almost unreplicable legacy during 21 seasons as the head coach at Villanova. He grew up in Churchville, Pennsylvania in the 1960’s and played college basketball at Bucknell Univ

Larry Bowa

Retired Five-Time All-Star and Former MLB Manager

Larry Bowa is a former professional baseball shortstop, manager and coach in Major League Baseball. Bowa attended Sacramento City College and was expected to go in the MLB Draft, but he did not. At th

Jimmy Rollins

Retired Three-Time All-Star and the 2007 NL MVP

Jimmy Rollins is one of the most beloved players in Philadelphia Phillies history. Rollins played 15 seasons with the Phillies and was one of the game's premiere leadoff hitters for most of his tenure

Harold Carmichael

Retired Four-Time Pro Bowl Wide Receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles

Harold Carmichael is a retired NFL wide receiver who played almost the entirety of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles. Originally a high school quarterback, Carmichael shifted to wide receiver wh

Greg Luzinski

Retired Four-Time All-Star for the Philadelphia Phillies

Greg Luzinski was one of the most feared hitters in baseball through the 1970s and into the 1980s. He earned the nickname "The Bull" for his impressive power hitting skills. Luzinski was named a Natio

Mitch Williams

MLB Network Analyst

While he is known as a broadcaster today, Mitch Williams is better known as a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. Mitch began playing the game at a young age, and continued to play in high

Charlie Manuel

Retired World Series Champion Manager with the Philadelphia Phillies

Charlie Manuel had a career as an MLB player and manager that lasted just over three decades. As a player Manuel played for the Twins and Dodgers from 1969 to 1975 before heading to Japan to finish hi

Jon Ritchie

Former Standout Fullback for the Philadelphia Eagles and Media Personality

Jon Ritchie played six seasons in the NFL from 1998 to 2004 with the Oakland Raiders and Philadelphia Eagles after a standout collegiate career at Stanford University. After leading Cumberland Valley

Mike Quick

Former Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver

Mike Quick is a Philadelphia staple. When he joined the Philadelphia Eagles in 1982 after a stellar career at the North Carolina State as a first round pick he was highly touted as the next great one

Bobby Clarke

Former Center for the Philadelphia Flyers

Bobby Clarke played 15 seasons in the NHL with the Philadelphia Flyers from 1969 to 1984. Clarke was born in in Flin Flon, Canada and began playing hockey as a youngster at the age of eight. In the

Doug Collins

Senior Advisor with the Chicago Bulls

Doug Collins is a retired NBA shooting guard and head coach who played nine seasons in the league and last coached with the Philadelphia 76ers. As a player, Collins got his start at Illinois State Uni

Brent Celek

Retired Super Bowl Champion Tight End

Brent Celek was an NFL tight end who played or the Philadelphia Eagles. Prior to his time in the NFL, Celek played collegiately at the University of Cincinnati, playing four seasons and recording 91 r

Seth Joyner

Retired Three-Time Pro Bowl Linebacker

Seth Joyner joined the Philadelphia Eagles as an eighth round pick in 1986 out of the University of Texas-El Paso. After signing with the Eagles he played the first seven seasons of his career in Phil

John Kruk

Retired Three-Time MLB All-Star and Former ESPN Baseball Analyst

John Kruk is a West Virginia native and played his college ball at Potomac State and Allegany Community College. In 1981 he began his pro career as a No. 3 special draft selection of the San Diego Pad