Sports Speakers for Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15-October 15 each year. It is an important time to reflect and recognize the achievements of Hispanic Americans. Hispanic Heritage Month sports speakers are some of the most well-recognized personalities that represent their communities with honor. They speak about their unique experiences and share what the future holds for Hispanics in the U.S.

Alex Rodriguez

Retired 14-Time MLB All-Star and Successful Entrepreneur

Alex Rodriguez is known as one of the greatest players in baseball history. Over his 22-year career, Rodriguez batted .295 with 696 home runs, 3,115 hits and 2,086 RBI. He was a 14-time All-Star and 1

Ivan Rodriguez

Retired Hall of Fame Catcher and 14-Time All-Star

Ivan Rodriguez is a retired catcher for Major League Baseball. Rodriguez began playing baseball at a young age and while playing Little League baseball, Rodriguez was moved from pitcher to catcher. At

Laurie Hernandez

2016 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Gold Medalist

Laurie Hernandez is a member of the "Final Five" U.S. women's gymnastics team that captured gold in the team all-around competition at the 2016 Olympics. With the victory, Hernandez became the first

Bill Guerin

First Hispanic Player in the NHL, Four-Time All-Star and Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion

In the 1989 NHL Entry Draft Bill Guerin was picked fifth overall by the New Jersey Devils. In his eighteen year playing career he played for eight teams, and was a part of two Stanley Cup Finals victo

Lorena Ochoa

Golf Hall of Famer and Former World Number One Ranked Player

Lorena Ochoa is a native of Guadalajara, Mexico. At the age of 11 she took up the game of golf and went on to become the most decorated junior golf in her country s history. During her junior career s

Mary Joe Fernandez

Former World #4 Ranked Tennis Player in Singles and Doubles, Two-Time Grand Slam Champion in Doubles

Mary Joe Fernandez was an outstanding junior tennis player, and captured four consecutive Orange Bowl junior titles after becoming the youngest player in history to win a main draw match at the U.S. O

Jessica Mendoza

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

Anthony Munoz

Pro Football Hall of Famer and Cincinnati Bengals Legend

One of the greatest offensive linemen in NFL history, Anthony Munoz played all 13 seasons for the Cincinnati Bengals. Munoz was an 11 time Pro Bowler, a nine time first team All-Pro, and elected to th

Jim Plunkett

Two-Time Super Bowl Champion Quarterback and Heisman Trophy Winner

Jim Plunkett is a two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback who played for the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, and Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders. Plunkett was the number one overall pick of t

Tony Gonzalez

Pro Football Hall of Fame Tight End and 14-Time Pro Bowler

While he is now retired, Tony Gonzalez is a former tight end in the National Football League. He began his career by playing in college at the University of California, Berkeley. In his time as part o

Juan Pablo Montoya

Versatile Driver Who Has Won IndyCar, Formula One and NASCAR Races

Juan Pablo Mantoya has competed on the Formula One, CART, IRL and NASCAR circuits during his legendary racing career. In 1999 he was named the CART Rookie of the Year winning the CART FedEx Championsh

Helio Castroneves

Three-Time Indianapolis 500 Champion

Helio Castronevas is a professional racecar driver who currently competed in the North American Indycar Series. Castronevas began racing in his native Brazil as a young child, competing in various kar

Danell Leyva

Cuban-American Gymnast

Danell Levya is a professional gymnast who represents the United States at international competitions. Levya got his start in gymnastics on the junior circuit, competing in his first Winter Cup in 200

Eddy Alvarez

Professional Baseball Player and Olympic Speedskating Medalist

Eddy Alvarez has had an amazing athletic journey. Alvarez is a first-generation Cuban-American who grew up in Miami, but yet found a passion for speed skating while also pursuing a baseball career. Al

Dara Torres

Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Best-Selling Author and Motivational Speaker

Dara Torres is one of the best Olympic swimmers ever, with five Olympic Games and 12 Olympic medals to her name. But she's more than just an unbelievable athlete. She’s a mom, a best-selling author, a

Lisa Fernandez

Three-Time Olympic Softball Gold Medalist

Lisa Fernandez played her collegiate Fastpitch softball at the University of California, Los Angeles after leading St. Joseph High School in Lakewood, California to a CIF Championship as a senior. Dur

Oz Sanchez

Cyclist and a Public Speaker

Oz Sanchez is a Paralympic hand-cyclist and triathlete. Sanchez is a former United States Marine, but a motorcycle accident in 2001 caused a spinal cord injury, paralyzing him and forcing him to a whe

Ron Rivera

Former Super Bowl Champion Player and Two-Time NFL Coach of the Year

Ron Rivera has had a storied life in football as a former Super Champion player and two-time NFL Coach of the Year. He attended the University of California as a linebacker where in his senior season

Marlen Esparza

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