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Top Sports Stars Who Have Had Movies Made About Them

Sports is a natural inspiration draw for Hollywood. The stories of many athletes overcoming adversity on the road to accomplishment have graced the big screen. The top sports stars that have had movies made about them make great motivational speakers for any event. They are some of the most popular keynote speakers for a wide variety of corporate events, virtual events, and more.

Rudy Ruettiger

Inspiration for the Movie Rudy

$10,000 - $20,000

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Mike Eruzione

Olympic Hero and Leadership Speaker: Igniting Winning Mindsets

$20,000 - $30,000

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Jim Craig

Legendary USA Hockey Goalie

$20,000 - $30,000

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Vince Papale

Inspiration For The Movie Invincible

$10,000 - $20,000

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Chuck Wepner

Real-Life Inspiration for Sylvester Stallone's Rocky Character

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Jim Morris

Inspiration for the Film The Rookie

$10,000 - $20,000

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Bethany Hamilton

Professional Surfer and Christian Speaker

$30,000 - $50,000

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Michael Oher

Former NFL Offensive Lineman Whose Story Inspired The Blindside

$30,000 - $50,000

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Athlete Speakers is a sports speakers bureau and marketing agency. We work on behalf of our clients to get the best booking price for the desired speaker. In addition to arranging appearances and speaking engagements, we represent corporations, PR firms and other organizations hiring sports stars for advertising campaigns, marketing campaigns, endorsements, new product launches, publicity events, fundraisers, trade shows, conventions, meet and greets, virtual meetings, and product launches. We do not exclusively represent anyone listed on this website. Athlete booking fees are deemed to be reliable, but not guaranteed and can change at any time due to the demand, travel schedule, event location or other factors.