Eric Davis: Baseball Legend
Eric Davis is a World Series champion and former MLB outfielder who shares lessons on perseverance, overcoming setbacks, and returning to competition after colon cancer.
Quick Facts:
- World Series champion with the Cincinnati Reds in 1990.
- Two-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove Award winner.
- Hit 27 home runs and stole 80 bases in 1986.
- National League Comeback Player of the Year in 1996.
Formats:
- Speaking appearances and personal storytelling.
Audiences:
- Corporate teams, sports organizations, baseball audiences, community groups, and cancer awareness events.
Outcomes:
- Explore perseverance through injury, uncertainty, and personal adversity.
- Reflect on the preparation and commitment involved in making a comeback.
- Recognize the importance of support when navigating difficult transitions.
- Travels from: Phoenix, AZ
- **US Fee range: On Request
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Talent Short Bio
Eric Davis is a former Major League Baseball outfielder, World Series champion, and speaker known for his speed, power, and defensive ability. His career achievements include two All-Star selections, three Gold Glove Awards, and a 1990 World Series championship with the Cincinnati Reds.
After injuries interrupted his career, Davis returned in 1996 and earned National League Comeback Player of the Year recognition. The following year, while playing for the Baltimore Orioles, he was diagnosed with colon cancer. He returned that same season and contributed to the team’s postseason run.
Davis subsequently led the national Score Against Colon Cancer awareness and screening campaign in 1998. His speaking draws on professional sports, recovery, and personal adversity to explore perseverance, commitment, and responding to unexpected challenges.
He brings a firsthand perspective to sports events, corporate gatherings, community programs, and cancer awareness audiences.
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