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Dave Dravecky

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Former Professional Baseball Player; Cancer Survivor, Arm Amputee & Author of "Comeback"

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Dave Dravecky Biography

Dave Dravecky, a former professional baseball player and cancer survivor, has a story of finding hope, courage, and perseverance in the midst of dark and overwhelming uncertainty. In 1988, he was not only a family man but also at the peak of his career, playing for the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants. His opening-day victory over the Dodgers was overshadowed later that fall by the discovery of a desmoid tumor in his left arm and the subsequent removal of half of the deltoid muscle. Despite this, Dravecky made a highly publicized return to Major League Baseball in 1989, defying the odds and doctors' expectations of "Short of a miracle, you’ll never pitch again," he pitched a 4-3 win for the San Francisco Giants.

Unfortunately, Dravecky's triumphant return was short-lived. In his second start of the year, he threw "...the pitch that could be heard round the world." His arm broke in two, effectively ending his season. As he tumbled to the ground, his mind filled with doubt and fear. The cancer returned, leading to his decision to retire from professional baseball in November of 1989. In 1991, his left arm, shoulder blade, and the left side of his collarbone had to be amputated to prevent the cancer from spreading.

After retiring from baseball, Dravecky channeled his experiences into a new career as a motivational speaker and author. The challenges he faced in the years following his retirement have taught him valuable lessons that he now shares with audiences of all ages and sizes across the country. Dravecky has written three books about his battles with cancer and his comeback attempt. His personal experiences have also taught him to evaluate life—challenging himself as well as others to press on towards their future goals.

In addition to his speaking engagements, Dravecky's busy schedule also includes public appearances, and he continues to inspire through the encouragement and hope he has discovered along the way. In recognition of his spirit and leadership throughout his journey, Dravecky was awarded the Willie Mac Award and the Hutch Award in 1989. His life and resilience have even inspired a song called "Dave Dravecky" by Cousin Wolf in 2021.

Speaking Topics
  • Importance of Being Part of a Team

  • Faith

  • Authentic Living

  • Overcoming Adversity

  • Value of Relationship

  • Surviving Cancer

Videos
Books
Called Up: Stories of Life and Faith from the Great Game of Baseball

Called Up: Stories of Life and Faith from the Great Game of Baseball

Do Not Lose Heart: Meditations of Encouragement and Comfort

Do Not Lose Heart: Meditations of Encouragement and Comfort

Play Ball

Play Ball

Comeback

Comeback

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  • How do I book Dave Dravecky to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dave Dravecky for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dave Dravecky, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dave Dravecky or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Dave Dravecky

    Speaking fees for Dave Dravecky, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dave Dravecky are under $10,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dave Dravecky, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dave Dravecky speak about?

  • Where does Dave Dravecky travel from?

    Dave Dravecky generally travels from Phoenix, AZ, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Dave Dravecky’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Dave Dravecky for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dave Dravecky for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dave Dravecky or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Former Professional Baseball Player; Cancer Survivor, Arm Amputee & Author of "Comeback"

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Dave Dravecky Biography

Dave Dravecky, a former professional baseball player and cancer survivor, has a story of finding hope, courage, and perseverance in the midst of dark and overwhelming uncertainty. In 1988, he was not only a family man but also at the peak of his career, playing for the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants. His opening-day victory over the Dodgers was overshadowed later that fall by the discovery of a desmoid tumor in his left arm and the subsequent removal of half of the deltoid muscle. Despite this, Dravecky made a highly publicized return to Major League Baseball in 1989, defying the odds and doctors' expectations of "Short of a miracle, you’ll never pitch again," he pitched a 4-3 win for the San Francisco Giants.

Unfortunately, Dravecky's triumphant return was short-lived. In his second start of the year, he threw "...the pitch that could be heard round the world." His arm broke in two, effectively ending his season. As he tumbled to the ground, his mind filled with doubt and fear. The cancer returned, leading to his decision to retire from professional baseball in November of 1989. In 1991, his left arm, shoulder blade, and the left side of his collarbone had to be amputated to prevent the cancer from spreading.

After retiring from baseball, Dravecky channeled his experiences into a new career as a motivational speaker and author. The challenges he faced in the years following his retirement have taught him valuable lessons that he now shares with audiences of all ages and sizes across the country. Dravecky has written three books about his battles with cancer and his comeback attempt. His personal experiences have also taught him to evaluate life—challenging himself as well as others to press on towards their future goals.

In addition to his speaking engagements, Dravecky's busy schedule also includes public appearances, and he continues to inspire through the encouragement and hope he has discovered along the way. In recognition of his spirit and leadership throughout his journey, Dravecky was awarded the Willie Mac Award and the Hutch Award in 1989. His life and resilience have even inspired a song called "Dave Dravecky" by Cousin Wolf in 2021.

Dave Dravecky Speaking Topics

  • Importance of Being Part of a Team

  • Faith

  • Authentic Living

  • Overcoming Adversity

  • Value of Relationship

  • Surviving Cancer

Dave Dravecky Videos

  • Dave Dravecky - Oklahoma Christian Q&A
    Dave Dravecky spoke with President John deSteiguer during the former Major League Baseball all-star pitcher's visit to Oklahoma Christian University...
  • Dave Dravecky - My Story
    Listen to Dave as he shares his personal story about baseball, the World Series, cancer, losing his arm and what truly matters in his life. Video...
  • Interview with Dave Dravecky, Former MLB Pitcher, Author, and Speaker
    Clay Koerner and Marty Pay Interview Dave Dravecky, Former MLB Pitcher, Author, and Motivational Speaker, on Takin' Care of Business, The Clay and...

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  • How do I book Dave Dravecky to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dave Dravecky for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dave Dravecky, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dave Dravecky or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Dave Dravecky

    Speaking fees for Dave Dravecky, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dave Dravecky are under $10,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dave Dravecky, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dave Dravecky speak about?

  • Where does Dave Dravecky travel from?

    Dave Dravecky generally travels from Phoenix, AZ, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Dave Dravecky’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Dave Dravecky for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dave Dravecky for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dave Dravecky or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Dave Dravecky is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Importance of Being Part of a Team, Faith, Authentic Living, Overcoming Adversity, Value of Relationship and Surviving Cancer. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dave Dravecky for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Dave Dravecky generally travels from Phoenix, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rudy Ruettiger, Jim Morris, Shawn Harper, Rocky Bleier and Josh Davis. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dave Dravecky for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Dave Dravecky Speaking Topics

  • Importance of Being Part of a Team

  • Faith

  • Authentic Living

  • Overcoming Adversity

  • Value of Relationship

  • Surviving Cancer

Dave Dravecky Speaker Videos

  • Dave Dravecky - Oklahoma Christian Q&A
    Dave Dravecky spoke with President John deSteiguer during the former Major League Baseball all-star pitcher's visit to Oklahoma Christian University on February 23, 2015.
    Dave Dravecky - My Story
    Listen to Dave as he shares his personal story about baseball, the World Series, cancer, losing his arm and what truly matters in his life. Video provided by The Increase. Help us caption &...
  • Interview with Dave Dravecky, Former MLB Pitcher, Author, and Speaker
    Clay Koerner and Marty Pay Interview Dave Dravecky, Former MLB Pitcher, Author, and Motivational Speaker, on Takin' Care of Business, The Clay and Marty Show.

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

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If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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