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Jim Morris

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4.7143 out of 5

Known for His Brief MLB Career & Subject of Disney's "The Rookie"

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Jim Morris Biography

Jim Morris was a high school science teacher and coach in west Texas who miraculously made it the Major Leagues at the age of 35. His life story made cinematic history with the heartwarming and unforgettable Disney movie, The Rookie, starring Dennis Quaid.

Morris pitched two seasons for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays reaching speeds up to 102mph and chose to retire to raise his children. Since 2000, Morris has been a highly sought-after motivational speaker traveling the world inspiring audiences to follow their dreams and never give up. In his latest book, “Dream Makers: Surround Yourself with the Best to Be Your Best,” Morris shares more of his incredible life story including the people who helped make him the success he is today: his Dream Makers.

Morris has been honored to receive a Lifetime Achievement award from the Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation, a CAMIE award for Character and Morality in Entertainment for The Rookie, has been involved with BCFS, Arms of Hope, Texas Youth Commission and other philanthropic efforts. He launched his own Foundation in 2015 giving back to underserved communities and children. Morris and his wife, Shawna, have raised five children and live near San Antonio, TX.

Speaking Topics
  • DREAM MAKERS: SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THE BEST TO BE YOUR BEST

    We all have dream makers and dream killers in our lives. Learn how to differentiate between the two and how to surround yourself with the best people possible to make you the best you can be! Jim takes you through his life story sharing how dream makers and dream killers shaped him into the man he is today.

    A popular presentation that will keep your audience captivated as they move from laughter to tears and back again. Inspiration and motivation at its best!

  • REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE

    "Remember who you are" teaches audiences about the importance of integrity in all areas of life. Jim tells personal stories about keeping promises, walking the talk, and what you do when no one is watching you at all...makes you who you are.

    A powerful reminder Jim heard daily from his mentor and grandfather, "remember who you are," helped shape who Jim Morris is today.

  • FINDING A MENTOR AND BECOMING A LEADER

    In "finding a mentor and becoming a leader," Jim focuses on being the mentor for others that you would want for yourself. While being that dream maker for another and by surrounding yourself with the best people to bring out the best in you, you give yourself and others the best chance for success. Jim tells his own story of defeat while believing the wrong kind of people and shares about his successes while surrounded by key people who helped him believe in himself and pushed him to be the man he is today.

    Finding a Mentor and Becoming a Leader's speaking point, will bring your audience along for an entertaining ride of self-reflection and inspiration to be your best and help others along the way.

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Dream Makers: Surround Yourself with the Best to Be Your Best

Dream Makers: Surround Yourself with the Best to Be Your Best

The Rookie: The Incredible True Story of a Man Who Never Gave Up on His Dream

The Rookie: The Incredible True Story of a Man Who Never Gave Up on His Dream

The Oldest RookieTHE OLDEST ROOKIE by Morris, Jim (Author) on Apr-01-2001 Hardcover

The Oldest RookieTHE OLDEST ROOKIE by Morris, Jim (Author) on Apr-01-2001 Hardcover

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  • How do I book Jim Morris to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jim Morris 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 Jim Morris, 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 Jim Morris or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Jim Morris

    Speaking fees for Jim Morris, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jim Morris are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jim Morris, 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 Jim Morris speak about?

  • Where does Jim Morris travel from?

    Jim Morris generally travels from San Antonio, TX, 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 Jim Morris’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Jim Morris 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 Jim Morris 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 Jim Morris 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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Jim Morris

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4.7143 out of 5

Known for His Brief MLB Career & Subject of Disney's "The Rookie"

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San Antonio, TX, USA
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Jim Morris Biography

Jim Morris was a high school science teacher and coach in west Texas who miraculously made it the Major Leagues at the age of 35. His life story made cinematic history with the heartwarming and unforgettable Disney movie, The Rookie, starring Dennis Quaid.

Morris pitched two seasons for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays reaching speeds up to 102mph and chose to retire to raise his children. Since 2000, Morris has been a highly sought-after motivational speaker traveling the world inspiring audiences to follow their dreams and never give up. In his latest book, “Dream Makers: Surround Yourself with the Best to Be Your Best,” Morris shares more of his incredible life story including the people who helped make him the success he is today: his Dream Makers.

Morris has been honored to receive a Lifetime Achievement award from the Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation, a CAMIE award for Character and Morality in Entertainment for The Rookie, has been involved with BCFS, Arms of Hope, Texas Youth Commission and other philanthropic efforts. He launched his own Foundation in 2015 giving back to underserved communities and children. Morris and his wife, Shawna, have raised five children and live near San Antonio, TX.

Jim Morris Speaking Topics

  • DREAM MAKERS: SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THE BEST TO BE YOUR BEST

    We all have dream makers and dream killers in our lives. Learn how to differentiate between the two and how to surround yourself with the best people possible to make you the best you can be! Jim takes you through his life story sharing how dream makers and dream killers shaped him into the man he is today.

    A popular presentation that will keep your audience captivated as they move from laughter to tears and back again. Inspiration and motivation at its best!

  • REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE

    "Remember who you are" teaches audiences about the importance of integrity in all areas of life. Jim tells personal stories about keeping promises, walking the talk, and what you do when no one is watching you at all...makes you who you are.

    A powerful reminder Jim heard daily from his mentor and grandfather, "remember who you are," helped shape who Jim Morris is today.

  • FINDING A MENTOR AND BECOMING A LEADER

    In "finding a mentor and becoming a leader," Jim focuses on being the mentor for others that you would want for yourself. While being that dream maker for another and by surrounding yourself with the best people to bring out the best in you, you give yourself and others the best chance for success. Jim tells his own story of defeat while believing the wrong kind of people and shares about his successes while surrounded by key people who helped him believe in himself and pushed him to be the man he is today.

    Finding a Mentor and Becoming a Leader's speaking point, will bring your audience along for an entertaining ride of self-reflection and inspiration to be your best and help others along the way.

Jim Morris Videos

  • The Unbelievable True Story of Baseball's Oldest Rookie | Jim Morris
    Jim Morris' life was so remarkable, they made a Disney movie out of it. This is the unbelievable true story of how one man made the big leagues at...
  • Jim 'The Rookie' Morris - Subject of the Award-Winning Film, "The Rookie"
    Jim “The Rookie” Morris’ inspirational and transformational message about following your dreams and having a game plan for success connects...

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  • How do I book Jim Morris to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jim Morris 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 Jim Morris, 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 Jim Morris or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Jim Morris

    Speaking fees for Jim Morris, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jim Morris are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jim Morris, 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 Jim Morris speak about?

  • Where does Jim Morris travel from?

    Jim Morris generally travels from San Antonio, TX, 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 Jim Morris’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Jim Morris 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 Jim Morris 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 Jim Morris 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.

Jim Morris is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as DREAM MAKERS: SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THE BEST TO BE YOUR BEST , REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE and FINDING A MENTOR AND BECOMING A LEADER. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jim Morris for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Jim Morris generally travels from San Antonio, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rudy Ruettiger, Coach Ken Carter, Vince Papale, Amelia Rose Earhart and Shawn Harper. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jim Morris for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Jim Morris Speaking Topics

  • DREAM MAKERS: SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THE BEST TO BE YOUR BEST

    We all have dream makers and dream killers in our lives. Learn how to differentiate between the two and how to surround yourself with the best people possible to make you the best you can be! Jim takes you through his life story sharing how dream makers and dream killers shaped him into the man he is today.

    A popular presentation that will keep your audience captivated as they move from laughter to tears and back again. Inspiration and motivation at its best!

  • REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE

    "Remember who you are" teaches audiences about the importance of integrity in all areas of life. Jim tells personal stories about keeping promises, walking the talk, and what you do when no one is watching you at all...makes you who you are.

    A powerful reminder Jim heard daily from his mentor and grandfather, "remember who you are," helped shape who Jim Morris is today.

  • FINDING A MENTOR AND BECOMING A LEADER

    In "finding a mentor and becoming a leader," Jim focuses on being the mentor for others that you would want for yourself. While being that dream maker for another and by surrounding yourself with the best people to bring out the best in you, you give yourself and others the best chance for success. Jim tells his own story of defeat while believing the wrong kind of people and shares about his successes while surrounded by key people who helped him believe in himself and pushed him to be the man he is today.

    Finding a Mentor and Becoming a Leader's speaking point, will bring your audience along for an entertaining ride of self-reflection and inspiration to be your best and help others along the way.

Jim Morris Speaker Videos

  • The Unbelievable True Story of Baseball's Oldest Rookie | Jim Morris
    Jim Morris' life was so remarkable, they made a Disney movie out of it. This is the unbelievable true story of how one man made the big leagues at the age of 35.
    Jim 'The Rookie' Morris - Subject of the Award-Winning Film, "The Rookie"
    Jim “The Rookie” Morris’ inspirational and transformational message about following your dreams and having a game plan for success connects with audiences, young and old, male and female. His...

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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.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

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