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Luis Gonzalez

Legendary Arizona Diamondbacks Outfielder

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Luis Gonzalez Biography

Luis Emilio Gonzalez, nicknamed "Gonzo", is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. Gonzalez spent his best years with the Arizona Diamondbacks and was one of the most popular players in that organization's history. He delivered the game-winning hit in Game 7 of the 2001 World Series off Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees to give the Diamondbacks their first and only World Series championship to date.

Gonzalez made his major league debut on September 4, 1990. He finished the rest of the 1990 season with 4 hits (2 doubles). The year of 1991 became the first full season of Gonzalez's career.

Gonzalez along with Scott Servais were traded to the Chicago Cubs for Rick Wilkins. Gonzalez finished the 1995 season with the Cubs by batting .290 with 7 homers and 34 RBI. Overall in 1995, Gonzalez had a .276 average, 13 homers and 69 RBI combined while he played with the Astros and Cubs. In 1996, Gonzalez batted .271 with 15 homers and 79 RBI. Gonzalez signed a one-year deal to return to the Astros in 1997. During 1997, he batted .258 with 10 homers and 68 RBI. In 1998, Gonzalez signed a one-year deal for the Tigers in 1998. In 1998, he batted .267 with 23 homers and 71 RBI.

In 1999, Gonzalez was traded to the Diamondbacks for Karim GarcĆ­a. Gonzalez began to become a star during his tenure with Arizona. He helped the Diamondbacks into title contention immediately, hitting a career-best .336 in 1999, leading the NL in hits with 206 and helping them win the National League's western division that season before the team fell to the New York Mets in a divisional playoff series. He was selected to his first All-Star Team in 1999.

The Diamondbacks reached the World Series that year and faced off against the New York Yankees, who featured Gonzalez's childhood friend Tino Martinez starting at 1st base. In the climactic moment, Gonzalez came to the plate in the bottom of the 9th inning of game 7, with the score even at 2-2, the bases loaded and 1 out. The Yankee pitcher was Mariano Rivera, one of the game's most feared closers with an especially good record in the postseason (Rivera had never blown a save chance in a World Series before, or since). Gonzalez swung at Rivera's 0-1 pitch and hit the game-winning bloop single into left field that sealed the first franchise World Series title for Arizona.

Gonzalez announced his retirement on August 29, 2009 and joined the Diamondbacks front office as a special assistant to the president. In 2010, the Diamondbacks further announced that Gonzalez would be the first Diamondbacks player to have his number, #20, retired on August 7.

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  • What are the speaker fees for Luis Gonzalez

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

    Luis Gonzalez is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Baseball, Sports.
  • Where does Luis Gonzalez travel from?

    Luis Gonzalez generally travels from Tucson, 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 Luis Gonzalezā€™s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Luis Gonzalez 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 Luis Gonzalez 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 speakerā€™s or celebrityā€™s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the eventā€™s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Luis Gonzalez 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 youā€™re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, youā€™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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Luis Gonzalez Biography

Luis Emilio Gonzalez, nicknamed "Gonzo", is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. Gonzalez spent his best years with the Arizona Diamondbacks and was one of the most popular players in that organization's history. He delivered the game-winning hit in Game 7 of the 2001 World Series off Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees to give the Diamondbacks their first and only World Series championship to date.

Gonzalez made his major league debut on September 4, 1990. He finished the rest of the 1990 season with 4 hits (2 doubles). The year of 1991 became the first full season of Gonzalez's career.

Gonzalez along with Scott Servais were traded to the Chicago Cubs for Rick Wilkins. Gonzalez finished the 1995 season with the Cubs by batting .290 with 7 homers and 34 RBI. Overall in 1995, Gonzalez had a .276 average, 13 homers and 69 RBI combined while he played with the Astros and Cubs. In 1996, Gonzalez batted .271 with 15 homers and 79 RBI. Gonzalez signed a one-year deal to return to the Astros in 1997. During 1997, he batted .258 with 10 homers and 68 RBI. In 1998, Gonzalez signed a one-year deal for the Tigers in 1998. In 1998, he batted .267 with 23 homers and 71 RBI.

In 1999, Gonzalez was traded to the Diamondbacks for Karim GarcĆ­a. Gonzalez began to become a star during his tenure with Arizona. He helped the Diamondbacks into title contention immediately, hitting a career-best .336 in 1999, leading the NL in hits with 206 and helping them win the National League's western division that season before the team fell to the New York Mets in a divisional playoff series. He was selected to his first All-Star Team in 1999.

The Diamondbacks reached the World Series that year and faced off against the New York Yankees, who featured Gonzalez's childhood friend Tino Martinez starting at 1st base. In the climactic moment, Gonzalez came to the plate in the bottom of the 9th inning of game 7, with the score even at 2-2, the bases loaded and 1 out. The Yankee pitcher was Mariano Rivera, one of the game's most feared closers with an especially good record in the postseason (Rivera had never blown a save chance in a World Series before, or since). Gonzalez swung at Rivera's 0-1 pitch and hit the game-winning bloop single into left field that sealed the first franchise World Series title for Arizona.

Gonzalez announced his retirement on August 29, 2009 and joined the Diamondbacks front office as a special assistant to the president. In 2010, the Diamondbacks further announced that Gonzalez would be the first Diamondbacks player to have his number, #20, retired on August 7.

Luis Gonzalez Videos

  • Luis Gonzalez and Randy Johnson Discuss the 2001 World Series ...
    The New York Yankees will be playing the Arizona Diamondbacks tomorrow, taking us down memory lane to the 2001 World Series when theĀ ...
  • Luis Gonzalez Talks Retirement on "Diamondbacks: The 10th Inning ...
  • 2001 WS Game 7: Luis Gonzalez gives the D-backs the World ...

FAQs on booking Luis Gonzalez

  • How do I book Luis Gonzalez to speak at my event?

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

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

    Luis Gonzalez is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Baseball, Sports.
  • Where does Luis Gonzalez travel from?

    Luis Gonzalez generally travels from Tucson, 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 Luis Gonzalezā€™s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Luis Gonzalez 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 Luis Gonzalez 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 speakerā€™s or celebrityā€™s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the eventā€™s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Luis Gonzalez 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 youā€™re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, youā€™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.

Luis Gonzalez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Luis Gonzalez for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Luis Gonzalez generally travels from Tucson, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Curt Schilling, Jordan Fliegel, Andy Pettitte, Tom Lehman and Steve Garvey. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Luis Gonzalez for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Luis Gonzalez Speaker Videos

  • Luis Gonzalez and Randy Johnson Discuss the 2001 World Series ...
    The New York Yankees will be playing the Arizona Diamondbacks tomorrow, taking us down memory lane to the 2001 World Series when theĀ ...
    Luis Gonzalez Talks Retirement on "Diamondbacks: The 10th Inning ...
  • 2001 WS Game 7: Luis Gonzalez gives the D-backs the World ...

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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.

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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