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Bernie Kosar

Former NFL Quarterback, Super Bowl XXVIII Champion

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Bernie Kosar Biography

Bernie Kosar is a former American football quarterback who played collegiately at the University of Miami where he led the team to a national championship in 1983. He subsequently played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cleveland Browns from 1985 to 1993 and the Dallas Cowboys (1993) and Miami Dolphins (1994 to 1996). He was the backup quarterback on the 1993 Cowboys team that won Super Bowl XXVIII.

In 1985, in a supplemental draft, the Cleveland Browns selected him. Cleveland Browns fans welcomed Kozar, an Ohio native, with open arms. He did not disappoint the Browns, who had won five games and lost sixteen the season before. He led the team to the playoffs his first season, with eight wins and eight losses. The next season, with him as the team’s permanent starting quarterback, the Browns won twelve games and lost just four during the regular season. The team missed playing in the Super Bowl by a single defeat. The Browns continued to perform admirably under Bernie’s leadership for the next several years, but by the early 1990s, injuries had hampered him. Kozar left the Browns in 1993.

In 1994, Kosar was named the University of Miami Alumnus of Distinction. He was inducted into the UM Sports Hall of Fame in 1995, and in 1998, he joined the GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the UM Football Ring of Honor in 1999.

Since his NFL retirement in 1996, Kosar has been involved in several sports and business-related ventures. He hosted the Nestlé/Bernie Kosar Charity Classic at Tanglewood National Golf Club in Bainbridge Township, Ohio throughout the 1990s. In 1991, while still an NFL player, he established the Bernie J. Kosar, Jr. Charitable Trust, which helps raise funds for a number of children’s charities.

In 2001, Kosar purchased the Florida Panthers, a National Hockey League team, along with pharmaceutical businessman Alan Cohen.[ Kosar also purchased a minority share in the Arena Football League's Las Vegas Gladiators in 2007 and announced that the team would move to Cleveland and play under the name Cleveland Gladiators. On October 16, 2007, Kosar was named team president and CEO of the franchise. The Gladiators finished the 2008 regular season 9–7, earning them a playoff berth.

On October 17, 2009, Kosar was hired as a consultant for the Cleveland Browns.

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  • How do I book Bernie Kosar to speak at my event?

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

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

    Bernie Kosar is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Football, Non Profit, Sports, Sports Motivation.
  • Where does Bernie Kosar travel from?

    Bernie Kosar generally travels from Ohio, 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 Bernie Kosar’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Bernie Kosar 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 Bernie Kosar 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 Bernie Kosar 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 NFL Quarterback, Super Bowl XXVIII Champion

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Bernie Kosar Biography

Bernie Kosar is a former American football quarterback who played collegiately at the University of Miami where he led the team to a national championship in 1983. He subsequently played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cleveland Browns from 1985 to 1993 and the Dallas Cowboys (1993) and Miami Dolphins (1994 to 1996). He was the backup quarterback on the 1993 Cowboys team that won Super Bowl XXVIII.

In 1985, in a supplemental draft, the Cleveland Browns selected him. Cleveland Browns fans welcomed Kozar, an Ohio native, with open arms. He did not disappoint the Browns, who had won five games and lost sixteen the season before. He led the team to the playoffs his first season, with eight wins and eight losses. The next season, with him as the team’s permanent starting quarterback, the Browns won twelve games and lost just four during the regular season. The team missed playing in the Super Bowl by a single defeat. The Browns continued to perform admirably under Bernie’s leadership for the next several years, but by the early 1990s, injuries had hampered him. Kozar left the Browns in 1993.

In 1994, Kosar was named the University of Miami Alumnus of Distinction. He was inducted into the UM Sports Hall of Fame in 1995, and in 1998, he joined the GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the UM Football Ring of Honor in 1999.

Since his NFL retirement in 1996, Kosar has been involved in several sports and business-related ventures. He hosted the Nestlé/Bernie Kosar Charity Classic at Tanglewood National Golf Club in Bainbridge Township, Ohio throughout the 1990s. In 1991, while still an NFL player, he established the Bernie J. Kosar, Jr. Charitable Trust, which helps raise funds for a number of children’s charities.

In 2001, Kosar purchased the Florida Panthers, a National Hockey League team, along with pharmaceutical businessman Alan Cohen.[ Kosar also purchased a minority share in the Arena Football League's Las Vegas Gladiators in 2007 and announced that the team would move to Cleveland and play under the name Cleveland Gladiators. On October 16, 2007, Kosar was named team president and CEO of the franchise. The Gladiators finished the 2008 regular season 9–7, earning them a playoff berth.

On October 17, 2009, Kosar was hired as a consultant for the Cleveland Browns.

FAQs on booking Bernie Kosar

  • How do I book Bernie Kosar to speak at my event?

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

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

    Bernie Kosar is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Football, Non Profit, Sports, Sports Motivation.
  • Where does Bernie Kosar travel from?

    Bernie Kosar generally travels from Ohio, 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 Bernie Kosar’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Bernie Kosar 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 Bernie Kosar 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 Bernie Kosar 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.

Bernie Kosar is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Bernie Kosar for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Bernie Kosar generally travels from OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dan Marino, Cris Carter, Israel Idonije, Akbar Gbajabiamila and Darrelle Revis. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bernie Kosar for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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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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