Dave Stevens Only Legless US Athlete in Sports History | 7-time Emmy Sports Journalist |
- Dave Stevens is an athlete and a 7-time Emmy Award-winning sports broadcasting professional.
- Stevens, a congenital amputee, is the only athlete ever to play college football or minor league baseball without legs.
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Overview
When speaking with Dave Stevens, one gets the sense of this man’s genuine authenticity. He understands that he holds a certain amount of responsibility to set an example for not only the broader disability community but for society at large. He believes that part of his mission is to “break the stereotypes of what it means to be handicapped or disabled.”
00:38- About Dave Stevens and his journey.
- Dave Stevens is an athlete and a 7-time Emmy Award-winning sports broadcasting professional.
- Stevens, a congenital amputee, is the only athlete ever to play college football or minor league baseball without legs.
- Stevens played minor league baseball for the St. Paul Saints in 1996. He was a college athlete at Augsburg College, where he played varsity football and baseball and wrestled.
- In 2015, Stevens reinvented himself as a motivational speaker. He enjoys being a father to his three sons and continues to touch the souls of others who are different.
08:54- Tell me some of the areas that give you motivation.
- I speak on inclusion and acceptance.
- Teach empathy instead of sympathy
- I am a highly sought-after professional motivational speaker who shares his inspirational story with audiences of all ages worldwide.
- My speech includes determination, perseverance and hope while challenging audiences to reflect on their personal or professional goals, strengths and difficulties.
- My message of hope: You can overcome any obstacle and live your “impossible” dream.
24:15- What three lessons do you want our viewers to take away from the conversation?
- It is essential to be motivated, set daily goals and go put into making a difference.
- Make the most of the gifts you have.
- Don’t be afraid, and don’t let anything hold you back.
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- Dave Stevens is an athlete and a 7-time Emmy Award-winning sports broadcasting professional.
- Stevens, a congenital amputee, is the only athlete ever to play college football or minor league baseball without legs.
- Stevens played minor league baseball for the St. Paul Saints in 1996. He was a college athlete at Augsburg College, where he played varsity football and baseball and wrestled.
- In 2015, Stevens reinvented himself as a motivational speaker. He enjoys being a father to his three sons and continues to touch the souls of others who are different.
