Roger Crawford (tennis)

Roger Crawford (born October 8, 1960) is the first and only person in American history to be a United States Professional Tennis Association athlete and play a Division I college sport with a severe disability.[1] Today, he is a motivational speaker, author, and is still a certified tennis professional. Several famous individuals and corporations, such as Marriott Hotels, Nike, Chris Evert, and Ronald Reagan have acknowledged Crawford for overcoming handicaps.[2] He was also featured in Chicken Soup for the Soul and in the NBC Emmy Award winning movie In a New Light.[3]

Roger Crawford
BornOctober 8, 1960
Alma materLoyola Marymount University
Known forMotivational Speaker, Author, Professional Tennis Player
Notable work
Think Again

How High Can You Bounce

Playing From The Heart
Websitewww.rogercrawford.com

On center court, Sports Illustrated has recognized Roger as “One of the most accomplished, physically challenged athletes in history!” He's also the recipient of the ITA Achievement Award, presented by the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Now on center stage, Roger Crawford is one of the most sought-after speakers in the world and has been inducted into the International Speaker Hall of Fame.

References
  1. "Roger Crawford inspires, empowers and entertains as the energizer". www.programresources.com.
  3. "Roger Crawford Keynote Speakers Bureau & Speaking Fee". BigSpeak Motivational Speakers Bureau: Keynote Speakers, Business Speakers and Celebrity Speakers.


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