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Jim Morris
Inspiration for Disney's "The Rookie"
Jim Morris
Inspiration for Disney's "The Rookie"
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About Jim Morris
Jim Morris' Cinderella story is testimony to the power of dreams and their ability to inspire and transform human life. His story is the subject of the blockbuster film from Walt Disney, "The Rookie," starring Dennis Quaid which won the ESPY for Sports Film of the Year.
Originally a top prospect, Jim Morris's career in baseball was derailed by injuries and immaturity at the age of 24. He got married, raised a family and eventually became a high school physics teacher and baseball coach in southwest ...
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Dream Makers
“Never give up on your dreams.”-Jim “The Rookie” Morris Jim shares his memoirs, documented in the movie, “The Rookie” and about those dream makers who helped to shape his life. He incorporates each client’s ...
Finding a Mentor and Becoming a Leader
“Become the mentor you would want others to be for yourself.” -Jim “The Rookie” Morris Using his life experiences and good humor, Jim shares his own story of failures while surrounding himself with the wrong ...
Remember Who You Are
“Remember who you are and whose you are.”-Jim “The Rookie” Morris Jim shares the importance of integrity and being authentic to who you are in all circumstances, when others are watching and when they are ...
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Your story and experience was compelling and an inspiration to our guests. We also appreciate you keeping your commitment to speak to our group even after an invitation to meet with President George W. Bush.
BIOCOM/ San Diego
Everyone loved hearing his story, and enjoyed getting to know him. He received a standing ovation!
Key Bank USA
With it being three weeks plus since our event, I have yet to hear of one negative comment from any of the 700 plus guests in attendance. I was amazed with the variety of people that were sitting on the edge of their seats awaiting his next remarks.
Bishop Manogue Catholic High School
Everyone was amazed with his story, ability to communicate, and the way he stayed around a good hour afterward signing autographs and visiting with the guests. He even had banquet workers telling him afterward how much they enjoyed hearing his story.
Doug Cain, Director of Development - Portland Christian Schools, Portland, OR
Florida FBLA-PBL has never had someone speak to a group of middle and high school students and keep their attention as Jim did at our State Leadership Conference in Orlando.
FRBLA-PBL
Jim did a great job! Everyone really enjoyed his keynote address. His interaction with everyone was outstanding!
St. Peter's School
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