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Jerry Markbreit

Jerry Markbreit

Keynote Speaker: Former NFL Referee

Jerry Markbreit Biography

Jerry Markbreit is famous for making the calls in both business and in sports. As a trade and barter manager for 3M, he daily negotiated and traded millions of dollars of advertising, media time, and materials with businesses throughout the world. On the field, he was one of only sixteen National Football League referees. After officiating football for nine years, he became a member of the Big Ten Football officiating staff. From the legendary Ohio State/Michigan games of the early 1970's to the 1996 Notre Dame/Michigan State National Championship Game, Markbreit has been a symbol of college football.

For several years, Markbreit wrote a weekly football column for the Chicago Sun Times and until 2008, he wrote a weekly sports column for the Chicago Tribune during the football season. He is the author of three books: The Armchair Referee his autobiography, Born to Referee, and his latest, Last Call: Memoirs of an NFL Referee.

Jerry Markbreit is best known for his work as one of the busiest and most popular NFL referees. Retiring in 1998 after 23 seasons, his career reads like a history book. He has refereed Superbowls 17, 21, 26, and 29, and 8 Championship Games. For the 1999 and 2000 seasons, he served as one of only 16 replay officials covering the NFL. Beginning with the 2001 season, he was appointed head trainer for all NFL Referees. Markbreit was inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2007

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Jerry Markbreit Speaking Topics

Teamwork for success in an environment of risk and change

Jerry Markbreit Videos

Using the Microphone
Jerry Markbreit 2015 — NFL Referee
Jerry Markbreit Speaks At The 2011 GAOA Officiate Georgia Day

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What topics does Jerry Markbreit speak about?

Jerry Markbreit is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sports Motivation, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Personal Growth, Referees, Football, Marketing, Faith & Religion, Motivational and Leadership.

Where does Jerry Markbreit travel from?

Jerry Markbreit generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Jerry Markbreit?

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Jerry Markbreit is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Sports Motivation, Teamwork & Teambuilding and Personal Growth. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jerry Markbreit for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jerry Markbreit generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mike Ditka, Justin Forsett and Vince Papale. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jerry Markbreit for an upcoming event.

Jerry Markbreit Speaking Topics

  • Teamwork for success in an environment of risk and change

Jerry Markbreit Videos

Using the Microphone
Jerry Markbreit 2015 — NFL Referee
Jerry Markbreit Speaks At The 2011 GAOA Officiate Georgia Day

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