From an Athlete to Journalist | Dave Stevens | Only Legless US Athlete in Sports History | 7-time Emmy Sports Journalist |
The Brand Called You · The Brand Called You
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Show Notes
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."
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.