Jan 13 2025
Legendary NFL linebacker known for his career with the Philadelphia Eagles
Bill Bergey is a legendary NFL linebacker who spent the majority of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles. Among his many career achievements, Bergey proved himself formidable early on, making the Pro Bowl five times.
Later, Bill Bergey—along with fellow MPG client Reggie Wilkes—helped lead the Eagles to Super Bowl XV in New Orleans.
Throughout his time in the NFL, he faced numerous challenges and struggles, including a significant knee injury, but ultimately served an instrumental role in getting Philadelphia’s football team to the big game.
A storyteller who passes along messages of perseverance, determination, and hope, Bergey’s story is rife with relatable themes of hardship and adversity.
As a keynote speaker, the journey he relays to his audiences is one that organizations of all kinds can look to gain inspiration from. His time in the NFL had a profound impact on how he developed to become the man he is today.
Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group at 215-510-6607 to book Bill Bergey for corporate or private events, keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, motivational speaking, or virtual appearances. Our agency will work directly with your organization and our keynote speakers to create an unforgettable event.
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Bill Bergey took the path less traveled in his athletic career.
Originally from South Dayton, NY, Bergey did not attend a renowned high school where he would have the opportunity to be scouted from day one to play football. He went on to attend Arkansas State University and was later declared the greatest player in the school’s history. His jersey number, 66, would be retired by the school.
He would become a starter immediately upon being drafted by the Bengals in 1969 and would get named to the AFL Pro Bowl squad in his rookie season. Bill would remain a starter during his five years in the Queen City and helped the Bengals become a playoff contender.
Bergey was traded to Philadelphia in 1974, and in his time with the Eagles would be selected to four more Pro Bowls and would be named First-team All-Pro twice and Second-team All-Pro three times. After helping get the Eagles to the Super Bowl in 1981, he retired from professional football and later was inducted into both the Eagles Hall of Fame and the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame.
Having had to fight and claw just to have the opportunity to play collegiate football at Arkansas State, Bill Bergey is familiar with what it takes in the areas of motivation and leadership. The lessons he learned from his life in sports are what have helped him in many other facets of his life, and are the main catalyst for why he has developed into a skilled storyteller.
Find out how to hire Bill Bergey to appear at your next event. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group to inquire about Bill Bergey’s availability and cost. When booking Bill Bergey for an event, we need to know the type of venue and location the event will take place. Bill Bergey is a popular choice for corporate events, private events, and virtual events. So, you can click the Check Availability button or contact us and an MPG Bill Bergey booking agent will get back to you within 48 hours.
How much to book Bill Bergey depends on the type of event. So, the cost to hire Bill Bergey for corporate or private events is available by contacting a Mollie Plotkin Group Agent. Notably, Bill Bergey is available for conferences, festivals, private parties and events. Just contact the Mollie Plotkin Group and tell the booking agent the proposed date, time, and location.
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