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Author of 'Baseball’s Ultimate Power' | Sports Historian | Speaker on Baseball History and Legendary Players

Bill Jenkinson Speaking Fee: $10,000 and Below

Author of 'Baseball’s Ultimate Power' | Sports Historian | Speaker on Baseball History and Legendary Players

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Bill Jenkinson
Speaking Fee:
$10,000 and Below

Travels From:
PHL - Philadelphia, PA

Primary Topic Category:
Sports

Secondary Topic Category:
Authors & Storytellers

 

Bill Jenkinson Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Bill Jenkinson is a renowned sports historian and one of the leading experts on baseball history. He has authored several books, including Baseball’s Ultimate Power, and has consulted for institutions like the Baseball Hall of Fame and ESPN. His research on legendary players, particularly Babe Ruth, has earned him widespread recognition. Jenkinson has been a featured speaker at major baseball events, sharing deep insights into the sport’s history and evolution. His engaging presentations bring the past to life, making him a sought-after voice in the baseball community.

Bill Jenkinson, born in 1962, is a distinguished baseball historian renowned for his meticulous research and authoritative writings on the sport's greatest sluggers. Residing in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, Jenkinson has dedicated his career to uncovering and preserving the rich history of baseball's power hitters. Over the years, Jenkinson has collaborated with esteemed organizations such as the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Major League Baseball, the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), the Babe Ruth Museum, and ESPN. His expertise has been instrumental in providing accurate historical insights and analyses, particularly concerning legendary figures like Babe Ruth. In 2007, Jenkinson authored The Year Babe Ruth Hit 104 Home Runs: Recrowning Baseball's Greatest Slugger, a groundbreaking work that re-evaluates Ruth's unparalleled hitting prowess. This publication was followed by Baseball's Ultimate Power in 2010, which delves into the stories of baseball's most formidable power hitters throughout history. Beyond his writing, Jenkinson's passion for baseball history has led him to deliver lectures and participate in events that celebrate the sport's heritage. Notably, in 2008, he had the honor of delivering the 60th-anniversary eulogy for Babe Ruth at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, underscoring his deep connection to the legacy of one of baseball's most iconic figures. When he's not immersed in baseball research, Jenkinson enjoys reading, engaging with the arts, traveling, playing sports, and exploring various historical subjects. His multifaceted interests and dedication to preserving baseball's history have solidified his reputation as a leading authority in the field.
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