Rudy Ruettiger Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000
Speaking Fee:
$10,000 to $20,000
Travels From:
LAS - Las Vegas, NV
Travels From:
LAS - Las Vegas, NV
Primary Topic Category:
Sports
Primary Topic Category:
Sports
Secondary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles
Secondary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles
Rudy Ruettiger Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Against all odds on a gridiron in South Bend, Indiana, Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger in twenty-seven seconds, carved his name into history books as perhaps the most famous graduate of the University of Notre Dame. The son of an oil refinery worker and third of 14 children, Rudy Ruettiger rose from valleys of discouragement and despair to the pinnacles of success. Today, Rudy Ruettiger is one of the most popular motivational speakers in the United States and the inspiration for the movie Rudy.
The inspiration behind the movie "Rudy," Rudy Ruettiger is an Emmy Award winner, world-renowned motivational speaker, author, and producer. Born in Joliet, Illinois, Rudy had considerable obstacles to overcome to achieve his dream of playing football for Notre Dame. Despite being small and almost entirely lacking in extraordinary athletic talent, he managed to have his teammates hoist him from the field as the first Notre Dame player ever to be carried off the field on their shoulders. This event was depicted in the aforementioned movie.The life story of Rudy, from the son of an oil refinery worker to a famous motivational figure, is a great example of having an indomitable spirit. His life and message of motivation by defeating odds to reach for dreams are globally felt. Rudy has addressed corporations, schools, universities, sports teams, and special events—all with a message that can be summed up in his keynotes: "Dream Big and Never Quit."He is also an author of bestselling books and a co-author of books about the lessons learned from his life. Some of the books he has written include "Rudy: My Story" and "Rudy's Insights for Winning in Life," where he delves deeper into his personal experience and the principles that helped him achieve success.But Rudy's influence extends beyond speaking and writing. He founded the Rudy Foundation with a mission to empower children to achieve their full potential through programs that foster cognitive, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth.