Dave Pallone - Celebrity Sports Motivational Speaker

The Man Behind the Mask

For over 25 years, Dave Pallone has shared his stories, from his baseball career as a Major League umpire, to his personal struggle of finding peace in his life, to thousands of people across the country. Dave’s mission has always been, to share his philosophy of respecting yourself and others, and to know when to laugh at yourself. Dave has been a sought after sports speaker for his humor, and a motivational speaker for his honesty and inspiration.

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Dave Pallone's two
highly acclaimed presentations.

Dave has brought his acclaimed presentations, ‘THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE BUT YOU HAVE TO STAND’ and ‘WHO’S REALLY ON FIRST’, as a keynote speaker for corporations, universities, conferences and many other organizations. Read on to learn more.

The Best Seat in the House
But You Have to Stand!!

As the saying goes, “It’s the best seat in the house, but you have to stand”, and stand he did for close to 20 years. From eight years in the minor leagues, to winter ball in the Dominican Republic, to his tenure umpiring in the National League – this rare insight from an umpire’s view leaves audiences with a new perspective on the game they love. Celebrity sports speaker, Dave Pallone umpired the game with some of the greats – including Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, Nolan Ryan, Steve Carlton, Willie Stargell, Barry Bonds, Mike Schmidt, Lou Brock and others. He has a story about them all! However, his famous altercation with Pete Rose gives you a look into the kind of stories Dave can tell. In his sports speaking presentation he’ll give you the inside scoop of what really happened that day, and the days that followed.

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The Famous Dave Pallone/Pete Rose Altercation

Who's Really on First?

Dave Pallone has brought his highly acclaimed presentation 'Who’s Really on First’ to hundreds of corporations, conferences, organizations, and higher education institutions. His unique style, approachability, and honesty has brought his audiences to tears. His story of struggeling to finally find inner peace has helped them achieve new levels of personal development. Whether it's a young man from Alabama, a clergyman from New York, a professional athlete from Los Angeles, or a young woman from Massachusetts, Dave has touched the lives of many. Dave has been a sought after motivational speaker for his humor, honesty, and inspiration.

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Listen to Interviews from Dave's
Radio Show Days in Boston.

Dave hosted his own sports radio talk show.
Here are some of his top interviews.

What other's say about Dave's Presentation

“Eye-opening, honest, inspirational
and thought provoking...”
Tim D. Arnold-
Dupont Corporation

“They loved you! And so did I...”
Rosie Stallman-
NCAA

"An absolute home run..."
K. Dean Moore-
Eastman Kodak Company

“We can’t wait to have you back...”
Beth E. Herberger-
St. John Fisher College

$Celebrity Sports Speaker, Dave Pallone\'s Best Selling Book$

New York Times &
International Bestseller

Now available for iPad and iPhone through iTunes,
the Kindle through Amazon, and the Nook through Barnes & Noble.

In this revealing look at baseball, celebrity sports speaker, Pallone traces his life both personal and public, and offers a behind-the-scenes account of the players, owners, managers, and umpires…and of outlandish incidents on and off the field. Funny, poignant, shockingly honest, this explosive story is bound to raise a storm of controversy, as it opens eyes about how the game is really played…and about the deeply ingrained homophobia in professional baseball.

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