Kevin Reilly (Motivational Speaker)
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[edit] Kevin P. Reilly (Motivational Speaker)
Kevin Reilly was born in Wilmington, Delaware. From early in his childhood he was an exceptional athlete. Upon entering Salesianum School, Kevin played both football and basketball. A born leader and strong motivating force on and off the playing field, it was not surprising that he was chosen to be captain of the varsity football and basketball teams.
[edit] College
His natural leadership skills and athletic abilities secured him a full athletic scholarship to Villanova University. Kevin joins other notable Villanova alumni as close friend and NFL great Howie Long and current Philadelphia Eagles All Pro running back Brian Westbrook. While at Villanova, Kevin was voted the team’s MVP and first team All-East linebacker.
[edit] NFL career
Kevin joined the NFL in 1973 when he was drafted in the seventh round by the World Champion Miami Dolphins. Later that year, Kevin returned to his Wilmington, Delaware home and joined the Philadelphia Eagles, serving as captain of the special teams. Kevin’s NFL career was cut short in 1975 when he was diagnosed with a rare desmoid tumor. To halt the spread of cancer, Kevin’s left arm and a large portion of his shoulder were amputated along with five ribs. During his career in the NFL, Kevin played for NFL coaching great Don Shula while with the Miami Dolphins and Dick LeBeau, current Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator. Kevin also played with NFL greats Bill Bergey, Garo Yepremian, Harold Carmichael, and Larry Csonka.
[edit] Life after football
Kevin was a senior executive in sales and marketing at the Xerox Corporation for over 30 years. While at Xerox, Kevin spent two years as the employee development manager which encompassed training new and current employees in sales skills, quality training, diversity training, and sexual harassment prevention. Kevin is also a qualified peer visitor at the Walter Reed National Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. which allows him to provide counseling to amputees. Kevin is also a member of three hall of fames including Salesianum High School, Villanova University, and Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame.
Kevin is also a radio announcer for the Philadelphia Eagles on WYSP and WDEL. Kevin never gave up sports altogether, he is an avid runner and golfer, two of the many things people told him would be impossible after his surgery. In addition, Kevin is a board member with the Easter Seals nonprofit charitable organization. Kevin lends his talents to numerous charities, including the Boy Scouts of America, and auctioneers over a dozen auctions each year for various charities. Kevin has been able to overcome the adversity in his life and now works as a motivational speaker delivering his inspirational message to corporate functions, commencement ceremonies, fundraisers, and roasts.
[edit] References
1. Mollie Plotkin. Philadelphia Sports Group LLC. Web Biography, www.philadelphiasportsgroup.com (October 20th, 2007). Retrived 2007-12-07
2. Dialog Staff. The Dialog. Salesianum inducts five into hall of fame. www.cdow.org/092007.pdf (Sept 20th, 2007) Retrieved 2007-12-07
