Bob Burris
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| Born | United States |
| Occupation | Sports executive, author, speaker |
| Known for | Executive roles across NFL, NBA, NHL, PGA, LPGA, and professional baseball |
Bob Burris is an American sports executive, author, and speaker with a career spanning over four decades in the sports and entertainment industry. He is recognized as one of the few individuals to have held high-level executive roles across all five major American professional sports leagues, including the National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA), National Hockey League (NHL), as well as in professional golf and baseball.[1]
Early life and career
Burris began his career in sports as a teenager, sweeping aisles at Mile High Stadium in Denver following sporting and entertainment events. He later became a ball boy in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and worked various entry-level roles, including concession sales.[2]
At age 24, Burris became the youngest executive in professional sports at the time, serving as a member of the design team and the Ticket Manager for the Seattle Kingdome, the third domed stadium constructed in the United States.[2]
Professional experience
Burris has held executive positions in multiple professional sports organizations, including roles with the NFL, NBA, NHL, PGA Tour, PGA Champions Tour, LPGA, and various professional baseball franchises. He has sold over $100 million in corporate sponsorships, including unconventional sponsorships for products like escalators, cemetery plots, and sound meters.[1]
Throughout his career, Burris has worked closely with league commissioners, team owners, general managers, coaches, promoters, Hall of Fame athletes, and two U.S. Presidents. His wide-ranging career has provided him with insight into nearly every aspect of sports operations and marketing.[1]
Authorship and public speaking
Burris is the author of the book How to Sell Sponsorships, Tickets & Popcorn, which shares lessons and techniques developed over his career in the sports and entertainment business. He is also a motivational speaker, known for delivering humorous and insightful talks based on his experiences.[2]
Business ventures
In addition to his speaking and consulting work, Burris owns a concessions franchise that operates at various Major League Baseball games and other sporting venues, offering specialized food products.[2]
Legacy
With more than 40 years in the industry, Burris's career represents a rare breadth of experience in American professional sports. His journey from sweeping stadiums to negotiating multimillion-dollar deals serves as a testament to longevity, adaptability, and leadership in sports business.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Bob Burris – Speaker Exchange Agency". Speaker Exchange Agency. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "About Bob Burris". bobburris.com. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
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