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Without legs, yet with a great deal of perseverance,  Dave Stevens, the first legless athlete in the US, has accomplished what most people only dream of. As a motivational speaker he empowers others through his inspiring and unforgettable story. 

Dave Stevens: The Legless-y

ESPN (2013)

Dave Stevens, the first legless athlete in the United States, is featured on ESPN Enabled: Walk a Mile in my Legs! in 2013. 

ESPN (1996)

Alongside Daryl Strawberry, Dave Stevens makes 25 year baseball history playing for the St. Paul Saints and is featured in this cover story on ESPN in 1996.

PBS (2019)

Dave shares his story of being the first US legless athlete on Kronkite News (PBS) in his home state of Arizona in 2019. 

Dave Stevens - Motivational Speaker, Legless Athlete

TV & Movie Appearances

With over 40 years in TV, Dave has appeared on numerous TV shows, talk shows, pod casts, has participated in thousands of interviews, and was even featured in the 2024 Emmy-nominated documentary, Saint of Second Chances.

Dave Stevens playing baseball.

That's Incredible (1981)

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Dave's first appearance on the TV show That's Incredible, aired in 1981 on CBS. 

Dave's second appearance on CBS's That's Incredible in 1982.

That's Incredible (1982)

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Dave's second appearance on CBS's That's Incredible, in 1982. 

Dave Stevens on ESPN Enabled (2013).

ESPN Enabled (2013)

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In 2013, Dave is featured on ESPN Enabled, Episode: Walk a Mile in my Legs!

Dave Stevens on Grow With It (2018).

Grow Through it (2018)

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In 2018, Dave is featured on Grow through It, where he shares his profound story. 

Dave Stevens was featured in the Emmy-nominated 2024 documentary, Saint of Second Chances.

Saint of Second Chances (2024)

In 2013, Dave is featured on ESPN Enabled, Episode: Walk a Mile in my Legs!

Other Press

Dave Stevens batting.

ESPN Front Row

ESPN Front Row features Dave Stevens, the the first legless athlete to play professional baseball. 

Dave Stevens was featured in Forbes magazine in October 2021.

Forbes: Mindset Matters

Dave Stevens is featured in Forbes Magazine on Oct 15, 2021. 

Dave Stevens, motivational speaker.

Editor & Publisher: On a mission to remove the 'dis' from disability (2023)

Dave joins the School of Communication at Quinnipiac University, located in Hamden, CT.

Quinnipiac Today (2023)

Dave joins the School of Communication at Quinnipiac University, located in Hamden, CT. 

Nothing is impossible...

Dave Stevens, as the Ring Master, at the Omnium: A Bold New Circus, on Broadway in New York City.

Inspiration & courage

Dave's inspiring story of a life without legs, will change your heart forever. What are you waiting for?

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