Jerry Markbreit

NFL Referee, Trade & Barter Manager, Sports Columnist

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Chicago, IL, USA
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Jerry Markbreit Biography

Jerry Markbreit is renowned for his dual expertise in both the corporate and sports arenas. As a trade and barter manager for 3M, he skillfully negotiated and traded millions of dollars in advertising, media time, and materials with businesses globally. Parallel to his corporate career, he was a distinguished figure on the sports field, serving as one of only sixteen National Football League referees. His journey in football officiating began with nine years in amateur football, followed by a stint on the Big Ten Football officiating staff. Markbreit's presence marked key games such as the early 1970's Ohio State/Michigan matches and the 1996 Notre Dame/Michigan State National Championship Game, establishing him as a key figure in college football.

Markbreit also contributed to the sports journalism field, writing a weekly football column for the Chicago Sun Times and, until 2008, a sports column for the Chicago Tribune during football season. He has authored three books: "The Armchair Referee," his autobiography "Born to Referee," and "Last Call: Memoirs of an NFL Referee."

Best known for his extensive career as an NFL referee, Markbreit retired in 1998 after 23 seasons, leaving behind a legacy peppered with major games including Superbowls 17, 21, 26, and 29, along with 8 Championship Games. Post-retirement, he served as a replay official during the 1999 and 2000 NFL seasons and was appointed as the head trainer for all NFL Referees starting in the 2001 season. His contributions to sports were recognized with his induction into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2007.

Jerry Markbreit Speaking Topics

  • Teamwork for success in an environment of risk and change

Jerry Markbreit Videos

  • Using the Microphone
    Retired NFL referee Jerry Markbreit, talks about how to sound competent and confident on the microphone.
  • Jerry Markbreit 2015 — NFL Referee
    Jerry is 2015’s winner of the Hank Greenberg Award. Born in Chicago in 1935, Jerry was an NFL official for 23 seasons, becoming one of the most...
  • Jerry Markbreit Speaks At The 2011 GAOA Officiate Georgia Day

Jerry Markbreit Books

  • Last Call: Memoirs of an NFL Referee
    Last Call: Memoirs of an NFL Referee
  • Born to Referee: My Life on the Gridiron
    Born to Referee: My Life on the Gridiron
  • The armchair referee--500 questions and answers about football
    The armchair referee--500 questions and answers about football

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    Jerry Markbreit is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Faith & Religion, Football, Human Resources, Jewish Heritage, Leadership, Marketing, Motivational, Personal Growth, Sports Motivation, Teamwork & Teambuilding.
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Jerry Markbreit is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Teamwork for success in an environment of risk and change. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jerry Markbreit for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Jerry Markbreit generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mike Ditka, Justin Forsett, Vince Papale, Terry Bowden and Rocky Bleier. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jerry Markbreit for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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