Fall 2026 Selig Speaker Series with Dave Winfield
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Beus Center for Law and Society, Downtown Phoenix
Join us for the next bi-annual Selig Speaker Series featuring National Baseball Hall of Famer Dave Winfield.
Hear Winfield reflect on the challenges he faced and overcame on and off the field, his journey from St. Paul, Minnesota, to superstardom and the lessons shared in his latest book, Touching All the Bases. He will also discuss his philanthropic work through the David M. Winfield Foundation, which he founded in 1977 to support young people in the communities where he played. Reserve your spot to hear firsthand from one of the most accomplished athletes in American sports.
About Dave Winfield
Dave Winfield played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball for six teams: the San Diego Padres, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Angels, Toronto Blue Jays, Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians. He was a 12-time MLB All-Star and seven-time Gold Glove Award winner, recording 3,110 hits, 465 home runs and 1,833 RBIs during his career.
Winfield is the only athlete ever drafted by four professional sports leagues: MLB’s San Diego Padres, the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, the ABA’s Utah Stars and the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings. He went directly from the University of Minnesota to the major leagues without playing in the minor leagues. His storied career culminated in his election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001.
In 1977, Winfield founded the David M. Winfield Foundation, becoming one of the first active professional athletes to establish a major charitable organization. Through his foundation, he has made a positive impact on young people in each city where he played. He is also a published author whose latest book is Touching All the Bases.
As part of the Selig Speaker Series, Winfield will share personal insights from his book and reflect on the challenges he faced and overcame on and off the field during his journey from St. Paul, Minnesota, to superstardom.
To pick up your copy at the event, follow these instructions:
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About the Selig Speaker Series
The Selig Speaker Series is the signature public event of the Bud Selig Sports Law and Business Program (Selig SLB) at ASU Law. Held each semester since 2021, the series is an integral part of the SLB curriculum and a showcase for the program’s exceptional sports industry network.
Featured speakers have included team owners, league executives, coaches, athletes, business leaders and attorneys who bring deep expertise and diverse perspectives on the sports industry. By providing students and the greater Phoenix community with access to leaders who have shaped the industry, as well as those defining its future, the Selig Speaker Series creates meaningful opportunities to explore important issues in sports law and business, learn from accomplished professionals and build valuable connections.
As a cornerstone of the Selig Sports Law and Business Program, the series reflects ASU Law’s commitment to preparing the next generation of sports leaders while extending the program’s impact across the broader community and sports industry.
Past speakers
The success of the event can largely be attributed to the prestige of the speakers, who are leaders in their respective fields. Each speaker brings a unique perspective of the sports industry, offering audience members the opportunity to learn from the best in the business.
These speakers embody the depth of knowledge and leadership that the series offers, providing attendees with the opportunity to engage directly with the latest and most critical topics shaping the sports industry.
Leigh Steinberg
Sports agent, philanthropist and author
Michael Bidwill
Owner, Arizona Cardinals
James Jones
General Manager, Phoenix Suns
JoAn Scott
Vice President of Men’s Basketball
Championship, NCAA
Karen Leetzow
President, Chicago Red Stars
