#97 - Milt Thompson

Milt Thompson is an attorney & community leader based out of Indianapolis, IN. He is the president and CEO of MOT Strategies, formerly known as Grand Slam – a sports, entertainment, and recreation management consulting firm. He is the co-founder of Indiana RBI, the MLB program to revive inner cities and provide opportunities for at risk youth with baseball. He is also a former certified Contract Advisor with the NFL and NBA Players Association, and a Board Member of the Indianapolis Indians Baseball Club. He hosted the weekly radio show "Playing for Keeps" on ESPN950 & continues the program today on Channel 40 WHMB TV. Well-known for his work in community development, sports and recreation-planning, and in building community collaborations through effective partnerships, Milt served as President and Interim Director of Big Brothers while merging with Big Sisters to create Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Indiana. In addition, he was the former General Counsel to the Pan American Games and held the position of Vice President of Indiana Sports Corporation. In 2020, he received the Charles L. Whistler Award which recognizes community leaders who have brought together the Indianapolis public and private sectors for civic improvement. He talks with Jimmy about his career as a sports/entertainment attorney & what athletes should consider when thinking about signing with representation. He also recalls negotiating with world leaders like Fidel Castro & meeting sports icon Muhammad Ali.