Our KRON4 sports team caught up Leigh Steinberg, legendary sports agent and CEO of Steinberg Sports and Entertainment, on Friday to talk about his career, being the inspiration for the film Jerry Maguire, and the inner workings of contract negotiations.
Steinberg has represented a slew of high-profile athletes, including Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs.
He has also worked with past greats like Steve Young and Troy Aikman.
Listen to how Steinberg got his start in the competitive business of being a sports agent and more.
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