Any 6'9 player for the L.A Lakers would stand out in a crowd, but A.C Green stands out even among his fellow players. A.C. Green is a nationally renowned youth development motivational speaker, former NBA star and founder of the A.C. Green Youth Foundation in 1989. A.C. Green is not only an inspirational leader but is also a role model... read full bio

Albert Lee Toon, Jr. is a former professional American football player. He was selected by the New York Jets in the 1st round (10th overall) of the 1985 NFL Draft. A three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver who played his entire NFLcareer with the Jets from 1985 to 1992, Toon retired at the age of 29 in 1992 as a result... read full bio

Andre Reed is a former professional football player. He played wide receiver in the National Football League for 16 seasons, 15 with the Buffalo Bills (1985-1999) and one with the Washington Redskins (2000). Reed ranks tenth in NFL history in total career receptions with 951. In 2009, Reed was elected to the Buffalo Bills 50th Season All-Time Team. Since his... read full bio

Andre Ware is the first star from the Southwest Conference to win the Heisman Trophy since 1977 when Earl Campbell of the University of Texas was honored. In the first ten games of the 1989 season, he completed 329 passes in 516 attempts for 4,299 yards and 44 touchdowns. Against arch-rival Texas, Ware hurled four touchdown passes in leading the... read full bio

Archie is one of the most recognizable names in the state of Ohio. He is the only college football player to ever receive the Heisman Trophy twice. He broke almost all of Ohio State's rushing records, plus several national records. He was All-American in 1973, 1974, and 1975. He played professional football for the Cincinnati Bengals for eight years. He... read full bio

Archie Manning is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League, playing for the New Orleans Saints from 1971 to 1982, then for the Houston Oilers and Minnesota Vikings. He is the father of current Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback Peyton Manning, current New York Giants starting quarterback Eli Manning, and former Ole Miss receiver Cooper Manning.... read full bio

Art Donovan is a former American football defensive tackle, better known as Art Donovan, who played for three National Football League teams, most notably the Baltimore Colts. He became one of the stars in an outstanding defense and was selected to five straight Pro Bowls. The Colts won back-to-back championships in 1958 and 1959. He was inducted into the Pro... read full bio

A legend in the speaking industry, Art Holst's broad background provides the foundation for his messages spiced with inspiration, humor, and poetry. Art was a top salesman in the building materials industry for 10 years. For 12 years, he worked as Administrator of the Forest Park Foundation developing programs in park and recreation development, physical medicine and rehabilitation, housing for... read full bio

Barry Sanders is a former American football running back who spent all of his professional career with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. Sanders left the game just short of the all-time rushing record. Sanders is a member of the college and professional football Halls of Fame. He is considered one of the greatest and most elusive running... read full bio

Football Legend Bart Starr's designation of Most Valuable Player describes more than his legendary performance on the football field-it describes him as a man. Playing for the legendary Vince Lombardi, Bart Starr learned the fundamentals for leadership and success. He was Most Valuable Player in America's first two Super Bowls, NFL Man of the Year, Professional Player of the Decade,... read full bio

Bernie Casey is a renowned professional actor who enjoyed great success as an interscholastic, intercollegiate and professional football player. Bernie was also a record-breaking track and field athlete for Bowling Green State University. As one of the nation's best high-hurdlers; Casey earned All-America recognition and a trip to the finals at the 1960 United States Olympic Trials. In addition to... read full bio

Bernie Kosar, Jr. is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League. Kosar played for the Cleveland Browns and then finished his career with the Dallas Cowboys and the Miami Dolphins. Since retiring from football after the 1996 season, Kosar has been involved in several ventures. In 2001, he became part-owner of the Florida Panthers franchise of the... read full bio

Bill Bates is a former American football safety who spent his entire career with the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Tennessee, where he was a four-year starter and known as the team�۪s hardest hitter. Bates wasn�۪t considered big or fast enough to play in the NFL so he went undrafted in the 1983 NFL Draft.... read full bio

Bill Belichick is an American football head coach for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. After spending his first 15 seasons in the league as an assistant coach, Belichick got his first head coaching job with the Cleveland Browns in 1991. Of his five seasons coaching Cleveland, only one featured a winning record, and Belichick did not... read full bio

The story of Bill Courtney and the Manassas Tigers�۪ 2009 football season is chronicled in the Academy Award-winning documentary Undefeated. Located in inner-city Memphis, Manassas was severely underfunded and underprivileged, but all that changed when Courtney, a former high school football coach turned successful lumber salesman, volunteered to lend a hand. Courtney focused as much on teaching the players values... read full bio

Smith was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in 1983. He was the 5th pick in the 1st round, and was the first defensive player taken in the draft. He was the Chargers team MVP, and the team defensive player of the year. Smith was voted Second-team All-AFC by UPI and was voted Second-team All-Pro by NEA. Smith played his... read full bio

Billy Sims of The University of Oklahoma became the sixth junior to win the coveted Heisman Memorial Trophy Award. Sims was the nation's leading rusher and scorer for 1978, averaging 160.1 yards and 10.9 points. Billy Sims set the Big Eight Conference single season rushing record of 1,762 yards on 231 carries for a phenomenal average of 7.6 yards every... read full bio

Bob Brown nicknamed The Boomer" is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League from 1964 through 1973. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles as the second overall pick in the 1964 NFL Draft. He played for the Eagles from 1964-1968, the Los Angeles Rams from 1969-1970 NFL season, and the Oakland Raiders from 1971-1973. He... read full bio

Bob Lilly is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League and photographer. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980. Affectionately known as Mr. Cowboy," his name was the first inscribed in the "Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor", above Texas Stadium. The Cowboys had a Bob Lilly Day on November 23, 1975,... read full bio

Robert Stoops is the head coach of the University of Oklahoma football team. During the 2000 season, Stoops led the Sooners to an Orange Bowl victory and a National Championship. Prior to coaching at Oklahoma, Stoops held various coordinator and position-coach positions at Iowa, Kansas State and Florida. In 2000, Stoops led his team to three consecutive wins over ranked... read full bio