Following a successful junior career, Dionne was selected by the Montreal Canadiens with the 81st overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft. After a strong rookie campaign with Fredericton, the Montreal affiliate, he was called up to the Canadiens for two games during the regular season. He appeared in 20 games and contributed six assists during his debut season with the Flyers,... read full bio
From 1970 until 1992, Bert pitched in the Major Leagues. Infamous for his curveball, which Brooks Robinson claimed, "was nasty, I'll tell you that." Raised in Garden Grove, California, he was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the first round of the 1969 draft following his high school graduation. The following year, he graduated to the Majors and was named the American League... read full bio
From 1987 through 1998, William Ripken, sometimes known as "Billy The Kid," played in the American National Baseball Association as a shortstop. He played for a number of teams over his career, including the Cleveland Indians (1995), Texas Rangers (1993-94, '97), Baltimore Orioles (1987-92, '96), and Detroit Tigers (1998). At 180 pounds (82 kg) and 6 feet 1 inch (1.85... read full bio
Charles Smith is a retired professional basketball player for the NBA. In college, he was named Big East Player of the Year. He went on to play for the US national team in the 1986 FIBA World Championship that won the gold medal as well as the 1988 Olympics which won the bronze medal. In 1988 he was chosen by... read full bio
Roberto Duran is a former professional boxer who is known as one of the most talented boxers of all time. His nickname is Manos De Piedra which translates to Hands of Stone. Many even consider him the greatest lightweight of all time. He held world titles at four different weightslightweight (197279), welterweight (1980), light middleweight (198384) and middleweight (1989). He... read full bio
Mike Zigomanis is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. who is currently an unrestricted free agent who most recently played with the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League (AHL). Zigomanis was drafted twice. In the 1999 NHL Entry Draft he was selected 64th overall by the Buffalo Sabres, but was not signed. He re-entered for the 2001 NHL Entry... read full bio
Robert “Bobby” Valentine is a former professional baseball player and manager. The Los Angeles Dodgers drafted him with the number five pick in the Major League Baseball draft. Throughout his career, Valentine played for the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Seattle Mariners, and California Angels. He was selected as the Pioneer League’s MVP with the Ogden Dodgers. Bobby has... read full bio
McKayla Maroney was a member of the Fierce Five," the US women's gymnastics team of 2012 London Olympics. She is considered one of the best female vaulter's in the world, even after setbacks including a broken nose and fractured toe. An unexpected slip on her last vault resulted in her Olympic silver in the individual competition. She became an internet... read full bio
Rick Smits is a retired professional basketball player from the Netherlands. With the Pacers, Smits originally backed up Steve Stipanovich, but when Stipanovich suffered a terrible injury that ended his career, Smits ended up starting 71 games in his rookie year, averaging 11.7 points and 6.1 rebounds per game and earning All-Rookie First Team honors. Smits continued to average double-digit... read full bio
Baseball Hall of Famer Tony Perez is a former MLB first baseman, third baseman, and manager. Variously nicknamed Big Dog","Big Doggie", "Doggie", and "The Mayor of Riverfront", the slugging seven-time All-Star split his career between third and first base, earning three World Series rings during a twenty-three year career. His #24 jersey was retired by the Cincinnati Reds. After retiring... read full bio
Andre Tippett is a former All-American college and professional football player from Birmingham, Alabama. Tippett started his career playing high school football for Barringer High School. He then played college ball for the University of Iowa where he was a three-year letterman and an All-American defensive before signing to the New England Patriots in the NFL Draft. He remained with... read full bio
Vinny Pazienza, who was once known as Vinny Paz, is a legendary figure in the boxing world. Pazienza's odyssey, which included overcoming life-threatening ailments and winning world titles, is proof of the resilience of the human spirit. This piece explores Vinny Pazienza's extraordinary life, including his ascent to popularity, the terrifying car accident that almost ruined his career, and his... read full bio
Tiny Archibald is a retired professional basketball player for the NBA who played for the Cincinnati Royals, the Omaha Kings, the Milwuakee Bucks, and the Boston Celtics. He was an NBA champion, The NBA scoring champion and the NBA assists leader, an AllStar Player six different years, and even an NBA All-Star Game MVP. He led the NBA in free... read full bio
Dwight Evans is a retired MLB player. He played for the Boston Red Sox for 18 of his 19 year career, signing with the Baltimore Orioles for his last season. During his career he held a .272 batting average, 2,446 hits, 385 home runs, and 1,384 runs batted in. Evans become a powerhouse hitter in the second half of his... read full bio
Rico Petrocelli is a retired Boston Red Sox player. He played with the Sox for the entirety of his 16 year career. He has a .251 batting average, 210 home runs, and 773 runs batted in. Since retiring, Petrocelli has sporadically coached and managed the Red Sox's minor league team and works as a sports broadcaster for several shows.... read full bio
The story of Natalie Gulbis is particularly interesting and one which should prove to be very attractive to American fans. This young star of the LPGA tour began playing golf at age 4 under the very personal coaching of her father, John. After a stellar amateur career in California, and after one year as an All-American at the University of... read full bio
Nelison "Nick" Anderson is a retired NBA player from Chicago. During his 13 year career he played for the Orlando Magic, Sacramento Kings, and Memphis Grizzlies. Anderson played at the University of Illinois. During his two years there he joined the team in the NCAA Final Four before being drafted to the NBA by the Orlando Magic. Anderson led the... read full bio
Cedric Maxwell is a former NBA player turned radio host. During his eleven year professional career, Maxwell played for the Boston Celtics, LA Clippers, and Houston Rockets. Maxwell is a two-time NBA champion, a NBA finals MVP, and a Sun Belt Player of the Year. Maxwell studied at UNC Charlotte where he also played basketball. From there he was drafted... read full bio
Mark Herzlich is a former NFL linebacker and Super Bowl champion with the New York Giants. His football and life journeys have been distinguished by great perseverance and a dedication to making a good effect off the field. While playing football at Boston College, Herzlich received sad news: he had Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. Undaunted by this... read full bio
Tom Jackson is currently a studio analyst for NFL Countdown and a contributor to SportsCenter on ESPN. His work as a broadcaster has earned him a Cable ACE Award for Best Sports Analyst. As a former linebacker for the Denver Broncos, he holds the franchise record for most seasons and games played. Tom played in Super Bowls XII and XXI,... read full bio
