He his nickname in high school was Warm Up Bouton because hed rather warm up than actually play, Jim Bouton became an all-star pitcher and World Series hero with the NY Yankees, a TV sportscaster, an actor, and author of Ball Fourthe funny, controversial, all-time bestseller. During his baseball comeback with the Atlanta Braves, Bouton helped create Big League Chew,... read full bio
Before he lost his leg to cancer at 17, Marc Woods swam in local races, but never achieved his full potential. After the surgery, he stepped up his training, winning a race while still undergoing chemotherapy. Six months later, he was swimming faster with one leg than he ever had with two. Eighteen months later, he represented Great Britain for... read full bio
Retired athlete and cancer survivor Jeff Blatnick is one of the premier motivational speakers in the country. During his 16-year wrestling career, he won ten national titles and various international awards. He was a member of both the 1980 and 1984 United States Olympic Teams. Jeff has become a successful television sportscaster and appeared as an expert analyst on NBC,... read full bio
Not only is Thurman Thomas one of the first great, modern-era running backs, but he is also one of the greatest complete running backs of all time. As a Buffalo Bill, Thomas was durable and strong as an every-down back; he could handle 20-25 carries a game and possessed the ability to run between the tackles or to the outside.... read full bio
Spud Webb, with a vertical leap of 42 inches, was the shortest person to compete in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, which he won. His participation surprised teammate and defending dunk champion Dominique Wilkins, who had “never seen me dunk before,” Webb said. His dunks included the elevator two-handed double pump dunk, the one-handed off the backboard one-handed jam, a... read full bio
Archie Mason Griffin is a former American football running back. Griffin played seven seasons in the NFL with the Cincinnati Bengals. Griffin won four Big Ten Conference titles with the Ohio State Buckeyes and was the first player ever to start in four Rose Bowls. He rushed for 5,589 yards in four years setting another record this time for the... read full bio
Brandon Stokley is a former NFL wide receiver. He played for the Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, New York Giants, and the Denver Broncos. Brandon played college football at Louisiana Lafayette and was drafted in the fourth round by the Baltimore Ravens. He is a two time Super Bowl Champion, winning Super Bowl XXV with the... read full bio
Dale Murphy is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman, noted for his time with the Atlanta Braves during an 18-year career. Murphy won two consecutive National League Most Valuable Player Awards, the National League's Silver Slugger Award four straight years, and the National League's Gold Glove award five straight years. Since retiring, he has been a member... read full bio
Kevin Johnson is the current mayor of Sacramento, California, making him Sacramento's first African American mayor. Prior to entering politics Johnson was a basketball player in the NBA, playing point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Phoenix Suns. As a basketball player, he was a three-time NBA All-Star and five-time All-NBA selection who holds many records for the Phoenix... read full bio
Kellen Winslow is a former professional football player in the National Football League and widely recognized as one of the greatest tight ends in the league's history. Winslow played his entire NFL career from 1979 to 1987 with the San Diego Chargers after being selected in the first round of the 1979 NFL Draft. He played college football for the... read full bio
Carl Eller is a former professional football player who played in the NFL. He attended University of Minnesota, where he was voted All-American in his junior and senior years. Eller was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. After an illustrious 15-year career with the Minnesota Vikings, Eller continues to be active in the community. He helped to develop... read full bio
Randy White is a former American football player for the NFL who played defensive tackle. He played his entire thirteen-year career for the Dallas Cowboys and is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, the Pro Football Hall of fame, and the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame. He was nicknamed as “The Manster” as his teammates... read full bio
Jack Ham is a former football linebacker who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is considered one of the greatest outside linebackers in the history of the NFL. Ham was All-Pro for seven years and named to eight straight Pro Bowls. He won 4 Super Bowl titles during his 12-year career, all of it spent with the Steelers. Ham... read full bio
Dwight Stephenson, a second-round pick and the 48th player selected in the NFL Draft, excelled at center for the Miami Dolphins for eight seasons. An All-America at the University of Alabama, the 6-2, 255-pound Stephenson lived up to all his advance notices as a Dolphin. He earned both All-Pro and All-AFC recognition five straight. He was named the AFC or... read full bio
Gary Danielson is a retired American football quarterback. He played for the Detroit Lions from 1976 to 1984, and for the Cleveland Browns in 1985, 1987 and 1988. He amassed 13,764 passing yards and 81 touchdowns in 101 games as a professional. He ranks fourth in Lions history in passing yards and touchdowns. His five touchdowns in a 1978 game... read full bio
Jay Novacek knows how to win, lead, and be a part of a successful team. While with the Dallas Cowboys, Novacek went to five Pro Bowls, twice led all NFL tight ends in receiving, and averaged more than 57 receptions a season over a three-year period. After his 6 years with the Dallas Cowboys, Novacek held the title of the... read full bio
Horace Grant is a retired American basketball player for the NBA. He played college basketball at Clemson University before joining the NBA where he became a four-time champion with the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers. He is recognized immediately on the court for wearing his trademark wraparound protective eyeglasses. He has a twin brother who also played in... read full bio
Michael Cooper is a basketball coach and retired professional player. He coached the USC Women of Troy college basketball team. He is a former player in the National Basketball Association who spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers and has coached in both the NBA, WNBA, and the NBA Development League. Michael Cooper is the only person to... read full bio
With her unmatched talent and captivating charm, professional figure skater Tara Lipinski captured the attention of spectators all over the world. Lipinski, who was regarded as the best amateur skater in the world, became an adored figure in America thanks to her grace on the rink and her personality. She became well-known outside of the skating rink as a result of... read full bio
Alan Trammell is a retired American baseball shortstop of the Detroit Tigers. Trammell played his entire career with the Tigers, highlighted by a World Series championship. Trammell was one of the best-hitting shortstops of his era and won three Silver Slugger awards. He later served as Detroit's manager. He is currently the bench coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Trammell returned... read full bio
