Diana DeGarmos singing talent was noticeable at an early age-- by the time she was five years old, she was used to being on stage and in the spotlight. Diana performed all around Georgia, and even at the Grand Old Opry. Becoming a finalist on the show America's Most Talented Kids" gained her even more exposure. She took the new... read full bio
Power-hitting outfielder Darryl Strawberry was one of baseball's biggest. Strawberry was a star for the New York Mets. His career was derailed by substance-abuse problems that led to a prison sentence, but he found new life afterward as an instructor, philanthropist and restaurant owner. Darryl Strawberry was a gifted athlete with a fluid, powerful swing, at a young age. Strawberry... read full bio
Virtuoso lead guitarist Daryl Stuermer of the super-group Genesis and Phil Collins has been touring the world to sold-out crowds, creating the signature guitar sound of the Phil Collins mega hits In the Air Tonight and Easy Lover. As co-writer of the Phil Collins Grammy Award Winning, Billboard No. 4 single Something Happened on the Way to Heaven, Stuermer continues... read full bio
Dave Winfield, called the Jackie Robinson of our time," is the only athlete ever to be drafted by three professional sports: the NFL, MLB and the NBA. In addition to his numerous athletic accomplishments, he established the Winfield Foundation, the first organization of its kind created by an athlete. Designed to promote literacy, fitness and self-esteem, the Winfield Foundation was... read full bio
Forming in 1977, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band are the pioneers of the modern New Orleans brass band movement, recognized worldwide as an unstoppable musical machine whose name is synonymous with genre bending romps and high octane performances. They have been featured guests both in the studio and on stage with artists including Elvis Costello, Dr. John, Widespread Panic, Modest... read full bio
Dick Dale invented surf music. Dale is still playing with not only the same vengeance as he did in the 50's. He shares the stage with fellow players of all generations up into the alternative's. Being completely self taught, Dick Dale plays left handed upside down which was a result of holding the guitar left-handed. The strings became upside-down, chords... read full bio
David Bromberg is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter.An eclectic artist, Bromberg plays bluegrass, blues, folk, jazz, country and western, and rock and roll equally well. Bromberg has played with many famous musicians, including Jerry Jeff Walker, Willie Nelson, Jorma Kaukonen, Jerry Garcia, Rusty Evans (The Deep) and Bob Dylan. Proficient on fiddle, many styles of acoustic and electric guitar,... read full bio
Dan OBrien was deemed one of the best decathlon athletes winning an Olympic gold medal after winning three consecutive world titles. O'Brien won the Olympic gold medal for decathlon at the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, and also won gold medals at the World Championships in Athletics. He set a world record of 8,891 points, and appeared with U.S. rival Dave... read full bio
David Roche was born with a severe facial disfigurement. On the left side of his face is an extensive cavernous hemangioma, a benign tumor consisting of blood vessels. As an infant and child, he underwent many facial surgeries and heavy radiation therapy, which also left radiation burns on his temple and eye lid. David has the... read full bio
Rick was diagnosed as a spastic quadriplegic with cerebral palsy. Dick and Judy soon realized that though Rick couldn't walk or speak, he was quite astute and his eyes would follow them around the room. They fought to integrate Rick into the public school system, pushing administrators to see beyond Rick's physical limitations. Dick and Judy would take Rick sledding... read full bio
Dorian Harewood is an actor, who first attracted attention in the ABC miniseries Roots: The Next Generations. He is known for Full Metal Jacket, starring as Jesse Owens in The Jesse Owens Story, and for his starring role in the ABC Television series Strike Force. He was awarded the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series, Mini-Series... read full bio
Danny White is a former American football player born February 9, 1952. He was born in Mesa, Arizona, which led him to attend Arizona State University. He began his college football career as both the quarterback and punter. His college career was very successful and he even set seven NCAA passing records. White was signed to the Dallas Cowboys in... read full bio
Don Meredith was an American football quarterback, sports commentator and actor. He spent his professional playing career with the Dallas Cowboys. As an original member of the Monday Night Football broadcast team on the American Broadcasting Company. He is considered by some to be the original Dallas Cowboy. ""Dandy Don,"" was always exceptionally popular with Cowboys fans who remember him... read full bio
David Walters won gold for Team USA in the 2008 Beijing Olympic before even starting his junior year of college. Since then he has joined the swimming greats winning gold medals and breaking records in the 2009 FINA World Championships. He also competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Trials in the 100m and 200m freestyle.When not competing for the USA,... read full bio
Dick Anderson is a former football player. Anderson was named an All-American and set a school record with 14 career interceptions. He was drafted by the Dolphins he was named the league defensive rookie of the year. He was a three-time Pro Bowler in which he was NFL Defensive Player of the Year. In his 9 AFL/NFL seasons, Anderson recorded... read full bio
Dottie Pepper is an American professional golfer and television golf broadcaster. She joined the LPGA Tour in 1988 and won 17 official events on the Tour, including two major championships. Pepper also played for the United States in the Solheim Cup six times. She began work as a golf commentator for NBC and The Golf Channel, reporting on both men's... read full bio
Duffy Waldorf was born in Los Angeles, California. He attended UCLA where he was on the golf team from 1982-1985. He was a two-time NCAA All-American, 1985 College Player of the Year, and was selected for the Walker Cup. Waldorf turned professional in 1985 and joined the PGA Tour. He is 67th on the all time career money winners list... read full bio
Dean Obeidallah is an Arab-American/Italian-American comedian, who was born in Lodi, New Jersey, and grew up in nearby Paramus. His father was born in Battir, Palestine- a small village near Bethlehem; his mother's parents were born in Sicily. He is part of a small but growing number of Middle Eastern-American comedians who have increasingly received media attention in the past... read full bio
Internationally known for his work in the area of applied sport psychology, Dr. Bob Rotella is consistently recognized as the top Sport Psychologist in the world. His book Golf is Not a Game of Perfect is the best-selling sport psychology book of all time and one of the three best-selling golf books in history. Dr. Rotellas golfers on the PGA... read full bio
Doug Barron started playing golf at the age of three. He qualified for the PGA Tour for the first time by placing third at the Qualifying School Tournament. Barron made 21 of 31 cuts in his rookie season. He made headlines when he became the first PGA golfer to be suspended for use of performance-enhancing substances and was suspended from... read full bio
