William “The Refrigerator” Perry is a former college and professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League for ten years from 1985-1994. Perry played college football for Clemson University, and was recognized as an All-American. He was selected in the first round of the 1985 NFL Draft, and played professionally for the Chicago Bears and... read full bio
Ickey Woods played his entire NFL career with the Cincinnati Bengals. He played college football at UNLV. He is best remembered for his lumbering Ickey Shuffle" end zone dance, performed when he scored touchdowns. Woods is currently the coach of the Cincinnati Sizzle of the Women's Football Alliance and runs the Ickey Woods Youth Foundation. He also appeared in the... read full bio
In 1976, Randy Cross was selected in the second-round of the NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers; his 13-year career included six All-Pro selections, three Pro Bowl selections and three Super Bowl championships. He played Center from 76-78 then Guard 79-87 before finishing his career in SF at Center in 88'. Upon his retirement after Super Bowl XXIII Randy... read full bio
Dan Pastorini is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League for the Houston Oilers, Oakland Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, and the Philadelphia Eagles. His best season came in 1978 when he threw for a career high 2,473 yards and 16 touchdowns, leading the Oilers to the AFC Championship game. Pastorini was also named to the 1975 AFC... read full bio
Donald Nelson is a former NBA player and head coach. He coached the Milwaukee Bucks, the New York Knicks, and the Dallas Mavericks, and the Golden State Warriors. An innovator, Nelson is credited with, among other things, inventing the concept of the point forward, a tactic which is frequently employed by teams at every level today. His unique brand of... read full bio
Donnie Allison is a former driver on the NASCAR Grand National/Winston Cup circuit. He was inducted in the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.Allison is possibly most remembered for his involvement in a final-lap crash and subsequent fight with Cale Yarborough at the Daytona 500. Allison managed to get ten wins in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition. Allison won the NASCAR... read full bio
Professional football player turned high-profile business executive, business leader and motivational speaker, Gene Washingtons philosophy is simple, with education comes success and wealth. Since retiring from the San Francisco 49ers as a wide receiver, he has since taken over as the director of football operations for the NFL. Washington took advantage of California Stanford Universitys pledge to incorporate minorities into... read full bio
Lamar Thomas is a former NFl wide receiver and color commentator. He grew up only a few miles away from his alma mater, University of Miami. Playing for the Miami Hurricanes, he set a then-school record for the most receptions in a football career, which was then beat by Reggie Wayne. He was inducted into the Miami Sports Hall of... read full bio
John MacBeth Paxson is an American basketball administrator and former player. After Paxson's retirement, Bulls head coach Phil Jackson hired him as an assistant coach for the 1995-96 season. The Bulls won the title that year, fueled by Michael Jordan's return and the addition of another eventual Hall of Famer, Dennis Rodman. He has been Vice President of Basketball Operations... read full bio
Kenneth Griffey Sr. is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He is the father of former professional outfielder Ken Griffey, Jr. and former minor leaguer Craig Griffey. Griffey Sr. played for five MLB teams best known for being a part of the famous Big Red Machine for the Cincinnati Reds who claimed five division titles in seven years. He went... read full bio
Former American Football League and NFL Hall of Famer Nick Buoniconti is a famous middle linebacker. He played many season for teams like the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins. His leadership made him a cornerstone of the Dolphins' defense. During his years there, the team advanced to three consecutive Super Bowl appearances, the second of which was the team's... read full bio
Rick Mears is a retired American race car driver. He is one of three men to have won the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race four times (1979, 1984, 1988, 1991), and the current record-holder for pole positions in the race with six (1979, 1982, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991). Mears is also a three-time CART national champion (1979, 1981 and 1982).... read full bio
John Robinson is a former American football player and coach best known for his two stints as head coach of the University of Southern California (USC) football team (1976–1982, 1993–1997) and for his tenure as head coach of the NFL's Los Angeles Rams (1983–1991). Robinson's USC teams won four Rose Bowls and captured a share of the national championship in... read full bio
"Ohio native Ron Harper is a retired NBA player who played for four NBA teams in his career. In college at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, he did well on the basketball team. He scored 12.8 points per game as a freshman, 16.3 points per game as a sophomore, 24.9 points per game as a junior, and again 24.9 points... read full bio
Sam Posey is one of the greats of American motor racing. Over 20 years, his career included drives in just about every single major category and event: from sportscars, Can-Am, Trans-Am, ICM, Formula A, USAC Indy Cars, IMSA and Formula 5000, to the Sebring 12hrs, Daytona 24hrs, Le Mans 24hrs, Indy 500 and even the Bathurst 1000. However, his career... read full bio
A three-time WNBA MVP, Sheryl Swoopes is one of the greatest women basketball players ever. She was the first player to be signed in the WNBA when it was created. Also a three-time Olympic gold medalist, Swoopes competed on her second USA World Championship Team in 2002, helping the U.S. bring back the gold medal from China. Frequently referred to... read full bio
Drew Pearson is a sportscaster, businessman, and former star wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys having played his entire career for the Cowboys. He attended the University of Tulsa where he caught 33 passes as a flanker for a run-oriented team. There he received the University's President's Award as the team's best spirited and most unselfish" member. Pearson was selected... read full bio
After appearing in just 18 games during brief stints with the Oakland Athletics, Vida Blue suddenly became the ace of the team's pitching staff, compiling a 24-8 record and leading the AL with 8 shutouts and a 1.82 ERA. He won the Cy Young Award and was named the league's most valuable player for that performance. The left-handed Blue had... read full bio
Willie Lanier is an American gridiron football player who was a preeminent linebacker of his time. Willie’s football career began at the small-college, Morgan State University. At the university, he was chosen as the Most Valuable Player of the Tangerine Bowl. Willie was drafted into the NFL in the second round as the 50th pick. He was chosen to play... read full bio
Ernie Irvan is a former race driver in NASCAR and always remembered as a foremost former competitor in NASCAR. He is best remembered for his comeback after a serious head injury at Michigan International Speedway, which earned him numerous awards and respect from his fellow drivers. He is inducted in numerous halls of fame and was named one of NASCAR's... read full bio
