Dick Vermeil is a former American head coach for the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Rams and Kansas City Chiefs. He is in the Sid Gillman coaching tree and has coached at every level. Vermeil owns the distinction of being named “Coach of the Year” on four levels: High School, Junior College, NCAA Division I and Professional Football.... read full bio
Robert Parish is a former American basketball player who played as a center. He played for the Golden State Warriors, the Boston Celtics, the Charlotte Hornets, and the Chicago Bulls. He was known for his incredible skills at defense and jump shooting, and was even inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. He was also named as one of the... read full bio
David Akers is a left footed American football placekicker for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Atlanta Falcons in 1997 after playing college football at Louisville. Akers has also been a member of the Carolina Panthers, Washington Redskins, Berlin Thunder, and Philadelphia Eagles for whom he played... read full bio
Joe Jacoby is an American former professional football player who played as an offensive tackle in the NFL for the Washington Redskins the entirety of his career. Jacoby was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at the University of Louisville where he was a three-year... read full bio
Voted Female Athlete of the Year nine times, Cameron Myler is an American luger who was a member of the U.S. National Luge Team from 1985 to 1998. Competing in four Winter Olympics, she earned her best finish of fifth in the women's singles event at Albertville in 1992. She carried the American flag during the opening ceremony of the... read full bio
Derrick Morgan is a former American professional football linebacker who played with the Tennessee Titans the entirety of his NFL career. Morgan was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and he began his career playing high school football was he was named the Defensive Player of the Year and earned first-team All-State after he recorded 47 tackles and 7 sacks as a... read full bio
Louis Lou" Brock is an American former professional baseball player. He started his Major League Baseball career with the Chicago Cubs, but spent the majority of his career as the left fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals. Brock was best known for breaking Ty Cobb's all-time major league stolen base record. He is currently a special instructor coach for the... read full bio
Antoine Winfield Sr. is a former football cornerback who played for 14 years in the NFL for various teams. Winfield was born in Akron, Ohio, and he began playing football at Garfield High School. Winfield went on to play for Ohio State University and during his last year, he was a consensus first-team All-American and also won the Jim Thorpe... read full bio
Charles Johnson is an American professional football wide receiver who is currently a free agent in the NFL. Johnson was born in Elsmere, Kentucky, and he began his career playing football, baseball, basketball, and track in high school where he earned All-state and All-conference honors two years in a row. Johnson went on to play college football at Grand Valley... read full bio
Jennie Finch is one of America's best-known female athletes. She won a Gold Medal in Athens in 2004 as a member of the US Olympic Softball Team, and is a two-time Honda Award winner. She was named Most Outstanding Player in the NCAA and WCWS, and still holds the NCAA all-time winning streak for softball with 60 wins. Finch was... read full bio
David Beaty is an American football coach who has most previously worked as a consultant for the University of Texas. Beaty was born in Garland, Texas, and he began his career first playing football as a wide receiver at Lindenwood University. After graduating, Beaty went on to begin his career as a coach first working as the assistant coach for... read full bio
David Kopay is an American former professional football running back who played in the NFL and was known for being one of the first professional athletes to come out as gay. Kopay was born in Chicago, Illinois, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at the University of Washington where... read full bio
Vince Papale was a local thirty-year old teacher and coach. Helping making ends meet as a part-time bartender, he was also a season ticket holder for the Eagles. This diehard fan had only one year of high school football and weekend pickup games as experience when he decided to take a shot at his dream to play professional football for... read full bio
John Kruk is a former Major League Baseball player and current baseball analyst for Comcast SportsNet. Kruk began his professional career with the San Diego Padres, making his debut in 1986. He was dealt to the Philadelphia Phillies during the 1989 season, and blossomed into an All-Star as the team used him primarily at first base. Kruk signed with the... read full bio
Legendary Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden has left his mark on college football as one of the all-time greats. Bowden, who was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, currently holds the record for having the most wins as a college football head coach. During his 34-year tenure, Bowden led Florida State to more than 300 victories, two... read full bio
Eugene Monroe is a former American professional football offensive tackle who played in the NFL. Monroe was born Plainfield, New Jersey, and he began his career playing football in high school where he played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and was recognized with Super Prep All-American, Parade All-American, and a USA Today All-USA honors. He was also considered a... read full bio
A multiple world champion in sprint and perennial favorite at the Winter Olympics, Dan Jansen become a symbol of the persistence and dedication of the Olympic spirit. A world champion speed skater his entire career, it seemed as if an Olympic medal was not part of his destiny. In 1988, beleaguered by the death of his sister on the day... read full bio
When the checkered flag fell at the final race of the 2005 season, many believed veteran driver Ricky Rudd had competed in his final NEXTEL Cup Series race. While Rudd took a year away from NASCARs hectic 36-race schedule, he never lost the desire to participate at the highest level of stock car racing. As the 2006 season came to... read full bio
Eddie Olczyk is an American former professional ice hockey player and current coach and analyst. Olczyk played as a center in the NHL for 16 seasons and for several different teams. Olczyk was born in Chicago, Illinois, and he began his career as an amateur playing for the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments before going on to playing on the... read full bio
Anthony McFarland Jr. is an American football running back who has recently been an unsigned draft pick for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL. McFarland Jr. was born in Hyattsville, Maryland, and he began his career play football in high school at DeMatha Catholic High School where he was an Under Armour All-American. Unable to play his senior season due... read full bio
