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
Johnny Bench, a 14-time All-Star selection and the National League's Most Valuable Player, was a key member of the The Big Red Machine", the powerful Reds teams of the 1970's, which won six division titles and World Series championships. Johnny Bench won the National League Rookie of the Year Award, batting .275 with 15 home runs and 82 RBIs, and... read full bio
Steven Patrick Garvey is a former Major League Baseball first baseman, and current Southern California businessman. Garvey was a one time NL MVP, ten-time All Star, and holds the National League record for consecutive games played (1207). Steven Garvey was nicknamed ""Mr. Clean"" because of the squeaky-clean image he held throughout his career in baseball. During Game 4 of the... read full bio
Cullen Jones is the first African American swimmer to win an Olympic gold and hold a long-course world record. He has become a role model for not only swimmers around the world, but for minority men and women who face adversity. Jones has partnered with USA Swimming and Phillips66 to tour cities nationwide and deliver the message of water safety.... read full bio
Ozzie Smith is a Baseball Hall of Famer, nicknamed The Wizard. Smith played shortstop for the San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals, winning the National League Gold Glove Award for play at shortstop for thirteen consecutive seasons. A fifteen-time All-Star, Smith accumulated 2,460 hits and 580 stolen bases during his career, and won the National League Silver Slugger Award... read full bio
Tyrone Curtis ""Muggsy"" Bogues is a retired American professional basketball player and current head coach of the United Faith Christian Academy boys' basketball team. The shortest player ever to play in the NBA, the 5ft 3in Bogues played point guard for four teams during his 14-season career in the NBA and achieved success as a defensive player for his 44-inch... read full bio
Pam Shriver is an extremely talented former professional tennis player. She was recognized as a specialist in the doubles game but also achieved success as a single player as well. Now, you can find Pam on ESPN as a tennis broadcaster. During her professional tennis career, Pam won 133 top-level titles of which 112 were doubles titles. Pam and Martina... read full bio
Tony Dorsett was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys with the second pick of the first round of the NFL Draft. He played with the Cowboys for ten years. In Dorsett's rookie year, he rushed for 1,007 yards and 12 touchdowns and won the Rookie of the Year honors. He was announced the starter in the tenth game of the Cowboys'... 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
Meg Mallon became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1987. During her career she won 18 events on the tour, including four major championships. She also had nine top-10 placing’s on the money list, her best being second. Mallon played for the United States in the Solheim Cup eight times. She served as an assistant team captain in 2009... 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
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
Curtis Pride is a major League Baseball outfielder who has played with the Anaheim Angels/Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim since 2004. Previously, he played for the Montreal Expos (1993, 1995, 2001), Detroit Tigers (1997), Boston Red Sox (1997, 2000), Atlanta Braves (1998) and New York Yankees (2003). Pride has overcome deafness to be a viable major league outfielder; he... read full bio
Joe Jurevicius is a retired American professional football wide receiver who played in the NFL. Jurevicius was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and he began his career playing football in high school as well as basketball. He went on to play college football at Penn State University where he finished his college career with 94 receptions for 1,905 yards and 15... read full bio
Roman Gabriel is a former American football player. The son of a Filipino immigrant, he was the first Asian-American to start as an NFL quarterback and is considered by many to have been one of the best players at that position during the late 1960s and early 70s. At 6'4"" and 235 pounds, he is considered the first truly big... read full bio
Warren Moon is a former professional gridiron football quarterback, who played for the Canadian Football League's Edmonton Eskimos and the National Football League's Houston Oilers, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, and Kansas City Chiefs. He is currently a broadcaster for the Seattle Seahawks. Moon held the record for most passing yardage in professional football until surpassed by Damon Allen on September... read full bio
Former American football quarter Jim McMahon started his football career at Brigham Young University. He mainly played punter for the team during his freshman season, and later got the chance to play quarterback. He was named the Chevrolet Player of the Game for his victory against CSU. He was drafted into the NFL to the Chicago Bears as round 1... read full bio
Edward Nathan George, Jr. (born September 24, 1973) is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. He played college football for The Ohio State University and won the Heisman Trophy in 1995. He was drafted in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft, and... read full bio
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Bob Gibson overcame childhood illness to excel in youth sports, particularly basketball and baseball. After briefly playing under contract to both the basketball Harlem Globetrotters team and the St. Louis Cardinals organization, Gibson decided to only continue playing baseball professionally. He became known a fierce competitor and very intense player. He was the starting pitcher in... read full bio
Curly Neal is the original ambassador of basketball. He was also one of the most popular players in the HarlemGlobetrotter's history. Neal played for the Globetrotters for 22 years during which time he traveled to perform in 97 countries at more than 6,000 basketball games. A truly magical shooter and dribbler, he was always known for his astonishing ball-handling ability,... read full bio
