Wayne Chrebet is a former American football player who has played for 11 seasons in the NFL. Chrebet started his football career at the Hofstra University as a wide receiver. He was the leading receiver of the team and set the single season and career touchdown marks. His accomplishments at Hofstra University and was inducted into their Athletic Hall... read full bio
Bobby Allison was one of the first NASCAR drivers and was named one of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers. Born in Miami, Florida, he entered his first race as a senior in high school, but was ordered to quit by his father after a few accidents. Bobby Allison also worked as a mechanic and an engine tester, but eventually came into... read full bio
Jed Collins is a former American professional football fullback who played in the NFL. Collins was born in San Juan Capistrano, California, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at Washington State where he set a school record for most catches by a tight end. Collins went on to be... read full bio
When famed high school basketball coach Ken Carter literally locked his undefeated, state play-off bound team out of the gym and forced them to hit the books and stop counting on athletic potential as the only ticket out of a tough, inner-city life, he sent a powerful message. The film, Coach Carter, based on the lockout and starring Samuel L.... read full bio
Many people may recognize Pat LaFontaine as one of only three players in NHL history to skate for all three teams based in New York – the Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, and the Rangers. Prior to his career being cut short due to post-concussion syndrome, he had already set numerous NHL records, and off the ice he was changing lives through... read full bio
Golf became a driving force in PGA tour rookie, Troy Merritt's, life at an early age. Like many golfers, he learned to play the game from his father. The two, father and son, played together at local courses in Burley, Idaho, before moving to Fridley, Minnesota, where Troy would hone his game and become a standout golfer at Division II... read full bio
A MLB star for 18 seasons, Johnny Damon is one of the most outstanding, respected and durable players in MLB. Johnny spent six years with the Kansas City Royals, one season with the Oakland A's and then to the Boston Red Sox. After winning the World Series with the Boston Red Sox and achieving legendary superstar status in New England,... read full bio
Fred Lynn is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball. He is best known for being the first player to win the Rookie of the Year award and MVP in the same season. Lynn was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame and to the College Baseball Hall of Fame. His 306 career home runs place him... read full bio
Jim Rice, is a former Major League Baseball left fielder. Jim Rice played his entire career for the Boston Red Sox. An 8-time American League All-Star, he was named the AL's Most Valuable Player in after becoming the first major league player in 19 years to hit for 400 total bases, and went on to become the ninth player to... read full bio
Luis Tiant is a former professional baseball player. Tiant is one of five pitchers to have pitched four or more consecutive shutouts in the 50-year expansion era. He finished his career after two brief stints for the Pirates and Angels. In his 19-season career, Tiant compiled a 229–172 record with 2416 strikeouts, a 3.30 ERA, 187 complete games, and 49... read full bio
Goose Gossage played 21 seasons for nine different teams, spending his best years with the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres, before retiring. Gossage was one of the earliest manifestations of the dominating closer, with wild facial hair and a gruff demeanor to go along with his blistering fastball. During his career, Gossage pitched in 1,002 games and... read full bio
David Thompson is a former American professional basketball star. He was previously a star in college for North Carolina State, leading the Wolfpack to its first NCAA championship. Thompson is one of the five players to score 70 or more points in a NBA game. Thompson now devotes his time to working with young basketball players, helping them to aspire... read full bio
Billie Moore is a basketball coach. She was the first coach in women's basketball history to lead teams from two different schools to national championships. Her overall college coaching record is 436-196. Moore started her coaching experience as an assistant at Southern Illinois University where she pursued her Master's degree. Moore coached teams would make it to the Final Four... read full bio
Phillip Champion also known as ""Hot Sauce"", is an American basketball player who has played on the Streetball AND1 Mixtape Tour from its creation. Champion is 6'1"" tall and weighs 165 pounds and is widely regarded as the most famous streetball player in the world. He played a role in the movie Crossover. It was announced that Champion had signed... read full bio
Chuck Foreman is a retired American football football player. He was a running back during his National Football League career. Foreman was named NFC player of the year by The Sporting News. He was named All-Pro and played in five consecutive Pro Bowls. Foreman had 3 straight seasons rushing for 1,000+ yards and scored a then NFC record 22 Touchdowns... read full bio
Cathy Turner is aspeed skater, she won gold medals at the Winter Olympics twice. She left skating to pursue a career as a singer. She sang in bands, shows and then began writing her own songs. After 9 years away from her sports,[1] she resumed training. She won another gold in the 500 meters in a controversial race in which... read full bio
Evelyn Ashford is a retired track and field athlete, who is an Olympic champion in the 100 m. Ashford was ranked #1 in the world by Track & Field News over 100 metres,and over 200 metres. She also was named Track and Field News ""Athlete of the Year"" twice. At the Summer Olympics, she was the flag bearer for the... read full bio
Nancy Kerrigan is a retired figure skater. She is a Olympic silver medalist, Olympic bronze medalist, a two-time world medalist, and the US National Champion. She has appeared in Champions on Ice, Broadway on Ice, and an ice show adaptation of the musical Footloose, among other productions. She also played a part in the film Blades of Glory. Kerrigan became... read full bio
Taj Gibson is an American professional basketball player. Gibson was named to the US Select Team, practicing with the US Olympic Team. Gibson was the starting power forward for most of his rookie season with the Bulls and impressed many people with his high energy and good defense. During the All-Star Weekend, Gibson played in the Rookie Challenge. At the... read full bio
Valerie Brisco won three gold medals as an Olympic track and field athlete at the Olympics, making her the first Olympian to win gold medals in both the 200- and 400-meter races at a single Olympics. She also won a gold medal for the 4x400 m. Brisco competed in the Olympic Games, which took place in Seoul, South Korea, running... read full bio
