Robert John Riggins, nicknamed The Diesel", is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the New York Jets and Washington Redskins. John Riggins was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992. On John Riggins co-hosted the 74th Orange Bowl pre-game show. That same night, the Kansas Jayhawks defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies... read full bio
Venturi, the 2000 President's Cup Captain, was forced to retire from the PGA Tour at the age of 33 due to severe carpal tunnel syndrome. He found a new career as a golf analyst for CBS Sports. Ken has been singled out by Golf Digest as the Nation's top golf commentator. Ken has written instructional articles and books. Venturi was... read full bio
American pitcher Josh Beckett pitched professionally for a while. He was a three-time MLB All-Star who was a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, and Florida Marlins. With the second choice in the 1999 MLB Draft, he was selected by the Marlins following an outstanding high school career that made him one of the nation's best prospects. In... read full bio
Stephen Mariucci is a former National Football League coach. He coached for the San Francisco 49ers and most recently for the Detroit Lions. Mariucci is one of thirteen head coaches since the AFLNFL merger in 1970 to lead his team to a division title in his first season. Mariucci established an NFL mark for consecutive wins by a rookie head... read full bio
Former American football running back Maurice Clarett was a member of the United Football League's Omaha Nighthawks. He assisted in leading Ohio State University to a national championship in his first year of play. The Denver Broncos selected Clarett with the final pick of the third round (#101 overall) on the first day of the NFL Draft, an action that... read full bio
Marty Schottenheimer was a professional football player for five years and coach for a remarkable thirty-seven years. He served as head coach of the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers, and Virginia Destroyers. He held the peculiar distinction of being the NFL coach with the most wins to never coach a team in a Super Bowl.... read full bio
The host of CBS Sports The NFL Today and Showtimes Inside the NFL, James Brown is one of the most respected broadcasters in sports. Named the Best Studio Host of the Decade, as well as his contributions to 60 Minutes, have helped him stand out from the pack in the crowded world of football broadcasting. Throughout his career, Brown has... read full bio
Known for his vibrant and infectious personality, eight-time Canadian champion Patrick Chan is an inspiring young man, with a determination and commitment to world-class results. He has won three World Championships, two Olympic silver medals, two Grand Prix Finals, three Four Continents, and a unique story to go along with it. Chan has been honored with numerous off-ice awards for... read full bio
Peggy Fleming is an inspirational role model whose story will touch people from all walks of life. The Olympic skating legend is no stranger to adversity. Peggy Fleming faced perhaps her biggest challenge of all when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Peggy Fleming successfully battled the disease and has now become one of the foremost speakers on the... read full bio
Millions of Americans remember Mike Eruzione as the captain of the United States Olympic Hockey Team that beat the odds to win the Gold Medal at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid. It was his decisive winning goal that beat the Soviet team and stunned the world, becoming known as the famous ""Miracle on Ice"" game. Following the team's triumph,... read full bio
"Ronald Mandel ""Ronnie"" Lott is a former American football player who starred as a cornerback, free safety and strong safety in college football and the NFL. He is most well known for his hard hits on opposing players. A Pro Bowler at both cornerback and safety, Lott is widely considered one of the best defensive backs in NFL history. In his... read full bio
John J. Havlicek is a retired professional basketball player who competed for sixteen seasons with the Boston Celtics, winning eight NBA titles, half of them coming in his first four seasons. A thirteen-time NBA All-Star, Havlicek retired in 1978 and his number 17 jersey was immediately retired at the Boston Garden. In 1984 Havlicek became a member of the Basketball... read full bio
Matt Biondi is a three-time U.S. Olympic swimmer in the 1984, 1988, and 1992 Summer Olympics, winning a total of 11 medals. He is a member of the United States Olympic Hall of Fame and the International Swimming Hall of Fame. In the 1988 Summer Olympics, Biondi equaled Mark Spitz as the second swimmer to win seven medals in one... read full bio
Flying objects are soaring through Bo Jacksons yard. Theyre not footballs or baseballs. Theyre arrows, being launched from the retired NFL and MLB players bow. With superhuman athletic talent, Jackson rose to fame in the 1980s as the first athlete to be named an All-Star in two major, professional leagues. From the gridiron to the diamond, he was a dominant... read full bio
Herschel Walker is an American athlete best known for his time in the NFL. Herschel was also a recognized college football player. He earned the Heisman Trophy while playing for the University of Georgia. Now inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, Herschel is respected as being one of the top college running backs of all time. He started... read full bio
Dale Jarrett is a former race-car driver and current sports commentator known for his NASCAR Winston Cup Championship win, and his three Daytona 500 victories. Jarrett has won 32 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, and 11 NASCAR Xfinity Series in his career. He is the son of two-time NASCAR Grand National Champion Ned Jarrett, younger brother of Glenn Jarrett, a... read full bio
Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Robinson was the first Major League African-American manager. He was named Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player. Robinson won the Triple Crown, was a member of two teams that won the World Series, and amassed the fourth-most career home runs at the time of his retirement. In addition to his two Most Valuable... read full bio
Lynn Swann was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 21st pick of the first round in the 1974 NFL Draft. The Steelers draft class of '74 is considered one of the best in NFL history and included four eventual Hall of Famers. Swann was also selected to the NFL 1970s All-Decade Team. Now, Swann serves as a director on... read full bio
Oscar Robertson is a former American NBA player who spent his career with the Cincinnati Royals and the Milwaukee Bucks. Robertson played the shooting guard/point guard position, and he went down as on of the greatest payers in NBA history. Robertson is a twelve-time All-Star, eleven-time member of the All-NBA Team, and one-time winner of the MVP award in fourteen... read full bio
Phil Esposito is a former Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks, Boston Bruins and New York Rangers. He is an Honored Member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and is considered to be one of the best to have ever played in the National Hockey League. Phil... read full bio
