As a major player in the worlds of sports, philanthropy, and business, hockey legend Luc Robitaille knows what it takes to be a successful leader and shows audiences how to use the qualities of a champion athlete to overcome challenges and reach their goals. In a 20-year NHL career from 1986 to 2006, he played for the Los Angeles Kings,... read full bio
"Kenny Smith, also known as “The Jet,” played for the NBA for ten years. He had a prolific career playing for the Sacramento Kings, the Atlanta Hawks, the Houston Rockets, the Detroit Pistons, the Orlando Magic, and the Denver Nuggets. He played as a point guard. Born in New York, Smith began playing basketball at Riverside Church. He went on... read full bio
Nancy Lieberman, A.K.A. ""Lady Magic”, is a former WNBA player who is highly regarded as one of the greatest names in American women's basketball. Lieberman is regarded as one of the greatest figures in women's basketball. She has been inducted into the Nassau County Sports Hall of Fame, Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, and Naismith... read full bio
Jay Bilas is an ESPN college basketball analyst, former NCAA tournament announcer, former college basketball player, attorney, and author. Bilas’ elaborate career in basketball has earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Studio Analyst. His experience in the game and out of the game has allowed Bilas to flourish in the basketball world, providing great insight into... read full bio
Earl Campbell is a former NFL running back. He is one of the only Heisman Trophy winners to have also been first overall National Football League draft picks, and members of both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and College Football Hall of Fame. Campbell is widely acknowledged as one of the best power backs in NFL history. He was... read full bio
Shaun O’Hara has a successful NFL career spanning over 11 seasons. O’ Hara is a resourceful offensive lineman who can play both center and guard effectively. O’Hara began his professional football career as an undrafted free agent in 2000, signing with the Cleveland Browns. During his time in Cleveland, he started in 38 of 54 games during that season, containing... read full bio
Torry Holt was a wide receiver in the NFL for 11 seasons. Holt played for teams like the St. Louis Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars, and the New England Patriots. Holt attended with Hargrave Military Academy and ran 524 yards, 621 caught passes, and 6 touchdowns. Then Holt attended North Carolina State University and played wide receivers for the Wolfpack football team... read full bio
Kirk Gibson is a former Major League Baseball player, coach and manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks. During his playing career, he was named the National League MVP and named to the All-Star team twice. Following his retirement as a player, he spent five seasons as a television analyst in Detroit, then became a coach for the Tigers. He was a... read full bio
Will Clark is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and silver medal Olympian. He was recognized by his peers as being one of the best clutch players of his time, and possessed a fiery intensity. He earned the nicknames of ""Will the Thrill"" and ""The Natural"" because of his natural gifts as a player. During his career, he played... read full bio
Terry Stotts is an American retired professional basketball forward and the current head coach for the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA. After a playing career in Europe and the Continental Basketball Association, where he played for George Karl, Stotts became a part of Karl's coaching staff on multiple teams in the CBA and NBA. He later got opportunities as... read full bio
Mick Foley is a professional wrestler, author, comedian and actor. He was the first ever WWF Hardcore Champion and also a three-time WWF Champion. In addition to wrestling, Foley is a multiple New York Times bestselling author. Mick is currently touring the world with his one-man show of comedic storytelling. Following his three sold out shows at... read full bio
Ron MacLean brings extensive experience, knowledge and passion for the game of hockey to his thirtieth year as host of CBC’s Hockey Night In Canada. The nine-time Gemini Award-Winner is also a two-time recipient of the George Gross Award, honoring excellence in sports broadcasting. MacLean's Gemini Awards for his work with CBC include Best Sports Broadcaster in a Sports Program... read full bio
Barry Melrose is a former player and head coach in the National Hockey League and is a longtime commentator and hockey analyst for ESPN and contributor for the NHL Network. Upon retirement, Melrose immediately began coaching. He coached the a season with the Medicine Hat Tigers of the WHL, leading them to a 44226 record and a Memorial Cup title.... read full bio
National Baseball Hall of Famer Andy Van Slyke is a former professional MLB coach and retired MLB outfielder. His last coaching position was with the Seattle Mariners, and prior to that with the Detroit Tigers. Van Slyke was drafted as the sixth overall pick in the 1979 Major League Baseball Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. Other teams he played... read full bio
Dave Corzine is a retired professional basketball player for the NBA. This Chicago native was the 18th overall pick for the 1978 NBA Draft. He was chosen by the Washington Bullets. He was traded to the San Antonio Spurs and then traded again to the Chicago Bulls, back to his hometown. He got to stay in his hometown for seven... read full bio
Cliff Levingston was a professional NBA basketball player who started his career killing it at Wichita State University before being drafted to the Detroit Pistons in 1982. A couple years after, he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. He moved to the Chicago Bulls after that where he won two championship rings in 1991 and 1992. He eventually got traded... read full bio
Sidney Green is a former player and coach for the NBA. He started his career in basketball playing in college for the UNLV Runnin' Rebels until he was drafted to the Chicago Bulls in the 1983 Draft Pick. He was chosen in the 1st round and was the fifth overall pick. He played in the NBA for ten years on... read full bio
Jeff Sanders is a retired professional NBA star who was chosen in the first round of draft picks by the Chicago Bulls. He has played for the Chicago Bulls, the Charlotte Hornets, and the Atlanta Hawks. He scored 112 points in 55 total career games. On two separate occasions he has been selected as the TAAC Play of the Year.... read full bio
Kenny Battle is a retired professional basketball player who played collegiately at Northern Illinois University and University of Illinois. His nickname at the time was "King of the 360's". Fans loved to watch him play because he was known to hustle and he always performed outrageous slam dunks. He made it to the NBA when the Detroit Pistons chose him... read full bio
Marcus Liberty is an athlete who possesses a strong sense of drive, passion, and competitive spirit, and it would be accurate to say so. Liberty is praised by ESPN Magazine as one of Illinois' greatest players of all time. Liberty had been exciting fans on the basketball for years, but he craved for something even bigger off the court. He was aware... read full bio
