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What do Babe Ruth and Mia Hamm have in common? The joy of competition, yes. The adulation of millions. And recognition on our list. For us, it’s about the thrill of victory. If you expect the agony of defeat, look elsewhere.
Sports: Bonnie Blair
Maybe you’ve seen the kids at the shopping center, raising money to go to a national tournament, or to sports camp. Maybe they...
Read MoreSports: Arthur Ashe
Richmond, Virginia’s Arthur Ashe knew the highest highs and the lowest lows in his too-brief lifetime. He won three of Grand...
Read MoreSports: Joe Namath
Before I get specific about Broadway Joe, let’s give a shout out to western Pennsylvania for its unbelievable string of great...
Read MoreSports: Ted Williams
Many baseball people consider Ted Williams the best pure hitter in baseball history. I’m certainly willing to go along with...
Read MoreSports: Pipe Masters Surfing
This event, one of the Triple Crown of Surfing, takes place each December at Hawaii’s famous Banzai Pipeline on Oahu. This...
Read MoreSports: Joe Louis
Joe Louis is one of the greatest boxers in the history of the sport. But his contributions to American life went beyond the ring. In...
Read MoreSports: Mark Spitz
Mark Spitz is remembered as one of the greatest Olympic swimmers ever. He won nine Olympic gold medals, one silver, and one bronze, while...
Read MoreSports: Sandy Koufax
No discussion of the best pitchers in baseball history would be complete without including Sandy Koufax. Though arthritis cut short his...
Read MoreSports: The Shot Heard 'Round the World
“The Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant!” That famous...
Read MoreSports: Jim Brown
Among football fans, there’s always a debate about who was the best ever to play each position. Usually, career stats are pulled out...
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