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Auto Racing
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DEREK DALY
Derek Daly is known in motor sports circles around the world as a talented and passionate driver, writer, broadcaster, r... |
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LYN ST. JAMES
Lyn St. James has set thirty-one national and international speed records during her professional racing career, and is ... |
Baseball
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BROOKS ROBINSON Baseball Hall-of-FamerBrooks Calbert Robinson, Jr. wasn't nicknamed "Hoover" for his resemblance to Herbert or J. Edgar but rather for his... |
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CURTIS PRIDE Angels OutfielderCurtis Pride was born in Washington, D.C. on December 17, 1968. By the age of nine months, audiological tests confirmed ... |
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DAVE DRAVECKY Former Pitcher San Francisco GiantsDave Dravecky’s story is one of hope, courage and perseverance in the midst of dark and overwhelming uncertainty. In 1... |
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DUSTY BAKER
Dusty Baker was three-time Manager of the Year (1993, '97 and 2000), completed his 10th season as Giants' skippe... |
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JIM BOUTON Former Pitcher, New York YankeesOn his high school junior varsity baseball team his Jim Bouton's nickname was "Warm Up Bouton" because all he ever d... |
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JIM PALMER Baseball Hall-of-FamerJim Palmer is the only American League Hall of Fame Pitcher to win the Cy Young Award three times. He was elected to the... |
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JIM SUNDBERG
After playing the game he loves, Jim Sundberg worked announcing the game as a broadcaster for six years as one of Texas&... |
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JOE TORRE Manager Of The New York YankeesAn All-Star catcher in the 1960s, Joe Torre moved to third base during the 1971 season and won the NL MVP award, leading... |
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JOHNNY BENCH 1989 Baseball Hall Of Fame InducteeJohnny Bench was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on December 7, 1947. The third of four children of Ted and Katy Bench, ... |
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SPARKY ANDERSON Former Manager Of The Detroit Tigers Legendary baseball manager Sparky Anderson is the third winningest manager in baseball history. From 1970 through 1978, ... |
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STEVE GARVEY National League MVPAs one of the most successful Major League Baseball players of all time, Steve Garvey is the reigning National League "I... |
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TIM MCCARVER
For the past 15 years Tim McCarver has reigned as baseball's premier baseball television analyst and one of sport... |
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TOMMY JOHN
Tommy John spent 26 years in the major leagues as a pitcher for the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, California An... |
Basketball
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BEN HOWLAND UCLA Head CoachBen Howland knows how to rebuild a men's collegiate basketball program. He did it at Northern Arizona, again at Pitt... |
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BILLY PACKER CBS SportscasterOne of the most acclaimed broadcasters in all of college basketball, Billy Packer has covered 23 NCAA Division I Men'... |
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BOB LOVE Chicago Bulls Basketball LegendGrowing up poor and one of fourteen children in rural Louisiana, Bob Love had a dream to play in the NBA. Not able to af... |
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BYRON SCOTT NBA Coach & PlayerEight-year-old Byron Scott would spend several hours every day, seven days a week practicing basketball on the courts ac... |
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ISIAH THOMAS NBA Hall Of FamerIsiah Thomas, a native of Chicago, Illinois, was one of the NBA's best small guards. At 6-foot-1, 182-pounds, he bro... |
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MICK CRONIN Cincinnati Bearcats Head CoachMick Cronin was named the 26th head men's basketball coach in University of Cincinnati history in March 2006. The ap... |
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MIKE BREY Notre Dame Head CoachWhen he was named the men's basketball coach at the University of Notre Dame in July of 2000, he had one distinct go... |
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OSCAR ROBERTSON Basketball LegendOscar Robertson (The Big 0) is one of the most enduringly popular and respected athletes of the 20th century Generally c... |
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PAT RILEY Miami Heat Head CoachPresident and Head Coach of The Miami Heat, Pat Riley has posted 50-plus win seasons in 13 consecutive years which is un... |
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PAT SUMMITT All-Time Winningest Coach In NCAA Basketball HistoryNo other basketball coach in the country, male or female, has enjoyed the success of Pat Head Summitt. As a player, Summ... |
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PAT WILLIAMS Orlando Magic PresidentPat Williams is the Senior Executive Vice President. Orlando Magic/RDV Sports, the National Basketball Association (NBA)... |
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SONNY SMITH Former College Basketball Head CoachSonny Smith is in retirement. Having completed his 22nd and final season as a head coach, including his 29th campaign in... |
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TIM MCCORMICK Basketball Legend & SportscasterTim McCormick grew up in Clarkston, Michigan and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1984 with a bachelor’s d... |
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TYRONE BOGUES Charlotte Sting Head CoachAt 5' 3", Muggsy is the shortest player in NBA History. His will to overcome, heart and work ethic are legendary. |
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WALTER BOND Basketball Legend & SportscasterFormer NBA athlete, sports broadcaster and motivational speaker, Walter Bond leads a variety of power-packed, content dr... |
Football
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ARCHIE MANNING All-American QuarterbackWherever he goes, Archie Manning is recognized as an ambassador of goodwill and a molder of people.
He was born E... |
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ART DONOVAN
All Pro Defensive Tackle, one of the "Gentle Giants" of football, Art Donovan is the archetype of the old pro lineman - ... |
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ART HOLST Speaker, Trainer, Humorist, Businessman, NFL OfficialA legend in the speaking industry, Art Holst's broad background provides the foundation for his messages spiced with... |
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BARRY KRAUSS
Barry Krauss retired from the National Football League after 13 years and is regarded as one of the toughest linebackers... |
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BART STARR Football Sports LegendBart Starr's designation as the the NFL's Most Valuable Player describes more than his legendary performance on ... |
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BOBBY BOWDEN
Bobby Bowden has been called a riverboat gambler for his trick plays and wide open offense. He has been known by the nic... |
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BRIAN HOLLOWAY NFL All-ProNo one could have seen it coming.
Brian Holloway was born July 25, 1959 in the heartland-Omaha, Nebraska. His ear... |
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BUBBA SMITH
Actor and football great Charles A. "Bubba" Smith grew up in Beaumont, Texas, graduating from Charlton-Pollard High Scho... |
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CHARLES ARMEY G.M. Of St. Louis RamsArmey joined the Rams after the 1997 NFL draft and oversees the Rams' college and pro personnel departments, among o... |
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CHARLES MANN
At Nevada Reno, Charles was voted the most valuable defensive lineman in the Big Sky Conference in 1981 and 1982. As a s... |
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DAN DIERDORF ABC Sports CommentatorDan Dierdorf, a three-time Emmy nominee (1987, '88, '89), has distinguished himself nationally as one of the top... |
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DAN REEVES
Whether judged by single season records or by his overall impact on the sport of football, Dan Reeves stands in exclusiv... |
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DANNY WHITE
"I am grateful to the Cowboys for the opportunity they gave me to play football. But more than that, for the opportunity... |
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DARYL JOHNSTON
Showing the dedication and work ethic that made him an NFL star, former Dallas Cowboy fullback Daryl Johnston is now a s... |
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DARYLE LAMONICA
Daryle Lamonica was born in Fresno, California and grew up on a farm raising peaches and grapes. His first big sports th... |
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DEACON JONES
As a football player and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Deacon Jones is a household name throughout America. A... |
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DEION BRANCH
Deion Branch is one of just four wide receivers in NFL history to be named Super Bowl MVP, joining legendary wideouts Je... |
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DENNIS GREEN
The 1999 season marks Dennis Green's eighth campaign as the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings. Green and Pittsburg... |
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DON SHULA Hall Of Fame Football CoachDon Shula coached in the NFL for 33 years. He finished with a career record of 347 wins, 173 losses, and 6 ties. Shula l... |
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EUGENE MERCURY MORRIS Legendary NFL PlayerEugene Edward Morris was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr. Morris attended Avonworth High School and graduated in 1... |
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FRANK GIFFORD Football Hall-of-FamerABC sports commentator Frank Gifford marked his 25th consecutive season as a member of ABC,'s NFL "Monday Might Foot... |
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GALE SAYERS Hall Of FamerThroughout the storied history of the National Football League, memories of great men, making great plays in great games... |
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GARO YEPREMIAN
He was a 5'7" Armenian immigrant who had never seen a football game, let alone played in one. But that didn't st... |
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GENE STALLINGS Former Coach Of The Crimson TideGene Stallings has compiled one of the most impressive coaching records in professional football.
Stallings began... |
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HARRY CARSON NFL LegendHarry Carson's 13-year stint with football's New York Giants is one of the longest tenures in club history. The ... |
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HOWIE LONG
Howie Long, former Los Angeles Raiders defensive end, began his network sports television career in 1994 as an NFL studi... |
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IRV CROSS
Irv Cross, currently Director of Athletics at Macalester College in St. Paul, is also a sportscaster, public speaker, co... |
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JERRY MARKBREIT Retired NFL RefereeJerry Markbreit's position as Trade and Barter Manager for the 3M Company was unique in the business world. That pos... |
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JIM HART
A graduate of Southern Illinois University - Carbondale and perhaps the most prominent figure in the history of Saluki f... |
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JIM TUNNEY Dean Of NFL RefereesAs the NFL's most respected referee, Jim Tunney studied the coaches who knew how to win.
Tunney's 31 year... |
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JIMMY JOHNSON Former Coach Of The Dallas CowboysJimmy Johnson, who has a NFL career record of 59-45 after an 8-8 season in 1996, was named General Manager and Head Coac... |
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KARL MECKLENBURG Pro Bowl LinebackerFormer Denver Broncos All-Pro Karl Mecklenburg rose from being a college walk-on and a 12th round draft pick to a pro ca... |
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LARRY CSONKA Super Bowl ChampionLarry Csonka and power running became synonymous in the NFL of the 1970's. As a player with the powerhouse Miami Dol... |
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LEN DAWSON NFL Man-of-the-YearIn a recent interview, Len Dawson, former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback said, "I'm one sports fan talking to anothe... |
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LYNN SWANN
Lynn Swann, a former Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver, joined ABC Sports in 1976.
An accomplished veteran f... |
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MARK MOSELEY
EXPERTISE
Mark Moseley has enjoyed a brilliant football career. In 1982, he was voted the National Football Leagu... |
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NICK BUONICONTI
Nicholas A. Buoniconti now combines several widely diverse careers. He is a lawyer, a graduate of Suffolk University Law... |
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PAUL HORNUNG
Paul Hornung, the blond, 220-pound Golden Boy, despite a mediocre Notre Dame team, carried the ball 94 times his senior ... |
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PHIL FULMER Head Coach University Of Tennessee VolunteersPhillip Fulmer's seventh season as Tennessee's head football coach was replete with landmark achievements: guidi... |
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ROCKY BLEIER Legendary NFL PlayerFighting Back
Super Bowl 1979. The game was tied.Under pressure, Bradshaw throws a pass into the end zone -- too ... |
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ROGER STAUBACH NFL GreatRoger Staubach was one of football's greatest quarterbacks. He won the Heisman Trophy for College Football. In the N... |
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RON JAWORSKI
Following an outstanding career at Youngstown State University, which included impressive performances in the Senior Bow... |
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RUDY RUETTIGER Notre Dame LegendRudy Ruettiger was born in 1948, the third of 14 children. After graduating from high school, Rudy Ruettiger worked at a... |
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SAM WYCHE
Sam Wyche was one of the preeminent experts when NBC hosted NFL. He joined the cast of pro football experts: Chris Colli... |
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STEVE BARTKOWSKI
Steve Bartkowski was born in Des Moines Iowa in 1952. His family moved to Santa Clara, California in 1962. After graduat... |
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STEVE SPURRIER Head Coach Of The South Carolina GamecocksPrior to Steve Spurrier's arrival, at the University of Florida, no Florida team had captured an official Southeaste... |
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STEVE YOUNG
In his 15 years as a professional athlete, Steve Young experienced first-hand what communication, leadership, and the po... |
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TROY AIKMAN NFL Hall Of FamerOne of the most popular players in NFL history, Troy Aikman has been extraordinarily successful throughout his entire li... |
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VINCE PAPALE
In 1976, Vince Papale was working as a school teacher and a part-time bartender. Philadelphia Eagles' then -rookie h... |
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WARREN MOON
One of the greatest players in professional football history, Warren Moon ranks among the top all-time in nearly every o... |
Golf
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ANDY BEAN
Andy Bean's successful career as a professional golfer has spanned five decades. Since March of 2003, Andy has been ... |
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BEN WITTER
In 1986, after a remarkable golf career at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, three-time NCAA All-American and two-time... |
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BETSY KING
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
* Born August 13, 1955 in Reading, Pennsylvania
* Graduated from Furman Univ... |
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BOB MURPHY
Bob Murphy's determination and perseverance have translated into success both on the course and off. At the close of... |
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BOBBY CLAMPETT
Bobby Clampett joined CBS Sports in 1991 as a course reporter for their broadcast of the PGA Championship. After retirin... |
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CHI CHI RODRIGUEZ
Chi Chi Rodriguez is one of the great showmen in sports history. In a career which spans four decades, Chi Chi won 8 tim... |
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CHIP BECK
Chip Beck is a player known for his contagious enthusiasm and positive attitude. Beck made his initial mark on the PGA T... |
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CHUCK HITER
Chuck The Hit Man Hiter has drawn upon his athletic talent, amazing hand-eye coordination, motor skill ability, and prof... |
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CURT BYRUM
Curt Byrum is an analyst for The Golf Channel's coverage of the Nationwide and Canadian Tours. A PGA Tour veteran si... |
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DAN OLSEN
Dan Olsen was one of six players to successfully complete all three stages of PGA Tour Q-School in 2003. His 12th place ... |
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DAVID FEHERTY
David Feherty was born in the seaside town of Bangor in Northern Ireland. He grew up wanting to become an opera singer, ... |
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GARY MCCORD
A calm sea does not make a good sailor. This ancient proverb describes Gary McCord's approach to his job as a golf c... |
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JENNIFER MILLS
Jennifer Mills joined The Golf Channel at its inception in 1995 and contributed to its overwhelming success as the cable... |
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JERRY FOLTZ
Jerry Foltz' ability to analyze the game combined with his talent for articulating his thoughts in an entertaining w... |
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JIM FURYK
Since turning pro in 1992, Jim Furyk has risen to become one of the world's elite golfers and most consistent champi... |
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JIM KELLY
With more than 30 years of award-winning golf broadcasting experience with CBS, ESPN and NBC Sports, Jim Kelly joined Th... |
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KEN VENTURI
Ken Venturi, the 2000 President's Cup Captain, was forced to retire from the PGA Tour at the age of 33 due to severe... |
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PAUL HOLTBY
In December 2005, Paul Holtby was crowned Champion of The Golf Channel's hit reality show, The Big Break IV - USA vs... |
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PETER KESSLER
A man with a sincere respect for the game of golf and an encyclopedic knowledge of its history, Peter Kessler has been c... |
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PETER OOSTERHUIS
Peter Oosterhuis, CBS golf analyst and Sr. PGA Tour player, got his start in broadcasting with Sky Sports in Great Brita... |
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RENEE POWELL
In 2003, professional golfer and educator Renee Powell was honored to receive the prestigious First Lady of Golf Award f... |
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RICH LERNER
For better than nine years, Rich Lerner has been a mainstay at The Golf Channel, where his essays have punctuated covera... |
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RICK JENSEN
Rick Jensen, Ph.D., Founder of the Performance Center, is a nationally recognized performance consultant and sport psych... |
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T. P. MULROONEY
Some people were surprised when a Chicago PBS television station announced in March of 1997 it was backing TP Mulrooney&... |
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TRAVIS FOX Golfing HypnotistImagine improving your golf game by 3 to 5 strokes in just 90 minutes without any physical practice!
If your conf... |
Olympians
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BILLY MILLS
In 1964, on a warm summer night in Tokyo, Japan, American Billy Mills shone brighter than any star in the Oriental sky.<... |
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BONNIE BLAIR World Champion SpeedskaterA native of Champaign, Ill. and a resident of Milwaukee, the 30-year-old Bonnie Blair has a score of personal and athlet... |
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CARY MULLEN Olympian & World Cup ChampionCary Mullen's inspiring story of overcoming adversity has been referred to as "Rudy on skis". Cary currently holds t... |
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CATHY TURNER World Champion SpeedskaterCathy Turner is a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist in short track speedskating (1992 and 1994), and a Silver and Bronze Me... |
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DAN JANSEN Champion SpeedskaterDan Jansen grew up in West Allis, Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin. Although he dominated the sport of... |
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JACKIE JOYNER KERSEE Olympic Gold MedalistJacqueline "Jackie" Joyner-Kersee was born March 3,1962 in East St. Louis, Illinois, to a family that sometimes lacked m... |
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JIM CRAIG
Olympic Gold Medalist
Goalie, 1980 USA “Miracle on Ice” Team
Jim Cra... |
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JOHN NABER Olympic Gold MedalistAt the Olympics in Montreal, John Naber captured four gold medals, becoming America's most decorated athlete at thos... |
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KERRI STRUG 1996 Olympic ChampionKerri Strug vaulted into Olympic history with her courageous performance during the 1996 Olympic Games. Kerri landed an ... |
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MIKE ERUZIONE Captain Of 1980 Olympic Hockey TeamMike Eruzione served as the enthusiastic captain that led the 1980 United States Olympic Hockey Team to its Gold Medal v... |
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MIKE SCHLAPPI Medalist In The ParalympicsKeynote speaker Mike Schlappi has an inspiring message for every American, young or old: "Just because you can't sta... |
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MITCH GAYLORD Olympic Gold MedalistMitch Gaylord first thrilled the world in 1984 when he led the United States Olympic gymnastics team to its Gold Medal v... |
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NIKKI STONE Olympic Gold MedalistAt the Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan, Nikki Stone became America's first-ever Olympic Champion in the sport ... |
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PAT MCCORMICK Diving Gold MedalistIn 1948, Pat McCormick missed earning her place on the United States Olympic Diving Team by less than 1/100th of a point... |
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PETER VIDMAR Olympic Gold MedalistA member of the US Olympic Hall of Fame, Peter Vidmar won 2 gold medals and 1 silver medal in gymnastics at the 1984 Oly... |
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RALPH BOSTON Track & Field MedalistBorn in Laurel, Mississippi, the youngest of ten children, Ralph Boston became one of the most versatile Track and Field... |
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RULON GARDNER
At the 2000 Summer Olympic Games, a determined Wyoming farm boy defeated the greatest Olympic wrestler of all time in "T... |
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SCOTT HAMILTON Olympic Ice Skating LegendClearly one of the most sought after keynote speakers and most popular figure skating stars in the world today, Scott Ha... |
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SUGAR RAY LEONARD
Sugar Ray Leonard was born Ray Charles Leonard (named after the singer his mother enjoyed and wished him to become) to a... |
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TARA LIPINSKI Olympic Ice Skating LegendTara Lipinski is the youngest Olympic, World, National, and World Professional Figure Skating Champion in history. She b... |
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TIM DAGGETT
TRIUMPH
It was July 31,1984, the Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Tim Daggett was next on Horizontal Bar for the USA... |
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TOMMIE SMITH Mexico City Olympic Gold MedalistBorn to Richard and Dora Smith on June 6,1944, in Clarksville, Texas, seventh of 12 children, Tommie Smith began life ve... |
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VINCE POSCENTE
The key elements in corporate culture today require a balance of mental toughness, a passion for excellence, and a dedic... |
Sports Commentators
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AL MICHAELS ABC Sports CommentatorAl Michaels, one of television's most respected journalists, has covered more major sports events than any sportscas... |
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BILL CURRY Sportscaster"I grew up in very modest circumstances. I was always the last one chosen. I was too short, I was too fat, I was laughed... |
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BILLY PACKER CBS SportscasterOne of the most acclaimed broadcasters in all of college basketball, Billy Packer has covered 23 NCAA Division I Men'... |
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BOB KESLING The Voice Of The VolsBob Kesling became the University of Tennessee's Voice of the Vols in 1999. Prior to assuming that position, Kesling... |
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BRIAN HOLLOWAY NFL All-ProNo one could have seen it coming.
Brian Holloway was born July 25, 1959 in the heartland-Omaha, Nebraska. His ear... |
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DAN DIERDORF ABC Sports CommentatorDan Dierdorf, a three-time Emmy nominee (1987, '88, '89), who has distinguished himself nationally as one of the... |
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DARYL JOHNSTON NFL All Pro, FOX BroadcasterShowing the dedication and work ethic that made him an NFL star, former Dallas Cowboy fullback Daryl Johnston is now a s... |
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DICK STOCKTON Legendary Sports BroadcasterWith 36 years of broadcasting experience, Dick Stockton is undoubtedly one of the greatest announcers of his generation.... |
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FRANK GIFFORD Football Hall-of-FamerABC sports commentator Frank Gifford marked his 25th consecutive season as a member of ABC,'s NFL "Monday Might Foot... |
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GREG ANTHONY ESPN AnalystOne of the most respected and knowledgeable players of his time, former NBA guard Greg Anthony joined ESPN in November 2... |
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GREG GUMBEL CBS SportscasterGreg Gumbel's standout work in the busy world of sports broadcasting has made his face, his name and his voice as fa... |
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IRV CROSS Former CBS SportscasterIrv Cross, currently Director of Athletics at Macalester College in St. Paul, is also a sportscaster, public speaker, co... |
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JERRY SCHEMMEL Basketball SportscasterJerry Schemmel has been the radio voice of the Denver Nuggets since 1992. His sportscasting career spans 16 years and in... |
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JOE BUCK #1 FOX Sports BroadcasterJoe Buck has earned the distinction as one of sports' premier play-by-play broadcasters, as evidenced by his four Em... |
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MERLE HARMON Former NBC SportscasterMore than 40 years ago, Merle Harmon launched his sportscasting career during his senior year at the University of Denve... |
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SETH DAVIS
Seth Davis is working his fifth year as a contributor for CBS Sports' coverage of the NCAA Men's Basketball Cham... |
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TERRY BOWDEN Football SportscasterTerry Bowden has made the same dramatic entrance into the broadcasting industry as he did as a head coach in college foo... |
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TIM MCCORMICK Former Player & SportscasterTim McCormick grew up in Clarkston, Michigan and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1984 with a bachelor’s d... |
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WALTER BOND Former Player & SportscasterFormer NBA athlete, sports broadcaster and motivational speaker, Walter Bond leads a variety of power-packed, content dr... |
Soccer
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MIA HAMM
Mia Hamm and her U.S. team played and won the 1999 Women's World Cup.
Featured in Women's Soccer World M... |
Hockey
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DAVE SCHULTZ
During his eight years in the National Hockey League, Dave Schultz was one of the most feared enforcers the game has eve... |
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