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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-Famer
Brooks 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 Outfielder
Curtis 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 Giants
Dave 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 Yankees
On 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-Famer
Jim 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 Yankees
An 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 Inductee
Johnny 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 MVP
As 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 Coach
Ben 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 Sportscaster
One 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 Legend
Growing 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 & Player
Eight-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 Famer
Isiah 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 Coach
Mick 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 Coach
When 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 Legend
Oscar 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 Coach
President 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 History
No 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 President
Pat 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 Coach
Sonny 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 & Sportscaster
Tim 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 Coach
At 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 & Sportscaster
Former 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 Quarterback
Wherever 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
It takes "hands on" experience to make a good speaker - Art Holst has it. His resume reads like an organizational chart.... |
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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 Legend
Bart 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-Pro
No 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 Rams
Armey 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 Commentator
Dan 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 Coach
Don 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 Player
Eugene 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-Famer
ABC 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 Famer
Throughout 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 Tide
Gene Stallings has compiled one of the most impressive coaching records in professional football.
Stallings began... |
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HARRY CARSON NFL Legend
Harry 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 Referee
Jerry 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 Referees
As 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 Cowboys
Jimmy 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 Linebacker
Former 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 Champion
Larry 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-Year
In 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 Volunteers
Phillip Fulmer's seventh season as Tennessee's head football coach was replete with landmark achievements: guidi... |
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ROCKY BLEIER Legendary NFL Player
Fighting 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 Great
Roger 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 Legend
Rudy 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 Gamecocks
Prior 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 Famer
One 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 Hypnotist
Imagine 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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ALLISON BAVER Olympic Speedskater
Two-time Olympian, Allison Baver took an interest in short track speedskating after being introduced to the sport by a c... |
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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 Speedskater
A 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 Champion
Cary 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 Speedskater
Cathy 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 Speedskater
Dan 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 Medalist
Jacqueline "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 Medalist
At 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 Champion
Kerri 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 Team
Mike 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 Paralympics
Keynote 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 Medalist
Mitch 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 Medalist
At 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 Medalist
In 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 Medalist
A 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 Medalist
Born 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 Legend
Clearly 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 Legend
Tara 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 Medalist
Born 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 Commentator
Al 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 Sportscaster
One 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 Vols
Bob 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-Pro
No 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 Commentator
Dan 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 Broadcaster
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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DICK STOCKTON Legendary Sports Broadcaster
With 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-Famer
ABC 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 Analyst
One 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 Sportscaster
Greg 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 Sportscaster
Irv 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 Sportscaster
Jerry 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 Broadcaster
Joe 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 Sportscaster
More 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 Sportscaster
Terry 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 & Sportscaster
Tim 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 & Sportscaster
Former 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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