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He is an American former professional road racing cyclist. He became regarded as a sports icon for his seven consecutive Tour de France wins from 1999 to 2005, the most in the event’s history.
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A Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 571 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Calgary Flames, Florida Panthers, Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres and Chicago Blackhawks before ending his career in 2014. Money-was a founding member of HOPE (Helping Others Participate Equally), a not-for-profit that helps youth get involved in […]
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In addition to winning the Heisman Trophy in 1971 (Auburn), he also twice earned consensus All-America honors (1970 and 1971) and was named Most Valuable Player of the 1971 Gator Bowl and 1972 Sugar Bowl. He led the Tigers to 25 victories in 30 games. He accounted for 73 touchdowns (55 passing, 18 rushing) — […]
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Nicknamed Broadway Joe, he played college football for the University of Alabama from 1962 to 1964, and professional football in the American Football League and National Football League during the 1960s and 1970s. Namath, an American Football League icon, played for that league’s New York Jets for most of his professional career, and finished with […]
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From the InfoPlease sports Who’s Who (see references) he “won Heisman Trophy in 1985 and MVP of baseball All-Star Game in 1989; starter for both baseball’s Kansas City Royals and NFL’s LA Raiders in 1988 and ’89; severely injured left hip Jan. 13, 1991, in NFL playoffs; waived by Royals but signed by Chicago White […]
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Gary Carter nicknamed the, “Kid” he excelled at one of baseball’s most demanding positions, as both an offensive and defensive force. A three-time Gold Glove Award winner, Carter belted 324 home runs in his 19-season Major League career. Kid showed a knack for the big-time, twice earning All-Star Game MVP Awards in his 11 selections. […]
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Canadians Sale & Pelletier became instant celebrities when their Silver medal performance at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympicstouched off a judging controversy. Many people felt Sale & Pelletiershould have won the Gold and there were charges of vote buying. This story was jumped on my the American media and soon Sale & Pelletier were […]
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Who can forget the glamourous, flamboyant movie star looks and long fingernails she wore while running to victory and setting records in the 100 and 200 meter sprints at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, and leaving no doubt that she was the “world’s fastest woman”. She was married to olympic athlete and personal trainer Al Joyner, […]
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Best known as a member of the Cincinnati Reds during the Big Red Machineera, Johnny Bench is arguably the greatest baseball catcher of all time. Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in January 1989, his honors include National League Rookie of the Year (1968), National League Most Valuable Player (1970 & 1972), World Series […]
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Fidrych, (Born August 14, 1954 in Worcester, Massachusetts) was a Major League Baseball player for the Detroit Tigers. Fidrych’s nickname was hung on him by a teammate in Bristol of the Appalachian League when the teammates noticed his resemblance to Big Bird on Sesame Street. The 21-year old rookie, who came out of nowhere, ended […]
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