One of the greatest stadiums in the history of American sports stood on what was once a garbage dump. Brooklyn Dodgers owner, Charlie Ebbets, needed…
The 1972-73 New York Islanders were one of the worst teams in the history of the National Hockey League. That all changed when they drafted…
Terrell Lamar Davis is the greatest postseason running back in NFL history. Born in San Diego, California, on this date in 1972, he was named…
Before Mark Spitz and Michael Phelps there was Don Schollander. Donald Arthur Schollander was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on April 30, 1946. His father…
Northern Ireland is steeped in golf tradition and has produced six major champions in the past five years. Rory McIlroy is the greatest of them…
The coveted European Golden Shoe is an award given annually to the top goal scorer in league matches. Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro is the…
Stephen Gregory Yzerman is the longest-serving captain of any team in the history of North American major league sports. Born in Carnbrook, British Columbia, on…
William Henry Rodgers is the only marathon runner in history to hold the three most important titles at the same time. Born in Hartford, Connecticut…
Evander Holyfield is the only four-time World Heavyweight Champion to ever lace up a pair of gloves. Born in the mill town of Atmore, Alabama…
David Albert DeBusschere is a member of the NBA’s 50th Anniversary All-Time Team and is the only one who also pitched in the Major Leagues.…