Joseph Henri Maurice Richard was the first great goal scorer in National Hockey League history. Born on August 4, 1921, in Montreal, his parents-who moved…
Thomas Wade Landry is one of the greatest and most innovative coaches in professional football history. Born in Mission, Texas, on September 11, 1924—the same…
One of the greatest upsets in boxing history took place in Miami Beach, Florida, 52 years ago today when Cassius Clay defeated Sonny Liston to…
Larisa Semyonovna Latynina has won more Olympic medals for individual events than any athlete—male or female-in history. Born Larisa Diriy in Kherson, Ukraine—a port along…
Happy 73rd birthday to one of the greatest route runners in pro football history. Frederick S. Biletnikoff was born in Erie, Pennsylvania—a steel mill town along…
Happy 53rd birthday to The Round Mound of Rebound. Charles Wade Barkley was born in Leeds, Alabama–about 10 miles outside of Birmingham–on February 20, 1963. …
Darrell Lee Waltrip is NASCAR’s first “Total Package” driver. Born in Owensboro, Kentucky—“Barbeque Capital of the World”—on February 5, 1947, Waltrip started racing go-carts at…
John Patrick McEnroe, Jr. has won more men’s tennis titles than any player in history. Born in Wiesbaden, West Germany–where his father was stationed with…