Steve Scott

October 31, 2016 0

One of the greatest milers in American history also holds the world record for the fastest round of golf ever played. Steve Scott was born…

Jen Adams

October 27, 2016 0

Jen Adams is the greatest player in the history of women’s lacrosse. The University of Maryland has the most storied women’s lacrosse program in NCAA…

George Foreman

October 26, 2016 0

George Edward Foreman went from a high school dropout to a millionaire. Born in Marshall, Texas, January 10, 1949, he grew up poor in Houston. …

Bob Knight

October 25, 2016 0

The General turns 76 today. Bob Knight is one of the greatest college basketball coaches of all time.  In 42 years as a head coach…

Debbie Meyer

October 24, 2016 0

Before Katie Ledecky there was Debbie Meyer. Deborah Elizabeth Meyer was born in Annapolis, Maryland, August 14, 1952.  She moved with her family to Sacramento,…

Whitey and Zack

October 21, 2016 0

Today we celebrate the birthdays of two Cy Young Award winners. Edward Charles Ford was born in New York City on this date in 1928, but…

Bob Sheppard

October 20, 2016 0

Bob Sheppard is one of only two people ever awarded both a World Series ring and a Super Bowl ring. Mr. Sheppard was a long-time…

Matthews Family

October 19, 2016 0

With all due respect to the Mannings, the Matthews’ are the first family of pro football. William Clay “Poppa” Matthews Sr. was born in Charleston,…

Austin Hatch

October 18, 2016 0

Austin Hatch is an uncommon man.  The University of Michigan junior has survived two planes crashes that killed his entire family: the first in 2003…

Paul Anderson

October 17, 2016 0

Paul Edward Anderson is the strongest man who ever lived. Born in Toccoa, Georgia—90 miles northeast of Atlanta and hometown of singer James Brown—on this…