Mariano Rivera

November 29, 2016 0

Happy 47th birthday to the greatest closer in the history of Major League Baseball. Mariano Rivera played 19 seasons, all for the New York Yankees.  He…

Bear Bryant

November 28, 2016 0

Joe Namath said, “His nickname was Bear.  Now imagine a guy that can carry the nickname Bear.” At the time of his retirement following the…

Thurman Munson

November 25, 2016 0

Thurman Lee Munson is the only player in New York Yankee history to win both Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player awards. Munson…

Thanksgiving Day Classic

November 24, 2016 0

The Detroit Lions are nearly as much a part of Thanksgiving Day as the turkey itself. Tackle football on Thanksgiving Day was first played in…

Nicklas Lidstrom

November 23, 2016 0

Erik Nicklas Lidstrom was the ultimate low-maintenance hockey superstar. Born in Krylbo—a copper mining town in south central Sweden—April 28, 1970, Lidstrom grew up in…

Gene Steratore

November 22, 2016 0

Gene Steratore is wed to the whistle. A native of Washington, Pennsylvania—located 30 miles outside Pittsburgh—his is a family of officials.  Gene Steratore Sr. refereed…

Clyde and the Pearl

November 21, 2016 0

The last time the New York Knicks won an NBA championship they had two hall of famers in their backcourt. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on…

AAU Sullivan Award

November 18, 2016 0

The AAU James E. Sullivan Award is presented annually to the most outstanding amateur athlete in the United States. Established in 1930, the award is…

Lynne Cox

November 17, 2016 0

Lynne Cox is a best-selling author, ambassador of peace, and a revered icon.  She is also the best cold water endurance swimmer in history. Cox…

St. Andrews

November 16, 2016 0

The Old Course at St. Andrews is one of the greatest and most important golf courses in the world. Established in 1552, it is a…