Joe Brooks was one of the most influential fisherman ever to wet a line. Born in Maryland in 1901, Joseph W. Brooks Jr. was an…
The Iceman turns 65 today. One of the greatest shooting guards in basketball history, George Gervin played 14 ABA and NBA seasons, most of them with the…
The Penn Relays is the oldest and largest track and field competition in the United States. Hosted annually by the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia’s…
Felix Baumgartner is the first human to break the speed of sound in freefall, jumping to earth from from a helium balloon in the stratosphere.…
Happy 86th birthday to one of the most successful and innovative coaches in the history of high school basketball. Morgan Wootten is synonymous with coaching basketball. …
Fenway Park is America’s most beloved ballpark. The best things in life never change. Turkey on Thanksgiving, Fourth of July fireworks, Penn State’s football uniforms,…
Valor is defined as “great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.” Synonyms include bravery, fearlessness, and backbone. Pat Tillman was a man of valor. Patrick…
Cigar was the first American racehorse to win 16 consecutive races since Triple Crown winner Citation did so between 1948 and 1950. He retired as…
Mike Schmidt is the best third baseman in baseball history. A second-round pick out of Ohio University in the 1971 amateur draft, Schmidt made his…