Ebbets Field

October 30, 2015 0

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…

Denis Potvin

October 29, 2015 0

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 Davis

October 28, 2015 0

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…

Don Schollander

October 27, 2015 0

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…

Rory McIlroy

October 26, 2015 0

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…

Cristiano Ronaldo

October 23, 2015 0

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…

Steve Yzerman

October 22, 2015 0

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…

Bill Rodgers

October 21, 2015 0

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

October 19, 2015 0

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…

Dave DeBusschere

October 16, 2015 0

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.…