History of Sport
Sam Snead
Most career PGA Tour wins with 82, "Sammin' Sam", Oldest player to win a PGA tour event: 52 years, 10 months, 3 days at 1965 Greater Greensboro Open.
Randy MOss
NIcknamed the Freak, set the record as a rookie swith 1313 yards, 69 catches, and 17 touchdowns, new term named after him called get "moss'd", in 2007 caught an NFL record of 23 touchdowns
Chris Carter
Nickname CC, "all he does is catch touchdowns", famous one handed catches. ended his career with 130 touchdowns and 13899 yards, VIkkings.
Wilt Chamberlain
Only NBA player to score 100 points in a single game One of the best players ever because he made 100 points in one game and made the most free throws in one game. Became one of the Top 50 NBA's greatest. Nicknamed " The Big Dipper". Wilt the Stilt
Edson Arantes do Nascimento
Pele BLack pearl, most scores ever 3 world cups
Allen Iverson
Philadelphia 76ers Despite his small size (6'0"), who won the NBA scoring title during the 1998-99, 2000-01, 01-02 and 04-05? master of crossover dribble
Cat Osterman
Pithcher for the USA softball team The rocket 22 strike outs allowed no runs and four hits in 12 innings
Cristiano Ronaldo
Real Madrid striker Real Madrid, Manchester United, Spain, and formerly Portugal CR7 Portuguese footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and is the captain of the Portuguese national team.
Travis Pastrana
Red Bull Racing Team NItro Circus 3rd athlete to win 3 gold at a single x games event super cross, motorcross, freestyle motorcross, and rally racing
Tim Duncan
San Antonio Spurs Name the NBA player Shaq calls "The big Fundamentalist," and has lead the Spurs to 2 NBA titles. #21 Spurs 18th season with spurs 19.5 points average
Shaquille O'Neil
Shaq 3 champion ships wiht lakers 1 with heat MVP during 99 worste free throw shooter of all time
Bjorn Borg
Swedish, nicknames 'ice-borg' for his calm and collected demeanor on the court, shocked the workld when he retired at age 26, even though he retired that early, he still won 11 grand slams and was one of the greatest grass court players in history, first person to perfect the two-handed backhand, 6 frenches
Roger Federer
Swiss, Widely considered the greates tennis player of all time, 17 grand slam titles 302 weeks at the #1 potition in the world, still active today, "one of the last great one-handed backhands", nicknamed 'swiss maestro'
Terrell Owens
T.O., top ten all time receptions at sixth with 1,006, third in all time yards at 14951, also being know for making crucial drops in games
Mario Andretti
The Tiger Andretti Curse Italian american 69 indy 500 champion
Sugar Ray Leonard
The first boxer to earn more than $100M in purses & one of best boxers of all time, winning titles in 5 divisions. Who was named "Boxer of the Decade" during the 1980s for his accomplishments? He won a gold medal, on a 5-0 decision, at the 1976 Olympics in the light welterweight boxing division. Who was named "Boxer of the Decade" during the 1980s for his accomplishments? retired 5 times
Eric Dickerson
The player with the most rushing yards in a single season. In 1984 this man broke O.J. Simpson's single season NFL rushing record of 2,007 yards?", Fastedst back to reach 10000 rushing in NFL history.
Tom Brady
Tom Terrific, university of MIchigan graduate, Led new england to 6 superbowls most duper bowl td passes ever and led patriots to most title out of any qbs ever.
Joe Louis
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight campion for 12 years (1914-1981) Know as the brown bomber "Brown Bomber" vs. Max Shmelling (German); American fighting a boxing match against German; becomes a fight between good and evil/Hitler vs. Roosevelt. Louis owns Shmelling. Famous African American Boxer 1930s African American Boxer who undermined racial barriers in boxing. Distinguished himself from the negative stereotypical image of earlier boxer Jack Johnson. Satisfied Depression Era's need for heroes who overcame ferocious odds. Symbolized American diversity and strength by defeating Italian, and German Boxers. Although he lost his first fight with Max Schmeling, he later reinforced America's image of Democracy versus Fascism by Smashing him.
Joe Frazier
What boxer gave Muhammad Ali his first professional loss? Smokin' Joe "fight of the century" both undefeated idea for rocky movies
Bill russell
Which former Boston Celtic Center was voted the NBA's MVP four times? Most championships of all time A basketball player who stood up in his own way for black rights by never signing autographs and rarely smiling. He wanted to make the black people's suffering known.
Mike Tyson
Who goes by the nickname "Iron Mike" and "The Baddest Man on the Planet?" who bit evander hollyfield's ear off Who was the youngest boxer to win the heavyweight title?
Paul Brown
Who was the Bengals first coach? -He was a super strict coach for the cleveland Browns. He turned pro football into a time business post war. He is significant for being introduced as "father od modern pro football." Coach of the Cleveland Browns in the AAFC, helped attract pro players to the league because of his experience in high school, and college coaching. He was the first to hire full time assisstant coaches and introduced playbooks, 40-yard dash, intelligence tests, etc Browns mnamed after him
Natasha Watley
Who was the first Black to play on the USA Softball team in the Olympics in 2004 winning gold? Softball (shortstop)
Vince Lombardi
Winning coach of the first two Super Bowls "It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up." one of the greatest professional American football coaches of all time This legendary coach brought the Green Bay Packers to the first ever Super Bowl and won. NFL Trophy Name
geno auriemma
Womans coach at UCONN 10 Championships highest win percentage D1 coaches .869
Kathy Wintworth
Won 88 LPGA tour tournaments, first women to reach career earnings of $1 million on the LPGA tour, Member of the world golf hall of fame, six major championships, won the vare trophy a record 7 times between 1965 and 1972.
Barry Sanders
Won Heisman trophy while playing for Oklahoma state in 1988, forced to reimburese the lions for more than 5 million after retiring, inducted in hall of fame, 15269 career rushing yards with 109 career touchdowns, made pro bowl every year as a pro, Lions #20.
Charles Barkley
Won a championship with Philadelphia 76ers with Julius Erving and Moses Malone. Played for Phoenix too.One of the top 50 Greatest Players Power Forward
Lou Gherig
Yankees 1st baseman from 1923-1939, Ironhorse, gamve the luckiest man speech at yankee stadum the day he retired his disease is known as ALS
Lawrence Taylor
__, linebacker, broke QB Joe Theismann's leg NY giants linebacker; changed way linebacker position was played His career lasted from 1981 to 1993. He who won three NFL defensive player-of-the-year awards, achieved 132.5 sacks, and played in ten Pro Bowls. Name this Giants linebacker. Big Blue WRecking Crew 13 seasons for Giants
Dominique Wilkins
alanta hawks, human highlight film, 24.8 career points average, celtics, clippers, spurs, and magic
Pete Sampras
american, "pistol pete", one of the greatest servers of all time, first person to win 12 grand slams since 1967, 7 Wimbledon titles
Ray Lewis
baltimore ravens Linebacker 2 bowls with Ravens
Michael JOrdan
best basketball player, What basketball player led the Chicago Bulls to an outstanding six championships in eight years? Who was the first player in NBA history to win both the MVP and Defensive Player of the Year awards in the same season? What olympic medal NBA player played professional baseball and basketball?
Don Shula
coached the Miami Dolphins 1970 to 95 He is the only head coach in the NFL to win every game in a season, doing so for the Miami Dolphins in 1972. Name this man whose intials are D.S. From 1963 to 1969, this man was the head football coach for the Baltimore Colts. Pro football hall of fame
Dale Earnhardt
considered one of the best NASCAR drivers of all time Killed in the 2001 Daytona 500 protecting 2 teamates The Intimidator
Magic Johnson
famous athlete who announced own HIV in 1991 tallest PG in leaugue history at 6-9' L.A. Lakers
Tony Hawk
figure that established extreme sports (skateboarding) into one of today's popular sports A dude who is probably the most popular skateboarder of all time. he is noted for inventing over 80 tricks, and the most popular one of these is the 900. Who is the famous skateboarder who earned over six million dollars last year as an entrepreneur?
Muhammad Ali
float like a butterfly sting like a bee 56-5 37 KOs refused to be inducted into U.S. army Cassius Marcellus CLay Jr.
Bear Bryant
football coach Who was Alabama's new coach that wanted to reinvent Alabama football? was an American college football player and coach. He was best known as the longtime head coach of the University of Alabama football team. During his 25-year tenure as Alabama's head coach, he amassed six national championships and thirteen conference championships.
Peyton Manning
most td in single seaon. played for colts for 14 seasons, tenesse, 55
Dan Marino
played 17 seasons with dolphins first to ever pass for 5000 yards in a season, pittsburg
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
retired from NBA 1989 having scored most points, blocked most shots, won most MVP awards and played in more All-Star Games than any other player in bball A 6-time NBA champion, 6-time NBA MVP, 19-time All-Star, known for the "sky hook," & retired in 1989. Played center won 6 championships all time leading scorer of nba
Mike Krzyzewski
univ. of Duke 1980-present, 900+ wins, 11 final fours, 4 national championships, 2 gold medals, uncompromising defense, offensive freedom Winningest
California Chrome
was on track for triple crown but lost at blemont bread for only 10,000
Phil Jackson
well defined rules, drill sergeant, time for everything, prevent distrubances, little variety used empowering approach to leadership- told players to come tell him if they see something while out on the court.
Man o' War
what throughbred horse made one of the largest influences on the breed due to line breeding horse racing Famous racehorse; all but one of 21 starts
Jennie Finch
who is the world's famous pitcher? (she played in the USA olympics softball in 2008). 71 mph riseball with could be nearly 100 mph fastball university of arizona struck out 1028 batters and 109 career wins there
John Elway
who was the first quarterback to win the superbowl as a denver broncos In the 1982 Heisman voting, Herschel Walker beat out which Stanford quarterback? Denver Broncos GM
Chloe Kim
won gold in 2014 and 2015 snow boarder youngest to compete and win a gold at any x games at 14 chipped tooth in practice still competed
Pete Rose
"Charlie Hustle", most at bats and games played in history, MLB all time hit leader, trucked ray fosse in Mlb all star game, Cincinatti reds, banned from hall of fame
Jack Nicklaus
"Golden Bear", 18 major career championships(most of anybody), attended Ohio State University, won masters at 46.
Lionel Messi
"Golden Boot Award" for scoring the most goals was given to . Barcelona Argentina #10
Shaun White
"The Flying Tomato" is the nickname for what snowboarder? Who won men's halfpipe? Example of Transformational branding
Arnold Palmer
"The King", has a drink names after him, won 92 tournaments in his career, fans called Arney's Army
Tiger Woods
"Tiger", 1o6 professional wins, widely publicized affair with his wife, 14 majors.
Joe Greene
"mean joe greene" Steel Curtain Steelers 4 superbowls 0 tolerance to losing
Nolan Ryan
"ryan express", first pitcher to throw 100 mph, all time leader in no hitters with 7, texas rangers
Kobe Bryant
#24, Guard on the Los Angeles Lakers Black Mamba
David Beckham
(England-Midfielder); Manchester United FC; married to Victoria Adams; aka "Posh Spice"; runner-up European and World Footballer of the year in 1999; guided Manchester United to the rare 1999 "Treble" Played for LA Galaxy, AC Milan, Manchester United and Real Madrid England's 17 Spice girls
Seabiscuit
-thoroughbread racehorse in the US. from an inauspicious start, ... became and unlikely champion symbol of hope to many americans during the great depression Famous racehorse of the 1930's. In 1938 he defeated War admiral in a match race that was one of the most famous sporting events in the first half of the 20th century. -Horse that gave people hope because he/she showed that time can fix anythin
John Force
16 time funny car champion most dominant career drag racer bruit force first family of drag racing
War Admiral
1937 triple crown winner? Rivalry with seabiscuit
Secretariat
1973 triple crown winner at age 3 won belmont by 31 lengths which is a record
Ernie Banks
4 straight 40+ home run years at SS, known as Mr. Cub, first african american to play for cubs, his catchphrase was lets play two.
Nancy Lopez
48 LGpA tour wins, 3 major championships, LPGA player of the year
Tucker Hibbert
5 peat in snocross, 13 x games medals, 8 straight medals at x games, youngest until chloe kim
Kim Clijsters
5'81/2" belgian tennis player, former no. 1 in singles and doubles, won four grand slam singles, 2 grand slams in doubles, turned pro when 14, won 41 WTA singles titles and 11 WTA doubles titles.
Margaret Court
5'9" Australian, retired no. 1 professional, won more majors than anyone in history, became first woman in open era in 1970 to win the singles grand slam(all 4 in the same calender year), only woman to win the mixed doubles grand slam, which she accomplished 2 times, her all surface singles career winning percentage of 91.68% is the best of all time.
Serena Williams
5'9" american tennis player the oldest world no. 1 in the WTA history, has been no. 1 six times and is no. 1 now, she turned pro at 14, "queen of the court", she has won a record 34 grand slams, 19 in singles, and 13 in doubles, and 2 in mixed doubles.
Steffi Graff
5'91/2" german tennis player was formerly no. 1, won 22 grand slam titles(second of all time), marks the record form most major wins by a tennis player since the introduction of the open era in 1968,, became first to achieve calender year golden slam by winning all four grand slam single titles.
Maria Sharapova
6'2" russian, known as most dominant female tennis players in the game, turned pro when 14, won at leas one single title a year from 2003 until 2015, won 5 grand slams, has been no. 1 5 different times and is currently no.2, has a candy named after her called "Sugarpova"
John Stockton
A good Point guard on Utah Jazz. One of the few NBA players who knew the floor well had the most assists ever. Nicknamed " Stock". most assists in a season retired in 2003 10 time all star
Hakeem Olajuwon
A very good Center all time leader in blocks. Got 2 championships in a row. Nicknamed " The Dream". #34 Houston Rockets all time leader in blocks
Ricky Henderson
ALl time leader in steals and runs, Man of steel, stole 130 bases in 1982
Emmit Smith
ALl time leading rusher and superbowl XXVIII mvp award in 1994, helped the team to 3 championships in 1993, 94, 96, first palyer to rush for more than 1000 yards in 11 seasons straight, over 14 seasons he rushed more than 18000 yards and scored 164 rushing touchdowns, cowboys #22
Derek Jeter
All time yankee steal leader, THe captain, 4 world series championships wiht yankees, 6th all time in career hits
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Also played basketball and track and field, was the sixth of seven children, won two gold medals and one silver medal for track and field, copeted in a mens PGA tournamnet, completed the grand slam of three womens majors in 1950
Rod Laver
Australian born tennis player, most singles titles in history with 200 most titles in a singel season wiht 2-, has a stadum named after him in melbourne(Australian Open), Led Australia to its dominance in the Davis Cup, Nicknamed "rocket"
Cy Young
Baseball player and name of an award given to the best pitchers,statue of hm of first perfect game in MLB, most wins as a pitcher-511
Randy Johnson
Big Unit, 4 Cy Young awards, Best left handed pitcher award.
Annika Sorenstam
Born in Sweden, winner of a record eight player of the year awards, Six Vare Trophies(LPGA player with lowest seasonal scoring average), Holds record for lowest season scoring average, won 90 international tournaments, 72 LPGA tournament Championships, top of the LPGA money list with earnings of over $22 million.
Larry Bird
Boston Celtics great bball player, played at Indiana State, 1979 champ game vs MSU of the most watched games, Bird vs. Magic both went pro, continues rivalry, saved NBA Indiana coach, from French Lick
Helio Castrovenes
Brazilian driver 3 time indy 500 winner team penskie most indy car top 10 finishes with 93 dancing with the stars
Jim Brown
Brown helped cleveland to a world championship in 1964, pro bowl and all pro every season he played, won nfl rushing title 9 times in 9 seasons and holds the recore for total seasons(5) leading nfl in all purpose yards, never missed game in pro career, foot ball and lacrosse hall ofo fame. #32
Walter Peyton
Chicago Bears, sweatneess, first round pick, rushed for 16,726 yards and 110 touchdowns all with bears, "never die easy", 13 seasons with bears made 9 pro bowl appearances and won most valuable player twice, #34
Red Auerbach
Coach of the Boston Celtics Celtics Coach 1950-1966; Defense over offense; drafted Bill Russell; 6 players avg. 10-21 pts a game; created 6th man. General Manager 2000-2006 938 wins as head coaches 479 losses
Crystal Bustos
DH/First base won two gold medals in 2000 and 2004 big bruiser
Knute Rockne
Famous Notre Dame football coach/ only lost 12 games between 1919 and 1931 Notre Dame Coach Greatest coach of Notre Dame football. Credited w/ the forward pass. pro-footballer and coach - Notre Dame; 6 championships Greatest Football coach of All-Time, Created the forward pass. Has the highest winning pct. of any coach. Went to 3 national cha,pionships in 13 seasons. went 105-12-5 at Notre Dame. Died in plane crash Four Hoursemen George Gipp
Arthur Ashe
First great black american tennis player, hsas a stadum in flushing meadows named after him(US open), died of aids given to him by blood transfusion, he was a great tennis player, but he was known mroe for his impact on the game and racial issues, awarded the presidential medal of freedom by bill clinton
Rory McIlroy
From Ireland, Youngest player to win a PGA tour playoff, Called off wedding with Caroline Wozniacki in 2004
Jerry Rice
G.O.A.T, mr. nfl record, had 274 consecutive games with a catch, in 1995 had 1848 yards receiving, greates nfl player of all time regardless of position, 49ers.
Richard Petty
Guy who won 200 races? who is the winningest NASCAR driver of all time? Proposed the elaboration likelihood model of attitude change to explain the central and peripheral routes to persuasion. (Social) The KIng
Deion Sanders
He played for the Atlanta Braves, Cinncinnati Reds, San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees. While that's quite a Major League career, he's also played for the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dalla Cowboys, Washington Redskins, and then for the Baltimore Ravens. Identify this athlete nicknamed "Prime Time." Who was the first person to play in both a World Series and Super Bowl? Prime Time, Neon Deion Shutdown Cornerback
Julius Erving
He was the best known player in the ABA when the ABA & NBA merged in 1976, also known as Dr. J? went from the ABA to the NBA. Virginia Squires
John Wooden
Head basketball coach for UCLA bruins. First person inducted into hall of fame twice. Awarded medal of freedom by president Pyramid of Success- enthusiasm and industriousness
Joe Montana
Known as comeback kid, drafted out of notre dame to the 49ers, 8 time pro bowler and one of the best QBs ever.
Jessica Mendoza
Left fielder arizona heat 2004 athens olympics female athlete player of the year in 2006 softballs greatest hitter ESPN reporter
Ronnie Lott
Left pinkie amputated during game to keep playing, 49ers, raiders, jets, chiefs, 4x super bowl champ, 10x pro bowl