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Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on January 17, 1942, was an American professional boxer, philanthropist, and social activist. Widely regarded as one of...

John Arthur Johnson, born on March 31, 1878, in Galveston, Texas, U.S., was a prominent figure in American boxing history. His impact on the sport...

Wilma Glodean Rudolph (1940-1994) was an American sprinter and Olympic champion. She was born on June 23, 1940, in St. Bethlehem, Tennessee, USA. Despite facing...

Jesse Owens, born James Cleveland Owens on September 12, 1913, was an African-American track and field athlete who became one of the most celebrated sports...

Walter Fenner Leonard, (born September 8, 1907, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, U.S.—died November 27, 1997, Rocky Mount), American baseball player who was considered one of...

Oscar Charleston was a trailblazing figure in the world of baseball. Born on October 14, 1896, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Charleston’s impact on the sport has...

Cool Papa Bell, byname of James Thomas Bell, (born May 17, 1903, Starkville, Miss., U.S.—died March 7, 1991, St. Louis, Mo.), American professional baseball player,...

The Homestead Grays was one of the most successful professional Negro League baseball teams.  They won ten Negro National League Titles (1937-1945, 1948) and three...

Satchel Paige was a legendary American baseball player known for his incredible talent and enduring legacy in the sport. Born Leroy Robert Paige on July...

Josh Gibson, (born December 21, 1911, Buena Vista, Georgia, U.S.—died January 20, 1947, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), American professional baseball catcher who was one of the most...