Category : Sports
Joseph “Sandy” Saddler
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Joseph “Sandy” Saddler was one of the most devastating punchers in boxing history. He was a two-time world featherweight champion and also held the super...
Isaac Murphy
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Isaac Murphy, born on April 16, 1861, as Isaac Burns near Frankfort, Kentucky, was an extraordinary figure who left an indelible mark on the world...
John W. “Bud” Fowler
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John W. “Bud” Fowler, also known as John W. Jackson, was an African-American baseball player who lived during the 19th and early 20th centuries. He...
Charles W. Follis – The Black Cyclone
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Charles W. Follis, also known as “The Black Cyclone“, was the first Black professional American football player. He played for the Shelby Blues of the...
Anthony “The Black Demon” Hamilton
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Anthony “The Black Demon” Hamilton was a natural in the irons. Born in Charleston, S.C., in 1866, Hamilton was a complete rider, possessing a rare...
George B. “Spider” Anderson
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George B. “Spider” Anderson is considered one of the greatest African American jockeys in horse racing history. There are no details available on George Anderson’s...
Alonzo “Lonnie” Clayton
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Alonzo “Lonnie” Clayton (July 26, 1876 – October 1, 1917) was a prominent African-American jockey who achieved significant success during the late 19th century. He...
Flood v. Kuhn
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Flood v. Kuhn (1972) was a significant legal case in the United States that challenged Major League Baseball’s (MLB) antitrust exemption. The case was filed...