Category : Sports

Ed Temple was a legendary track and field coach who left an indelible mark on the sport. He was born on September 20, 1927, in...

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, 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, 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, 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 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 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 (July 26, 1876 – October 1, 1917) was a prominent African-American jockey who achieved significant success during the late 19th century. He...