Category : Sports

Floyd Patterson, a name that resonates in the annals of boxing history, is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight champions of all time....

Mike Tyson, born on June 30, 1966, in Brooklyn, New York, is a former professional boxer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest...

Archibald Lee Wright, (born Dec. 13, 1913, Benoit, Miss., U.S.—died Dec. 9, 1998, San Diego, Calif.), American boxer, world light-heavyweight champion from Dec. 17, 1952,...

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...

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...

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...

Negro league, any of the associations of African American baseball teams active largely between 1920 and the late 1940s when black players were at last...

Rube Foster was a pioneer in the world of baseball, known for his contributions to the sport as a player, manager, and founder of the...

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...

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...