Category : Sports

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...

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...

Sonny Liston, also called the Bear, (born May 8, 1932?, St. Francis County, Arkansas, U.S.—died December 30, 1970, Las Vegas, Nevada), American boxer who was...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...