Category : Sports

Sports

Floyd Patterson

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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....
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Mike Tyson

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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...
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Archibald Lee Wright

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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,...
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Jesse Owens

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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...
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Wilma Glodean Rudolph

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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...
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Jack Johnson

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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...
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Negro league

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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...
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Rube Foster

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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...
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Josh Gibson

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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...
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Satchel Paige

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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...