A&E Television
Biography: Hank Aaron
This resource provides a biographical sketch of Hank Aaron. This African American baseball player is one of the greatest of all time.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Owens Pierced a Myth
An ESPN article discusses how Jesse Owens proved Hitler wrong by winning the 1936 Olympics in Germany.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: George Weah
Biographical sketch of George Weah, Liberian football (soccer) player, who was named African, European, and World Player of the Year in 1995, an unprecedented achievement. He won his first African Player of the Year award in 1989.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Barney Ewell
This entry features Barney Ewell, an American athlete, one of the world's leading sprinters of the 1940s. Although he was believed to be past his prime when the Olympic Games were resumed after World War II, he won three medals at the...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Bob Hayes
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Bob Hayes, an American sprinter who, although he was relatively slow out of the starting block and had an almost lumbering style of running, was a remarkably powerful sprinter with as much...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Eddie Tolan
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Eddie Tolan, an American sprinter and the first black athlete to win two Olympic gold medals. In his track career, Tolan won 300 races, losing only 7.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Gail Devers
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Gail Devers, an American track athlete who overcame physical adversity to win Olympic gold medals in 1992 and 1996.
Other
Jesse Owens Grave Site
Jesse Owens' brief biography and pictures of his grave, including links to other websites about him.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Toni Stone
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Toni Stone, an American baseball player who, as a member of the Negro American League's Indianapolis Clowns, was the first woman to ever play professional baseball as a regular on a...
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Jesse Owens
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1998 to commemorate Jesse Owens, who won four Olympic gold medals in track and field. With a short biographical passage.
Black Past
Black Past: Gibson, Althea
In this encyclopedia entry you'll read about Althea Gibson, the inspiring black tennis player, her tournament wins, and her many awards.
Black Past
Black Past: Leonard, "Sugar" Ray
This brief encyclopedia article tells about the boxing career of Sugar Ray Leonard.
Black Past
Black Past: Roberto (Walker) Clemente
This brief encyclopedia entry gives an overview of Roberto Clemente's outstanding career in baseball as well as his humanitarian efforts in Latin America.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Althea Gibson Broke Barriers
Gibson was a woman of many firsts. She was the first black to compete at a national tennis tournament and then later at Wimbledon. She was the first black to win either and also won the French championship. This article discusses her...
New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: Jesse Owens Dies of Cancer at 66
This obituary of Jesse Owens, hero of the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, was featured in the New York Times on April 1, 1980.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: The Importance of Muhammad Ali
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the life and career of famous boxer Muhammad Ali while exploring his role in the civil rights movement. Also, discover his views on religion and politics and his legacy for being a positive...
Black Past
Black Past: Woods, Eldrick "Tiger"
A brief encyclopedia article about the accomplishments of golfer Tiger Woods.
Other
Women in History: Wilma Rudolph
Lakewood Public Library presents "Living vignettes of notable women from U.S. history," including this biographical sketch of Olympic champion Wilma Rudolph. Features include a list of awards and links to other resources for further...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Baseball and Social Change: The Story of Roberto Clemente
In this blended lesson supporting literacy skills, students learn about baseball legend Roberto Clemente, his early years in the United States during segregation, and changes in the 1960s that made the U.S. culture more open to...
Library of Congress
Loc: Baseball, Race Relations and Jackie Robinson
In this lesson, students draw on their previous studies of American history and culture as they analyze primary sources from Jackie Robinson and Other Baseball Highlights, 1860s-1960s in American Memory. A close reading of two documents...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Arthur Ashe
This biography summarizes the life and career of American tennis great Arthur Ashe.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Hank Aaron
Major League Baseball's all-time leading career home run hitter, Hank Aaron is a baseball legend. Use this resource to learn about his career as a great hitter and role model.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Sugar Ray Leonard
Brief biographical overview of the life and career of Olympic gold medalist Sugar Ray Leonard.
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Biography Shelf: Short Biography of Jesse Owens
An inspiring look at the life of Jesse Owens, whose determination and focus helped him earn four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.