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Espn: Babe Didrikson

For Students 9th - 10th
ESPN provides detailed highlights on the career of legendary multi-talented athlete and golfer, Babe Didrikson. Among her many awards are AP Female Athlete of the Year and ESPN's tenth greatest athlete of the century.
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Espn: New York Yankees

For Students 9th - 10th
The New York Yankees Clubhouse feature on ESPN.com features articles, scores, highlights, and the like about this American League baseball team.
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Espn: Cleveland Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
This is ESPN's page on the Cleveland Indians. Has the latest up-to-date information about the Indians.
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Espn: Hank Aaron

For Students 9th - 10th
From ESPN, an article describing the career of record setting home run king Hank Aaron. Along with the records, Aaron received an abundance of racist hate mail.
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Espn: Muhammad Ali

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the most beloved boxers of all time both in and out of the ring, Muhammad Ali is number three on ESPN's list of greatest athletes of the 20th century. Features interesting biographical facts and links to other articles.
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Espn: Jimmy Connors

For Students 9th - 10th
Jimmy Connors conquered the tennis world with one hundred nine singles titles, ninety eight U.S. Open titles, and eighty four Wimbledon titles. Learn all about his career at this site from ESPN which honored him as one of their top one...
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Espn: Jack Dempsey

For Students 9th - 10th
Jack Dempsey was known as one of the world's most popular and greatest heavyweight boxers. At this site from ESPN, you can find interesting biographical and statistical information about this Hall of Fame fighter.
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Espn: Joe Di Maggio

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn many fascinating career and biographical facts on Yankee legend, Joe DiMaggio, who was named number twenty two on ESPN's list of greatest athletes of the 20th century.
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Espn: Julius Erving

For Students 9th - 10th
Known for his "air time", Julius "Dr. J" Erving is a true NBA basketball legend and Hall of Famer. This ESPN article provides highlights of this noteworthy career.
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Espn: Wayne Gretzky

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and hockey career of Wayne Gretzky, holder of numerous National Hockey League records and the greatest hockey player of his generation. Named number five on ESPN's list of greatest athletes of the 20th century.
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Espn: Ben Hogan

For Students 9th - 10th
From ESPN, read biographical and career facts about one of America's greatest golfers and winner of the Grand Slam.
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Espn: Jackie Robinson

For Students 9th - 10th
Article that showcases the career and life of legendary baseball player, Jackie Robinson. Selected the first African-American to play in the majors in the 20th century, ESPN named him number fifteen on its list of greatest athletes.
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Espn: Jackie Joyner Kersee

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the greatest track and field athletes of all time, Jackie Joyner-Kersee won six Olympic medals. ESPN provides a profile of her life.
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Espn: Billie Jean King

For Students 1st - 9th
Although she won numerous tennis championships, Billie Jean King will probably always be remembered for her victory against Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes". Biographical facts and career statistics are included at this ESPN site.
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Espn: Sandy Koufax

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the career of the National League record holder for no-hitters, Sandy Koufax, at this site from ESPN.
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Espn: Mickey Mantle

For Students 9th - 10th
ESPN provides career highlights of baseball legend, Mickey Mantle who became more popular after retirement than in his heyday.
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Espn: Rocky Marciano

For Students 9th - 10th
Read interesting biographical details about Rocky Marciano, "the only heavyweight champion to exit undefeated". From ESPN's greatest athletes of the 20th century.
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Espn: Willie Mays

For Students 9th - 10th
From ESPN, career and biographical highlights of legendary Giants outfielder, Willie Mays, who was named number eight on its list of greatest athletes of the 20th century.
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Espn: Joe Montana

For Students 9th - 10th
ESPN has provided an article pertaining to Joe Montana. The article highlights many of Joe Montana's classic comeback stories.
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Espn: Jack Nicklaus

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the greatest golfers of all time, the "Golden Bear" has won the most major championships. Learn about his accomplishments that earned him ESPN's number nine spot on its list of greatest athletes of the 20th century.
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Espn: Arnold Palmer

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the exciting career of legendary professional golfer, Arnold Palmer, who was the first person to make $1 million playing golf. He is number twenty nine on ESPN's list of greatest athletes of the 20th century.
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Espn: Walter Payton

For Students 9th - 10th
Walter Payton holds the career record for most yards rushing in the NFL; that is one of the reasons ESPN choose him as the thirty ninth ranked best athlete of the century. Here you can get a glimpse of his many career highlights.
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Espn: Oscar Robertson

For Students 9th - 10th
ESPN presents career highlights on NBA star and Hall of Famer, Oscar Robertson.
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Espn: Babe Ruth

For Students 9th - 10th
ESPN article discussing legendary baseball celebrity, Babe Ruth, who as a home run king was a popular sports icon known throughout the world.