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Espn: Larry Bird

For Students 9th - 10th
Highlights of the sensational playing and coaching career of NBA legend, Larry Bird, who was named number thirty on ESPN's list of greatest athletes of the 20th century.
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Espn: Michael Jordan

For Students 9th - 10th
ESPN article that discusses Michael Jordan's legendary basketball career with the Chicago Bulls.
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Espn: Magic Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
From ESPN, career highlights of the basketball legend it named number seventeen on its list of great athletes of the 20th century. Learn about Magic Johnson's legacy both as a player and as a man.
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Espn: Gale Sayers

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical details on the career of football great, Gale Sayers, who once scored six touchdowns in one game for the Chicago Bears. Information provided by ESPN.
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Espn: Sugar Ray Robinson

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn interesting biographical and career details about professional boxer and world welterweight and middleweight champion, Sugar Ray Robinson, from this ESPN site.
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Espn: Jim Thorpe

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn interesting facts about legendary athlete Jim Thorpe. He was voted the AP's "The Greatest Athlete of the First Half of the Century, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a minor league baseball player, and an Olympic track...
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Espn: Johnny Unitas

For Students 9th - 10th
Named ESPN's thirty second best athlete of the century, Johnny Unitas was NFL player of the year three times as a member of the Baltimore Colts. Here you can read about his career highlights.
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Espn: Wilt Chamberlain

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history who scored at least sixty five points fifteen times; no one else in the history of the game has come even close. Biographical profile from ESPN with links to additional articles...
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Espn: Martina Navratilova

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the accomplishments of tennis legend Martina Navratilova, who finished her career with eighteen major singles titles and thirty eight doubles titles. Information presented by ESPN.
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Espn: Reggie White

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete website for sports. From videos, podcasting, blogging and schedules to columns, features, headlines and fantasy leagues.
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Espn Drugs and Sports: Barbiturates

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides responses to five questions concerning barbiturates including, "What are the effects of barbiturates?" and "Are barbiturates addictive?"
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Espn: Robert Lipsyte

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Robert Lipsyte.
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Espn: Jim Crow Laws

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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Espn: Houston Astros

For Students 9th - 10th
This page has current information on the Houston Astros. Find out stats and see pictures of the players.
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Espn: Elgin Baylor

For Students 9th - 10th
Read interesting biographical details on the life and career of Lakers great, Elgin Baylor, who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1976.
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Espn: Lou Gehrig

For Students 9th - 10th
Although he had a record setting baseball career, Lou Gehrig is most remembered for a speech he gave at Yankee Stadium after learning he had a career ending disease, ALS, which is now referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease.
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Espn: Mario Lemieux

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Mario Lemieux.
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Espn: Man O' War

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A photograph of the horse, Man o' War.
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Espn: Stan Musial

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn interesting career and biographical details about Stan "Stan the Man" Musial, the first player from the National League to win three MVP's.
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Espn: Sam Snead

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference tool for learning about the career of golfing legend, Sam Snead.
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Espn: Ted Williams

For Students 9th - 10th
Career highlights of the only baseball player to top a .400 average, Ted willaims.
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Espn: Nba

For Students Pre-K - 1st
NBA
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The National Soccer Hall of Fame: Hall of Fame Players

For Students 9th - 10th
Find your favorite Hall of Famer in this extensive list. A brief biography is included for each player.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: "I Love This Game"

For Students 6th - 8th
Resource on statistics has a link to ESPN's women's and men's basketball webpages. Students retrieve stats from these pages and practice figuring the median and mode. There are discussion questions included.