ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Sweetness Ran and Ran and Ran
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Jim Thorpe
Students learn about the biography of Jim Thorpe on this site. Learn about one of the world's greatest athletes, Olympic gold medal winner, professional football and baseball player, native American Indian.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Mildred "Babe" Didrikson
This article overviews Didrikson's athletic career, in which she won Olympic medals and golf trophies. Use this article to learn about why she is considered heroic and check out the related links.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Jim Thorpe
History for Kids presents an overview of the life story of Jim Thorpe, a Native American from Oklahoma who was a superb athlete competing in the 1912 Stockholm Olympics before moving on to play professional baseball and football.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: American Sports in the 1920s
A comprehensive overview with detailed facts about the history of sports in the 1920s, a time when sporting events were broadcast live across the nation and sports stars were idolized. Provides a list of famous athletes.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Fergie Jenkins
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Fergie Jenkins, a Canadian-born professional baseball player, one of the premier pitchers in the game in the late 1960s and early '70s. A hard-throwing right-hander, he won at least 20...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Frank Robinson
Read about the life and career of Frank Robinson, an American professional baseball player who became the first black manager in Major League Baseball.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Josh Gibson
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Josh Gibson, an American professional baseball catcher who was one of the most prodigious home run hitters in the game's history. Known as "the black Babe Ruth," Gibson is considered to be...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: o.j. Simpson
Biographical details on O.J. Simpson, American collegiate and professional gridiron football player who was a premier running back known for his speed and elusiveness. His trial on murder charges in 1995 was one of the most celebrated...
York University
York University: African Canadian Online: Aspects of African Canadian Culture
Presents profiles of significant African Canadians including humanitarians, politicians, pioneers, professionals, and athletes. Also looks at the people involved in the renowned Caribana festival held each summer in Toronto, and its...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Arthur Ashe
This article provides an in-depth look into the life and career of athlete Arthur Ashe. Includes detailed statistics on his professional tennis career.
Other
Sport Psychology With Karlene (Sugarman) Pick, m.a.
These pages will help explain what Sport Psychology is, tell how to get started in the field, and offer some practical skills to help athletes, professionals, coaches - anyone - achieve peak performance in their endeavors.
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.
Black Past
Black Past: Leonard, "Sugar" Ray
This brief encyclopedia article tells about the boxing career of Sugar Ray Leonard.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Koufax's Dominance Was Short but Sweet
Explore the career of the National League record holder for no-hitters, Sandy Koufax, at this site from ESPN.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Soccer: Glossary of Terms and Definitions
Meaning of terms used in the sport of soccer. Position names described.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Football: Learn All About the Sport Football
All about football including a glossary of terms, players, rules, and strategy of American style football.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Sugar Ray Leonard
Brief biographical overview of the life and career of Olympic gold medalist Sugar Ray Leonard.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Baseball: Learn All About the Sport Baseball
Find out about baseball player positions, rules, terms, and strategy of the game on this webpage.
Curated OER
Espn: Arnold Palmer
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.