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Espn: Plain and Simple, Bird One of the Best

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: Brown Was Hard to Bring Down

For Students 9th - 10th
Showcases the career of legendary running back, Jim Brown, who after playing nine record breaking seasons for the Cleveland Browns went on to devote his time to a movie career and race relations.
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Espn: Joltin' Joe Was a Hit for All Reasons

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: Dr. J Operated Above the Rest

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 his noteworthy career.
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Espn: Gehrig Legacy One of Irony

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: Galloping Ghost Scared Opponents!

For Students 9th - 10th
A unique biography of Harold "Red" Grange brought to you by ESPN.
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Espn: Michael Jordan Transcends Hoops

For Students 9th - 10th
ESPN article that discusses Michael Jordan's legendary basketball career with the Chicago Bulls.
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Espn: Joyner Kersee Completes Huge Leap

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: Koufax's Dominance Was Short but Sweet

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: Louganis Never Lost Drive to Dive

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides information about the career of Greg Louganis, arguably one of the best divers; he battled with AIDs his whole life.
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Espn: Magic Made Showtime a Show

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: Mantle Was First in Fan's Hearts

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: Espn: Marino's Goldern Arm Changed Game

For Students 9th - 10th
ESPN provides a profile, including college and personal information, on Dan Marino.
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Espn: Mays Brought Joy to Baseball

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: Namath Was Lovable Rogue

For Students 9th - 10th
ESPN provies biographical and statistical facts on the career of pro football icon, "Broadway" Joe Namath.
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Espn: Owens Pierced a Myth

For Students 9th - 10th
An ESPN article discusses how Jesse Owens proved Hitler wrong by winning the 1936 Olympics in Germany.
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Espn: Paige Never Looked Back

For Students 9th - 10th
Highlights of the legendary career of the Negro League star who became a famous Major League pitcher, Leroy "Satchel" Paige. From ESPN.
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Espn: Sweetness Ran and Ran and Ran

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 Defined the Triple Double

For Students 9th - 10th
ESPN presents career highlights on NBA star and Hall of Famer, Oscar Robertson.
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Espn: Russell Was Proud, Fierce Warrior

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of the Boston Celtics team that won eleven titles from 1957 to 1969, Bill Russell was a champion basketball legend. ESPN provides details on the life and fascinating career of this star who was named SportsCentury athlete number...
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Espn: Lovable Ruth Was Everyone's Babe

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.
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Espn: Fame Couldn't Wait for 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: Thorpe Preceded Deion, Bo

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: Unitas Surprised Them All

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.