Known early in his career as a fierce-hitting, slick-fielding third baseman for the Minnesota Twins and later in his career as a flapless-helmet wearing hero for the Chicago Cubs, Gary Gaetti spent 20 productive seasons in the major leagues...
Learn moreThe all-time winningest coach in college football history, John Gagliardi of Saint John’s University became the first active head coach to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006. Gagliardi ended the 2007 season with a...
Learn moreChip Ganassi has been a fixture in the auto racing industry for over 30 years and is considered one of the most successful as well as innovative owners the sport has anywhere in the world. Today his teams include two cars in the NASCAR Sprint Cup...
Learn moreA journeyman catcher for nine seasons with the Cardinals, Pirates, Cubs and Giants who in retirement became one of the game’s best-loved broadcasters. “Being traded is like celebrating your 100th birthday. It’s not the happiest occasion in the...
Learn moreA pioneer of women’s swimming who competed in both the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics and the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, where she was the only U.S. swimmer to appear on both winning relay teams. A pioneer of women’s swimming, Eleanor Garatti competed...
Learn moreOne of the most exciting fighters of all time, Arturo “Thunder” Gatti has fought his way to become one of boxing’s most recognizable names. Perhaps most well-known for his trilogy with “Irish” Mickey Ward, Gatti participated in Ring...
Learn moreA fighter who took on the toughest men in boxing during an active, 14-year career as a champion-caliber flyweight. Frankie Genaro fought professionally for 14 years, taking on 10 world champions during the career. He held, lost, then regained the...
Learn moreIt is easy to see why Eddie Giacomin is such a fan favorite when looking at his impressive NHL career. Giacomin is a six time NHL All-Star, 25th in the NHL.s All Time career wins with 289, 19th in career shutouts with 52, and co-winner of the...
Learn moreThe tough-minded Commissioner who expelled Pete Rose from baseball. “The banishment for life of Pete Rose from baseball is a sad end of a sorry episode. One of the game’s greatest players has engaged in a variety of acts which have stained the...
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