Considered one of the greatest female athletes regardless of sport or nationality, Jackie Joyner-Kersee won medals in four different Olympic Games, placing her in rare company.

Barry Sanders won the Heisman as a member of the Oklahoma Sooners, and the elusive running back immediately became one of the offensive players in the National Football League.

The 1990s had its share of superstars, controversies, and up-and-down times, but there was one smile that lit up every ballpark he entered, and it belonged to Ken Griffey Jr.

One of the more eccentric baseball players, Rickey Henderson, was also one of the quickest, swiping 1,406 bases and shattering the previous record from Lou Brock. The master of the base paths was an expert hitter who is a member of the 3,000-hit club. Known mostly for his time with the Oakland Athletics, Henderson is considered the greatest leadoff hitter in baseball.

Dale Earnhardt did not cast an imposing figure, but when he was in his stock car, clad in black, the "Intimidator" had no problem bullying anyone on the track.

Initially a pairs skater, Kristi Yamaguchi elected to focus on a singles career, which proved to be the correct decision.

With all due respect to every other Wide Receiver in pro football, there is no other greater player at that position than Jerry Rice.

An All-American at Holy Cross, Bob Cousy was dubbed the “Houdini of the Hardcourt” for his playmaking skills and evolution of basketball passing. Cousy became a legend with the Boston Celtics, which is fascinating considering that Celtics coach Red Auerbach and Celtics owner Walter A. Brown never wanted Cousy at all.

Basketball was a different game when George Mikan began to play in the early 1940s, so much so that it was believed that his 6’ 10” frame was a liability and not an asset.

Seriously, that was the belief.

When Ty Cobb retired 4,191 Hits, it seemed to be an unbreakable mark. Pete Rose had other ideas.