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86 Persons in the National High School Hall of Fame:

Al Oerter

track, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Alfred Oerter Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 19, 1936
Death Date:
October 1, 2007
Age at Death:
71, 12 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Discus throw athlete, Won Olympic Gold at four consecutive games in 1956, 1960, 1964 and 1968. Nassau County Sports Hall of Fame 2005. Kansas Sports Hall of Fame 1976. United States Olympic Hall of Fame. National Track and Field Hall of Fame 1974. Mt. SAC Relays Hall of Fame 1979. National High School Hall of Fame 1987. Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame 1990.

Alan Ameche

football, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Lino Dante Ameche
Nickname(s):
The Iron Horse
The Horse
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 1, 1933
Death Date:
August 8, 1988
Age at Death:
55
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini ♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA

Brief Facts:

Heisman Trophy 1954, team University of Wisconsin, as fullback. Team Baltimore Colts. College Football Hall of Fame 1975. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame 1967. Rose Bowl Hall of Fame 2004. National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame. Academic All-America Hall of Fame 1992. University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame 1991. National High School Hall of Fame 1986.

Ann Meyers

basketball, hall of fame, sports analyst
Real/Birth Name:
Ann Elizabeth Meyers
Also Known As:
Ann Meyers Drysdale
Ann Meyers-Drysdale
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
March 26, 1955
Age today:
63
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
San Diego, California, USA

Relationships:

wife of
Don Drysdale, until his death.
Younger than Don Drysdale by 18 years.
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Brief Facts:

Team UCLA. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. International Women's Sports Hall of Fame 1985. UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame 1988. California Sports Hall of Fame 2009. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame 1999. Orange County Sports Hall of Fame 1987. Dick Enberg Award 2014. FIBA Hall of Fame 2007. National High School Hall of Fame 1995. Honda Sports Award 1978.

Archie Griffin

football, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Archie Mason Griffin
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 21, 1954
Age today:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Columbus, Ohio, USA

Brief Facts:

Heisman Trophy 1974, team Ohio State University, as running back. Also Heisman Trophy 1975. The only two-time winner and the first player ever to start in four Rose Bowls. Pro football team Cincinnati Bengals. College Football Hall of Fame 1986. Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame 1981. Rose Bowl Hall of Fame 1990. Maxwell Award 1975. Walter Camp Award 1974. Walter Camp Award 1975. Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions 1991. Chic Harley Award 1974. Chic Harley Award 1975. National High School Hall of Fame 1996. Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award 1993.

Arnold Palmer

golf, business, aviator, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Arnold Daniel Palmer
Nickname(s):
The King
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 10, 1929
Death Date:
September 25, 2016
Age at Death:
87, 15 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Latrobe, Pennsylvania, USA

Brief Facts:

Won seven major golf championships: The Masters: 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964 , the U.S. Open: 1960, and the Open Championship: 1961, 1962. Congressional Gold Medal 2009. Presidential Medal of Freedom 2004. World Golf Hall of Fame 1974. Florida Sports Hall of Fame 1984. Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame 1963. North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame 1988. Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year 1960. Southern Conference Hall of Fame 2009. National High School Hall of Fame 1986. Theodore Roosevelt Award 1983.

Bart Conner

gymnastics, actor, activist, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Bart Wayne Conner
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 28, 1958
Age today:
60
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Relationships:

husband of
Nadia Comăneci
Older than Nadia Comăneci by 3 years.
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Brief Facts:

Olympic Gold Medal 1984. Movie Peaceful Warrior. International Gymnastics Hall of Fame 1997. Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame 1996. Oklahoma Hall of Fame 2012. United States Olympic Hall of Fame. National High School Hall of Fame 1986.

Bart Starr

football, coach, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Bryan Bartlett Starr
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 9, 1934
Age today:
84, 24 days before his 85th birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Montgomery, Alabama, USA

Brief Facts:

Quarterback, football team at Sidney Lanier High School, University of Alabama, Green Bay Packers. Later coach and general manager. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1977. Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame 1977. Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 1976. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame 1981. Orange Bowl Hall of Fame 1986. National High School Hall of Fame 1989. Byron "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award 1967.

Bill Walton

basketball, sports analyst, musician, activist, actor, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Theodore Walton III
Nickname(s):
Bill
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 5, 1952
Age today:
66
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
La Mesa, California, USA

Relationships:

father of
Luke Walton
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Brief Facts:

College basketball, team UCLA. Pro teams Portland Trail Blazers, Boston Celtics. Played drums with group Grateful Dead in Egypt. In college, an anti-Viet Nam activist. Movie Ghostbusters. TV game analyst. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 1993. Oregon Sports Hall of Fame 1993. California Sports Hall of Fame 2010. San Diego Hall of Champions 1990. Boys and Girls Clubs Alumni Hall of Fame. UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame 1984. Breitbard Hall of Fame 1990. Academic All-America Hall of Fame 1994. NBA Most Valuable Player Award 1978. Adolph F Rupp Trophy 1972. Adolph F Rupp Trophy 1973. Adolph F Rupp Trophy 1974. National High School Hall of Fame 1997. Naismith College Player of the Year 1972. Naismith College Player of the Year 1973. Naismith College Player of the Year 1974. James E. Sullivan Award 1973.

Billy Mills

track, boxing, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Mervin Mills
Also Known As:
Makata Taka Hela
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 30, 1938
Age today:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer ♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Pine Ridge, South Dakota, USA

Brief Facts:

Native American, a member of the Ogala Lakota (Sioux) Tribe. Olympic Gold Medal 1964 games at Tokyo, in the 10,000 meter event. San Diego Hall of Champions 1970. United States Olympic Hall of Fame 1984. National Distance Running Hall of Fame 1999. Kansas Hall of Fame. South Dakota Hall of Fame 1980. American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame 1978. Presidential Citizens Medal 2012. Breitbard Hall of Fame 1970. National Track and Field Hall of Fame 1976. National High School Hall of Fame 1990. Theodore Roosevelt Award 2014. Sacramento Walk of Stars: A star at L Street; ceremony: 2017.

Bob Mathias

track, actor, US Representative, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Bruce Mathias
Nickname(s):
Bob
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 17, 1930
Death Date:
September 2, 2006
Age at Death:
75
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Tulare, California, USA

Brief Facts:

US Representative from California 1967-1975. Olympic Gold Medal, in the decathlon two consecutive times. California Sports Hall of Fame 2007. Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame 1981. United States Olympic Hall of Fame 1983. DeMolay International Alumni Association Hall of Fame 1989. National Track and Field Hall of Fame 1974. Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame. National High School Hall of Fame 1989. Theodore Roosevelt Award 1995. James E. Sullivan Award 1948.

Brad Van Pelt

football, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Brad Alan Van Pelt
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 5, 1951
Death Date:
February 17, 2009
Age at Death:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Owosso, Michigan, USA

Brief Facts:

Linebacker. Teams Michigan State University, New York Giants, Los Angeles Raiders, Cleveland Browns. Member of the linebacker group Crunch Bunch. College Football Hall of Fame 2001. Maxwell Award 1972. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 2002. New York Giants Ring of Honor 2011. MSU Athletics Hall of Fame 2000. National High School Hall of Fame 2011. East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame 2009.

Bronko Nagurski

football, wrestling, coach, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Bronislau Nagurski
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 3, 1908
Death Date:
January 7, 1990
Age at Death:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Rainy River, Ontario, Canada

Brief Facts:

Fullback and defensive tackle. Teams University of Minnesota, Chicago Bears. Also a champion professional wrestler. College Football Hall of Fame 1951. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1963. Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame. National High School Hall of Fame 1989.

Byron White

football, lawyer, judge, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Byron Raymond White
Nickname(s):
Whizzer
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 8, 1917
Death Date:
April 15, 2002
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini ♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Fort Collins, Colorado, USA

Brief Facts:

Halfback. Team Detroit Lions. Associate Justice in the Supreme Court from 1962 to 1993. College Football Hall of Fame 1954. Presidential Medal of Freedom 2003. Colorado Sports Hall of Fame 1965. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 1962. Colorado Athletic Hall of Fame 1998. Academic All-America Hall of Fame 1996. National High School Hall of Fame 1987. Theodore Roosevelt Award 1969.

Chad Hennings

football, military, aviator, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Chad William Hennings
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 20, 1965
Age today:
53
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Elberon, Iowa, USA

Brief Facts:

Defensive tackle, teams United States Air Force Academy, Dallas Cowboys. Four years as an Air Force pilot. Academic All-America Hall of Fame 1999. College Football Hall of Fame 2006. Colorado Sports Hall of Fame 2005. Iowa Sports Hall of Fame 2002. Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy 1987. Outland Trophy 1987. UPI Lineman of the Year 1987. National High School Hall of Fame 2005. Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award 2014.

Chauncey Billups

basketball, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Chauncey Ray Billups
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 25, 1976
Age today:
42
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Denver, Colorado, USA

Brief Facts:

Point guard, shooting guard. Teams University of Colorado, Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers. Colorado Sports Hall of Fame 2015. National High School Hall of Fame 2013. Pac-12 Conference Men's Basketball Hall of Honor 2017.

Cheryl Miller

basketball, sports analyst, coach, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Cheryl D. Miller
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
January 3, 1964
Age today:
54, 18 days before her 55th birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Riverside, California, USA

Brief Facts:

Height 6' 2". Forward and coach for team University of Southern California. Olympic Gold Medal 1984, Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Scored 105 points in a high school game in 1982. California Sports Hall of Fame 2008. International Women's Sports Hall of Fame 1991. USC Athletic Hall of Fame 1995. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame 1999. Riverside Sport Hall of Fame 2006. FIBA Hall of Fame 2010. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 1995. Wade Trophy 1985. National High School Hall of Fame 1990. Honda Sports Award 1984. Honda Sports Award 1985. Naismith College Player of the Year 1984. Naismith College Player of the Year 1985. Naismith College Player of the Year 1986.

Chris Evert

tennis, hall of fame, sports analyst
Real/Birth Name:
Christine Marie Evert
Also Known As:
Chris Evert-Lloyd
Chrissie Evert
Nickname(s):
Chris
Chrissie
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
December 21, 1954
Age today:
63, 5 days before her 64th birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius ♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

Relationships:

ex-wife of
Andy Mill
Younger than Andy Mill by 1 year.
ex-wife of
Greg Norman
Older than Greg Norman by less than 1 year.
ex-wife of
John Lloyd
Younger than John Lloyd by less than 1 year.
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Brief Facts:

Dominant female professional tennis star. Won 18 Grand Slam singles titles, in the 1970s and 1980s. International Tennis Hall of Fame 1995. International Women's Sports Hall of Fame 1981. Florida Sports Hall of Fame 1975. Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year 1976. National High School Hall of Fame 1992.

Cris Collinsworth

football, sports analyst, tv, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Anthony Cris Collinsworth
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 27, 1959
Age today:
59
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Dayton, Ohio, USA

Brief Facts:

Wide receiver. Height 6' 5". Team Cincinnati Bengals. Academic All-America Hall of Fame 2001. Florida Sports Hall of Fame 1990. National High School Hall of Fame 1996.

Curley Culp

football, wrestling, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Curley Culp
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 10, 1946
Age today:
72
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Yuma, Arizona, USA

Brief Facts:

Offensive and defensive lineman, nose tackle. Teams Arizona State University, Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Oilers, Detroit Lions. Sun Devil Sports Hall of Fame 1975. Chiefs Hall of Fame 2008. Pro Football Hall of Fame 2013. National High School Hall of Fame 1997. Arizona High School Sports Hall of Fame 2007.

Danny Ainge

basketball, coach, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Daniel Ray Ainge
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 17, 1959
Age today:
59
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Eugene, Oregon, USA

Brief Facts:

Shooting gaurd. Teams Brigham Young University, Boston Celtics, Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, Phoenix Suns. Academic All-America Hall of Fame 2000. John R Wooden Award 1981. National High School Hall of Fame 1992.

Debbie Meyer

swimming, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Deborah Elizabeth Meyer
Also Known As:
Deborah Webber
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
August 14, 1952
Age today:
66
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Annapolis, Maryland, USA

Brief Facts:

Olympic Gold Medal 1968 three events. International Swimming Hall of Fame 1977. International Women's Sports Hall of Fame 1987. United States Olympic Hall of Fame. National High School Hall of Fame 2004. James E. Sullivan Award 1968. Sacramento Walk of Stars: A star at 1801 L Street; ceremony: 31 August 2016.

Dick Fosbury

track, inventor, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Douglas Fosbury
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 6, 1947
Age today:
71
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Portland, Oregon, USA

Brief Facts:

Changed the way athletes did the high jump in 1968 with his style "the Fosbury Flop". United States Olympic Hall of Fame 1992. Oregon Sports Hall of Fame. National Track and Field Hall of Fame 1981. National High School Hall of Fame 2018.

Dick Groat

baseball, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Morrow Groat
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 4, 1930
Age today:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Brief Facts:

played for Pittsburgh and St Louis teams. Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame 1969. National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame 2007. National College Baseball Hall of Fame 2011. Lou Gehrig Memorial Award 1960. Southern Conference Hall of Fame 2009. National High School Hall of Fame 1996. Duke Athletics Hall of Fame 1976.

Don Kessinger

baseball, manager, coach, writer, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Donald Eulon Kessinger
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 17, 1942
Age today:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer ♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Forrest City, Arkansas, USA

Brief Facts:

Shortstop. Teams Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago White Sox. Head baseball coach at team University of Mississippi. Novel Calico Joe. Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame 1981. Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame. Lou Gehrig Memorial Award 1978. Ole Miss Athletics Hall of Fame 1989. National High School Hall of Fame 1987.

Don Sutton

baseball, sports analyst, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Donald Howard Sutton
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 2, 1945
Age today:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Clio, Alabama, USA

Brief Facts:

Pitcher. Teams Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, California Angels. Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 1987. Florida Sports Hall of Fame 1984. Lou Gehrig Memorial Award 1976. National Baseball Hall of Fame 1998. National High School Hall of Fame 1989. Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor 2014. Hollywood Walk of Fame: A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team team: Los Angeles Dodgers; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team team: Los Angeles Dodgers; ceremony: 20 June 2008.

Earl Campbell

football, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Earl Christian Campbell
Nickname(s):
The Tyler Rose
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 29, 1955
Age today:
63
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Tyler, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Heisman Trophy 1977, team University of Texas, as running back. Teams Houston Oilers, New Orleans Saints. College Football Hall of Fame 1990. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1991. Bert Bell Award 1979. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Chic Harley Award 1977. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1983. Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award 1978. Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award 1979. Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award 1980. Titans/Oilers Hall of Fame 1999. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1988. National High School Hall of Fame 1994. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Elroy Hirsch

football, actor, military, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Elroy Leon Hirsch
Also Known As:
Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch
Nickname(s):
Crazylegs
Crazy Legs
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 17, 1923
Death Date:
January 28, 2004
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini ♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Wausau, Wisconsin, USA

Brief Facts:

A Marine in World War II. Pro football for team Los Angeles Rams wide receiver. Nickname from his running style. Movies Crazylegs, Zero Hour!. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1968. College Football Hall of Fame 1974. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame 1964. University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor 1984. St. Louis Rams Ring of Fame. University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame 1991. Madison Sports Hall of Fame 1977. National High School Hall of Fame 1988. Los Angeles Memorial Coloseum Court of Honors 2005.

Glenn Davis

football, track, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Glenn Woodward Davis
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 26, 1924
Death Date:
March 9, 2005
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Burbank, California, USA

Relationships:

ex-husband of
Terry Moore
Older than Terry Moore by 4 years.
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Brief Facts:

Heisman Trophy 1946 team United States Military Academy, as halfback. Team Los Angeles Rams. College Football Hall of Fame 1961. Maxwell Award 1944. Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame 1978. National Track and Field Hall of Fame 1974. National High School Hall of Fame 1991.

Heather Farr

golf, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Heather Farr
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
March 10, 1965
Death Date:
November 20, 1993
Age at Death:
28
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Brief Facts:

Died of breast cancer. Arizona High School Sports Hall of Fame 2007. National High School Hall of Fame 1999. Sun Devil Sports Hall of Fame 1990.

Herschel Walker

football, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Herschel Junior Walker
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 3, 1962
Age today:
56
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Wrightsville, Georgia, USA

Brief Facts:

Heisman Trophy 1982, team University of Georgia, as running back. Pro teams New Jersey Generals, Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants. College Football Hall of Fame 1999. Georgia Sports Hall of Fame 2000. Maxwell Award 1982. Walter Camp Award 1982. Chic Harley Award 1982. Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame. National High School Hall of Fame 2003. Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award 2001.

J.C. Watts

football, US Representative, activist, religion, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Julius Caesar Watts Jr.
Also Known As:
J. C. Watts
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 18, 1957
Age today:
61, 28 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Eufaula, Oklahoma, USA

Brief Facts:

Quarterback. Teams University of Oklahoma, Ottawa Rough Riders, Toronto Argonauts. Ordained as a Baptist minister in 1993. U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma 4th district 1995 - 2003. Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame 2014. Orange Bowl Hall of Fame 1991. Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame 2004. Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions 1997. National High School Hall of Fame 2002.

Jack Nicklaus

golf, architect, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jack William Nicklaus
Nickname(s):
The Golden Bear
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 21, 1940
Age today:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Columbus, Ohio, USA

Brief Facts:

18 major championship wins in golf. Golf course designer. Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame 1977. World Golf Hall of Fame 1974. Presidential Medal of Freedom 2005. Florida Sports Hall of Fame 1972. Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year 1978. Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award 2015. National High School Hall of Fame 1984.

Jack Ryan

relative, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jack Ryan
Gender:
Male

Relationships:

ex-husband of
Jeri Ryan
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Brief Facts:

National High School Hall of Fame 1994.

Jackie Joyner-Kersee

track, basketball, activist, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jacqueline Joyner
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
March 3, 1962
Age today:
56
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
East St. Louis, Illinois, USA

Relationships:

younger sister of
Al Joyner
Younger than Al Joyner by 2 years.
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Brief Facts:

Olympic Gold Medal 1988. Olympic Gold Medal 1992. Won in heptathlon and long jump. Also competed in 1984 and 1996. California Sports Hall of Fame 2007. International Women's Sports Hall of Fame 2003. United States Olympic Hall of Fame. Boys and Girls Clubs Alumni Hall of Fame. UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame 1996. National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame 2001. Dick Enberg Award 2011. National Track and Field Hall of Fame 2004. Jesse Owens Award 1986. Jesse Owens Award 1987. Mt. SAC Relays Hall of Fame 2001. National High School Hall of Fame 1989. James E. Sullivan Award 1986. St. Louis Walk of Fame: A star at 6683 Delmar Boulevard.

Jackie Robinson

baseball, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jack Roosevelt Robinson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 31, 1919
Death Date:
October 24, 1972
Age at Death:
53
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Cairo, Georgia, USA

Brief Facts:

The first African-American in the major leagues, on the team Brooklyn Dodgers. Subject of movie 42. California Hall of Fame 2007. National Baseball Hall of Fame 1962. California Sports Hall of Fame 2007. Presidential Medal of Freedom 1984. Congressional Gold Medal 2003. Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame 1991. Georgia Sports Hall of Fame 1998. Yankee Stadium Monument Park 2007. UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame 1984. National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2011. National College Baseball Hall of Fame 2008. National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame 2001. Los Angeles Memorial Coloseum Court of Honors 2005. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. National High School Hall of Fame 1993. International League Hall of Fame 1960.

Janet Evans

swimming, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Janet Beth Evans
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
August 28, 1971
Age today:
47
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Fullerton, California, USA

Brief Facts:

Seven world records, five Olympic medals, including four gold medals. International Swimming Hall of Fame 2001. International Women's Sports Hall of Fame 2001. United States Olympic Hall of Fame. National High School Hall of Fame 2010. James E. Sullivan Award 1989. Anaheim / Orange County Walk of Stars: A star for Sports fame.

Jerry Lucas

basketball, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jerry Ray Lucas
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 30, 1940
Age today:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Middletown, Ohio, USA

Brief Facts:

Height 6' 8". Power forward, center. Teams Ohio State University, Cincinnati Royals, San Francisco Warriors, New York Knicks. Olympic Gold Medal 1960. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 1980. National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame 2006. Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame 1977. Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year 1961. National High School Hall of Fame 1986.

Jerry West

basketball, coach, manager, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jerry Alan West
Nickname(s):
Mr. Outside
Mr. Clutch
The Logo
Zeke from Cabin Creek
Tweety Bird
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 28, 1938
Age today:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini ♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Chelyan, West Virginia, USA

Brief Facts:

Team Los Angeles Lakers. California Sports Hall of Fame 2007. National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame 2006. Los Angeles Memorial Coloseum Court of Honors 2009. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 1980. Southern Conference Hall of Fame 2009. National High School Hall of Fame 1990.

Jesse Owens

track, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Cleveland Owens
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 12, 1913
Death Date:
March 31, 1980
Age at Death:
66
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Oakville, Alabama, USA

Brief Facts:

Olympic Gold Medal 1936 in the 100 meters, 200 meters, long jump and 4×100 meter relay events. National Track and Field Hall of Fame 1974. United States Olympic Hall of Fame 1983. Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame 1977. Presidential Medal of Freedom 1977. Congressional Gold Medal 1988. Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 1970. Los Angeles Memorial Coloseum Court of Honors 1984. National High School Hall of Fame 1983. Theodore Roosevelt Award 1974. NSMA Hall of Fame 1978.

Jim Plunkett

football, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James William Plunkett
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 5, 1947
Age today:
71, 11 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius ♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
San Jose, California, USA

Brief Facts:

Heisman Trophy 1970, team Stanford University, as quarterback. Pro football for teams New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders. Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame 1992. California Sports Hall of Fame 2007. College Football Hall of Fame 1990. Rose Bowl Hall of Fame 1989. Maxwell Award 1970. Walter Camp Award 1970. Chic Harley Award 1970. Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame. National High School Hall of Fame 2007. Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award 1997.

Jim Ryun

track, US Representative, writer, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Ronald Ryun
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 29, 1947
Age today:
71
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Wichita, Kansas, USA

Brief Facts:

Held world record times for long distances of one mile, 1500 meters, 880 yards. Republican. United States House of Representatives from 1996 to 2007, from the 2nd District in Kansas. National Distance Running Hall of Fame 2003. Kansas Sports Hall of Fame 1977. National Track and Field Hall of Fame 1980. Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year 1966. National High School Hall of Fame 1983. James E. Sullivan Award 1966.

Jim Taylor

football, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jiames Charles Taylor
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 20, 1935
Age today:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

Brief Facts:

Fullback. Teams Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints. Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame 1975. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1976. Senior Bowl Hall of Fame 1988. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame 2001. Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame 1974. National High School Hall of Fame 1988.

Joe Romig

football, scientist, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joe Romig
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 11, 1941
Age today:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Brief Facts:

Guard, team University of Colorado. Rhodes scholar, became an astrophysicist. Academic All-America Hall of Fame 1989. College Football Hall of Fame 1984. Colorado Sports Hall of Fame 1973. Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy 1961. Orange Bowl Hall of Fame 1987. UPI Lineman of the Year 1961. National High School Hall of Fame 1990.

Joe Theismann

football, sports analyst, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Robert Theismann
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 9, 1949
Age today:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA

Brief Facts:

Quarterback. Teams University of Notre Dame, Toronto Argonauts, Washington Redskins. Analyst for football games. Spokesperson in ads. College Football Hall of Fame 2003. New Jersey Hall of Fame 2011. Washington Redskins Ring of Fame. New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame 1995. Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame 2003. Academic All-America Hall of Fame 1990. Bert Bell Award 1982. Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame. Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award 1983. NFL Player of the Year 1979. National High School Hall of Fame 2013. Walter Camp Distinguished American Award 2013. Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award 1982.

John Godina

track, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Carl Godina
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 31, 1972
Age today:
46
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini ♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Fort Sill, Oklahoma, USA

Brief Facts:

Shot put, discus. First in 2001 World Championships. Jesse Owens Award 1998. Jesse Owens Award 2001. Mt. SAC Relays Hall of Fame 2010. National High School Hall of Fame 2010. National Track and Field Hall of Fame 2013.

John Havlicek

basketball, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Joseph Havlicek
Nickname(s):
Hondo
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 8, 1940
Age today:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Martins Ferry, Ohio, USA

Brief Facts:

Small forward / shooting guard. Height 6' 5". Teams Ohio State University, Boston Celtics. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 1984. National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame 2006. Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame 1977. Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Hall of Fame 2004. National High School Hall of Fame 1987.

John Wooden

basketball, coach, educator, writer, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Robert Wooden
Nickname(s):
The Wizard of Westwood
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 14, 1910
Death Date:
June 3, 2010
Age at Death:
99
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Hall, Indiana, USA

Brief Facts:

Coach. Basketball team UCLA. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 1960. California Sports Hall of Fame 2007. Presidential Medal of Freedom 2003. Pac-12 Men's Basketball Hall of Honor 2002. UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame 1984. Academic All-America Hall of Fame 1994. National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame 2006. Los Angeles Memorial Coloseum Court of Honors 2008. Los Angeles Memorial Coloseum Court of Honors 1960. Los Angeles Memorial Coloseum Court of Honors 1973. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 1973. Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions 1997. Purdue Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame 1994. Henry Iba Award 1964. Henry Iba Award 1967. Henry Iba Award 1969. Henry Iba Award 1970. Henry Iba Award 1971. Henry Iba Award 1972. Henry Iba Award 1973. Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year 1972. National High School Hall of Fame 1991. Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame 1962. Theodore Roosevelt Award 1996.

Johnny Bench

baseball, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Lee Bench
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 7, 1947
Age today:
71, 9 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius ♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

Brief Facts:

Outstanding catcher. Team Cincinnati Reds. National League Rookie of the Year Award 1968. National Baseball Hall of Fame 1989. Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame 1986. Oklahoma Hall of Fame 1984. Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. Babe Ruth Award 1976. Hutch Award 1981. Lou Gehrig Memorial Award 1975. National High School Hall of Fame 1986.

Katrina McClain

basketball, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Katrina McClain
Also Known As:
Katrina McClain Johnson
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
September 19, 1965
Age today:
53
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Brief Facts:

Forward. Teams University of Georgia, Atlanta Glory, Kyoto Petroleum (Japan), Sidis Ancona (Italy), Valencia (Spain), Galatasaray (Turkey). Olympic Gold Medal 1988. Olympic Gold Medal 1992. Olympic Gold Medal 1996. Georgia Sports Hall of Fame 2005. Honda Sports Award 1987. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 2012. National High School Hall of Fame 2010. University of Georgia Athletic Association Circle of Honor 1998. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame 2006.

Keith Jackson

football, sports analyst, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Keith Max Jackson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 18, 1928
Death Date:
January 12, 2018
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Roopville, Georgia, USA

Brief Facts:

Sportscaster for ABC Sports. Covered football, baseball and Olympic Games. American Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame 1994. Rose Bowl Hall of Fame 1999. State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame 2014. Amos Alonzo Stagg Award 1993. National High School Hall of Fame 2001. Walter Camp Distinguished American Award 1995. NSMA Hall of Fame 1995.

Larry Bird

basketball, hall of fame, coach
Real/Birth Name:
Larry Joe Bird
Nickname(s):
the Hick from French Lick
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 7, 1956
Age today:
62, 9 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius ♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
West Baden, Indiana, USA

Brief Facts:

Height 6' 9". Basketball center, team Boston Celtics. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 1998. National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame 2006. NBA Most Valuable Player Award 1984. NBA Most Valuable Player Award 1985. NBA Most Valuable Player Award 1986. Adolph F Rupp Trophy 1979. National High School Hall of Fame 1995. Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame 2000. John R Wooden Award 1979. Naismith College Player of the Year 1979.

LaTaunya Pollard

basketball, educator, writer, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
LaTaunya Pollard
Also Known As:
LaTaunya Pollard-Romanazzi
LaTaunya Pollard Romanazzi
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
July 26, 1960
Age today:
58
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
East Chicago, Indiana, USA

Brief Facts:

Teams California State University, Long Beach, Sidis Aneona. LBSU Athletic Hall of Fame 1988. National High School Hall of Fame 2005. Wade Trophy 1983. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame 2001.

Len Dawson

football, sports analyst, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Leonard Ray Dawson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 20, 1935
Age today:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini ♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Alliance, Ohio, USA

Brief Facts:

Quarterback. Teams Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Texans, Kansas City Chiefs. Chiefs Hall of Fame 1979. Missouri Sports Hall of Fame 1994. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1987. Purdue Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame 1996. National High School Hall of Fame 1988. Walter Camp Distinguished American Award 2008. Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award 1973.

Lou Groza

football, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Louis Roy Groza
Nickname(s):
The Toe
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 25, 1924
Death Date:
November 29, 2000
Age at Death:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Martins Ferry, Ohio, USA

Brief Facts:

Placekicker and defensive tackle. Team Cleveland Browns. Cleveland Browns Ring of Honor 2010. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1974. American Football Kicking Hall of Fame 2008. NFL Player of the Year 1953. National High School Hall of Fame 2006.

Lynette Woodard

basketball, coach, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Lynette Woodard
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
August 12, 1959
Age today:
59
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Wichita, Kansas, USA

Brief Facts:

Teams University of Kansas, Cleveland Rockers, Detroit Shock. Coach team Winthrop Eagles. Olympic Gold Medal 1984. Kansas Sports Hall of Fame 1990. Academic All-America Hall of Fame 1992. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 2004. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame 2005. Wade Trophy 1981. National High School Hall of Fame 1989. Honda Sports Award 1981.

Mel Renfro

football, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Melvin Lacy Renfro
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 30, 1941
Age today:
76, 14 days before his 77th birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Houston, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Defensive back, team Dallas Cowboys for 14 years. University of Oregon Athletics Hall of Fame 1992. College Football Hall of Fame 1986. Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor 1981. Oregon Sports Hall of Fame. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1996. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. National High School Hall of Fame 1995.

Merlin Olsen

football, hall of fame, actor, model, sports analyst
Real/Birth Name:
Merlin Jay Olsen
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 15, 1940
Death Date:
March 11, 2010
Age at Death:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Ogden, Utah, USA

Brief Facts:

Lineman, football team Los Angeles Rams, the Fearsome Foursome. TV shows Little House on the Prairie, Father Murphy. Spokesmodel on television commercials. Sports analyst. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1982. College Football Hall of Fame 1980. California Sports Hall of Fame 2010. St. Louis Rams Ring of Fame. Outland Trophy 1961. Academic All-America Hall of Fame 1988. Bert Bell Award 1974. National High School Hall of Fame 1987. East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame 2003. Walter Camp Man of the Year 1982.

Michael Carter

track, football, coach, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Michael D'Andrea Carter
Nickname(s):
Mike
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 29, 1960
Age today:
58
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Dallas, Texas, USA

Relationships:

father of
Michelle Carter
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Descendants:

Brief Facts:

Nose Tackle. Teams Southern Methodist University, San Francisco 49ers. Shot put in track meets. National High School Hall of Fame 2010. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Texas Track and Field Coaches Hall of Fame 2011.

Milt Campbell

track, football, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Milton Gray Campbell
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 9, 1933
Death Date:
November 2, 2012
Age at Death:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius ♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Plainfield, New Jersey, USA

Brief Facts:

Decathlete. One season, team Cleveland Browns. Olympic Gold Medal 1956. National High School Hall of Fame 1991. National Track and Field Hall of Fame 1989. New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame 1993. New Jersey Hall of Fame 2012. United States Olympic Hall of Fame. IU Athletics Hall of Fame 1982.

Nolan Cromwell

football, coach, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Nolan Neil Cromwell
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 30, 1955
Age today:
63
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Smith Center, Kansas, USA

Brief Facts:

Defensive back / safety. Teams University of Kansas, Los Angeles Rams. Kansas Sports Hall of Fame 1996. KU Football Ring of Honor. National High School Hall of Fame 1991. Orange County Sports Hall of Fame 1990.

Oscar Robertson

basketball, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Oscar Palmer Robertson
Also Known As:
Oscar P. Robertson
Nickname(s):
The Big O
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 24, 1938
Age today:
80, 22 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius ♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Charlotte, Tennessee, USA

Brief Facts:

Point guard. Height 6' 5". Teams University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Royals, Milwaukee Bucks. Olympic Gold Medal 1960. National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame 2004. National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame 2006. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame 1995. FIBA Hall of Fame 2009. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 1980. NBA Most Valuable Player Award 1964. National High School Hall of Fame 1983. Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame 1982.

Ozzie Newsome

football, hall of fame, manager
Real/Birth Name:
Ozzie Newsome Jr.
Nickname(s):
The Wizard of Oz
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 16, 1956
Age today:
62
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Muscle Shoals, Alabama, USA

Brief Facts:

Teams University of Alabama, Cleveland Browns. General manager of the team Baltimore Ravens. Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 1992. College Football Hall of Fame 1994. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1999. Cleveland Browns Ring of Honor 2010. Senior Bowl Hall of Fame 1989. Orange Bowl Hall of Fame 2002. Little League Hall of Excellence 2008. National High School Hall of Fame 2014. Byron "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award 1990. Walter Camp Man of the Year 2003.

Pat Haden

football, hall of fame, sports analyst, lawyer
Real/Birth Name:
Patrick Capper Haden
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 23, 1953
Age today:
65
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Westbury, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Football quarterback for teams University of Southern California, Los Angeles Rams. 3 times played in the Rose Bowl. Television college football commentator. Rose Bowl Hall of Fame 1995. USC Athletic Hall of Fame 2003. Academic All-America Hall of Fame 1988. NFL Player of the Year 1978. National High School Hall of Fame 1995.

Pat Sullivan

football, coach, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Patrick Joseph Sullivan
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 18, 1950
Age today:
68, 33 days before his 69th birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Brief Facts:

Heisman Trophy 1971, team Auburn University, as quarterback. Teams Atlanta Falcons, Washington Redskins. Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 1981. College Football Hall of Fame 1991. Senior Bowl Hall of Fame 1988. TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame 1990. Walter Camp Award 1971. Sammy Baugh Trophy 1970. Chic Harley Award 1971. National High School Hall of Fame 2012.

Pat Summerall

football, sports analyst, tv, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
George Allen Summerall
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 10, 1930
Death Date:
April 16, 2013
Age at Death:
82, 24 days before his 83rd birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Lake City, Florida, USA

Brief Facts:

Placekicker for pro teams Detroit Lions, Chicago Cardinals, New York Giants. American Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame 1999. Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame. Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame 1971. Reds Bagnell Award 2002. National High School Hall of Fame 1987. Walter Camp Distinguished American Award 2004. University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor 1993. NSMA Hall of Fame 1994.

Patty Sheehan

golf, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Patty Sheehan
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
October 27, 1956
Age today:
62
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Middlebury, Vermont, USA

Brief Facts:

National High School Hall of Fame 2005. Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year 1987. World Golf Hall of Fame 1993.

Paul Hornung

football, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Paul Vernon Hornung
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 23, 1935
Age today:
82, 7 days before his 83rd birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Brief Facts:

Heisman Trophy 1956, team University of Notre Dame, as quarterback. Team Green Bay Packers. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame 1990. College Football Hall of Fame 1985. Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame 1975. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1986. Bert Bell Award 1961. Chic Harley Award 1956. Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame 1975. NFL Player of the Year 1961. National High School Hall of Fame 1989.

Paul Warfield

football, sports analyst, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Paul Dryden Warfield
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 28, 1942
Age today:
76, 18 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius ♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Warren, Ohio, USA

Brief Facts:

Wide receiver. Teams Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, Memphis Southmen. Miami Dolphin Honor Roll 1990. Cleveland Browns Ring of Honor 2010. Florida Sports Hall of Fame 1992. Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame 1979. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1983. Dolphins Walk of Fame 2011. National High School Hall of Fame 1992. East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame 2007.

Phil Jackson

basketball, coach, writer, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Philip Douglas Jackson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 17, 1945
Age today:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Deer Lodge, Montana, USA

Brief Facts:

Coached teams Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers. Played on team New York Knicks. Wrote book The Last Season about difficulties on Los Angeles team. Has 11 NBA championship rings. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 2007. National High School Hall of Fame 1994.

Rafer Johnson

track, actor, sports analyst, basketball, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Rafer Lewis Johnson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 18, 1935
Age today:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Hillsboro, Texas, USA

Relationships:

older brother of
Jimmy Johnson (cornerback)
Older than Jimmy Johnson (cornerback) by 2 years.
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Brief Facts:

Decathlon athlete. Olympic Gold in 1960. Also basketball team UCLA. Movie Licence to Kill. Helped Rosey Grier capture Sirhan Sirhan at Robert Kennedy's assassination. California Sports Hall of Fame 2007. California Hall of Fame 2009. United States Olympic Hall of Fame. UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame 1984. National Track and Field Hall of Fame 1974. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year 1958. Texas Track and Field Coaches Hall of Fame 2016. National High School Hall of Fame 1990. Theodore Roosevelt Award 1994. James E. Sullivan Award 1960.

Ralph H. Miller

basketball, coach, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ralph H. Miller
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 9, 1919
Death Date:
May 15, 2001
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Chanute, Kansas, USA

Brief Facts:

At team University of Kansas won 3 letters in both football and basketball. Coach teams University of Wichita, University of Iowa, Oregon State University. Henry Iba Award 1981. Kansas Sports Hall of Fame 1975. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 1988. National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame 2006. Pac-12 Men's Basketball Hall of Honor 2006. National High School Hall of Fame 1989.

Randall McDaniel

football, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Randall Cornell McDaniel
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 19, 1964
Age today:
53, 3 days before his 54th birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius ♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Brief Facts:

Guard. Teams Arizona State University, Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. College Football Hall of Fame 2008. Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor 2006. Pro Football Hall of Fame 2009. Senior Bowl Hall of Fame 1999. Sun Devil Sports Hall of Fame 1999. Morris Trophy 1987. National High School Hall of Fame 2011.

Randy Matson

track, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Randel Matson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 5, 1945
Age today:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Pampa, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Shot put. Olympic Gold Medal 1968. Mt. SAC Relays Hall of Fame 1990. National Track and Field Hall of Fame 1984. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Texas Track and Field Coaches Hall of Fame 2012. National High School Hall of Fame 1988. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. James E. Sullivan Award 1967. Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame 1972.

Ray Guy

football, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Ray Guy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 22, 1949
Age today:
68, 6 days before his 69th birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius ♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Swainsboro, Georgia, USA

Brief Facts:

Punter. Team Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders. Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame 2008. College Football Hall of Fame 2004. Georgia Sports Hall of Fame 1997. Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum 1994. Pro Football Hall of Fame 2014. American Football Kicking Hall of Fame 2009. National High School Hall of Fame 2004. Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award 2007.

Red Grange

football, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Harold Edward Grange
Nickname(s):
Red
Galloping Ghost
Ice Man
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 13, 1903
Death Date:
January 28, 1981
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini ♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Forksville, Pennsylvania, USA

Brief Facts:

Fullback, teams University of Illinois, Chicago Bears of the NFL. Credited with rise of professional football. College Football Hall of Fame 1951. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1963. Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame. Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame 1994. National High School Hall of Fame 1984. Walter Camp Distinguished American Award 1981.

Sam Huff

football, sports analyst, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Lee Huff
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 4, 1934
Age today:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Edna Gas, West Virginia, USA

Brief Facts:

Linebacker. Teams New York Giants, Washington Redskins. WVU Sports Hall of Fame 1991. College Football Hall of Fame 1980. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1982. Senior Bowl Hall of Fame 1992. Washington Redskins Ring of Fame. Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame. Southern Conference Hall of Fame 2009. National High School Hall of Fame 1999. New York Giants Ring of Honor 2010.

Sean Elliott

basketball, sports analyst, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Sean Michael Elliott
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 2, 1968
Age today:
50
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Tucson, Arizona, USA

Brief Facts:

Height 6' 8". Small forward. Teams University of Arizona, San Antonio Spurs, Detroit Pistons. Had a kidney transplant from his brother. Adolph F Rupp Trophy 1989. Arizona High School Sports Hall of Fame 2008. Arizona Sports Hall of Fame 2010. National High School Hall of Fame 2005. Pac-12 Men's Basketball Hall of Honor 2002. National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame 2018. John R Wooden Award 1989.

Sidney Moncrief

basketball, coach, sports analyst, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Sidney A. Moncrief
Nickname(s):
Sid the Squid
Sir Sid
El Sid
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 21, 1957
Age today:
61
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

Brief Facts:

Guard. Teams University of Arkansas, Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks. Coach, teams University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Fort Worth Flyers. Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame 1993. National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame 2018. National High School Hall of Fame 1992. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2014. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame 1998. University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor 1988.

Steve Prefontaine

track, accident, vehicle crash, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Steve Roland Prefontaine
Nickname(s):
Pre
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 25, 1951
Death Date:
May 30, 1975
Age at Death:
24
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Coos Bay, Oregon, USA

Brief Facts:

Once held the American record in seven different distance track events. National Distance Running Hall of Fame 2000. Oregon Sports Hall of Fame. National Track and Field Hall of Fame 1976. National High School Hall of Fame 2000.

Steve Spurrier

football, coach, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Stephen Orr Spurrier
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 20, 1945
Age today:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Miami Beach, Florida, USA

Brief Facts:

Heisman Trophy 1966, team University of Florida, as quarterback. Teams University of Florida, San Francisco 49ers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a quarterback. Coach for teams Univerity of Florida, Washington Redskins, University of South Carolina. Gator Football Ring of Honor 2006. College Football Hall of Fame 1986. Florida Sports Hall of Fame 1970. Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame 2000. Orange Bowl Hall of Fame 2004. TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame 2004. College Football Hall of Fame 2017. Chic Harley Award 1966. Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame 2016. Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame. National High School Hall of Fame 2016.

Teresa Edwards

basketball, actor, coach, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Teresa Edwards
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
July 18, 1964
Age today:
54
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer ♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Cairo, Georgia, USA

Brief Facts:

Point guard. Teams University of Georgia, Atlanta Glory, Philadelphia Rage, Minnesota Lynx. Olympic Gold Medal 1984. Olympic Gold Medal 1988. Olympic Gold Medal 1996. Olympic Gold Medal 2000. FIBA Hall of Fame 2013. Georgia Sports Hall of Fame 2001. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 2011. United States Olympic Hall of Fame. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame 2010. University of Georgia Athletic Association Circle of Honor 1996. National High School Hall of Fame 2002.

Terry Baker

football, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Terry Wayne Baker
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 5, 1941
Age today:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Pine River, Minnesota, USA

Brief Facts:

Heisman Trophy 1962, team Oregon State University, as quarterback. Teams Los Angeles Rams, Edmonton Eskimos. College Football Hall of Fame 1982. Maxwell Award 1962. Chic Harley Award 1962. Academic All-America Hall of Fame 1991. Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year 1962. National High School Hall of Fame 2006.

Tom Landry

football, coach, inventor, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Thomas Wade Landry
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 11, 1924
Death Date:
February 12, 2000
Age at Death:
75
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Mission, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Coach. Invented the now-popular "4-3 defense" as well as the "Flex defense." Team Dallas Cowboys. Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor 1993. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1990. Senior Bowl Hall of Fame 1993. Orange Bowl Hall of Fame 1990. Paul Brown Trophy 1987. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions 1991. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1988. National High School Hall of Fame 1991. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1971. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Walter Camp Distinguished American Award 1986.

Tom Osborne

football, coach, politician, educator, US Representative, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Tom William Osborne
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 23, 1937
Age today:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Hastings, Nebraska, USA

Brief Facts:

Quarterback, wide receiver. Teams Hastings College, San Francisco 49ers, Washington Redskins. Coach team University of Nebraska. Republican U.S. Representative from Nebraska 2001 to 2007. College Football Hall of Fame 1999. DeMolay International Alumni Association Hall of Fame 1986. Dick Enberg Award 2003. Woody Hayes Trophy 1983. Woody Hayes Trophy 1994. Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions 2001. Home Depot Coach of the Year Award 1999. Amos Alonzo Stagg Award 2000. Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award 1978. Nebraska Football Hall of Fame 1998. National High School Hall of Fame 2018. Walter Camp Distinguished American Award 2012.

Tommy McDonald

football, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Thomas Franklin McDonald
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 26, 1934
Age today:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Roy, New Mexico, USA

Brief Facts:

NFL teams Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns. College Football Hall of Fame 1985. Orange Bowl Hall of Fame 1981. Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame 1975. Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame 2005. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1998. Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. Maxwell Award 1956. Eagles Hall of Fame 1988. New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame 1980. National High School Hall of Fame 1997.

Ty Detmer

football, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ty Hubert Detmer
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 30, 1967
Age today:
51
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
San Marcos, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Heisman Trophy 1990, team Brigham Young University, as quarterback. Teams Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons. College Football Hall of Fame 2012. Maxwell Award 1990. Holiday Bowl Hall of Fame 2001. Davey O'Brien Award 1990. Davey O'Brien Award 1991. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Sammy Baugh Trophy 1991. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1997. National High School Hall of Fame 2005.
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