Famous Athletes

Athlete Spotlight
Boxing Champion Christy Martin’s Biggest Battles Were Fought Outside the Ring
Learn about the star fighter portrayed by Sydney Sweeney in the biopic ‘Christy.’
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Boundary Breaker
Jackie Robinson - Mini Biography
While serving in the military, Jackie Robinson was arrested for refusing to move to the back of a segregated bus. In 1947, he made history when his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers ended racial segregation in Major League Baseball.
Aug 7, 2012
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The Man Behind the First All-Black Basketball Team
At a time when professional basketball was still segregated, the New York Rens wouldn’t stop winning.
Football
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