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Ozzie Smith

Ozzie Smith By: Cece Hymes Ozzie Smith is a former professional baseball player, nicknamed “The Wizard of Oz”, Ozzie played shortstop for the San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals in Major League Baseball, winning the National League Gold Glove Award. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year. He […]

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Kate Courtney

Kate Courtney By: Cece Hymes Kate Courtney is a cross-country mountain bike cyclist. She is also a two-time Us cross country (XC) national champion. Kate  won the gold medal in the women’s elite cross country race. Kate Courtney took part in the Cape Epic Stage race with her specialized teammate Annika Langvad where the teammate

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Gail Devers

Gail Devers By: Cece Hymes Gail Devers is a retired track and field sprinter who competed in the 60 meters, 60m hurdles, 100m and 100m hurdles. She is definitely a sports icon. She has inspired people all over the world. Gail was inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame. Here are some

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Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Floyd Mayweather Jr By: Cece Hymes Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a boxing promoter and professional boxer. He currently owns a team in the NASCAR Cup Series named The Money Team Racing.  He is undefeated in boxing, winning 15 major world championships from super featherweight to light middleweight. He is definitely one of the greatest boxers

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Shaquille O’Neal

Shaquille O’Neal By: Cece Hymes Shaquille O’Neal, known as Shaq is a former professional basketball player who is a sports analyst on the television program inside the NBA. Shaq is definitely a sports icon.  He is also a businessman. He is a jack of all trades. That is Shaq. Shaq has won many medals and

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Wilma Rudolph

Wilma Rudolph By: Cece Hymes Wilma Rudolph was a sprinter who overcame childhood polio and went on to become a world record holding Olympic champion and international sports icon in track and field. Her nicknames were “Skeeter” “The Flash” “The Track Star” and many more. Wilma was a sports icon of Track and Field who

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Flo Jo

Flo Jo By: Cece Hymes Florence Delorez Griffith Joyner, also known as Flo Jo, was a track and field athlete. She set world records in 1988 for the 100m and 200m. She was also known for her amazing fashion looks on the track. Flo Jo is considered the fastest woman of all time based on

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Phil Mickelson

Phil Mickelson By: Cece Hymes Phil Mickelson is a professional golfer who plays for LIV golf. He has won 45 events on the PGA tour. He is definitely a sports icon. No matter how old you are, talent speaks for itself.  Phil Mickelson became the oldest championship winner in history. Phil Mickelson has spent more

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Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson By: Cece Hymes Jackie Robinson was a professional baseball player who became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in  the modern age. He is definitely a sports icon. Jackie Robinson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Jackie Robinson won the inaugural Rookie of the Year award and

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Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan By: Cece Hymes Michael Jordan is a businessman and a former basketball player. He is one of the greatest players as people call him the goat. He has inspired so many people all over the world. He has accomplished a lot in his career. Michael Jordan was a 5x MVP in his career.

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