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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 than 25 years in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking. He has inspired so many people all over the world. Yes, he has beaten and stopped Tiger woods when he was on a streak winning. Here are some quotes by him:

    “A great shot is when you pull it off…”

    “The only way to win tournaments is with a short game…”

    “I would rather try a shot to win than play safe and finish second…”

    Make sure to check him out and if you are a fan of golf you will know how talented he is. What is one thing you would like to share about Phil Mickelson? Make sure to follow me @Cece. Atl.

     

  • 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 many more. He will always be known for his uniform number 42 across all major league teams. Did you know that MLB has a tradition called “Jackie Robinson Day”?

    Robinson has served in the military. Some of his most notable accomplishments include:

    ·         The first athlete at UCLA to win varsity letters in four sports

    ·         MLB Rookie of the year

    ·         Six-time MLB All Star

    ·         World series Champion 1955

    ·         MLB Hall of Fame

    Jackie Robinson has inspired a lot of people all over the world. Nike honored his legacy with a Nike Dunk Low. A brand-new Air force 1 low with 42 on it. They have a film on Jackie Robinson if you haven’t watched it, yet it is a must see. Check it out and tell me what you think about it.

    What is one thing you would like to share about Jackie Robinson? Make sure to follow me @Cece. Atl. 

  • 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. Did you know he became a NASCAR team co-owner? MJ has made millions off his shoes and from partners such as Nike, Hanes and Gatorade. Jordan owns the Charlotte Hornets and he will show up to some games to support.

    I got to give him his roses today for being MVP and inspired the world with his talent. So many players have looked up to him for support and watched all his moves to be the best that you can be.

    I can go on about MJ but here is a couple of quotes by him:

    “Limits, Like fears, are often just an illusion”

    “I can accept failure, everyone fails at something, but I can’t accept not trying”

    “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win Championships”

    What is one thing you would like to share about Michael Jordan? Make sure to follow me @Cece. Atl. Make sure to check out MJ Documentary. 

  • Sugar Ray Leonard

    Sugar Ray Leonard

    By: Cece Hymes

    Sugar Ray Leonard is a professional boxer, motivational speaker and actor. He is one of the greatest boxers of all time.  He won a lot of medals. His speed was like no other, he was fast. He is definitely one of my favorite sports icons. He inspired a lot of other boxers.

    He is also the founder of the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting type 1 diabetes, a condition that Leonard himself was diagnosed with.  He also has a boxing center in Prince George’s county, Maryland which serves as a training facility for young athletes. The Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Center provides a safe and supportive environment for kids to develop their skills, both in and out of the ring.

    Some of the quotes that I liked by him:

    “I’m not religious, but I believe that what I have is a gift, and I respect it and live up to it”

    “Boxing is the ultimate challenge. There is nothing that can compare to testing yourself the way you do every time you step in the ring.”

    “If you never know Failure you will never know success.”

    I definitely got to give him his roses today. He has inspired so many people all over the world. And he is still doing a lot in the community.

    What are some moments you would like to share about Sugar Ray Leonard? Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl 

  • Muhammad Ali

     Muhammad Ali

    By: Cece Hymes

    Muhammad Ali was a professional boxer. They called him “The Greatest” heavyweight boxer of all time.     

    He was definitely one of our favorite sports icons.  Did you know that Muhammad Ali fought Joe Bugner for the first time. He was gifted a bedazzled, Elvis styled robe from Elvis Presley himself. Muhammad Ali was never one to back down from a fight? His legacy  will be remembered forever. Here is some of quotes By him:

    “Don’t quit-suffer now, and live the rest of your life as a champion.”

    “Every man wants to believe in himself. And every man wants to become fearless. We become heroes when we stand up for what we believe in.”

    “Nobody has to tell me that this is a serious business. I’m not fighting one man, showing a lot of em, here is one man they couldn’t defeat, couldn’t conquer. My mission is to bring freedom to 30 million black people.”

    I enjoyed the movie Ali, it was good, and Will Smith played his role really well. It showed part of his life journey. If you haven’t checked it out, you should watch it.

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  • Billie Jean King

    Billie Jean King

    By: Cece Hymes

    Billie Jean King is a former world tennis player. She won 39 major titles. Did you know that Billie Jean King  won the Battles of the Sexes tennis match against the 55 year old Bobby Riggs?  Billie also is the founder of the Women’s Sports Foundation.

    Billie Jean King inspired so many people she also has an action figure to share with the world. She is doing so much to inspire others. She has a library that she teamed up with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation and Dodgers.

    Here is two of her quotes that stood out to me:

    “After attending the T20 World Cup & watching the Aussies win in front of a crowd of 86,000,. It’s no surprise they are so beloved. When women’s sports are given media attention, sponsors, & marketing they deserve, they thrive.

    “Don’t let anyone define you. You define yourself.

    We definitely have to give her roses today. She is a sports icon and inspiration to the world.

    What are some of your greatest moments of Billie Jean King?Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl. 

  • Serena & Venus Williams

    Serena & Venus Williams

    By: Cece Hymes

    The Williams sisters are two professional American tennis players. They have won plenty of awards and are definitely one of my favorite sport icons. Together they are a great team and can defeat anything that comes their way.

    I love that they support each other as sisters but not just that as women. Their father was their coach that inspired them to be the best they can be. It’s great to have that support system within the family. I like it when they team up for doubles and play tennis together.

    Got to give these women their roses today. Definitely love the sister love and being each other’s number one fan. Teamwork makes the dream work. Family that sticks together.

    Let’s see what 2023 will bring. What is something you love about Serena & Venus? What is a moment you would like to share about them? Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl. 

  • Shelly-Ann-Fraser-Pryce

    Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

    By: Cece Hymes

    Shelly- Ann- Fraser Pryce is a Jamaican track and field sprinter. She made history. She became the first Caribbean woman to win the 100-metre title, at the Beijing 2008 Olympics. She created more history at the 2013 World Championship in Moscow, Russia, winning the 100m, 200m and 4x100m events, becoming the first woman to complete the triple in a single world championship.

    Did you know that she was also appointed the first National Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF Jamaica. She is an inspiration and definitely a sports icon.

    We got to give her flowers today for believing and inspiring others all around the world. She is focused. Back in the day women were never allowed to compete in the Olympics but times have changed. Never give up on your dreams.

    Let’s see what 2023 will bring. What is something you love about Shelly-Ann-Fraser-Pryce? What is a moment you would like to share about her? Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl.