by Criswell | May 2, 2020 | Amazing Americans, Sports
Jesse Owens: When the World Needed a Hero, He Grabbed the Gold… While still in high school, Jesse Owens tied the world record for the 100-yard dash. Two years later, at a college track meet, he set three world records and tied another world record in less than...
by Criswell | May 1, 2020 | Amazing Americans, Famous People, Sports
Roberto Clemente Was a True Hero, in More Ways Than One… Roberto Clemente was born in Puerto Rico in 1934. He came to America to play baseball and became one of the best players of his generation. As a star for the Pittsburgh Pirates, he led the National League...
by Criswell | May 1, 2020 | Amazing Americans, Famous People, Sports
Grantland Rice: It’s Not Whether You Win or Lose… Grantland Rice loved sports, and he loved to write. So it’s no wonder that he became a sportswriter. In fact, he became one of the very best sportswriters in the first half of the 20th century....
by Criswell | May 1, 2020 | Amazing Americans, Famous People, Sports
Jackie Robinson Was a Hero in More Ways Than One… Jackie Robinson’s family had little money, but they understood the value of education. In high school, Jackie became a star athlete in several sports. He earned a scholarship to the University of...
by Criswell | May 1, 2020 | Amazing Americans, Sports, Women in History
Wilma Rudolph Didn’t Let Trouble Slow Her Down! As a young girl, Wilma Rudolph became very sick with a disease called polio. For a while, Wilma couldn’t get out of bed. Then, she had to wear a brace on her leg to help her walk. Every week, Wilma’s mother took...
by Criswell | Apr 30, 2020 | Amazing Americans, Famous People, Sports
James Naismith: The Inventor of Basketball In 1891, while he was teaching at the YMCA training school in Springfield, Massachusetts, James Naismith received instructions from his boss. Naismith was given 14 days to come up with an indoor game that students could play...
