by Criswell | Amazing Americans, Famous People, Sports
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. Covering stars like Babe Ruth (the home run king), Ty Cobb (a...
by Criswell | Famous People
During the early days of World War II, before the United States entered the war, England stood alone as the sole defender of freedom in Europe. An evil German dictator named Adolph Hitler had already conquered most of western Europe. But he still wanted to conquer...
by Criswell | Amazing Americans, Sports
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 an hour. That amazing feat, which has never been equaled — and...
