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 | 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...
by Criswell | Amazing Americans, Famous People, Inventions, Sports
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 during the harsh New England winters. So,...
by Criswell | Amazing Americans, Famous People, Sports
Babe Ruth began his Major League Baseball career as a 19-year-old pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. He was one of the best pitchers in baseball, but he could also hit long home runs. Since pitchers only played once every four or five days, Babe switched to the outfield...
by Criswell | Amazing Americans, Famous People, Sports
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 California, Los Angeles (UCLA). At UCLA, Jackie played baseball,...
by Criswell | Amazing Americans, Famous People, Sports, Women in History
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 her to the hospital for treatment, and it worked. Just...
