African-American

• Ernie Banks
• Ernie Banks was born on January 31, 1931, in Dallas, Texas. He was spotted by major league scouts while playing for the Kansas City Monarchs in the Negro American League in 1950. After spending two years in the Army, the Monarchs sold Ernie's contract to the Chicago Cubs and he joined the team at the end of the 1953 season without ever playing in the minor leagues...

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• Walter Bond
• Walter Bond knows first hand how setting goals can help you achieve greatness throughout life. It started at an early age, with a dream to one day play in the NBA. Walter was born in Chicago, Illinois where he began to dream about playing against such greats as Kareem Abdul-Jabaar, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson in his very own backyard...

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• Rosey Grier
• Rosey Grier is a man to whom the written word does not do adequate justice. He is among that breed of rare individuals you must experience to get a true taste of their greatness and the impact they have on others...

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• Rodney Harrison
• There is no question why NFL receivers fear going over the middle against the New England Patriots. The reason is simple: Rodney Harrison. Regarded by many as the league’s hardest hitting safety since Ronnie Lott, Harrison is one of the most daunting figures in the NFL....

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• Jackie Joyner Kersee
• Jackie Joyner Kersee is often regarded as the best all around female athlete in the world and the all time greatest heptathlete. Jackie Joyner Kersee has won three gold, one silver and one bronze Olympic medals. At 23 feet nine inches, she holds the American record for the long jump....