Arthur Ashe
Arthur Ashe was a great tennis player of his time. In his 10-year career he had received many honors and rewards, including three Grand Slams singles titles and over 800 victories in tennis matches. This made him a legend, but professionalism in tennis wasnt the only thing that made him, it was beca....

Athletes as Role Models
Athletes as Role Models Primetime timeslots, Monday Night's main attraction, a large slice of the daily paper, and worldwide attention and recognition. This is the life of America's superstar athletes, but only in part. America's professional athletes, their political standings, and their ....

Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson Jackie Robinson, who was born in Cairo, Georgia on January 31, 1919 and dieing on October 24, 1972, broke the color barrier in professional baseball. Robinson was not only a great baseball player; he was a great American and a patriot to his society. He was a civil rights advoca....