By Scoop Malinowski Status: Former NHL left winger from 1976-1988 for the New York Rangers, Hartford Whalers, Calgary Flames, Philadelphia Flyers and Edmonton Oilers. Also played for the WHA’s New England Whalers. Ht: 6-foot-2 Wt: 210 pounds DOB: May 25, 1952 In: Staten Island, N.Y. First Hockey Memory: “Going to Madison Square Garden for my first time (vs. …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: New York Yankees first baseman from 1982-1995. Manager for Los Angeles Dodgers for five years and Miami Marlins for seven years. DOB: April 20, 1961 In: Evansville, Indiana Ht: 6-0 Wt: 200 Childhood Heroes: Julius Erving – a class act and a great player. Rod Carew. …
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Status: Former NHL and AHL defenseman. Played in 30 NHL games for Pittsburgh from 1980-1983 and 238 in the AHL for Binghamton and Baltimore. Ht: 6-3 Wt: 205 DOB: October 23, 1959 In: Kitchener, Ontario First Hockey Memory: I have two fond memories – when I got drafted to juniors …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Former NHL left wing from 1976-1983 for Boston Bruins, Quebec Nordiques, Colorado Rockies and New Jersey Devils. Ht: 6-0 Wt: 200 DOB: April 1, 1953 In: Cornwall, Ontario First Hockey Memory: Squirt tournament in Maxville, Ontario. The Jubilee rink was packed. It was an old barn. …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher. Selected as the National League starter for the 2024 All Star Game. Ht: 6-6 Wt: 247 DOB: May 29, 2002 In: Fullerton, CA First Baseball Memory: T-ball when I was six or seven years old. Baseball Inspirations: That’s something that my family has …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: NHL right wing 1976-1988 for Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames, Minnesota North Stars and Boston Bruins. HT: 6-3 WT: 205 DOB: June 7, 1955 In: Asuncion, Paraguay First Hockey Memory: They called me up in 1976. Played the Montreal Canadiens and Larry Robinson who I grew up …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. DOB: June 24, 1984 In: Cookeville, TN Ht: 6-4 Wt: 200 Childhood Heroes: I’ll say Davey Crockett, Michael Jordan and Brett Favre. Hobbies/Interests: Video games. I love Halo 2. I play online. I also like to write poetry. And …
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By Scoop Malinowski STATUS: NBA Center/Forward from 1992-2005 for Washington Wizards, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat. Won NCAA Championships in 1991, 1992 with Duke University; 1992 Olympic gold medalist.HT: 6-11 WT: 245DOB: August 17, 1969 IN: Angola, NYCHILDHOOD HEROES: Rod Carew, Pete Rose and Julius …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: No. 1 handball player in the world. Ht: 6-2 Wt: 215 DOB: March 19, 1973 In: New York City Early Handball Memory: “Was playing in Thompson Square Park with kids at junior high school. I remember just hitting the ball around and having fun playing with …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: LPGA golfer. 2021 Olympian. DOB: October 28, 1997 In: Quezon City, Philippines First Golf Memory: Probably bugging my dad every day to buy me a plastic set of golf clubs so I could start hitting (age 5 or 6). Golf Inspirations: Oooh, Tiger Woods for sure. …
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