By Scoop Malinowski Status: NHL defenseman from 1996-2022 for Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators, New York Islander and Washington Capitals. Won Norris Trophy in 2009 as NHL’s top defenseman. HT: 6-foot-9 WT: 251 pounds DOB: March 18, 1977 In: Trencin, Slovakia Hockey Inspirations: “Oooh, that’s a tough one. I always looked up to my parents; they were my closest …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: New York Yankees manager since 2018. Former MLB infielder from 1997-2009 for New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Florida Marlins, Houston Astros, Washington Nationals. Ht: 6-2 Wt: 200 DOB: March 9, 1973 In: La Mesa, CA Childhood Heroes: “My dad (Bob Boone), Greg Luzinski, George …
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By Scoop Malinowski / MLB.com DOB: December 19, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland Childhood Heroes: “Stan Musial, Ted Williams – the ones I idolized growing up in Baltimore. I always wanted to wear one of their uniform numbers. When I joined Detroit, Pat Mullen, who wore number 6, was released. And …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Philadelphia Flyers director of player personnel. NHL right winger for the Philadelphia Flyers, Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks from 1982-1996. Ht: 6-foot-5 Wt: 210 pounds DOB: Oct. 12, 1962 In: Saskatoon, Sask.Hockey Inspiration: “My dad (Phillip). He was always there to watch us when we were kids.”Nicknames: “Brownie, Bird, Brown …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: ATP no. 4 ranked player in the world. Winner of ten ATP singles titles. DOB: October 28, 1997 In: Rancho Santa Fe, California Ht: 6-5 Wt: 190 First Tennis Memory: Being on the court with my dad’s college guys. He coached at College in the Desert. And just at our …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: WBA Heavyweight Champion December 12, 1986 – March 3, 1987. Boxed professionally from 1981-1999. Final ring record was 44-17-1 with 32 KOs. DOB: April 3, 1955 In: Magnolia, NC Residence: Lillington, NC Childhood Hero: “Muhammad Ali.” Nickname: Bonecrusher. Hobbies/Interests: “I play golf, and I speak to …
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By Scoop Malinowski STATUS: NBA guard 1996-2011 for the Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Piston, Memphis Grizzlies. HT: 6-0 Wt: 165 DOB: June 7, 1975 IN: Hampton, VA CHILDHOOD HEROES: Michael Jordan, Tony Dorsett, Walter Payton.NICKNAMES: The Answer, Al, Chuck, Bubba Chuck – I don’t know (why), something my grand …
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By Scoop Malinowski STATUS: Indiana Pacers guard from 1987-2005. Five-time NBA All-Star considered one of the best shooters in NBA history, averaged 18.2 points per game. HT: 6-7 WT: 202DOB: August 24, 1965 IN: Riverside, CACHILDHOOD HEROES: Jamaal Wilkes, George Gervin.NICKNAME: Hollywood, Thriller, Knicks Killer.FAVORITE MOVIE: Some Kind of Wonderful. …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Major League Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher from 1987-2008 for Atlanta Braves and New York Mets. Ht: 6-1 Wt: 185DOB: March 25, 1966 In: Concord, MAChildhood Heroes: Bobby Orr, Carl Yastrzemski.Nicknames: None, to be honest.Hobbies/Interests: Time with family. Play golf. Watch whatever sports are on TV. …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Major League Baseball Hall of Fame shortstop for New York Yankees (1941-56). Ht 5-6 Wt: 150 DOB: September 25, 1917 In: Brooklyn, NY (died 2007 at age 89) Childhood Heroes: Babe Ruth, my number one. Joe Louis. Notre Dame. Favorite Movies: North By Northwest. Casablanca. Hobbies/Interests: …
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