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By Scoop Malinowski Status: NFL running back for New York Giants from 1997-2006. College: Virginia Ht: 5-10  Wt: 200 Born On: April 7, 1975  In: Roanoke, Virginia Childhood Heroes: “I’m a big track and field guy so I loved Carl Lewis. And Walter Payton. I just loved the way he …

By Scoop MalinowskiStatus: Two-time New York City Marathon winner. Two-time world record holder. Sunday will be her seventh NYC Marathon.DOB: May 9, 1973 In KenyaChildhood Heroes: “It was Kip Keino from Kenya. Then later on Ingrid Kristiansen from Norway.”Hobbies/Interests: “Oh, I read a lot. Then I like to play with …

By Scoop Malinowski STATUS: NFL quarterback from 1985-2005 for San Diego Chargers, Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots, Chicago Bears. DOB: October 23, 1962 In: Manchester, MA HT: 5-10 WT: 180 CHILDHOOD HEROES: In my prime watching years I liked Roger Staubach and Terry Bradshaw. I was a big Baltimore Orioles …

By Scoop Malinowski The vitals: 6-3, 215 DOB: March 7, 1960 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Childhood Heroes: “The Big Red Machine – Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron – guys we heard a lot about.” Nicknames: “Jody – growing up. Only the people who really knew me called …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …