By Scoop Malinowski Status: New York Giants quarterback. Ht: 6-4 Wt: 218 DOB: January 3, 1981 In: New Orleans, Louisiana Football Inspirations: I guess I always looked up to my father (Archie). Other football players…I always enjoyed watching Marino play. And Favre. But I guess my father is always the guy I looked up to. Hobbies/Leisure Activities: Play golf …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Former NFL quarterback for Oakland Raiders, New Orleans Saints, Houston Oilers. Inducted to Football Hall of Fame in 2016. DOB: December 25, 1945 In: Foley, Alabama (passed away in 2015 at age 69) Ht: 6-3 Wt: 215 Childhood Heroes: “Baseball, Milwaukee Brewers, Eddie Matthews. I admired Bobby …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: NHL defenseman from 1974-1984 for Chicago Blackhawks, Cleveland Barons, Vancouver Canucks, LA Kings, Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers. Ht: 5-11 Wt: 185 DOB: January 15, 1953 In: Pembroke, Ontario Early Hockey Memory: I lived in the Ottawa Valley for the first eleven years of my …
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By Scoop Malinowski DOB: August 24, 1960 In: Havre de Grace, Maryland Childhood Heroes: “Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson, Jim Palmer.” Early Baseball Memory: “So many of them. I made a road trip with my dad when I was nine. My dad (Cal Sr.) was managing in AAA for the Rochester Red Wings. …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: LPGA no. 1 ranked golfer in the world. Has won seven LPGA titles in 2024. DOB: July 28, 1998 In: Bradenton, FL First Golf Memory: “I think it was at IMG. I first took lessons when I was six from Tracy Reiser. Pitching around the green …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Eight-division world champion in boxing. Ht: 5-6 Wt: 147 DOB: December 17, 1978 In: Cabangal, Philippines First Boxing Memory: “Hearing Mike Tyson lose to Buster Douglas on radio. I was 11. I start to box when I was 12. My first fight gave me one dollar. I gave the dollar to my mother.” …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: World #3 ATP ranked tennis player. Former #1 player has won thirteen French Opens, and 20 Grand Slams overall. Ht: 6-1 Wt: 188 DOB: June 3, 1986 In: Manacor, Mallorca, Spain. Tennis Inspiration: “When I was 10-12-years old I start playing well and maybe at that …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Trainer of Triple Crown winners American Pharoah (2105) and Justify (2108). Trained seven Kentucky Derby winners, seven Preakness Stakes winners and three Belmont Stakes winners. Ht: 5-9 Wt: 170 DOB: January 13, 1953 In: Nogales, Arizona Nicknames: “I’m just plain Bob.” Hobbies/Interests: “I’m a TV critic. Sit …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: NHL left wing for St. Louis, Pittsburgh and Chicago from 1973-1979. DOB: June 6, 1946 In: Fort William, Ontario Ht: 6-2 Wt: 195 Hockey Inspirations: Uncle Larry and of course also Gordie Howe was a huge inspiration. First Hockey Memory: Scoring the winning goal in Pee-Wee …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: NHL center from 1964-1981 with Chicago, Boston and New York Rangers. Currently serves as a radio color commentator for the Tampa Bay Lightning. DOB: Feb. 20, 1942 In: Sault St. Marie, Ont. Early Hockey Memory: “What I really liked the best was when I played juvenile, which was about 16 or …
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