Status: College basketball analyst for Big Ten Network and a college basketball correspondent for NCAA. Previously worked as senior college basketball journalist for ESPN and was a regular analyst on College GameNight on ESPN. DOB: April 7, 1968 In: Newton, MA First Broadcasting Memory: I was a senior in high …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Hall of Fame tennis legend. Winner of 39 Grand Slam titles. DOB: November 22, 1943 In: Long Beach, CA First Tennis Memory: “My. That’s one of my questions. When I’m coaching. That’s fantastic. Wow. That’s great. That’s really nice. That’s the first time somebody’s asked me that. Thanks. My first …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Las Vegas Golden Knights center. Ht: 5-9 Wt: 174 pounds DOB: December 27, 1990 In: Cap-Rouge, Quebec First Hockey Memory: “I think probably from pictures. But I remember my dad took me out to skate when I was four-years-old.” Hockey Inspirations: “When I was young a …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Golfing great. 1991 and 1999 US Open winner. Also won PGA Championship in 1989. DOB: January 30, 1957 In: Springfield, MO Childhood Heroes: Jack Nicklaus – a person I tried to model myself after. My dad (Bill). Early Golf Memory: Winning Father-Son Three Hole golf tournament …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion. (Note: This Biofile interview was done by phone in 1993.) Ht: 6-3 Wt: 250 DOB: January 10, 1949 In Marshall, Texas Childhood Heroes: Jim Brown – football. I wanted to become a great athlete after seeing Jimmy Brown carry three guys …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Jockey won six Triple Crown Races including Kentucky Derby in 2011, 2017, 2020 and fifteen Breeders Cup races. Horses he’s rode have earned over $300m in prize earnings. Ht: 5-6 Wt: 110 DOB: November 24, 1971 In: Carolina, Puerto Rico Inspirations: “Well, for the racetrack, I …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: NBA center from 1975-1989 for Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons. Ht: 6-11 Wt: 260 DOB: January 11, 1957 In: Orlando, FL First Basketball Memory: “Was getting beat one-on-one by my mother. And she taught me how to play basketball. So my …
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By Scoop Malinowski Occupation: Getty Images Director of Photography and Hockey Imagery. DOB: March 12, 1955 In: Brooklyn, N.Y. Education: W.T. Clarke High School and C.W. Post School of Professional Accountancy. NHL Fantasy Hockey: Early Peek At Top 10 Centers for Next Season Childhood Hero: “Spiderman.” Hobbies/Interests: “Strangely enough – …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Former Olympic medalist in track and field. Won silver medal in the 100m and bronze in the 200m at 2016 Olympics, also gold medal in the 4 x 100 relay at 2016 Olympics in Rio, Brazil. DOB: August 28, 1990 In: Sand Hill, Rankin County, Mississippi …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Miami Marlins manager. Former MLB infielder/outfielder for St Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds from 2005-2015. DOB: February 3, 1980 In: Torrance, CA First Baseball Memory: “Dodgers Stadium – I went with my dad to a game. So being able to play for the Dodgers a few years …
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Mr BioFile Interviews by Scoop Malinowski