By Scoop Malinowski Status: Sportswriting legend. Won Pulitzer Prize for Commentary 1989, JG Taylor Spink Award 1987. Columnist for Los Angeles Times 1961-1998. DOB: December 29, 1919 (died Aug. 16, 1998 in Los Angeles). Birthplace: Hartford, CT Childhood Heroes: Jimmy McLarnin. Welterweight champion in 1933. His name had the same …

By Scoop Malinowski Status: NFL defensive end for New York Jets 1979-1988. Also played four games in Canadian Football League. Once held NFL record for most quarterback sacks with 107.5. NFL Defensive Player of the Year 1982. Ht: 6-5 Wt: 266 DOB: November 20, 1956 In: Ardmore, OK Childhood Heroes: …

Status: Washington Capitals right winger. HT: 6-4 WT: 220 DOB: March 29, 1994 In: Toronto, Ontario First Hockey Memory: “Backyard rink in Toronto. My dad would build one ever since I was two years old. I had a brother (Peter) that was five years older than me. So I’d go back with …