By Scoop Malinowski DOB: October 1, 1953-2011 Birthplace: Oslo, Norway. Running inspirations: “My brothers when I was a young girl. And later it was the European track runners, European middle-distance runners. And later, when I moved on to the roads… I really didn’t have any idols because I was, more …

By Scoop Malinowski Status: ‘Mr. Hockey.’ NHL right winger with Detroit Red Wings (1946-1971) and Hartford Whalers (1979-80). Ht: 6-0 Wt: 205 pounds DOB: March 31, 1928 In: Floral, Sask. Hockey Inspirations: “My brother Bernie was a tough defenseman. I remember grabbing his bag and dragging it through the snow …

By Scoop Malinowski Status: Former World Heavyweight Champion.DOB: June 30, 1966  In: Brooklyn, NY First Boxing Memory: “This guy killed my pigeon and it was a wrap. That was the first fight ever in my life, because of a pigeon. This guy stole one of my birds. I ran after him. He ripped the bird’s …