By Scoop Malinowski Status: NFL Hall of Fame running back for Cleveland Browns from 1957-1965. Also a successful Hollywood actor for five decades, including a role in the 1967 smash hit ‘The Dirty Dozen.’ DOB: February 17, 1936 In: Manhasset, NY Ht: 6-2 Wt: 232 Childhood Hero: “Joe DiMaggio.” Childhood …

By Scoop Malinowski Status: Major League baseball pitcher from 1964-1987 for Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians and Toronto Blue Jays. DOB: April 1, 1939 In: Blaine, Ohio First Baseball Memory: “Playing catch with my dad (Joe) in the backyard. He taught me the knuckleball.” Baseball Inspirations: …

By Scoop Malinowski Status: NBA Hall of Fame guard. Played 14 seasons (1960-74) with the Cincinnati Royals and Milwaukee Bucks. DOB: November 24, 1938  In: Charlotte, Tennessee Childhood Heroes: “Goose Tatum, Marcus Haynes and the Harlem Globetrotters.” Nickname: “The Big O. From Dick Baker, the radio announcer at the University …