Neroli Fairhall Olympic trailblazer
She was the first paraplegic athlete to enter the Olympic games.
From This is True for 11 June 2006
sports
Sport figures, including coaches and managers
Eddie Malone Swinger
Malone designed the Louisville Slugger M110 model baseball bat.
From This is True for 4 June 2006
William T. Cloney Boston Marathon director
Cloney helped turn a local footrace into a phenomenon: the Boston Marathon.
From This is True for 12 January 2003
Ed Headrick Frisbee developer
Headrick didn’t invent the Frisbee, but he made it good.
From This is True for 11 August 2002
John “Jay” Berwanger Football great
Berwanger won a prestigious award, but was not really interested in it.
From This is True for 23 June 2002
Bill Bissell Band director and waver
Bissell (with Robb Weller) created the “Wave” in sport stadiums.
From This is True for 16 December 2001
Kenneth Aston “Red card” inventor
The creator of the “yellow card” and “red card” concept for football (soccer).
From This is True for 21 October 2001
Earl Anthony Bowler
Anthony was the first pro bowler to break $1 million in career prize money.
From This is True for 12 August 2001
Clyde Sukeforth Dodger scout
Sukeforth was the baseball scout who brought Jackie Robinson into the major leagues.
From This is True for 3 September 2000
Philippe Chatrier Open tennis promoter
Chatrier came up with the idea for “open” tennis tournaments.
From This is True for 18 June 2000