Ed Headrick Frisbee developer
Headrick didn’t invent the Frisbee, but he made it good.
From This is True for 11 August 2002
sports
Sport figures, including coaches and managers
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
Leon Stukelj Gymnast
Stukelj was the oldest surviving Olympic Games gold medalist.
From This is True for 7 November 1999
Joe Redington Iditarod founder
Redington created the Iditarod, the “Last Great Race on Earth”.
From This is True for 20 June 1999
Fernand Sastre Sportsman
Sastre was an official with the French Football Federation.
From This is True for 14 June 1998