I’ve longed been inspired by athletes. It’s why I write this blog in the first place. So, having the ability to bring attention to amazing athletes forgotten in time… it brings me so much satisfaction. ~Shelly Holt Today, I’m happy to shine the…
I was recently browsing the Sports Illustrated Online Vault as I often do (a fun way to pass the time by the way) and I came upon a “Tip” in a 1957 issue that could explain a lot about my…
Frederick Douglass “Fritz” Pollard (Jan 27, 1894 – May 11, 1986) was an African-American groundbreaker that forged a trail for others in the NFL. He has a lot of firsts next to his name in the history books: First black…
Similar to my previous Former Player Spotlight article on Cary Middlecoff, I have chosen for us to take a closer look at an athlete who overcame physical limitations to become one of the greatest champions of her era. Her sport of…
This article is the first in a new series I am calling: “Former Player Spotlight”. Over the years, I’ve noticed the contributions of many players who may not necessarily be household names, but who left a mark on the sport…
