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1) Hank Aaron
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Born in 1934, Hank Aaron faced many roadblocks because of his race. In fact, his school did not even have a baseball team. When Jackie Robinson broke the race barrier and entered the major leagues, Aaron was given hope that his dream of playing professional baseball could someday come true. Aaron became one of baseball's best players-winning the World Championship, breaking Babe Ruth's home run record, and being inducted into the Baseball Hall of...
2) Muhammad Ali
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Learn about one of the most popular athletes in the world, who became the heavyweight boxing champion of the world.
4) Pelé
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Examines the life and career of the famous soccer star Pelé.
5) Lou Gehrig
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A quiet, hardworking man, Lou Gehrig is one of the most underrated baseball players of all time. Although he repeatedly outscored, outhit, and outplayed his teammates Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio, his shy nature often kept him in their shadow. Follow Lou's outstanding career from the playgrounds of New York City to the fields of Yankee stadium. Don't miss this incredible story of one of history's greatest baseball players!
7) Eli Manning
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Talk about having big shoes to fill. Eli Manning - the younger brother of record-breaking Peyton and the son of legendary quarterback Archie - was the NFL's number-one draft pick in 2004. At first, the media criticized his inconsistent performance as the New York Giants' quarterback, but he silenced all doubters when he led his team to an unlikely Super Bowl victory in 2008. Find out how Eli proved that he's a champion quarterback in his own right....
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. was born with racing in his blood. Not only did his grandfather race cars-his father, Dale Earnhardt Sr., was one of stock car racing's most celebrated drivers ever. Young Dale worked his way up through the ranks, determined to prove he could succeed at racing's highest level. Read all about Dale Jr.'s quest to make the Earnhardt family the most famous name in racing history!
10) Mickey Mantle
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Mickey Mantle was one of baseball's best players-and perhaps the greatest athlete of his time. Follow Mickey from his childhood days playing baseball in Commerce, Oklahoma, to his celebrated eighteen-year career with the New York Yankees, to his induction into baseball's Hall of Fame. Don't miss this inspiring story of a true sports hero!
11) Peyton Manning
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An introduction to the life and career of NFL quarterback Peyton Manning.
12) Sasha Cohen
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A biography detailing Sasha's discovery of ice skating at the age of 7, her comeback from the injury that almost ended her career, and the lows and wins of her career.
13) Lance Armstrong
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Lance Armstrong achieved what no other cyclist ever had. He won the grueling 2,000-plus-mile Tour de France-a famous bicycle race through the towns and mountains of Europe-seven times. And he did it all after a life-or-death struggle with cancer. As he stepped onto the victor's podium for the seventh time, he left experts amazed and opponents in awe . Learn how this champion made it to the top.
14) Sandy Koufax
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Sandy Koufax grew up in Brooklyn, New York, dreaming of playing basketball for the New York Knicks. He played baseball just for fun, but in college his pitching attracted the attention of scouts from across the country. Sandy joined his hometown team, the Brooklyn Dodgers, and followed them a few years later to Los Angeles. Along the way, he dazzled batters with his fastball and curveball. Read all about his struggles to overcome injuries and take...
15) Ichiro Suzuki
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Ichiro Suzuki was the first Japanese position player (non-pitcher) to make it into the American Major Leagues. People thought that the Japanese couldn't handle the power and speed of American pitchers. Ichiro proved them wrong. Now in his fourth season, Ichiro has shown that he can hit anything thrown his way and is as good, if not better than many of his American contemporaries. His love of the game, amazing skill and crowd pleasing antics have won...
16) Tiger Woods
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Considered one of the best golf players in the world, Tiger Woods has had a spectacular career to date-and he's only getting started. A golf prodigy, he began playing when he was 9 months old, and went pro in 1996 when he was just 20 years old. In the years since, Woods has won countless tournaments. Among the victories is the coveted Masters. At an early age, Woods created a name and a permanent place for himself among the pros, and in golfing history....
17) Tom Brady
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Profiles the life and accomplishments of professional football player Tom Brady, and describes his childhood, education, early career, and other related topics.
18) Wilt Chamberlain
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Examines the life and basketball career of Wilt Chamberlain.
19) Jim Thorpe
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A biography of Native American athlete Jim Thorpe from his childhood in Oklahoma to the Olympics and his career in professional baseball and football.
20) Cal Ripken, Jr
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An introduction to the life and career of the MLB shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr.