Alice Coachman
Alice Coachman was the first Black woman from any country to win an Olympic gold medal.
Gaylord Jackson Perry was born September 15th, 1938 in Williamstown, North Carolina to farmers Evan and Ruby Perry. Gaylord and his older brother, Jim, grew up plowing the fields of the family farm with a mule, yet Gaylord entertained dreams of being a cowboy or even a pro baseball player. Though their labor was needed, their father gave them as much free time as practical to learn and pursue their love of baseball; teaching them the game during lunch breaks and eventually all three starred on the Alpine Cowboys, a semi-pro team.
Alice Coachman was the first Black woman from any country to win an Olympic gold medal.
Our fourth annual season finale awards show, The Sportys. We award "Golden Peaches" to the winning "Legendees" in a record-breaking ten unique categories this season. Who do you think won Jabroni of the Year in 2023?
Chris Spielman was a legendary linebacker for the Ohio State Buckeyes and Detroit Lions.
Hollywood Yates ("Wolf") was an American Gladiator, rodeo clown, and country music singer.
Harold Green was an NFL pro-bowl running back for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Milton Bradley Jr. was an ill-tempered MLB all-star.
Latrell Sprewell was an ill-tempered NBA all-star.
Legends of Sportsball: Halloween Sportacular IV
Dave Kingman was an MLB Comeback Player of the Year winner as a power hitting first baseman.
Tavian Banks was a former Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Year as a running back for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
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