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David Beckham

midfield megastar
"David Beckham starred for great soccer teams in England, Spain, and the United States. Off the field, he's one of the biggest superstars in sports. Read about the life of a soccer celebrity"--.

Wilma Rudolph

running for Gold
"As a child, Wilma Rudolph suffered from polio and wore a leg brace. In 1960, she became the first US woman to win three gold medals in track and field at an Olympics"--.

Willie Mays

MLB MVP
"Major League Baseball superstar Willie Mays was one of the best batters and fielders ever. He won two MVP awards and the 1954 World Series. Discover more about his life on and off the diamond".

Wayne Gretzky

the Great One
"Wayne Gretzky ruled the rink in the 1980s and 1990s. He has scored more points than any other player and holds the record for most points scored in a season. Follow the life of one of the greatest players in hockey history"--.

Tim Duncan

power forward
"Tim Duncan trained to be an Olympic swimmer before beginning to play basketball at 14. Follow the star forward from his home in the Virgin Islands to the top of the NBA and beyond"--.

Sandy Koufax

lefty legend
"Sandy Koufax went from dreaming of playing in the NBA to pitching perfect games for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Learn how the left-handed Koufax honed his throwing arm, brought the Dodgers a World Series, and more"--.

Mia Hamm

striking gold
"In 275 career games with the US Women's National Team, soccer superstar Mia Hamm won two Women's World Cup titles and two Olympic gold medals. Learn about the life of US soccer's biggest star"--.

Jesse Owens

track-and-field legend
"Jesse Owens has been called one of the greatest athletes in track and field history. Follow his life from running on Alabama roads with his father to winning gold in the 1936 Olympic Games"--.

Hank Aaron

home run hammer
"Hank Aaron hit the ball like few other baseball players could. His 755 career home runs rank second on MLB's all-time list. Learn about his journey from the Negro Leagues to the MLB record books"--.

Derek Jeter

baseball's captain
"Growing up, Derek Jeter dreamed of playing for the New York Yankees. His dream came true in 1995. Jeter starred for the Yankees for 20 seasons and helped the team win five World Series"--.

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