"Outfielder Roberto Clemente of the Pittsburgh Pirates was known as much for his impressive baseball skills as his humanitarianism. Catch an inside glimpse of his life and career"--Provided by publisher.
"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".
"Dale Earnhardt Jr. rose from his father's shadow to become one of the greatest drivers in stock car racing. He holds 26 wins in the NASCAR Cup Series and is a two-time winner of the Daytona 500. Follow the life and career of NASCAR's biggest star"--.
"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"--.
"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"--.
"In her career with the US Women's National Team, Abby Wambach scored 184 goals, the most in international soccer. She also helped the US win the 2015 Women's World Cup. Explore her life and career"--.
"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"--.
"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"--.
"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"--.
"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"--.
