Gale Sayers was a legendary American football player, known for his exceptional skill and sportsmanship, who played for the Chicago Bears in the 1960s.
Wilma Rudolph was an American sprinter, overcoming childhood polio to become the first woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympics.
Abebe Bikila was an Ethiopian long-distance runner who made history as the first African to win an Olympic gold medal and the first person to win consecutive golds in the Olympic marathon.
Wellington Mara was an influential American businessman and co-owner of the New York Giants, shaping the modern NFL landscape.