Dražen Petrović was a Croatian basketball player, considered one of the greatest European players, who tragically died at age 28.
Walter Payton was an American football player, known as "Sweetness," who left an indelible mark on the NFL as a record-breaking running back for the Chicago Bears.
Johnny Unitas was a legendary American football quarterback known for his exceptional skills and leadership, transforming the game with his innovative passing abilities.
Vince Lombardi, an American football coach, is known for transforming the Green Bay Packers into a legendary team, exemplifying discipline and winning mentality.
Junior Seau, a legendary American football player, dominated the field as a linebacker for 20 seasons, leaving an indelible mark on the NFL.
Bobby Orr is a legendary Canadian ice hockey player known for revolutionizing the defenseman position and winning numerous awards during his illustrious career.
Rocky Marciano was a legendary American professional boxer who retired undefeated as the World Heavyweight Champion.
Sonny Liston was a legendary heavyweight boxing champion known for his intimidating presence and powerful punches, influencing the sport's history.
Evander Holyfield is a retired American professional boxer, former undisputed world champion, and Olympic medalist known for his grit and determination in the ring.
Rocky Graziano, an American professional boxer, was a World Middleweight Champion and a symbol of toughness and resilience in the boxing world.
Jake LaMotta was a former American professional boxer, known as "The Raging Bull," who held the world middleweight title and inspired the Oscar-winning film of the same name.
Carl Lewis is an American former track and field athlete, widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, with nine Olympic gold medals and ten World Championships gold medals.
Bob Beamon is an American former track and field athlete, known for his world record long jump of 8.90 meters at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, a record that stood for 23 years.
Marion Jones is an American former track and field athlete, notable for her outstanding achievements in sprinting and winning five medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Bill Tilden was a legendary American tennis player who dominated the sport during the 1920s and 1930s, winning ten Grand Slam singles titles.
Althea Gibson was a pioneering American tennis player who broke the color barrier, becoming the first African American to win a Grand Slam title.
Don Budge was a trailblazing American tennis player who dominated the sport in the 1930s, becoming the first person to win a Calendar Year Grand Slam.
Michael Phelps is an American retired swimmer and the most decorated Olympian of all time, with a record 28 medals.
Wasim Akram is a legendary Pakistani cricketer, renowned as the "Sultan of Swing," whose exceptional bowling skills transformed the game of cricket.
Hayley Wickenheiser is a Canadian former ice hockey player, widely regarded as one of the greatest female hockey players of all time, who also served as a medical doctor during her career.
Nedo Nadi was an Italian fencer who won six Olympic gold medals, making him one of the most successful fencers in history.
Gary Gait is a legendary lacrosse player and coach, known for his unparalleled scoring ability and innovative coaching techniques.
Sandra Schmirler was a Canadian curler who dominated the sport, winning three World Championships and two Olympic gold medals.
Jonny Bench is a legendary American baseball player, known for his exceptional skills as a catcher and his role in leading the Cincinnati Reds to multiple World Series titles.
Niki Lauda was an Austrian Formula One driver, three-time F1 World Champion, and successful entrepreneur in the aviation industry.