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Dražen Petrović was a Croatian basketball player, considered one of the greatest European players, who tragically died at age 28.

Gordie Howe was a legendary Canadian ice hockey player, known as "Mr. Hockey," who dominated the sport for decades with his skill and toughness.

Rocky Marciano was a legendary American professional boxer who retired undefeated as the World Heavyweight Champion.

Roberto Durán is a legendary Panamanian professional boxer, nicknamed "Manos de Piedra" (Hands of Stone), known for his aggressive fighting style and numerous world championships.

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.

Bill Tilden was a legendary American tennis player who dominated the sport during the 1920s and 1930s, winning ten Grand Slam singles titles.

Ken Rosewall is an Australian former world No. 1 tennis player who won 23 Grand Slam titles and is regarded as one of the sport's all-time greats.

John McEnroe is a former American professional tennis player, renowned for his exceptional skill and fiery on-court demeanor, who dominated the sport in the 1970s and 1980s.

Aldo Nadi was an Italian fencer and instructor, known as the greatest swordsman of his time, who dominated the sport in the early 20th century.

Ties Kruize is a Dutch footballer known for his remarkable skills on the field and strong leadership as a team captain.

Alex Higgins was a legendary Irish professional snooker player, known for his extraordinary talent and iconic style on the green baize.

Yuri Vlasov, a Russian weightlifter, was a two-time Olympic gold medalist and world record holder, greatly influencing the sport in the 20th century.

Darryl Sittler is a former Canadian ice hockey player, best known for his exceptional scoring abilities and record-breaking performance in the National Hockey League.

Dave Keon is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player, best known for his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs and winning the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1967.

Johnny Bower was an esteemed Canadian ice hockey goaltender, best known for his tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he led them to four Stanley Cup victories.

Abdul Hafeez Kardar was a Pakistani cricketer, captaining the national team during its early years, and instrumental in laying the foundation for its future successes.

Manuel Mondragón was a Mexican engineer and inventor who revolutionized the world of printing with his innovative offset printing press.

George Whitney Calhoun was a renowned American sports journalist and publisher, best known for creating the Green Bay Packers' iconic logo.