Peter Ueberroth
“The next Olympic Games must not have the same character. They…
Kenny Washington
Kenny Washington, known to many as the Jackie Robinson of the…
Edward Bennett Williams
One night at Toots Shor’s restaurant, Edward Bennett Williams…
Charlie Wheatley
Charles Wheatley is usually identified by one line in the major-league…
William Wrigley Jr.
Tuesday, October 8, 1929, should have been the peak day of…
Edgar “Blue” Washington
The mere mention of Edgar “Blue” Washington evokes thought…
Bob Uecker
When Bob Uecker was sent down to the minor leagues in 1961 after…
John Tener
Many people achieve success in their chosen field, but few match…
Monty Stratton
In the late 1930s, Monty Stratton of the Chicago White Sox was…
Eric Tipton
As a baseball coach at Army, Eric Tipton amassed a record of…
Jim Thorpe
Jim Thorpe was the greatest all-around athlete of the Deadball…
George Wright
“Whenever he would pull off one of those grand, unexpected…
Herb Washington
Charles O. Finley indulged in many whims as owner of the A’s—and…
Del Webb
Del Webb’s father was a native-born Californian who spent his…