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Jackie Robinson
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- African-American Firsts: Athletes
Jackie Robinson
Baseball Player / 1919 - 1972
Jackie Robinson became the first African-American to play major league baseball, becoming Rookie of the Year in 1947, National League MVP in 1949 and a World Series champ in 1955.
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Lionel Messi
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- Hispanic Athletes
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Children's Activists
Lionel Messi
Children's Activist, Soccer Player / 1987 -
Argentina native Lionel Messi has established records for goals scored and won individual awards en route to worldwide recognition as the best player in soccer.
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Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan
Basketball Player / 1963 -
Michael Jordan is a former American basketball player who led the Bulls to six national championships and earned the NBA Most Valuable Player Award five times.
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Muhammad Ali
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- Famous Fathers
- Name Changers
- Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier
Muhammad Ali
Boxer, Philanthropist / 1942 -
Muhammad Ali is considered one of the greatest athletes in boxing history, winning both the coveted Golden Gloves title and an Olympic gold medal, among several other honors.
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LeBron James
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- Olympic Basketball Players
- Olympic 2012 Athletes
- Famous Black Athletes
LeBron James
Basketball Player / 1984 -
LeBron James, one of the NBA's leading players, is the youngest player to win the Rookie of the Year Award, among several other distinctions. He led the Miami Heat to an NBA champion victory in 2012.
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Michael Oher
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- Rags to Riches
- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Geminis
Michael Oher
Football Player / 1986 -
Michael Oher is an NFL football player with the Baltimore Ravens. He was the subject of Michael Lewis's book, The Blind Side, and the 2009 film of the same name.
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