Famous Athletes
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Known for his trash-talking, clever rhymes, and playful taunts, this rope-a-dope boxer was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. in Louisville, Kentucky. He became the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time and was also an outspoken social activist and cultural icon, famous for his brashness and confidence in the ring. Who are we talking about?
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Joe Namath won many awards as a football quarterback and later became a television host and actor. Called Broadway Joe, he appeared in Damn Yankees and The Caine Mutiny Court Martial. He has also acted in various television and film productions. What football team did he play for almost his entire professional career?
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Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s color line when he debuted for the Brooklyn Dodgers at first base on April 15, 1947. He won Rookie of the Year the same year and the National League Most Valuable Player in 1949. What was his number, now retired by all MLB teams?
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He is regarded as one of the greatest and most charismatic players in golf history. He had his own “army,” won 62 PGA titles, was called “The King” and even has a drink named after him. Who was he?
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This powerful switch-hitter played for the New York Yankees his entire career. He held numerous batting titles and slammed 536 home runs. He was also voted the American League’s most valuable player three times. Who was he?
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Billie Jean King (Born Billie Jean Moffitt) was ranked the number one tennis player in the world, winning 39 grand slams as well as many other titles. Additionally, she is an advocate of gender equality and social justice. Do you remember “The Battle of the Sexes” played in 1973? Billie Jean won. Who did she play?
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Bonus Question:
Yogi Berra, born Lorenzo Pietro Berra, was a baseball player, manager and coach and is widely regarded as one of the greatest baseball catchers in history. He is a cultural folk hero and is widely credited for the phrase “It ain’t over till it’s over” although it is not clear that those were his exact words. How did he get the name “Yogi”
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