Arthur Ashe: A Legacy of Grand Slam Greatness
Tennis star Arthur Ashe won two Grand Slam titles in doubles, and three in singles. And he remains the only black man to win the singles titles at the Australian…
Mark Twain’s Media Wisdom
The wise Mark Twain once said, and it's as true as ever: "If you don't read the newspaper, you are uninformed. If you do read the newspaper, you are misinformed."
Charlie Daniels: Balancing Music and Political Views
Charlie Daniels was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2008 and the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2016. "I do not consider myself political," he said. "I can…
Huey P. Newton and the Black Panther Party’s Community Impact
Huey P. Newton was the political activist who founded the Black Panther Party. He earned a PhD in social philosophy. With his leadership, the Black Panther Party created more than…
Raquel Welch: From Childhood Dreams to Bestselling Author
Her book Raquel: Beyond the Cleavage was a bestseller. Raquel Welch knew at age seven she wanted to be an actress. "My parents enrolled me in a theater program," she…
Roberto Clemente’s World Series Championship Game-Worn Jersey
This past March 17, 2024, a 1960 Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Pirates World Series Championship year game-worn jersey was sold at a Lelands' auction for $256,713.60.
Fred Dryer: The Dual Legacy of a NFL Defensive Star and a TV Icon
He was Hunter on TV, but in the NFL Fred Dryer was a star defensive end for 13 years who recorded 103 career sacks playing for the Los Angeles Rams…
Carl Erskine, Sugar Ray Robinson, and Roy Campanella
Beloved and respected, Carl Erskine, now age 97, was a top pitcher who spent a dozen years spanning his entire major league career with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers.…
Ty Cobb: The Georgia Peach
Ty Cobb was from Georgia, so they called him "the Georgia Peach." He played center field for the Detroit Tigers, and for 22 years. The last six of those were…
Judy Garland: The Triple Threat
Judy Garland was unique, with enormous talent and appeal. She was often described as a triple threat, because she excelled at singing, dancing, and acting. In 1998 Carnegie Hall hosted…
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