Rogers Hornsby: Baseball’s Right-Handed Maestro
Rogers Hornsby may have been the best right-handed hitter in baseball history. His career batting average was an astonishing 358. He won seven batting titles! The story goes that to…
Thriving with Passion, Compassion, Humor, and Style: Lessons from Dr. Maya Angelou
Imagine the soothing voice of Maya Angelou declaring, "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some…
The Iconic Legacy of “Macho Man” Randy Savage
"Macho Man" Randy Savage has been described by sportswriter Bill Simmons as "one of the greatest pro wrestlers who ever lived." In the 1990's he signed on as spokesman for…
Robert Newton: The Unforgettable Long John Silver
The popular English actor Robert Newton distinguished himself on the stage, but will always be best remembered for his role as the definitive Long John Silver in Walt Disney's vivid…
Ginger Rogers Vs. Katharine Hepburn in Stage Door
Stage Door was one of the great movies of the 1930's. Four years after writing Dinner at Eight (1932), George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber reteamed. This time they crafted a…
Will Rogers & Man’s Best Friend
Will Rogers was well known for his affection with Man's Best Friend. He once said, "If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die I want to go…
Legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully on Roberto Clemente
Dodgers Hall of Fame announcer Vin Scully on one of this great player's many gifts: "Roberto Clemente could field the ball in New York and throw out a guy in…
Benny Goodman breaking racial barriers
Big band leader and world renowned clarinetist Benny Goodman was the first musician to perform jazz music with an integrated band, and it happened at a concert in Carnegie Hall…
Famous statement of General George S. Patton
Famous statement of General George S. Patton: "No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for…
Ty Cobb’s thoughts on Roy Campanella
In 1953 Ty Cobb stated that Roy Campanella would be the most remembered baseball player of the 20th century.
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