Flashback Athlete of the Month for August 2023 Bio Highlight Bio Larry Joe Bird, born on December 7, 1956, is a retired American professional basketball player, coach, and executive renowned for his outstanding contributions to the NBA. Widely hailed as one of the greatest basketball players in history, Bird earned the nicknames “the Hick from […]
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Jim Brown
Flashback Athlete of the Month for June 2023 Facebook Twitter Instagram Bio Highlight Bio Jim Brown was a former All-American athlete who played for the Cleveland Browns as a star running back, setting records and earning election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Known for a running style that administered as much punishment as […]
Usain Bolt
Flashback Athlete of the Month for May 2023 Facebook Twitter Bio Highlight Bio Also known as “Lightning Bolt”, the eight-time Olympic gold medalist gained worldwide fame for his double sprint victory in world record times at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Standing 6 foot 5 inches, Usain Bolt defied the conventional wisdom that tall sprinters are […]
Muhammad Ali
Flashback Athlete of the Month for April 2023 Bio Highlight Bio “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee”. Most people know these famous words from the greatest boxer of the 20th century, Muhammad Ali. Ali began boxing at the age of 12. By the age of 18 he had already won a gold medal […]
Allen Iverson
Flashback Athlete of the Month for March 2023 Facebook Twitter Instagram Bio Highlight Bio Allen Iverson was born in Hampton, Virginia, on June 7, 1975. As an American basketball player, he’s known for both his explosive play and controversies. In his 14-year NBA career, he was known for his prolific scoring and rebellious style. His […]
Diego Maradona
Flashback Athlete of the Month for February 2023 Bio Highlight Bio The legendary Argentine soccer player Diego Maradona is recognized as one of the sport’s all-time greats. Maradona famously played for the Argentine team that won the 1986 World Cup and guided club teams to victories in Argentina, Italy, and Spain. His World Cup performance […]
Phil Mickelson
Flashback Athlete of the Month for January 2023 Facebook Twitter Instagram Bio Highlight Bio Philip Alfred Mickelson is an American professional golfer. Mickelson took to golf at a fairly young age, hitting his first balls when just a little over 18 months old. He learned the basics of the golf by mirroring his father’s swing, […]
Michael Schumacher
Flashback Athlete of the Month for December 2022 Twitter Instagram Bio Highlight Bio Born on January 3rd, 1969, in Hürth, Germany, Michael Schumacher is a former racing diver who raced in Formula One for Jordan, Benetton, Ferrari, and Mercedes. Mostly noted for his strict fitness regimen and his ability to produce very fast laps during […]
Jerome Bettis
Flashback Athlete of the Month for November 2022 Twitter Instagram Bio Highlight Bio Jerome Abram Bettis Sr. is nothing short of a Steelers and NFL legend. Nicknamed “The Bus” for his towering size and running style, Bettis would go down in history as one of football’s GOATs. Bettis, a Detroit native, was first selected […]
Dwyane Wade
Flashback Athlete of the Month for October 2022 Twitter Instagram Bio Highlight Bio A former professional basketball player, Dwyane Wade is best known for his spectacular 16-year career playing for the NBA’s Miami Heat. A robust player that became the favorite of thousands of b-ball fans from continents over, Wade won a stunning 3 NBA […]
Troy Polamalu
Flashback Athlete of the Month for September 2022 Facebook Twitter Instagram Bio Bio Our pick for this month’s Flashback Athlete is none other than one of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ biggest names in recent history, Troy Polamalu. While he may no longer be an active part of the team as of 2015, his legacy will be […]
Allen Iverson
Flashback Athlete of the Month for August 2022 Bio Highlight Bio Standing just 6-feet tall, Allen Iverson became one of the most lethal scorers in NBA history. While he was frequently the smallest player on the court, he could get anywhere he wanted because of his quickness, strength, and handle. Nicknamed “The Answer,” Iverson left […]
