Many NFL athletes are known for their athletic prowess and versatility. they start in college and carry on to University playing football, basketball, and baseball, too. Antwaan Randle El is one of them.
Antwaan Randle El’s physicality would be tested in the NFL, as is shown in this photograph. His head would be turned around by Chris Akins like an owl’s, as seen in this photo. Impressive.
BOBBY ORR
This photograph is generally regarded as the most famous in NHL history. It was taken on May 10, 1970 during the Stanley Cup finals between the Boston Bruins and the Saint Louis Blues. Bobby Orr, defenseman, and one of the greatest players of all-time, leads Boston to victory during overtime.
He scored “The Goal,” and is tripped as he celebrates their win. 1970 would also be Bobby Orr’s most awarded season. He won the James Norris Memorial Trophy (total of 8), Art Ross Trophy, Conn Smythe Trophy, and The Hart Memorial Trophy. No player in NHL history has ever won the four major awards in the same season.
WILLIE MAYS
On September 29, 1954, during the World Series, “The Say Hey Kid,” Willie Mays, runs in full throttle with eyes on the ball as it sails through the air. He would snag a defensive play, a maneuver he was well-known for, and the crowd was ecstatic, it was the first game of the 1954 World Series.
Willie Mays’ career spanned 22 years, and was decorated with a number of National League MVP awards. This photograph gives us a glimpse of one of his heroic moves, conveying a deep fly ball to the centerfield. It was a crucial point in the match, and this helped the Giants maintain a 5-2 lead to win that game, and eventually sweep Cleveland for the title.
MIKE TYSON AND EVANDER HOLYFIELD
When Evander Holyfield fought “Iron” Mike Tyson in their heavyweight bout on June 28, 1977, he knew he had to take advantage of his height and reach to negate his opponent's power. Tyson had tremendous strength, and was the world’s scariest knockout fighter who relentlessly attacked his opponents from post to post.
Evander Holyfield’s fighting style would soon frustrate Tyson, as it did during their first fight. In this rematch, however, fans wouldn’t see the end of the fight as Tyson was disqualified in the third round for biting Holyfield’s ear twice; a moment Tyson would never live down.
TIGER WOODS
Tiger Woods turned professional back in 1996 at the age of twenty. He had an outstanding amateur career, and much was expected of him right from the outset. Tiger Woods would exceed people’s expectations to become one of the most successful golfers of all-time.
In this photograph, Woods tees off in the final round of the Masters Tournament on April 8, 2001. He won by two strokes over David Duval, and went on to win a total of four Masters tournaments throughout his career. It was that year, he would complete the “Tiger Slam,” in winning four consecutive major championship victories.