This photograph of Bob Beamon was taken during the Summer Olympics, Oct. 18, 1968. Beamon is well-known for what he would accomplish on this day in Mexico City. He set the world record for long jump of 8.9 meters, a record that would remain unbroken for more than two decades.
Whenever a track and field athlete would come up with a remarkable performance, it would be described as “Beamonesque,” in reference to Bob’s spectacular feat, a byword to greatness.
LSU BASEBALL TEAM
Ryan Theriot started his career with LSU as a starting second baseman but was moved to shortstop in 2000, the same year this shot was taken.
Ryan Theriot has every reason to celebrate as he scored the game-winning run in a tough game between LSU and the Stanford Cardinal. They were rallying a three-point deficit before Theriot pulled off the game-winner to edge them ahead 6-5 at the Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha.
VINCE YOUNG
This photograph features former American football quarterback, Vince Young, the man of the hour. He stands on top of the world, celebrating after the Longhorns’ win against USC 41-38 during the national championship.
On January 4, 2006, Vince Young helped his team rally against their opponents, ultimately sealing the deal with a game-winning touchdown. He threw 267 yards, valiantly ran for 200 more. His game winner was listed at number five in an ESPN compilation of the top 100 plays in college football history.
ROGER STAUBACH
Roger Staubach is photographed here on 28th November 1964. Staubach just gets off his pass to halfback Tom Leiser. Staubach was rushed early in the second quarter to give Army a 2-0 lead.
This was in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Roger Staubach shows his glee and style.
HANK AARON
In this April 8, 1974 photograph, Hank “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron shows where he got his nickname from by batting another baseball out of the stadium for home run number 715. This would break the record for most home runs previously set by the legendary Babe Ruth.
Hammerin’ Hank continued to compete for two more years and by the time he retired he had accumulated a total record of 755 home runs. This record was unbroken for 33 years until Barry Bonds upped the ante in 2007.