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Women in Sports: Golf

Mary Queen of Scots was the first woman to play golf. It was during her reign that the famous golf course at St. Andrews was built, in 1552. Mary…

Doug Flutie

Born: Oct. 23, 1962Football QB Boston College QB who threw famous 48-yard “Hail Mary” to defeat Miami on Nov. 23, 1984; 1984 Heisman Trophy winner; has played in USFL, NFL and CFL; 6-time CFL MVP…

Notable Dancers and Choreographers

Alvin Ailey, Jr. See also African-American Visual and Performing Artist Hispanic-American Film, Television, and Theater Personalities Women Musicians and Dancers People in the News…

Edward Davy

physician, scientistBorn: 6/16/1806Birthplace: Ottery St. Mary, Devon, England After studying medicine and beginning a career as a chemist, he became interested in telegraphy. He immigrated to…

Women in Sports Bios

  Martina Hingis Biographies of Notable Women Actresses Adventurers Artists Athletes Businesswomen Comediennes Congresswomen Educators…

Miami Dolphins: The Path to Perfection

Path to Perfection by Michael Morrison In 1972, the Miami Dolphins completed what no other NFL team had — a perfect season. The Dolphins won all 14 of their regular season…

2007 NCAA Football Championship

DIVISION I-AAQuarterfinals(Dec. 1, 2007)Delaware 39, Northern Iowa 27Southern Illinois 34, Massachusetts 27Appalachian St 38, Eastern Washington 35Richmond 21, Wofford 10Semifinals(Dec. 7–8, 2007)…

Dusty Springfield

(Mary Isabel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien)Born: 4/16/1939Birthplace: Hampstead, London, England soulful British singer whose hits included '60s songs “Son of a Preacher Man” and “Wishin' and Hopin…