sports history

1956

Bill Russell would go down in history for winning gold for the U.S. national men’s basketball team at the 1956 Olympics.

1966

Bill Russell, arguably one of the greatest NBA players in history, was known for his defense, rebounds and shot-blocking during his time in the Boston Celtics. Russell made an impact on the team and led the Celtics to win 11 championships in 13 seasons. Russell became the first Black coach in the NBA and the first to win a championship.

1990s

One of the most well known athletes in the world, Serena Williams, has changed the game of tennis since her beginning with sister Venus Williams. With 23 titles, Williams has won the most Grand Slam tournaments in the Open Era, the most since 1968. She also holds the record as the only player, man or woman, to accomplish a Career Golden Slam in both singles and doubles and for winning gold medals in the Olympics. At some point in her career, Williams was one of the highest paid women in tennis and in sports, earning $29 million in 2017.

2001

Tiger Woods is regarded as one of the greatest golfers in history and has impacted the sport in decades. He has won five Masters Tournaments, four PGA Championships, three U.S. Open Championships, and three British Open Championships. With his second Masters victory, Tiger became the first golfer ever to hold all four professional major championships at the same time.