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1903 Jack Root,George Gardner1903–05 Bob Fitzsimmons1905–12 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien11912–16 Jack Dillon1916–20 Battling Levinsky1920–22 Georges Carpentier1923 Battling Siki1923–25 Mike…

“The Ten Most Wanted” List: A History

It all started in 1949, when a reporter from the International News Service decided to write a story about the “toughest guys” sought by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In response, the…

1997 Major League Baseball Milestones

58 Big FliesMark McGwireFell short of Roger Maris' fabled mark of 61 home runs in a season but did club 58 to tie the mark for right-handers set by Jimmie Foxx in 1932 and matched by Hank…

The Iditarod

The Iditarod Alaska's marathon sled-dog race by Erin Teare The first Saturday in March marks the beginning of the Iditarod, a one thousand mile sled dog race across Alaska's harsh…

Sports Personalities

Information has been gathered from many sources, including the individuals themselves. However, the almanac cannot guarantee the accuracy of every individual item.Aaron, Hank Abbott, Jim Abdul-…

The True George Washington: Physique: His Death

His DeathWashington's final illness began December 12, 1799, in a severe cold taken by riding about his plantation while "rain, hail and snow" were "falling alternately, with a cold wind."…

The Man with the Golden Shoes

Michael Johnson sets the pace in 1996 by John Gettings Michael Johnson at the Atlanta Olympic Games. (Source: AP) Related Links Olympics Overview 2012Track and Field PreviewEncyclopedia: Track…