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Best Video Games for Adults

From Super Smash Bros. Brawl to Space Invaders Extreme by Dana J. Quigley Related Links Ratings of Games on the Internet History of Video Games Quiz…

Formula One

(Encyclopedia) Formula One (F1), type of racecar used in Grand Prix automobile racing. Capable of speeds exceeding 230 mph (370 kph), the technologically sophisticated F1 cars are low-slung, open-…

Willie Anderson

Willie AndersonBorn: May 1878Scottish golfer became a US citizen and won 4 U.S. Opens, including 3 straight (1901,03-05).Died: Oct. 25, 1910Sparky AndersonA - CMario Andretti

Jay Pritzker Biography

Jay PritzkerAge: 76 billionaire philanthropist and founder of the Hyatt hotel chain; in Chicago. In 1979 he established the Pritzker Architecture Prize, which is now considered the most…

Greg LeMond

Greg LeMondBorn: June 26, 1961Cyclist 3-time Tour de France winner (1986,89-90); only non-European to win the event until Lance Armstrong in 1999; retired in Dec. 1994 after being diagnosed…

Steve Yzerman

Steve YzermanBorn: May 9, 1965Hockey C Captained the Detroit Red Wings to Stanley Cup wins in 1997, 98 and 2002; won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP in 1998; one of only 14 NHL…

Art Ross Trophy—Leading Scorer

Art Ross Trophy—Leading Scorer1955 Bernie Geoffrion, Montreal1956 Jean Beliveau, Montreal1957 Gordie Howe, Detroit1958–59 Dickie Moore, Montreal1960 Bobby Hull, Chicago1961 Bernie Geoffrion,…

Jerry Quarry Biography

Jerry QuarryAge: 53 popular heavyweight boxer who fought former champions Floyd Patterson and Muhammad Ali; earned $2.1 million as a top contender in the 1960s and 70s; fought Ali when he…

Denver Pyle Biography

Denver Pyleactor Born: 5/11/1920Birthplace: Bethune, Colorado Pyle often played characters redolent of the American West and the South. On TV he acted in The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (…