Famous African American Athletes
A sport is not just another means of recreation anymore. Over the years, it has also emerged as a form of entertainment. A few athletes alone have managed to turn even the most boring matches into nail-biting contest. They have managed to get people glued to their television screens and hundreds of spectators to the nearest stadiums. African American athletes, in particular, are known not just for their stamina and great physique, but their ability to turn the tables in even the toughest of situations. Be it cricket, Basketball, Tennis, wrestling, golf or football, African American athletes have been outstanding achievers in almost every sport. Basketball players like Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson, in that regard, have been the poster boys of the sport. They have gifted basketball players several unforgettable nail-biting moments. Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali’s career record has been unbeatable till date. Ali has won most of the matches he has participated in and has been more of a nightmare to most of his opponents. The boxer’s life was also the inspiration behind the critically and commercially acclaimed biopic ‘Ali’. A few other noteworthy African American athletes who are popular for their abilities are Tennis stars Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Arthur Ashe, ace golfer Tiger Woods, as well as yesteryear baseball star Jackie Robinson. Here’s a list which consists of the names of several African American athletes who are now legendary figures and are the role models of several budding sportsmen.
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Birthdate: March 14, 1997
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio, United States
Height: 4'8" (142 cm)
Birthdate: September 12, 1913
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Oakville, Alabama, United States
Died: March 31, 1980
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: January 16, 1969
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida, United States
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Birthdate: February 10, 1982
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: September 13, 1967
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Dallas
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: June 23, 1940
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Clarksville, Tennessee, United States
Died: November 12, 1994
Birthdate: March 3, 1962
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: East St. Louis, Illinois, United States
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Birthdate: November 20, 1976
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
Birthdate: October 12, 1975
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: January 4, 1984
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: May 29, 1910
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Died: October 10, 1978
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: August 2, 1996
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States
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Birthdate: June 8, 2002
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: March 25, 1967
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Poughkeepsie
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Birthdate: June 6, 1944
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Clarksville, Texas, United States
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
Birthdate: November 26, 1878
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Died: June 21, 1932
Birthdate: January 3, 1955
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: San Jose, California, United States
Birthdate: May 12, 1902
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Hiram, Ohio, United States
Died: October 8, 1923
Birthdate: 1993 AD
Birthplace: Harvey, Illinois, United States
Birthdate: July 31, 1954
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Died: January 24, 1986
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
Birthdate: May 24, 1985
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Acornhoek, South Africa
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: November 3, 1967
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Macon, Georgia, United States
Died: August 10, 2010
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Birthdate: September 11, 1983
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Rochester, Pennsylvania, United States
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Birthdate: June 3, 1990
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
Birthdate: August 29, 1945
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Griffin, Georgia, United States
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Birthdate: November 21, 1984
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Birthdate: November 6, 1880
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Hannibal, Missouri, United States
Died: April 11, 1962
Birthdate: August 13, 1971
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Birthdate: July 5, 1915
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Died: October 30, 2007
Birthdate: May 1, 1973
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Frederiksted,Virgin Islands, United States
Birthdate: August 1, 1921
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Englewood, New Jersey, United States
Died: November 8, 1998
Birthdate: January 4, 1884
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Massachusetts, United States
Died: 1963 AD