- Joe Dimaggio
Joseph Paul DiMaggio, born Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio, Jr. (November 25, 1914 - March 8, 1999) in Martinez, California, and moved to San Francisco at one year old. He was nicknamed Joltin' Joe and The Yankee Clipper, was a Major League Baseball center fielder who played his entire MLB career (1936-1951) for the New York Yankees. He was the brother of Vince DiMaggio and Dom DiMaggio. - Joe Torre
The classic example of an affiliative leader - and the one often cited by Goleman - is Joe Torre , the ex-manager of the New York Yankees. Just think about the challenges faced by the manager of a professional baseball team. And the New York Yankees are not just any team. Joe Torre was the manager of one of the most talented teams in all of baseball. And with all that talent come a lot of ego-centric players. - Yogi Berra
Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra (born May 12, 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri) is a former catcher and manager in Major League baseball. He played almost his entire career for the New York Yankees and was elected to the baseball Hall of Fame in 1972. He was one of only four players to be named the Most Valuable Player of the American League three times, and one of only six managers to lead both American and National League teams to the World Series. - Billy Martin
Alfred Manuel "Billy" Martin was an American second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball who was best known as the manager of the New York Yankees five different times. He won two American League championships taking the Yankees to the World Series in 1976, getting swept by the Cinncinati Reds, and winning the 1977 as their manager, and led four different AL teams to division championships. Martin was known for his ability to win with any team, … - Mario Andretti
Mario Gabriele Andretti (born February 28, 1940 in Montona d'Istria, Italy, now Motovun, Croatia) is an Italian American racecar driver, and one of the most successful Americans in the history of auto racing. He has competed and won in many different types of auto racing, including stock cars, midget cars, sprint cars, IndyCars, drag racing cars, sports cars, and single-seater Formula One cars. During his career, Andretti won four IndyCar titles, … - Joe Montana
Joseph Clifford "Joe" Montana, Jr., (born June 11 1956 in New Eagle, Pennsylvania), nicknamed "Joe Cool" and "The Comeback Kid", is a retired American football player whose professional career in the National Football League (NFL) spanned the late 1970s through the early 1990s. Montana started his NFL career in 1979 with the San Francisco 49ers, where he played quarterback (QB) for the next 14 seasons. - Phil Rizzuto
Philip Francis Rizzuto (born Fiero Francis Rizzuto on September 25, 1917) is a former Major League Baseball player and radio/television sports announcer, known both for his skills as a player and his popular but idiosyncratic style as a broadcaster. Nicknamed "The Scooter," Rizzuto is the oldest living member of the Baseball Hall of Fame to have been inducted as a former major league player. - Hulk Hogan
Terrence Gene Bollea (born on August 11, 1953) is an American actor and semi-retired professional wrestler better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan. He currently stars on the VH1 reality show "Hogan Knows Best". - Tony Lazzeri
Anthony Michael "Tony" Lazzeri (December 6, 1903 in San Francisco, California- August 6, 1946 in San Francisco, California), was a Major League Baseball player during the 1920s and 1930s, predominantly with the New York Yankees. He was a member of the original American League All-Star team in 1933. He was nicknamed "Poosh 'Em Up" by Italian-speaking fans, from a mistranslation of an Italian phrase meaning to "hit it out" (hit a home run). - Jason Giambi
Jason Gilbert Giambi (born January 8, 1971) is a Major League Baseball Player and designated hitter for the New York Yankees. He was the American League MVP in 2000 with the Oakland Athletics, and is a 5-time All-Star who has led the American League in walks 4 times, in on base percentage 3 times, in doubles and in slugging percentage once each, and won the Silver Slugger award twice. He attended Long Beach State. - Dan Marino
Daniel Constantine Marino Jr. (born September 15, 1961 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA) is a Hall of Fame quarterback who played for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League. The last quarterback of the legendary Quarterback Class of 1983 to be taken, Marino holds or held almost every serious NFL passing record and, despite never being on a Super Bowl-winning team, … - Michael Andretti
Michael Mario Andretti (born October 5, 1962 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) is a American retired CART and Formula One driver. He now co-owns the Andretti Green Racing team in the Indy Racing League. He qualified eleventh for the 2007 Indianapolis 500 after finishing third in the 2006 Indianapolis 500. He is the son of Mario Andretti who is one of the most successful auto racing drivers of all time. - Randy Savage
Randall Mario Poffo (born November 15, 1952), better known by his ring name "Macho Man" Randy Savage, is an American professional wrestler. Savage achieved prominence in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and later World Championship Wrestling. For much of his tenure in the WWF, he was managed by his real life wife, Miss Elizabeth, to whom he was married on December 30, 1984. - Vic Raschi
Victor John Angelo "Vic" Raschi was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He was born in West Springfield, Massachusetts (thus the nickname "The Springfield Rifle") and went on to graduate from the College of William and Mary. His debut on the New York Yankees was September 23, 1946, wearing uniform number 12. The next year he wore three different numbers (17, 19, and 43) but number 17 became his from then on during his Yankee career. - Tommy Lasorda
I believe managing is like holding a dove in your hand. If you hold it too tightly you kill it, but if you hold it too loosely, you lose it. Tommy Lasorda I bleed Dodger blue and when I die, I'm going to the big Dodger in the sky. Tommy Lasorda I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer. Tommy Lasorda I motivate players through communication, being honest with them, having them respect and appreciate your ability and your help. - Joe Garagiola
Joseph Henry Garagiola, Sr. (born February 12, 1926 in St. Louis, Missouri) is an American former catcher in Major League Baseball who later became an announcer and television host, "unpopular" (huh?) for his colorful personality. In 1991, he was honored by the Baseball Hall of Fame with the Ford Frick Award for outstanding broadcasting accomplishents.(sp) He has also been given his own star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame. - Marco Andretti
Marco Michael Andretti (born March 13, 1987 in Nazareth, Pennsylvania) is an American auto racing driver who drives the #26 car for Andretti-Green Racing in the Indy Racing League. He is the son of 1991 IndyCar World Series champion Michael Andretti and the grandson of racing legend Mario Andretti. Andretti finished second in the 2006 Indianapolis 500 in the second closest finish in the race's history. Andretti resides in Indianapolis, Indiana. - Mike Piazza
Michael Joseph Piazza (born September 4, 1968 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA) is a U.S. Major League Baseball player for the Oakland Athletics. He began his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and played for the Florida Marlins, New York Mets, and San Diego Padres. He is a 12-time All-Star. Piazza is often regarded as the best catcher of all time, and holds the career record for home runs hit by a catcher. - Joe Pepitone
Joseph (Joe) Anthony Pepitone (born October 9 1940, in Brooklyn, New York) is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and outfielder for the New York Yankees (1962-1969), Houston Astros (1970), Chicago Cubs (1970-1973) and Atlanta Braves (1973). - Rocky Marciano
Rocky Marciano (September 1 1923 - August 31 1969), born Rocco Francis Marchegiano, was the heavyweight champion of the world from 1952 to 1956. Marciano, with forty-three knockouts to his credit (an 88% knockout rate), remains the only heavyweight champion in boxing history to retire without a defeat or a draw in his professional career. - Jeremy Giambi
Jeremy Dean Giambi (born September 30, 1974 in San Jose, California) is a left-handed, former professional baseball player for the Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox. He attended Cal State Fullerton and was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 6th round of the 1996 amateur draft. He last played in the majors in 2003 for the Boston Red Sox. - Roy Campanella
Roy Campanella, nicknamed "Campy", was an American baseball player - primarily at the position of catcher - in the Negro Leagues and Major League Baseball. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Widely considered to have been one of the greatest catchers in the history of the game, Campanella played for the Brooklyn Dodgers during the 1940s and 1950s, as one of the pioneers in breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. - Ken Venturi
Ken Venturi (born May 15, 1931) was a prominent PGA Tour professional during the late 1950s and early 1960s. He was born in San Francisco, California. Venturi first gained national attention in 1956 when, as an amateur, he finished second in that year's Masters after leading from the first round. He shot a final round 80 and blew a 4 shot lead which prevented him from winning outright and thus becoming the first amateur to do so in the history of The Masters. - Jim Valvano
James Thomas Anthony Valvano, nicknamed Jimmy V, was an American college basketball coach. While the head coach at North Carolina State University, he won the 1983 NCAA National Championship. Valvano is remembered for running up and down the court after winning the 1983 NCAA championship, seemingly in disbelief and looking for someone to hug. - Mike Scioscia
Michael Lorri "Mike" Scioscia (born November 27, 1958 in Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania) is a former catcher and current Major League Baseball manager. His last name is pronounced SO-shuh. He is often referred to by the nickname Sosh. Since 1999, he has served as the manager of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. - Bruno Sammartino
Bruno Leopoldo Francesco Sammartino (born October 6, 1935), is a former professional wrestler, best known for being the longest-running champion of the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), holding the title across two reigns for over 12 years in total, as well as the longest World Heavyweight Championship reign in professional wrestling history. - Jake Lamotta
Giacobbe La Motta (born July 10, 1921), better known as Jake LaMotta, nicknamed "The Bronx Bull" and "The Raging Bull", is a former boxer who was world middleweight champion and whose life has been as controversial outside the ring as it was inside it. He was portrayed in the film "Raging Bull" as the main character by Robert De Niro. - John Andretti
John Andretti from Indianapolis, Indiana is a one of the most versatile race car drivers in American history, winning in Indy car, NHRA Top Fuel Dragsters, endurance racing and NASCAR racing. - Vince Lombardi
Vincent Thomas Lombardi (June 11, 1913 - September 3, 1970) was one of the most successful head coaches in the history of American football. He was the driving force of the Green Bay Packers from 1959 to 1967, leading them in the capture of five NFL championships during his 9 year tenure. Following a one-year retirement from coaching in 1968, he returned as head coach of the Washington Redskins for the 1969 season. He owns a 9-1 record in the post-season. - Barry Zito
Barry William Zito (born May 13, 1978, in Las Vegas, Nevada) is a starting pitcher currently playing for the San Francisco Giants. Zito won the 2002 American League Cy Young Award and is a three-time All-Star. He was drafted by the Oakland Athletics as the 9th overall pick in the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft and played there from 2000 to 2006. After the 2006 season, Zito signed a US$126 million contract with the Giants, … - Ralph Branca
Ralph Theodore Joseph Branca (born January 6, 1926 in Mount Vernon, New York) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1944 through 1956, Branca played for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1944-53), Detroit Tigers (1953-54), and New York Yankees (1954). He batted and threw right handed. Branca was known as a very good starter with his years in Brooklyn. A three-time All-Star, he won 80 games for the Dodgers with a career-high 21 wins in 1947. - Terry Francona
Terry Jon "Tito" Francona (born April 22, 1959, in Aberdeen, South Dakota) is a Major League Baseball manager. As of 2007, he manages the Boston Red Sox in the American League. - Domenic Mediate
Domenic Mediate (born June 1, 1982) is an American soccer player who is currently a midfielder for D.C. United in Major League Soccer. He was Columbus Crew's second pick (23rd overall) in the 2005 MLS SuperDraft. After a year with the Crew, appearing in 11 games (four starts) with one goal and an assist, Mediate was traded to D.C. United on March 14, 2006 for a 2007 draft pick. Mediate made seven starts for the D.C. reserves in 2006, scoring a goal and logging two assists. - Bill Parcells
Duane Charles "Bill" Parcells (born August 22, 1941 in Englewood, New Jersey), nicknamed "The Big Tuna", is a retired American football head coach, last coaching the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. Parcells owns two Super Bowl rings with wins in Super Bowl XXI and Super Bowl XXV. He announced his fourth retirement from football on January 22, 2007 - Gino Marchetti
Gino John Marchetti (born January 2 1927, Smithers, West Virginia) is a former professional American football player in the National Football League. A defensive end, he played from 1952 to 1964 and 1966 for the Dallas Texans and the Baltimore Colts. - Angelo Poffo
John Angelo Poffo (born April 10, 1925) is a former professional wrestler and wrestling promoter. He ran International Championship Wrestling for a number of years, holding cards in Tennessee, Kentucky and Arkansas. He is most noted for being the father of "Macho Man" Randy Savage and "Leaping" Lanny Poffo/The Genius. He also held the world sit up record for several years, his total being 6033 in one sitting - Jennifer Capriati
Jennifer Marie Capriati (born March 29, 1976, in New York City) is a former world number one women's tennis player from the United States. During her career, she has won three Grand Slam singles titles (2 Australian Open, 1 French Open), as well as the women's singles gold medal at the 1992 Olympic Games. - Craig Biggio
Craig Alan Biggio (born December 14, 1965 in Smithtown, New York) is a seven-time All-Star Major League baseball player who has played his entire career with the Houston Astros. On November 10, 2006, the Astros reached a 1-year contract agreement with Biggio, ensuring his 20th consecutive season with the team. - Lanny Poffo
Lanny Poffo (born December 28, 1954 in Calgary, Alberta) is an American professional wrestler. He is the son of Angelo Poffo and the brother of wrestling legend "Macho Man" Randy Savage. - Nick Buoniconti
Nicholas Anthony Buoniconti (born December 15, 1940) is a former American Football League and NFL Hall of Fame middle linebacker, who played for the Boston Patriots and Miami Dolphins. Born on December 15 1940 in Springfield, Massachusetts, Buoniconti graduated from Notre Dame, and was drafted by the AFL's Patriots in the thirteenth round of the 1962 AFL draft.
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