Status: 2008 Olympic gold medalist retired this week at the WTA Tour Championships in Doha. She won 16 career ATP singles titles. Reached a career high #3 ranking in April 2009.
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 141
DOB: October 15th, 1981 In: Moscow, Russia.
Tennis Inspiration: “My mom was the person that I admire all my life. (Who [...]
Status: Heavyweight challenger takes on WBA champ David Haye in November in London. 2000 Olympic gold medalist. European Heavyweight champion. Record is 27-4 (20 KO’s).
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 250
DOB: October 26, 1971 In: London, England
Boxing Inspirations: “Marvin Hagler, Muhummad Ali. Myself – I mean, I’ve always been a big hero for myself. I’ve always [...]
Status: San Francisco Giants outfielder.
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 195
DOB: May 17, 1976 In: Santo Domingo, DR
Childhood Heroes: “The truth? I don’t have any heroes right now, inside of my career. When I was little, my hero was – I don’t want to be lyin’ to you – I have a hero when I [...]
Status: Former WBO and IBF Welterweight champion.
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 154
DOB: March 18, 1978 In: Tijuana, Mexico
Childhood Heroes: “Tom and Jerry [laughter]. In boxing – Julio Cesar Chavez.”
Nicknames: “Tony The Silencer – my manager (Sergio Diaz) is trying to give me that nickname, because he says my punches are silent but deadly.”
First Boxing Memory: “Meeting Julio [...]
Status: NHL left winger from 1970-1982 with Philadelphia and Washington. Scored 154 goals in 837 NHL games.
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 200 pounds
DOB: Nov. 25, 1950 In: Oakville, Ontario.
Hockey Inspirations: “Gordie Howe and Bobby Hull. As a young kid I liked the way they worked and represented themselves.”
Nicknames: “Hound Dog.”
Early Hockey Memory: “Getting a chance [...]
Occupation: Best-selling author.
DOB: July 19, 1946 In: Manhattan
Hobbies/Leisure Activities: “Love to play softball. Love to read. And love to garden.”
Last Book Read: “I’m in the middle of it. Actually, two books, hold on, I’ll tell you both titles…“Edward Kennedy: An Intimate Portrait” by Burton Hersh. And “Play Their Hearts Out” [...]
Status: 1989 French Open champion. Winner of 34 career ATP singles titles. Highest ATP ranking of #2 in 1996. Inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame in 2008.
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 165
DOB: February 22, 1972 In: Hoboken, N.J.
First Tennis Memory: “Probably hitting against the basement wall when I was young. With my mom (Betty), my dad (Joe) [...]
Status: Former IBF Light Heavyweight title challenger. Current trainer. ESPN Classic TV commentator.
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 175
DOB: July 28, 1967 In: Hartford, Connecticut USA
Childhood Heroes: Lynn Swann (Most graceful WR in the NFL), Fred Lynn and Muhammad Ali.
Nicknames: Iceman, Jon-Jon, Superman.
Hobbies/Interests: Writing, reading, working with amateur boxers, traveling. Playing with my daughter, Sarita.
Favorite Movies: Shawshank Redemption, [...]
Status: NASCAR driver of the #83 Toyota Camry for Red Bull Racing. Winner of 13 career Sprint Cup races.
Ht: 5-9 Wt: 145
DOB: April 10, 1980 In: Enumclaw, Washington
Racing Inspirations: ”Jeff Gordon and Dave Blaney.”
Hobbies/Leisure Activities: ”Baseball, basketball and football. Just going out and watching as many races as I can. Snowmobiling. Grilling in my backyard. [...]
Note: This Biofile interview with Junior Seau was done in November 1992 at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, CA.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 250
DOB: Jan. 19, 1969 In: San Diego, CA
Nicknames: Tazmanian, June-Bug, Say-Ow.
Childhood Ambition: To be a dentist.
Football Inspirations: Mean Joe Greene, Jack Lambert, Mike Singletary, Lawrence Taylor.
Early Football Memory: I was a quarterback in [...]
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