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Biofile with Sammy Hagar  | read this item

Biofile with Sammy Hagar

 
STATUS: Inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as member of Van Halen. Former lead singer for Van Halen (‘86-96).
DOB: October 13, 1947 IN: Monterey, CA
CHILDHOOD HERO: Elvis Presley.
HOBBIES: I like to run, mountain bike and hike in the mountains by myself or with my wife. And I like to do nothing. And I love [...]

Biofile with Pancho Segura  | read this item

Biofile with Pancho Segura

 
Status: Tennis Hall of Famer. Won the U.S. Pro Championships in 1950 (d. Kovacs), 1951 & 1952 (d. Gonzalez).
Ht: 5-6 Wt: 160
DOB: June 20, 1921 in Guayaquil, Ecuador
First Tennis Memory: “Somebody gave me his racquet. And I always watched. And I held it with two hands. I was seven-years-old. And I played against the wall. [...]

Biofile with Hank Aaron  | read this item

Biofile with Hank Aaron

 
Status: Baseball Hall of Famer. All-time home run king with 755. Currently, Hank is a Senior Vice President with the Atlanta Braves. In addition, he owns several Church’s, Popeyes and Krispy Kreme franchises in the Atlanta area. He also operates his foundation (The Henry L. Aaron Chasing The Dream Foundation).
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 190
DOB: February 5, [...]

Biofile with Manny Pacquiao

12/2/08,Las Vegas,Nevada --- Four-time world champion Manny Pacquiao,General Santos,Philippines listens to chief trainer Freddie Roach(L) as he goes thru final preparations for his upcoming world welterweight rumble "Dream Match" against the 'Golden Boy' Oscar De La Hoya,East Los Angeles on Saturday,December 6 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas,Nevada. Golden Boy and Top Rank present De La Hoya vs. Pacquiao which will available on HBO Pay Per View. --- Photo Credit : Chris Farina - Top Rank (no other credit allowed) copyright 2008  | read this item

Biofile with Manny Pacquiao

 
Status: Seven-time world champion in boxing. Record is 50-3-2 (38 KO’s).
Ht: 5-6 Wt: 140
DOB: December 17, 1978 In: Cabangal, Philippines
Age started boxing: 12.
Early boxing memory: My first fight gave me one dollar. I gave the dollar to my mother.
Favorite all-time fighter: Sugar Ray Leonard.
Pre-fight meal: Rice and fish.
Pre-fight superstition: Pray. Just pray. Pray right before [...]

Biofile with Jarkko Nieminen

MASON, OH - AUGUST 16: Jarkko Nieminen of Finland poses for a portrait during the 2006 Western & Southern Financial Group Masters, at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 16, 2006 in Mason, Ohio. (Photo by Mark Lyons/Getty Images)  | read this item

Biofile with Jarkko Nieminen

 
Status: Winner of one ATP singles title. Career high singles rank #13 in July 2006. Has career wins over Sampras, Agassi, Djokovic.
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 172
DOB: July 23, 1981 In: Masku, Finland
Tennis Inspirations: “Vilas when Borg and McEnroe played. Becker, Edberg and Sampras.”
Nicknames: “Just my first name. I haven’t had any nice nicknames [smiles].”
Hobbies/Leisure Activities: “Well, [...]

Biofile with Ivo Karlovic  | read this item

Biofile with Ivo Karlovic

 Photo Credit: Henk Abbink
Status: Winner of four ATP singles titles. Highest singles rank is #14. Member of Croatia’s Davis Cup team. Has wins over Federer,
Hewitt, Roddick, Blake, Djokovic.
Ht: 6-10 Wt: 230 pounds.
DOB: February 28, 1979 in Zagreb, Croatia.
Hobbies/Interests: “You know, it is difficult to have like a real hobby because like every week we are [...]

Biofile with Gisela Dulko  | read this item

Biofile with Gisela Dulko

 
Status: #35 WTA ranking. Has won three Sony Ericsson WTA singles titles. Career high rank was #26 in 2005. Currently playing the WTA clay event in Colombia.
Ht: 5-7  Wt: 123
DOB: January 30, 1985 In: Argentina.
Tennis Inspiration: “Monica Seles. (Meet her?) No I didn’t have the chance but I loved her game and her attitude on the [...]

Biofile with Odlanier Solis  | read this item

Biofile with Odlanier Solis

 
Status: WBC #2 ranked heavyweight contender. 2004 Olympic gold medalist. His record is 15-0 (11 KO’s).
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 270
DOB: April 5, 1980 In: Havana, Cuba
First Boxing Memory: “We used to have this thing called Rustic boxing in Cuba where they would blind-fold the kids and get a stick
with a pillow at the end and beat [...]

Biofile with David Nalbandian  | read this item

Biofile with David Nalbandian

 
Status: Former world #3 returns to ATP singles action this week after injury in Buenos Aires. He defeated Potito Starace in the first round. Currently ranked #140.
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 175
DOB: January 1, 1982 in Unquillo, Cordoba, Argentina
First Tennis Memory: “Becker, Wimbledon.”
Tennis Inspirations: “My family.”
Hobbies/Leisure Activities: “Fishing, watching Rally races, futbol, big fan of River Plate.”
Favorite [...]

Biofile with Jay Richardson  | read this item

Biofile with Jay Richardson

 
Status: Oakland Raiders defensive end.
Ht: 6-6 Wt: 270
DOB: January 27, 1984 In: Washington, DC
College: Ohio State University.
First Football Memory: “Being terrible at it in seventh grade and not playing again until high school.”
Football Inspirations: “My mother inspired me to play. She had to get me doing something to keep me out of trouble.”
Nicknames: Big Jay, J-Rock, [...]

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