This Biofile about Jack Dempsey was done on April 15, 1997 in New York City with Jack’s wife Deanna Dempsey.
Status: Former World Heavyweight champion 1919-1926.
DOB: June 24, 1895 In: Manassa, Colorado
Childhood Hero: “John L. Sullivan.”
Nicknames: Kid Blackie, Manassa Mauler (from Damon Runyan), Manassa Jack, The Man Eater, Jack The [...]
Status: Baltimore Ravens All-Pro linebacker.
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 250
DOB: May 15, 1975 In: Bartow, FL
Football Inspirations: “Walter Payton, Ronnie Lott, Superman.”
Nicknames: “Baby Ray, Goon, Uncle Fester, Wo-Wo, Sugar Ray.”
Hobbies/Leisure Activities: “Bowling, movies, swimming, fishing, boating.”
Pre-Game Feeling: “I think I’m on another level before the game. I’m in [...]
Status: Dallas Cowboys wide receiver.
Ht: 6-3; Wt: 211
DOB: Dec. 20, 1981, in Odessa, Texas
Football Inspirations: “Herschel Walker, first and foremost. I played running back growing up, so I wanted to be him.”
Hobbies/interests: “Video games. I play video games all night. If I wasn’t playing football, I’d be a video game nerd.” (Roy [...]
Status: NBA Hall of Famer. Boston Celtics guard from 1951-1963.
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 175
DOB: July 9, 1928 In: New York City
Hobbies/Interests: “I play mediocre golf and terrible tennis.”
Nicknames:”Houdini of the Hardwoods. The Houdini name haunted me through high school and college. I’m only teasing you [smiles]. I was doing all that fancy stuff [...]
Status: Former ATP world #1, 1998 French Open champion and Davis Cup winner for Spain retired from professional tennis this week. He won 20 career ATP singles titles.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 190 pounds.
DOB: August 27, 1976 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Childhood Heroes: “I admire people but I didn’t have any, like, heroes.”
Nicknames: “Charlie. Moyini.”
Hobbies/Interests: “I like [...]
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 [...]
Status: Chicago Bears cornerback, wide receiver and return specialist. Two Pro Bowl appearances. Holds several NFL records including record for single-season most combined punt & kick returns for TD (6).
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 186
DOB: Nov. 4, 1982 In: Riviera Beach, Fla.
Childhood Heroes: “I’d say Deion Sanders. Cartoons — probably He-Man.”
Nicknames: “Any Time, the one you see [...]
Status: Cincinnati Reds pitcher posted a 17-10 record this year with a 3.88 ERA. He will pitch N.L. Playoff Game Two for the Reds against the Phillies.
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 194
DOB: Feb. 24, 1977 In: Key West, Fla.
Baseball Inspirations: “Ozzie Smith. That was my man. I thought I was gonna be a big league shortstop. I’d [...]
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