Compton High School has enjoyed a long illustrious history of athletic excellence and it all began with the class of 1944. That year, two...

On December 21, 1891, after much deliberation, James Naismith decided to put his invention to the test. But instead of whirring gizmos and gadgets, his was one made from the sweat and passion of young athletes craving for physical exertion. In a gymnasium in the unassuming Massachusetts town of Springfield, he directed his students in a new game called "basket ball". Based solely on the 13 Rules that Naismith had recently written, the game was vastly different than what wha

Every great football dynasty needs at least one quality receiver with sure hands capable of catching anything. How else could you describe Cleveland's Dante Lavelli than his nickname "Gluefingers"? In 11 years with the Browns, he led the club to seven championships while proving his worth in the moments with the highest of stakes. This is his story. The Early Years Dante Lavelli was born in Hudson, Ohio to a pair of Italian immigrants on February 23, 1923. Seeing his father

On December 17, 1933, the Chicago Bears hosted the New York Giants in the first scheduled NFL Championship Game. Before the season, Washingotn Redskins owner George Preston Marshall had suggested that the NFL split the 10 team league into two divisions with the winners of each facing each other for the league title. The other owners agreed and when the Bears ended the regular season with a 10-2-1 record, they edged the Giants (10-3) ever so slightly for the right to host the

This year, the Cleveland Browns have found ways to win with four different quarterbacks ranging from former Heisman runner-up DeShaun Watson to former XFL star P.J. Watson to little known Dorian Thompson-Robinson and now former Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco. Despite the turmoil somehow, the Browns have played themselves into the brink of a rare postseason berth. This calls to mind another year when the Browns had to dig down deep just to reach the playoffs with four quarterbacks.

Recreation Grounds (1868-1884): Recreation Park I (1897-1906): Recreation Park II (1907-1931): Seals Stadium (1931-1959): Kezar Stadium...

Before they moved into the quaint confines of Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs moved around a lot during their first 40 years of existence. Ballparks such as the 23rd Street Grounds and Lakefront Parks I and II served as momentary residences before the Cubs could find a more permanent solution. Although they only stayed for a total of 27 years, the Cubs found a place that they could call "home" in both versions of the West Side Grounds. West Side Grounds I The first edition o

It was an overcast day in the middle of the season when Dodgers announcer Vin Scully was invited to watch a tryout for an unknown prospect at Ebbets Field. Scully wasn't impressed, not in the clubhouse before where he assumed that the young man's suntan was the result of too much time spent on the beach, nor on the field where his play was eratic at best. But Dodgers general manager Buzzy Bavasi saw something in the pitcher. He was impressed with his arm strength and felt th

Craig Morton had always dreamed of the spotlight. Ever since his days starring on the baseball diamond and the football field at Campbell...

On December 12, 1965, Gale Sayers etched his name in the record books. Although just a rookie, the "Kansas Comet" had already proved his...

History remembers the victors much better than it does the losers. the teams that win it all are instantly immortalized as one of the sport's greatest while the loser can only stand on the sidelines watching as their legacy is forever tarnished all the while thinking: "Was all that work wasted?". Sometimes they find redemption, but for the most part, the losers of the Super Bowl never return. But this article is not about what happened before or after the Super Bowl. Instead,

In some ways, Mike Garrett was kind of like the Forrest Gump of football. After becoming the first Heisman Trophy winner in USC's storied history, the running back from East Los Angeles was on the receiving end of one of the lasting images of the Super Bowl. Later, he made a name for himself as his alma mater's athletic director, overseeing a dynasty before watching it all crumble before his eyes due to scandal. This is his story. The Early Years Mike Garrett was born on Ap

Gene Autry had always loved baseball. Even while he was starring in 93 movies and 91 television shows as the venerable singing cowboy, he dreamed of the day that he could own a baseball team. He certainly had the generous personality that could exude confidence in a young ball club. For years, he had been widely known for paying bills for his friends, riding in the front seat right beside his chauffeur and leading guests of his resort in sing-a-longs. On December 6, 1960, th

Shortly after the 1973 season had concluded, Cubs star third baseman Ron Santo was faced with a dilemma. He had just completed his 14th year in the majors and the Cubs, having established himself as one of the Windy City's best players and adopting the city as his hometown. Still, the Cubs were entitled to make their roster a little better. They tried to trade him to the California Angels, but the aging third baseman had a trick up his sleeve. On December 5, 1973, Ron Santo

There's been a lot of talk about this Sunday's clash between the 49ers and the Eagles. All offseason, numerous players have stated that...

Although he was better known as the Giants pitching coach during their dynasty of the 2010's, Dave Righetti was once quite the player...

On November 29, 1960, Navy's Joe Bellino won the Heisman Trophy. Hailing from Winchester, MA, he could have chosen a baseball career, having been drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates out of high school. But he yearned to be a running back and to serve his country. As a senior in Annapolis, Bellino rushed for 834 yards and 15 touchdowns while catching another three touchdowns. It was enough to run circles around the rest of the Heisman ballot, beating out Penn State's Richie Luc

History remembers the victors much better than it does the losers. the teams that win it all are instantly immortalized as one of the sport's greatest while the loser can only stand on the sidelines watching as their legacy is forever tarnished all the while thinking: "Was all that work wasted?". Sometimes they find redemption, but for the most part, the losers of the Super Bowl never return. But this article is not about what happened before or after the Super Bowl. Instead,

On November 25, 1951, Dub Jones scored six touchdowns for the Cleveland Browns against the Chicago Bears. While others have tied it, no...

When Joe Perry carried the ball across the goalline for his tenth rushing touchdown of the year against the Los Angeles Dons in 1948, it...