Athletes of the 20th Century and Beyond By 1EyreJM Feb 6, 1845 Babe Ruth Baseball May 22, 1887 Jim Thorpe Football Jun 13, 1903 Red Grange Football Sep 12, 1913 Jesse Owens Track and Field Jan 31, 1919 Jackie Robinson Baseball Mar 31, 1928 Gordie Howe Hockey Sep 10, 1929 Arnold Palmer Golf Jul 2, 1937 Richard Petty NASCAR Jan 21, 1940 Jack Nicklaus Golfer Jan 17, 1942 Muhammad Ali Boxing Nov 22, 1943 Billie Jean King Tennis Jan 16, 1953 A.J. Foyt Open Wheel Racing Mar 3, 1962 Jackie Joyner- Kersee Track and Field Feb 17, 1963 Michael Jordan Basketball Jun 30, 1985 Michael Phelps Swimming
