Sports athletes 20th century and before By rynepetersen23 Jul 11, 1914 Babe Ruth Baseball Oct 18, 1924 Red Grange Football Sep 17, 1932 Jim Thrope Football Aug 21, 1936 Jesse owens Track and field Jul 2, 1937 Richard Petty NASCAR Jun 13, 1946 Gordie Howe NHL Apr 15, 1947 Jackie Robinson MLB Oct 29, 1960 Muhammad Ali Boxer May 19, 1962 Jack Nicklaus Golfer Apr 20, 1963 AJ Foyt Racing Mar 17, 1973 Billie Jean King Tennis Apr 12, 1974 Arnold Palmer Golfer Aug 21, 1984 Jackie Joyner-Kerse Track and field Oct 26, 1984 Micheal Jordan NBA Player Aug 21, 2004 Micheal Phelps Swimmer
