Faces in the Crowd (Sports Illustrated)

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Faces in the Crowd is a long-running segment from Sports Illustrated . Starting in the January 9, 1956, issue, the segment was originally titled These Faces in the Crowd. [1] The predecessor to These Faces... was a segment called Pat on the Back. It differed in that it did not just focus on unknown or amateur athletes. Contrary to Faces in the Crowd, it featured professional athletes who set milestones and celebrities who undertook an athletic endeavor. Slight deviations from its basic format are rare. One such example was in the college football preview issue on September 5, 1977 when the segment was temporarily retitled Freshmen in the Crowd and featured six incoming gridiron prospects from major NCAA Division I programs. [2] From 1956 to 2006, a total of 15,672 athletes have been featured. [3]

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Video Faces in the Crowd

Video Faces in the Crowd is segment from Sports Illustrated and TAKKLE.com, which features up-and-coming high school athletes and their sports videos. The athletes are featured in the Sports Illustrated magazine, on the Sports Illustrated website and on the TAKKLE website.

Famous Faces in the Crowd

The 1950s

AthleteSportSI Cover DateSpecial Notes
Bobby Fischer Chess April 30, 1956At age 15, became youngest International Grandmaster
Althea Gibson Tennis/GolfMay 21, 1956Became first African American to win Wimbledon, and later became the first African American on the LPGA tour
Wilma Rudolph Track and FieldSeptember 3, 1956First African American woman to win three gold medals in one Olympics
Jack Nicklaus GolfSeptember 2, 1957Winner of 18 professional golf majors, plus 8 senior majors
Elgin Baylor BasketballFebruary 10, 1958Named in 1996 as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History. Later became general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers
Kris Kristofferson Rugby, Football, BoxingMarch 31, 1958(published as Kristoffer Kristofferson)
Al Oerter Track and FieldApril 14, 1958First of only two track and field athletes to win the same event in four consecutive Olympics
Bobby Unser Motor SportsJuly 14, 1958Won the Indianapolis 500 three times

The 1960s

AthleteSportSI Cover DateSpecial Notes
Marv Levy FootballFebruary 15, 1960Member of Pro Football Hall of Fame
Arthur Ashe TennisDecember 12, 1960Only African American man to win the U.S. Open, Australian Open, or Wimbledon
Billie Jean King TennisJuly 17, 1961(published as Billie Jean Moffitt) Won 12 Grand Slam singles titles, 19 Grand Slam women's doubles titles, and 11 Grand Slam mixed doubles titles. Also won a combined 20 titles at Wimbledon.
Evonne Goolagong TennisFebruary 3, 1964Won seven Grand Slam singles titles
Lew Alcindor (later Kareem Abdul-Jabbar)BasketballApril 27, 1964Won three NCAA titles and six NBA championships
Lanny Wadkins GolfJuly 20, 1964Won 21 times on the PGA Tour, including one PGA Championship
Johnny Miller GolfAugust 24, 1964Won 25 times on the PGA Tour, including one U.S. Open (with a final-round 63) and one Open Championship
Rollie Fingers BaseballSeptember 14, 1964Had 341 career saves
Bob Beamon Track and FieldMay 10, 1965Won the gold medal in the long jump at the 1968 Olympics by setting a world record that would stand for over 20 years
Calvin Murphy [4] BasketballJanuary 31, 19661993 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee; point guard with San Diego/Houston Rockets (19701983).
Tim Sheehy [5] HockeyMarch 14, 1966 Right wing with four teams in World Hockey Association and National Hockey League in seven seasons during 1970s.
Terry Bradshaw [6] FootballApril 11, 19661989 Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee; quarterbacked Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl wins (IX, X, XIII, XIV).
Jeff Petrie [7] BaseballMay 30, 1966 Shooting guard with Portland Trail Blazers (19701976). Given name misspelled and featured for another sport.
Tom Clements [8] BasketballJanuary 9, 1967Starting quarterback with Notre Dame's 1973 NCAA Division I national championship football team. Featured for another sport.
Vera Wang Figure SkatingJanuary 8, 1968Became a world-famous fashion designer
Hubert Green GolfApril 22, 1968Won 19 times on the PGA Tour, including one U.S. Open and one PGA Championship
Howard Stevens [9] FootballJanuary 20, 1969Return specialist with New Orleans Saints (19731975) and Baltimore Colts (19751977).
Johnny Neumann [10] BasketballFebruary 24, 1969 Small forward in American Basketball Association (19711976) and National Basketball Association (19761977).
Chris Evert TennisApril 14, 1969Won 18 Grand Slam singles titles
Earnie Shavers BoxingMay 5, 1969Heavyweight contender in the late 1970s; regarded as one of the hardest punchers ever
Steve Prefontaine [11] Track and FieldJune 2, 1969 Long-distance runner who competed at 1972 Summer Olympics. Feature films Prefontaine and Without Limits based on his life.
Nancy Lopez [12] GolfSeptember 15, 1969Won 48 times on the LPGA tour, including three majors. Married to World Series MVP Ray Knight.
Gary Gabelich [13] Motor SportsOctober 20, 1969Set then-Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) Land Speed Record (LSR) in 1970.

The 1970s

AthleteSportSI Cover DateSpecial Notes
Karl Douglas [14] FootballJanuary 19, 1970Quarterback in Canadian Football League with BC Lions (19731974) and Calgary Stampeders (19741975).
Tony Dungy Football/Basketball/TrackJanuary 26, 1970 [15] 2016 Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee; head coach of Super Bowl XLI Champion Indianapolis Colts.
Bill Walton Basketball1993 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee; won NBA Titles with Trail Blazers and Celtics.
Robbie Ftorek HockeyApril 13, 1970 [16] Center with five teams in WHA and NHL in thirteen seasons during 1970s and 1980s.
Andre McCarter BasketballWon NCAA title at UCLA (1975) and played professionally with Kings (1976–77) and Bullets (1980–81).
Billy Martin [17] TennisApril 27, 1970Played World Championship Tennis (1975–1982).
Roy Jackson [18] BaseballMay 11, 1970Relief pitcher with Mets, Blue Jays, Padres and Twins in late-1970s and 1980s.
Al Trost [19] SoccerJune 15, 1970 Midfielder with three teams in North American Soccer League and New York Arrows (1979–80).
Ken Kravec [20] BaseballJuly 6, 1970Starting pitcher with Chicago White Sox (19751980) and Chicago Cubs (19811982).
Harold Solomon [21] TennisJuly 20, 1970 1976 French Open Men's Singles finalist.
Dr. Delano Meriwether [22] Track and FieldAugust 17, 1970 US Public Health Service’s National Influenza Immunization Program director during 1976 swine flu outbreak.
Jay Haas [23] GolfSeptember 7, 1970Played on PGA Tour (1976–2003). Currently on PGA Tour Champions since 2004.
Samuel Snead [24] GolfOctober 19, 197082 PGA Tour wins include PGA Championship and Masters Tournament three times each and The Open Championship once.
Mike Miley [25] FootballNovember 16, 1970 LSU quarterback in early-1970s. Shortstop with California Angels (19751976).
Glenn Warner [26] SoccerNovember 30, 1970Winningest coach in Navy Midshipmen men's soccer history, including National Championship in 1964.
Mike Thomas [27] Football/BasketballDecember 21, 1970Running back with Washington Redskins (19751978) and San Diego Chargers (19791980).
Craig Virgin [28] Track and FieldNovember 29, 1971Competed at 1976 and 1984 Summer Olympics.
Quinn Buckner BasketballApril 17, 1972Won NCAA title and Olympic gold medal in 1976
Tracy Austin TennisOctober 15, 1973Won the US Open twice
Wilbert Montgomery [29] FootballNovember 12, 1973 Philadelphia Eagles starting running back in Super Bowl XV.
Bill Cartwright [30] BasketballFebruary 4, 1974Six-time NBA Champion with Chicago Bulls in 1990s, three each as a player and assistant coach.
Bart Conner [31] GymnasticsApril 29, 1974 1984 Summer Olympics double Gold Medalist in men's team all-around and parallel bars.
Mary Lou Piatek [32] TennisMay 20, 1974Played on WTA Tour during 1980s and early-1990s.
Dave Stegman [33] BaseballJune 3, 1974Outfielder with Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox in late-1970s and 1980s.
Butch Edge [34] BaseballJune 24, 1974 Blue Jays' sixth selection (twelfth overall) in 1976 Major League Baseball expansion draft from Brewers.
Orlando González [35] BaseballAugust 5, 1974First baseman/corner outfielder with Indians (1976), Phillies (1978) and Athletics (1980).
Roy Hamilton BasketballSeptember 9, 1974 [36] Played collegiately at UCLA and professionally with Pistons (1979–80) and Trail Blazers (1980–81).
Bryan E. Haas BaseballStarting pitcher with Brewers (19761985) and Athletics (19861987); appeared in 1982 World Series.
Leslie Townes HopeGolfSeptember 16, 1974 [37] Comedian known as Bob Hope; listed under his birth name.
David Santee Figure SkatingCompeted at 1976 and 1980 Winter Olympics.
Paul Krumpe [38] SoccerSeptember 23, 1974 United States men's national soccer team defender at 1990 FIFA World Cup.
Jim Zorn [39] FootballOctober 14, 1974 Seattle Seahawks' starting quarterback during franchise's first seven seasons.
Tony Nathan [40] FootballNovember 4, 1974Starting running back with 1978 national champions at Alabama and in Super Bowls XVII and XIX with Dolphins.
Don Hardeman [41] FootballDecember 2, 1974Running back with Houston Oilers (19751977) and Baltimore Colts (19781979).
Billy Sims [42] FootballDecember 23, 19741978 Heisman Trophy recipient with Oklahoma; first overall selection in 1980 NFL draft by Detroit Lions.
Kyle Macy [43] BasketballJanuary 6, 1975 1978 NCAA Division I Champion with Kentucky; point guard with Suns, Bulls and Pacers in 1980s.
Ray Burse [44] Rugby/Basketball/Track and FieldJanuary 27, 1975Two-term President of Kentucky State University (1982–1989, 2014–2016). Actually played football and not basketball.
Bill Willoughby [45] BasketballFebruary 3, 1975Bypassed college to play in NBA with Hawks, Braves, Cavaliers, Rockets, Spurs and Nets from 1975 to 1984.
Phil Mahre Skiing March 17, 1975 [46] Silver and Gold Medalist in men's slalom at 1980 and 1984 Winter Olympics respectively.
Hal Fishman Aviation Primary evening news anchor at KTLA from 1975 to 2007.
Dave Cottle [47] Lacrosse June 9, 1975Head coached Loyola to a Final (1990) and Semifinal (1998) and Maryland to three Semifinals (2003, 2005 and 2006).
Steve Kemp [48] BaseballJune 30, 1975 Left fielder with Tigers, White Sox, Yankees, Pirates and Rangers in late-1970s and 1980s.
Pat Underwood [49] BaseballJuly 7, 1975 Relief pitcher with Detroit Tigers from 1979 to 1983. Younger brother of Tom Underwood.
Bill Bordley [50] BaseballJuly 28, 1975Starting pitcher with San Francisco Giants in 1980.
Tim Wilkison [51] TennisSeptember 22, 1975Touring pro from 1979 to 1993; US Open quarterfinalist in 1986.
Ed Blankmeyer [52] BaseballSeptember 29, 1975Head coach of St. John's Red Storm baseball team from 1996 to 2019.
David Overstreet [53] FootballNovember 17, 1975 Halfback collegiately at Oklahoma and professionally with CFL Alouettes/Concordes and NFL Dolphins in early-1980s.
Amos Lawrence [54] FootballDecember 15, 1975Reserve running back with Super Bowl XVI Champion San Francisco 49ers.
Jimmy Jordan [55] FootballJanuary 12, 1976Reserve quarterback in all three seasons of United States Football League's Tampa Bay Bandits from 1983 to 1985.
John Tyma [56] SoccerJanuary 19, 1976Reserve forward with Soccer Bowl '81 Champion Chicago Sting.
Barry Crane [57] Bridge January 26, 1976Television producer and director recognized by the ACBL as the top matchpoint player of all time.
Scott Simpson [58] GolfFebruary 9, 1976Winner of 1987 U.S. Open.
Dave DeBol [59] HockeyMarch 1, 1976Center with WHA's Cincinnati Stingers (1977–1979) and NHL's Hartford Whalers (19791981).
Mike Gminski [60] BasketballMarch 22, 1976Center collegiately at Duke and professionally with Nets, 76ers, Hornets and Bucks from 1980 to 1994.
Johnny Jones [61] Track and FieldApril 19, 1976 1976 Summer Olympics Gold Medalist; second overall selection in 1980 NFL draft by New York Jets.
Todd Bell [62] Track and Field/FootballMay 17, 1976 Strong safety and linebacker with Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles respectively in 1980s.
Bruce Kimball [63] Diving May 24, 1976 1984 Summer Olympics Silver Medalist.
Matt Franco [64] SoccerJune 14, 1976Corner infielder with Cubs, Mets and Braves in 1990s and early-2000s. Featured for another sport.
Terry Francona [65] BaseballJuly 12, 1976Manager of World Series Champions with Boston Red Sox in 2004 and 2007.
Brad Arnsberg [66] BaseballAugust 23, 1976Pitching coach of World Series Champion Florida Marlins in 2003.
Brad Faxon [67] GolfSeptember 20, 1976Played on PGA Tour (1983–2010). Currently on PGA Tour Champions since 2011.
Steve Cauthen [68] Horse Racing November 1, 1976Youngest U. S. Triple Crown-winning jockey; only one to win both Kentucky and Epsom Derbies.
John McEnroe TennisNovember 8, 1976 [69] Winner of 17 Grand Slam titles (7 men's singles, 9 men's doubles, 1 mixed doubles) from late-1970s to early-1990s.
Mike Aulby Bowling First bowler to complete career "Super Slam" (win all five PBA Tour major tournaments at least once).
John Houska [70] SoccerDecember 13, 1976 Goalkeeper in North American Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League in late-1970s and early-1980s.
Ken Easley [71] FootballJanuary 10, 19772017 Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee; strong safety with the Seattle Seahawks (19811987).
Lynette Woodward BasketballApril 4, 1977 [72] 2004 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee. First female Harlem Globetrotter. Surname misspelled.
Lance Nethery Hockey Center with New York Rangers (19801982) and Edmonton Oilers (1981–82).
Dave Taylor [73] HockeyApril 11, 1977 Right wing on Los Angeles Kings' Triple Crown Line in early-1980s.
Mike McGee [74] BasketballApril 18, 1977Reserve small forward on two NBA Championship teams with Los Angeles Lakers in 1982 and 1985.
Paul Mellon [75] Horse RacingMay 16, 1977One of only five people ever designated "Exemplar of Racing" by National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.
Earvin Johnson BasketballMay 23, 1977 [76] 2002 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee; 1992 Summer Olympics Gold Medalist.
Keith Atherton BaseballRelief pitcher with 1987 World Series Champion Minnesota Twins.
Rodney Holman [77] FootballMay 30, 1977Three-time All-Pro tight end with Cincinnati Bengals (1988, 1989, 1990) and starter in Super Bowl XXIII.
Jimmy Arias [78] TennisJune 13, 1977 1981 French Open Mixed Doubles Champion; US Open semifinalist in 1983.
Jimmy Hines [79] GolfJune 20, 1977Winner of nine PGA Tour events from 1933 to 1945.
Hart Lee Dykes Jr. [80] Baseball/FootballAugust 8, 1977Wide receiver with New England Patriots (19891990).
Jackie Joyner [81] Track and FieldAugust 29, 1977Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist (two in 1988, one in 1992); holder of top six heptathlon performances to date.
Cindy Nicholas [82] Swimming September 19, 1977First woman to swim the English Channel both ways non-stop.
Bobby Dodd [83] TennisOctober 17, 19771993 College Football Hall of Fame Inductee; Georgia Tech football head coach from 1945 to 1966.
Art Schlichter [84] FootballNovember 28, 1977Quarterback collegiately at Ohio State (19781981) and in NFL with Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts (19821985).
Carl Lewis Track and FieldFebruary 6, 1978Won four gold medals at the 1984 Olympics, and the only other track and field athlete (after Oerter) to win the same event at four consecutive Olympics
Gary Kubiak FootballNovember 6, 1978Played for Denver Broncos and now is the head coach of the Denver Broncos where he won Super Bowl 50.
Sam Bowie [85] BasketballJanuary 29, 1979Second overall selection in 1984 NBA draft by Portland Trail Blazers.
Darren Daye [86] BasketballMarch 12, 1979 Small forward collegiately at UCLA and professionally with Bullets, Bulls and Celtics in 1980s.
Anne Donovan BasketballApril 2, 1979 [87] 1995 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee; two-time Summer Olympics Gold Medalist in 1984 and 1988.
Tracee Talavera Gymnastics 1984 Summer Olympics Silver Medalist.
Quintin Dailey [88] BasketballApril 9, 1979 Shooting guard with Bulls, Clippers and SuperSonics in 1980s and early-1990s.
Marvis Frazier [89] BoxingApril 16, 1979 Heavyweight with a 19–2 professional record; only losses to Larry Holmes in 1983 and Mike Tyson in 1986.
Clark Kellogg [90] BasketballApril 30, 1979 Power forward with Indiana Pacers from 1982 to 1987.
Don Mattingly BaseballJuly 16, 19796 Time A.L All Star, and 1985 A.L. MVP
Payne Stewart GolfWon 11 times on the PGA Tour, including two US Opens and one PGA Championship
Herschel Walker Track and Field/FootballSeptember 10, 1979Played in USFL and NFL
Greg LeMond CyclingNovember 12, 1979Won Tour de France three times

The 1980s

AthleteSportSI Cover DateSpecial Notes
Keith Gretzky [91] HockeyMay 5, 1980Younger brother of Wayne Gretzky.
Marcus Dupree FootballOctober 27, 1980Played in USFL and NFL
Cheryl Miller BasketballMarch 9, 1981Winner of Olympic Gold Medal and two NCAA titles
Michael Andretti Motor SportsJune 8, 1981Longtime CART driver and winner of 1991 CART title; now owner of the successful Andretti Green Racing team in the IRL
Shawon Dunston BaseballJune 7, 1982Played with the Cubs and the Giants
Spud Webb BasketballMay 24, 1982Won NBA Slam Dunk Competition
Darrell Green FootballJuly 5, 1982 Super Bowl Champion who won the NFL's Fastest Man competition
Vince Coleman Baseball/FootballJuly 12, 1982Played in 1985 World Series
Mark Breland [92] BoxingNovember 22, 1982 1984 Summer Olympics Gold Medalist; WBA Welterweight Champion (February-August 1987, February 1989-July 1990).
Rodney Peete FootballDecember 20, 1982Host of The Best Damn Sports Show Period
Steve Alford BasketballFebruary 21, 1983Won one NCAA title, played four years in the NBA, now head coach at UCLA
Pernell Whitaker BoxingMay 16, 1983Gold medalist at the 1984 Olympics, and world champion in four weight classes as a professional
Jesse Jackson, Jr. FootballFebruary 13, 1984Son of Jesse Jackson, and United States Representative 1995-2012
Al Leiter [93] BaseballJune 4, 1984Starting pitcher on World Series Champions with Toronto Blue Jays (1993) and Florida Marlins (1997)
Michael Grier [94] HockeyJune 18, 1984Right wing with Edmonton Oilers, Washington Capitals, San Jose Sharks and Buffalo Sabres from late-1990s to early-2010s, later general manager for the Sharks
Emmitt Smith [95] FootballJanuary 13, 1986All-time leading rusher in NFL History
Jennifer Capriati TennisMarch 30, 1987Won gold medal at 1992 Olympics, and came back from personal problems to win three Grand Slam events in the 2000s
Kristi Yamaguchi Figure SkatingFebruary 1, 1988Won gold at 1992 Olympics
Raghib Ismail Football/Track and FieldJuly 25, 1988Won national championship with Notre Dame and the Grey Cup with the Toronto Argonauts
John Olerud BaseballAugust 15, 1988Winner of two World Series
Dorsey Levens FootballOctober 24, 1988Played with the Green Bay Packers
Michelle Akers SoccerMarch 13, 1989Winner of Olympic gold medal with Team USA in 1996 Olympics, winner of 1991 and 1999 FIFA Women's World Cups with Team USA, and one of only two women named to the FIFA 100 list of the 125 greatest living soccer players in 2004
Lisa Fernandez [96] SoftballMay 8, 1989Three-time Summer Olympics Gold Medalist in 1996, 2000 and 2004.
Tracy Murray [97] BasketballMay 15, 1989 Small forward with six NBA teams in twelve seasons in 1990s and early-2000s; reserve with 1995 Champion Houston Rockets.
Dominique Dawes GymnasticsDecember 25, 1989Member of the gold-medal winning USA team at the 1996 Olympics

The 1990s

AthleteSportSI Cover DateSpecial Notes
Tiger Woods [98] GolfSept. 24, 1990Winner of 57 PGA Tour events to date, including 14 majors. Also the only person to hold all four professional major titles simultaneously.
Corliss Williamson BasketballApril 20, 1992Drafted by the Sacramento Kings
Marion Jones Track and FieldJune 22, 1992Won three gold medals at the Sydney Olympics
Brad Friedel SoccerFebruary 22, 1993Played in three FIFA World Cups with the United States, and was included in the Premier League PFA Team of the Year 2002/03.
Michelle Kwan Figure SkatingFebruary 22, 1993Winner of nine U.S. Championships and five World Championships. Appeared on cover of Sports Illustrated in 1998.
Shaun Alexander FootballJanuary 10, 1994Three-time Pro Bowler, 2005 NFL MVP
Raef LaFrentz BasketballMarch 14, 1994Has played in the NBA since 1998
Tamika Catchings BasketballMay 23, 19942002 WNBA Rookie of the Year, twice WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
Chamique Holdsclaw BasketballJanuary 16, 19951999 WNBA Rookie of the Year, six-time All-Star
Vince Carter BasketballFebruary 13, 19951999 NBA Rookie of the Year, eight-time NBA All-Star
Antawn Jamison BasketballFebruary 20, 1995Has played in the NBA since 1998; 2004 Sixth Man Award. Traded for Vince Carter
Tim Thomas BasketballMarch 13, 1995Played in the NBA
Paul Pierce BasketballApril 24, 1995Set a playoff record with 21 straight free throws made in a game
Travis Henry FootballOctober 9, 1995Played for Buffalo Bills
Mike Bibby BasketballJune 3, 1996Has played in the NBA since 1998
Stacy Dragila Track and FieldJuly 22, 1996Gold medalist in the pole vault at 1999 World Championships, 2000 Olympics, and 2001 World Championships
Ron Dayne [99] Track and FieldSeptember 16, 1996Won Heisman Trophy December 12, 1999
Charles Howell III [100] GolfDecember 2, 1996Two-time winner on the PGA Tour
Andy Roddick TennisDecember 30, 1996Won the 2003 US Open
Kerri Walsh VolleyballJanuary 13, 1997Gold medalist at 2004 Athens Olympics
Owen Hargreaves SoccerMay 26, 1997Player in two World Cups with England. Two time Champions League winner with Bayern Munich and Manchester United
Shane Battier BasketballJune 2, 1997Has played in the NBA since 2001
James Chico Hernandez SomboOctober 21, 1997Won World FIAS Silver and appeared on Wheaties box
Shawn Marion [101] BasketballAugust 3, 1998Four-time NBA All-Star and twice on the All-NBA third team
Ben Roethlisberger [102] FootballDecember 6, 1999Two-time Super Bowl winning quarterback (XL and XLIII) for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The 2000s

AthleteSportSI Cover DateSpecial Notes
Joe Mauer Baseball, was featured for footballDecember 25, 2000 American League batting champion in 2006 and 2008. 2009 American League Most Valuable Player.
Ben Gordon BasketballMarch 19, 2001First-round selection of the Chicago Bulls
Allyson Felix Track and FieldAugust 13, 2001Gold medalist in 200 meters at the 2005 World Championships
Michelle Wie GolfAugust 13, 2001Became youngest winner of any adult USGA title
Zach Parise [103] HockeyFebruary 18, 2002 NHL All-Star and 2010 Olympic silver medalist
Jennie Finch SoftballMarch 25, 2002Gold medalist with Team USA in 2004 Olympics. Appeared in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue , and hosted segments on This Week in Baseball .
Tim Tebow [104] FootballDecember 20, 2004Won 2007 Heisman Trophy, the first sophomore ever to do so, accounted for more rushing touchdowns in 2007-8 than 51 of 118 teams other than Florida in Division I-A.
Mike Rio WrestlingMarch 27, 2006157-pounder at Lindenwood University, was the only wrestler to defend a national title, pinned all five of his opponents, was named the most outstanding wrestler of the meet.
Christian McCaffrey FootballJanuary 19, 2009 and November 25, 2013NCAA single-season all-purpose yards record holder, AP College Football player of the year, Heisman runner-up in 2015.
Summer Ross VolleyballOctober 4, 2010FIVB 2010 Youth Under-19 and Junior Under-21 world champion, the only athlete, male or female, to win both events in the same year.

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