Legends of Sportsball

James Gorman Thomas III (born December 12, 1950) is an American former professional baseball player. He played Major League Baseball (MLB) as a center fielder and right-handed hitter. Thomas played in the American League (AL) with the Milwaukee Brewers (1973–76, 1978–83, 1986), Cleveland Indians (1983) and Seattle Mariners (1984–86).[1]

With the Brewers, Thomas was one of the franchise's most popular players. He was a leading home run hitter in the late 1970s and early 1980s, though he hit for a low batting average and frequently struck out. Thomas had good fielding skills and his throwing arm was strong until shoulder surgery in 1984, after which he became a designated hitter until his retirement in 1986.

Anfernee Deon "Penny" Hardaway (born July 18, 1971) is an American college basketball coach and former professional player who is the head coach of the Memphis Tigers men's team in the American Athletic Conference (AAC). Hardaway played college basketball at Memphis and 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), where he was a four-time NBA All-Star and a three-time All-NBA Team member as a member of the Orlando Magic. He also played for the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks and the Miami Heat.

Charlie Ward Jr. (born October 12, 1970) is an American basketball coach and former professional point guard who is the head coach of the Florida A&M Rattlers. Ward previously played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 11 seasons, primarily with the New York Knicks. He played college basketball for the Florida State Seminoles, receiving ACC Male Athlete of the Year twice. Ward also played college football as a quarterback with the Seminoles team, winning the Heisman Trophy in 1993 on his way to a victory in the 1994 Orange Bowl.

Edward James Delahanty (October 30, 1867 – July 2, 1903), nicknamed "Big Ed", was an American professional baseball player, who spent his Major League Baseball (MLB) playing career with the Philadelphia Quakers, Cleveland Infants, Philadelphia Phillies, and Washington Senators. He was renowned as one of the game's early power hitters, and while primarily a left fielder, also spent time as an infielder. Delahanty won two batting titles, batted over .400 three times, and has the seventh-highest career batting average in MLB history. In 1945, Delahanty was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Delahanty died by drowning as a result of either falling into the Niagara River or being swept over Niagara Falls, after being removed from a train for being drunk and disorderly.

Tim Lincecum was a 2-time Cy Young award-winning and 3-time World Series winning pitcher for the San Francisco Giants.

Anna Kournikova is a Russian former professional tennis player and American television personality. Her appearance and celebrity status made her one of the best known tennis stars in the world.

Alice Coachman was the first Black woman from any country to win an Olympic gold medal.

Our fourth annual season finale awards show, The Sportys. We award "Golden Peaches" to the winning "Legendees" in a record-breaking ten unique categories this season.  Who do you think won Jabroni of the Year in 2023?

Chris Spielman was a legendary linebacker for the Ohio State Buckeyes and Detroit Lions.

Hollywood Yates ("Wolf") was an American Gladiator, rodeo clown, and country music singer.