Satchel Paige, Legendary Pitcher
Satchel Paige was one of the greatest baseball pitchers of all time. He was a gifted player who worked tirelessly to maintain his edge. But as a Black man, he […]
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Sports, Cars & Other Pastimes
Pop culture is as American as apple pie. Enjoy the stories behind favorite hobbies, sports, and collectibles.
The Nicholas Brothers: Fayard (1914-2006) and Harold (1921-2000)
Magical tap dancers; charismatic performers
The Nicholas Brothers may never have become the household names that Gene Kelly or Fred Astaire became, but they should have. Astaire and Kelly were great dancers; the Nicholas Brothers were even better. In Fayard’s obituary from USA Today in 2006, Gregory Hines notes that if the Nicholas brothers’ life story were ever to be filmed, their dance numbers would have to be computer-generated because no dancer could duplicate them.
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Benji, Shelter Dog Turned Movie Star
Benji was a dog who was hand-picked from a shelter and turned into a movie star. The lovable mixed-breed dog was discovered in 1960 by veteran Hollywood animal trainer Frank
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Pal, the Wonder Dog, and his Offspring Pete
During the 1920s pit bulls were one of the most popular family dogs in the United States. They were so well-liked that a pit bull, Pal, was a much beloved
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