https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j by Emma DePersis, Sophia Galasso and Remy Bogan en-us 2022-02-11 16:42:18 UTC 2022-02-13 18:02:55 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/26bd.png edepersis22 https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044768038 (1894-1928) In 1908 he became the first African American to win the world heavyweight crown after he knocked out the reigning champion. He continued to win the title all the way until 1915, and defeated a white boxer who refused to box with him at first in the “Fight of the Century”.

]]> 2022-02-13 17:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044768038 edepersis22 https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044770734 (1912-1928) Jim Thorpe was the first Native American to win gold for the US in the 1912 Olympics in track and field. He is known as one of the most versatile athletes in history, playing football, almost every event in track and field, baseball, and basketball. His medals in the Olympics were stripped because he played semi-professional baseball before going to the Olympics, which is not allowed, but were restored to him.]]> 2022-02-13 17:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044770734 edepersis22 https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044771387 (1934-1951) One of the greatest and most influential boxers of all time as he was victorious in 25 consecutive title defenses. He also had a lot of impact outside of the ring, known as the first African American descendant to achieve the status of a nationwide hero in the US and helped break the sport of golf’s color barrier by becoming the first African American to play a PGA Tour event.]]> 2022-02-13 17:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044771387 edepersis22 https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044772731 (1941-1978) A tennis player and a golfer, and was the first African American to win a Grand Slam Title in 1956. The next year she won both Wimbledon and the US Nationals and was voted Female Athlete of the Year twice in a row. She was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame and the International Women’s Sports Hall of fame and was the first black player to play in the Women’s PGA tour.]]> 2022-02-13 17:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044772731 edepersis22 https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044781011 (1947-1957) A professional baseball player who became the first African American to play in the MLB, appearing in his first game as the first baseman for the Dodgers. He won Rookie of the Year, the World Series in 1955, was an All Star for six consecutive seasons, and was the first black player to win a National League MVP. In 1997 he was the first professional athlete in any sport to have his number retired.]]> 2022-02-13 17:49:16 UTC https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044781011 edepersis22 https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044781957 (1947-1963) The second black baseball player to break the color barrier behind Jackie Robinson, and was the first black player in the American League. He was the first player to go directly to the majors from the Negro League. He and his teammate Satchel Paige were the first African American players to win a World Series when they won it with the Indians in 1948.]]> 2022-02-13 17:50:10 UTC https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044781957 edepersis22 https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044782907 (1959-1961) An American football player who was the first African American to be awarded the Heisman Trophy in 191. He played for Syracuse University and won a national championship his sophomore year. He experienced racism multiple times in the South when he went to the Cotton Bowl, not being allowed to stay at the awards banquet for the public dance. He was the first round pick in the NFL in 1962 but died of leukemia without ever playing in a professional game.]]> 2022-02-13 17:51:09 UTC https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044782907 edepersis22 https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044784950 (1960-1981) Cassius Clay/Muhammed Ali: Known as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time, Muhammed Ali won many upsets and titles and even gold at the 1960 Summer Olympics. He was known just as well for his actions off the mat, as a figure of racial pride for African Americans and an icon for the 190s counterculture movement. His conversion to Islam caused a lot of controversy to the general public but he always fought for what he believed in.]]> 2022-02-13 17:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044784950 edepersis22 https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044785958 (1954-1976) Hank Aaron is known as one of the greatest baseball players of all time. He’s one of only two players to hit 30 or more home runs in a season at least fifteen times, and held the record for most career home runs for 33 years. He experienced racist threats throughout his career and was active during the civil rights activism period, and in 2015 was one of the five inaugural recipients of the Portrait of a Nation Prize. This award recognized achievements in many fields such as civil rights.]]> 2022-02-13 17:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044785958 edepersis22 https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044787410 (1978-2000) He was the first black and undrafted quarterback to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. He played professionally for 23 seasons in both the NFL and the CFL and is the only player inducted into both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.  ]]> 2022-02-13 17:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044787410 edepersis22 https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044788873 (1994-Present) Venus Williams, Serena’s twin sister, won the 2000 Olympic games and singles and with her twin in doubles. Serena Williams defeated Venus in the finals of the French Open, the US Open, and Wimbledon in 2002, but Venus won Wimbledon in 2005. She struggled with injuries the next year and only played in a few tournaments, but she went on to win her fourth Wimbledon in 2007. Venus overcame Serena Williams for her fifth Wimbledon victory in 2008, putting her in fifth place all-time in women's Wimbledon singles titles. In the same year, in Beijing, the Williams sisters won their second Olympic gold medal in tennis doubles. However, Venus was diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome which can surely shorten her career unless it is somehow halted.]]> 2022-02-13 17:56:40 UTC https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044788873 edepersis22 https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044789630 (1995-Present) Serena Williams has won 23 grand slam titles and went pro in 1995 at 14 years old. She was already at number 99 in the global rankings two years later and graduated from high school a year following. She then signed a $12 million shoe deal with Puma. She achieved her personal goal of holding all 4 major women's tennis titles at once and is still playing. However, she was injured in 2021 at Wimbledon and hasn’t played since but plans on competing in the 2022 Australian Open.]]> 2022-02-13 17:57:17 UTC https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044789630 edepersis22 https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044790281 (1996-Present) An American golfer known as one of the greatest players of all time, Tiger Woods has won dozens of awards and holds multiple records. He has won 18 World Golf Championships and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019. Additionally, He was one of the first African American college baseball players at Kansas State University.]]> 2022-02-13 17:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044790281 edepersis22 https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044791074 (2001-2019) The first Japanese born position player to be signed to an MLB club and has the most hits of Japanese born players in MLB history. He played 28 seasons in various professional leagues including MLB and NPB. He finished his career with 4,367 career hits across Japan and the United States, the most of any player in history.]]> 2022-02-13 17:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044791074 edepersis22 https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044791822 (2002-2011) One of China’s best known athletes, Ming’s success in the NBA made him a symbol of a new China that is modern and confident. He played in NBA All Star Games 8 times and was named to the All NBA team five times. He has been elected into the Basketball Hall of Fame and is the chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association.]]> 2022-02-13 17:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044791822 edepersis22 https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044792953 (2012-2017) Colin Kaepernick began his professional football career as Alex Smith's backup quarterback before taking over as the 49ers' regular when Smith suffered a concussion in the middle of the 2012 season. After opting out of his 49ers contract in March 2017, Kaepernick became a free agent and has not played in the NFL since. He is also known as a prominent civil rights activist when he kneeled during the national anthem to protest racial injustice.]]> 2022-02-13 18:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/edepersis22/50nrz1l4upzpbe3j/wish/2044792953