(Encyclopedia) Abramoff scandal, in U.S. history, political corruption scandal resulting from criminal conduct on the part of lobbyist Jack Abramoff (1959–) and his associates. Abramoff was a…
Born: June 24, 1895Boxer world heavyweight champion from 1919-26; lost title to Gene Tunney, then lost “Long Count” rematch in 1927 when he floored Tunney in 7th round but failed to retreat to…
Born: Mar. 31, 1878Boxer controversial heavyweight champion (1908-15) and 1st black to hold title; defeated Tommy Burns for crown at age 30; fled to Europe in 1913 after Mann Act conviction; lost…
Born: Feb. 5, 1923Sports editor and columnist of The San Diego Union from 1951-80 instrumental in bringing AFL Chargers south from LA in 1961, landing Padres as NL expansion team in '69; and…
Born: Jan. 21, 1940Golfer all-time leader in major tournament wins with 20— including 6 Masters, 5 PGAs, 4 U.S. Opens and 3 British Opens; oldest player to win Masters (46 in 1986); PGA Player of…
Born: Apr. 19, 1936Football All-America linebacker at Texas A&M; 2-time All-Pro with LA Rams (1963) and Washington (1971); 2-time NFL Coach of Year (1976,79) and winner of 87 games in 11…
Born: Feb. 21, 1925Basketball coach who won 239 college games with St. Joseph's-PA in 11 seasons and 906 NBA games (including playoffs) with 4 teams over 21 years; placed 3rd in 1961 Final Four;…
