Mentors: Philly’s Top Coaches & Managers
- Beth Anders – 9x NCAA Champion, 2x National Coach of the Year (Old Dominion Field Hockey)
- Billy Cunningham – NBA Champion, 454 wins, 76ers all-time leader in wins
- Cathy Rush – 3x NCAA Champion (Immaculata Women’s Basketball)
- Charlie Manuel – All Time Franchise Wins Leader, World Series Champion (Philadelphia Phillies)
- Cindy Timchal – NCAA All Time Wins Leader, 8x Championships (Northwestern, Maryland, Navy Women’s Lacrosse)
- Connie Mack – 5x World Series Champion, MLB Most Games Managed (Philadelphia A’s)
- Dawn Staley – 2x NCAA Champion, Olympic Gold Medal (Temple, South Carolina Women’s Basketball)
- Fred Shero – 2x Stanley Cup Champion, Franchise Wins Leader (Philadelphia Flyers)
- Geno Auriemma – 8x NCAA Champion (UConn Women’s Basketball)
- Greasy Neale – 2x NFL Champion (Philadelphia Eagles)
- Herb Magee – 1144 Wins, 1x NCAA Championship, 1x NCAA D2 Coach of the Year (Philadelphia Textile, Jefferson Men’s Basketball)
- Jack Ramsay – NBA Champion, 6x Big 5 Champion (St. Joseph’s Mens Basketball, NBA: 76ers, Buffalo Braves, Trail Blazers, Pacers)
- Jay Wright – 2x NCAA Champion, Program Wins Leader (Villanova Men’s Basketball)
- Joe McCarthy – 7x World Series Champion (NY Yankees), Yankess all-time leader in wins (1460), 2125 total career wins
- John Chaney – NCAA Division II National Champion, 741 Wins (Simon Gratz HS, Cheney, Temple Men’s Basketball)
- Jumbo Elliott – 8x NCAA Team Title, Coached 82 Individual Title winners & 66 World Record holders (Villanova Track & Field)
- Muffet McGraw – 2x NCAA Tournament Champion (Notre Dame Women’s Basketball)
- Theresa Grentz – 681 Wins, 4x A10, 2x Big Ten Coach of the Year (St. Joseph’s, Rutgers, Illinois Women’s Basketball)
- Tina Sloan Green – 3X NCAA Champion, 11 Final Four Appearances (Temple Women’s Lacrosse)
- Tommy Lasorda – 2x World Series Champion, 2x MLB Manager of the Year (Los Angeles Dodgers)
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Olympia: Philly’s Olympic Legends
- Bruce Harlan-(Diving-1 Gold; 1 Silver Medal (1948); 14 National Titles
- Carl Lewis-(Track & Field-9 Gold; 1 Silver (1984, ’88, ’92, ’96); 16 World Records; 8 World Championships
- Carl Robie-(Swimming-1 Gold; 1 Silver (1964; ’68); 4 World Records; 8 National Championships
- Charles Jenkins-(Track & Field-2 Gold (1956); 1 World Record; 4 National Championships
- David Berkoff-(Swimming-2 Gold; 1 Silver; Bronze (1988; ’92); 4 World Records; 3 National Championships
- Dawn Staley-(Basketball-4 Gold (1996, 2000, ’04, 2020 as Coach)
- Don Bragg-(Track & Field-1 Gold 1960); 2 World Records; 7 National Championships
- Elizabeth Becker-(Diving-2 Gold; 1 Silver (1924; ’28); 3 National Championships
- Ellie Daniel-(Swimming-1 Gold; 1 Silver; 2 Bronze (1968; ’72); 8 World Records; 7 National Championships
- Herman Frazier-(Track & Field-2 Gold (1976); 1 World Record; 1 National Championship
- Irene Guest-(Swimming-1 Gold; 1 Silver (1920); 1 World Record; 3 National Championship
- Joe Frazier-(Boxing-1 Gold (1964); World Heavyweight Champion
- Joe Verdeur-(Swimming-1 Gold (1948); 12 World Records; 19 National Championships
- John B Kelly-(Rowing-3 Gold (1920; ’24); 6 National Championships; 126 consecutive victories
- Leroy Burrell-(Track & Field-1 Gold (1992); 12 World Records; 2 World Championships
- Mel Sheppard-(Track & Field-2 Gold; 1 Silver (1908; ’12); 5 World Records; 10 National Championships
- Meldrick Taylor-(Boxing-1 Gold (1984); World Welterweight Champion
- Paul Costello-(Rowing-3 Gold (1920; ’24); 1 World Record; 2 National Championships
- Susan Francia -(Rowing-2 Gold (2008, ’12); 5 World Championships; 2 National Championships
- Ted Meredith-(Track & Field-2 Gold (1912); 5 World Records; 5 National Championships
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Title IX: Legendary Ladies of Philly Sports
- Beth Anders-(Field Hockey-As coach at Old Dominion: 9x NCAA Champion, 2x National Coach of the Year
- Bonnie Rosen -(Lacrosse-2-time college All-American; NCAA Champion; 27 years as coach at Temple & Uconn w/ 228 wins
- Cathy Rush-(Basketball-3x NCAA Champion Coach (Immaculata)
- Charlene Morett-(Field Hockey-3-Time All American; As coach at Penn State 524 wins, 28 NCAA appearances
- Cherie Greer Brown-(Lacrosse-3-time Team All-American; National Player of the Year; 2 NCAA titles (virginia)
- Cindy Timchal-(Lacrosse-Coach: NCAA All Time Wins Leader, 8 National Championships (Northwestern, Maryland, Navy)
- Clara Schroth Lomady-(Gymnastics-3X Olympic medalist; 6 National All-Around championships; 39 Individual Championships, Charter class USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame
- Dawn Staley-(Basketball-HS Player of the Year; 2-time NCAA Player of the Year; 4 Olympic Gold medals; 2 NCAA championships
- Dr. Nikki Franke -(Fencing-Coach: 4-time Coach of the Year; 22 national championships; 807 wins
- Elizabeth Becker-(Aquatics-2 Olypmic Gold medals, 1 Silver (1924; ’28); 3 National Diving Championships
- Ellie Daniel-(Aquatics-1 Olympic Gold medal, 1 Silver, 2 Bronze (1968; ’72); 8 World Records; 7 National Championships
- Fredia Gibbs-(MMA-3-time Kickboxing World Champion; 2-time Karate World Champion
- Lisa Raymond-(Tennis-11 Grand Slam titles; 5-NCAA titles; 2-Time NCAA Player of the Year
- Marilyn Stephens-(Basketball-Temple’s all-time leader in points & rebounds; Kodak All-American
- Muffett McGraw-(Basketball-As coach at Notre Dame: 2-time NCAA Champion; 9-Final Four appearance; 4-time Coach of the Year
- Ora Washington-(Basketball-8 National tennis titles; led Philly Tribune Girls to 11 straight Titles; Nasimith Hall of Fame
- Susan Francia -(Rowing-2 Olympic Gold medals(2008, ’12); 5 World Championships; 2 National Championships
- Sylvia Wene Martin-(Bowling-5-time national champion; 3 perfect games; world records: 206 average for 3+ years; 14 700 series
- Theresa Grentz-(Basketball-3-time collegeAll-American; Player of the year; As coach, national championship, 681 Wins
- Tina Sloan Green-(Lacrosse-As coach at Temple: 3X NCAA Champion, 11 Final Four Appearances
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Universitas: Crackerjack Collegians
- Charlene Morett-(Field Hockey-3-Time All American; Penn State Field Hockey
- Charles “Kid” Keinath – Player of the year; 6-Time All American; Penn Football & Basketball
- Chuck Bednarik – 2-Time All American; Maxwell Award; College Football Hall of Fame; Penn Football
- Dawn Staley – 2-time NCAA Player of the Year; 4-time All-American; Virginia Basketball
- Don Bragg – 4-Time All American; 3 NCAA Titles; Villanova Track & Field (pole vault)
- Earl Monroe – Player of the Year; 2-time All-American; College Basketball Hall of Fame; Winston-Salem State Basketball
- Joe Verdeur – 5-Time All-American; 4 NCAA Titles; La Salle Swimming
- John Cappelletti – Heisman Trophy; Maxwell & Walter Camp Awards; All-American; Penn State Football
- Karen Shelton – 3-Time Player of the Year; 3-Time All-American; West Chester Field Hockey
- Leroy Burrell – 9-Time All American; NCAA Record (Long Jump); Houston TracK & Field
- Linda Page – 2-Time All American; NC State Basketball
- Lionel Simmons – Player of the Year; All-American; 5th All-Time leading scorer; College Basketball Hall of Fame; La Salle Basketball
- Lisa Raymond – 5-NCAA titles; 2-Time NCAA Player of the Year; 2-Time All-American; University of Miami Tennis
- Paul Arizin – Player of the Year; All-American; NCAA Scoring leader; College Basketball Hall of Fame Villanova Basketball
- Richard Hamilton – 2-Time All-American; NCAA Tournament MOP; College Basketball Hall of Fame; UConn Basketball
- Theresa Grentz – 3-time college All-American; Player of the year; Immaculata Basketball
- Tom Gola – Player of the Year; 3-time All-American; NCAA Tournament MOP; College Basketball Hall of Fame; La Salle Basketball
- Truxton Hare-(Football-Player of the year; 4-Time All American; Penn Football
- Walt Hazzard-(Basketball-Player of the year; All American; NCAA Tournament MOP; UCLA Basketball
- Wilt Chamberlain-(Basketball-Player of the year; 2-time All American; NCAA Tournament MOP; College Basketball Hall of Fame; Kansas Basketball
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SportsMedia:Philly’s greatest broadcasters, writers & announcers
- Andrea Kremer-ESPN’s 1st female correspondent, Pete Rozelle Radio/Television Award, 2 Emmys, Peabody Award
- Bill Campbell-Play-by-Play for the Phila Warriors, Eagles, Phillies & 76ers. Basketball Hall of Fame Curt Gowdy Media Award
- Bill Conlin-Philadelphia Bulletin and Daily News sportswriter for 51 years. J. G. Taylor Spink Award writer from BWAA
- Bill Lyon–33 year sports columnist for the Inquirer. Winner of 8 Keystone Press Awards, 9 AP Writing Awards, 7-time PA Sportswriter of the Year, 2 Emmys for TV writing
- Claire Smith-1st female MLB beat writer, 1st woman awarded J. G. Taylor Spink Award by the Baseball Writers’ Assn. of America
- Dan Baker-Phillies PA announcer for past 51 years. PA announcer for the Eagles from 1985 to 2014.
- Dave Zinkoff-Longtime PA announcer for the Philadelphia Warriors and 76ers. PA duties for the Phillies in the 1940s
- Dick “Hoops” Weiss– Sportswriter covering college basketball & NBA for the Philadelphia & New York Daily News for more than 40 years. Youngest Curt Gowdy Award winner.
- Donald Hunt-Over 40 years as sportswriter for the Philadelphia Tribune. 2011 NABJ Journalist of the Year
- Gene Hart-Voice of the Philadelphia Flyers for 29 years. inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1997
- Harry Kalas-Phillies TV & radio Play-by-Play announcer for 38 years. National Baseball Hall of Fame Ford C. Frick Award winner.
- Jack Whitaker-Sportscaster for over 50 years on WCAU, CBS and ABC. Named best Sportscaster by Sports Illustrated in 1976. National Sportscasters & Sportswriters Assn. Hall of Fame inductee.
- Jayson Stark-Over 20 years as baseball writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer. ESPN baseball expert from 2000-17. 2x Pennsylvania Sportswriter of the Year.
- Mel Greenberg-Women’s basketball sportswriter for over 50 years. Started first AP Top-25 poll for women’s basketball in 1976. Curt Gowdy Award winner from Basketball HOF.
- Merrill Reese-Eagles radio play-by-play announcer since 1977. Longest-serving current play-by-play announcer in the NFL
- Phil Jasner-Sportswriter for the Philadelphia Daily News for 38 years. 1999 Pennsylvania Sports Writer of the Year. Curt Gowdy Media Award winner from the Basketball HOF.
- Ray Didinger-Over 50 years in Philadelphia sports media. 5x Pennsylvania Sportswriter of the Year. 6x Emmy winner with NFL Films. Writer’s Honor Roll at the Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Richie Ashburn-Radio & TV color commentator for the Philadelphia Phillies for 34 years. regularly wrote columns on the Phillies & MLB for the Philadelphia Bulletin and Daily News.
- Stan Hochman-Sports columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News for over 50 years. 3x Pennsylvania Sports Writer of the Year. 4x Red Smith Trophy winner for coverage of the Kentucky Derby.
- Suzy Kolber-Multifaceted ESPN reporter/anchor at ESPN and FOX for 30 years. 1st female recipient of the Maxwell Club Sports Broadcaster of the Year Award.
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Football:Philly’s Gridiron Greats
- Bill Bergey–-Eagles all-time great linbacker; 5-time All-Pro; 4 Pro Bowls
- Brian Westbrook–-Eagles & Villanova all-timer; Eagles career leader in yards from scrimmage
- Brian Dawkins–-Legendary safety w/the Eagles; 6 Pro Bowls; 4-time All-Pro; Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Chuck Bednarik–-Eagles 2-way legend at center & linebacker; 9-time All-Pro; 8 Pro Bowls; 2-time NFL Champion; Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Dave Robinson–-Philly native; 3 Pro Bowls; 2-time All-Pros; 3-Time NFL champion at lineback w/Green Bay; Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Donovan McNabb–-Eagles all-time leader in passing yards, completions & TDs; 6 Pro Bowls
- Eddie George–-Area native; Heisman Trophy winner; 4 Pro Bowls at runing back with the Oilers; 3-Time All-Pro; Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Emlen Tunnell–-Area native; 9 Pro Bowls at D-Back with the Giants; 6-Time All-Pro; Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Harold Carmichael–-Eagles all-time leader in receiving yards, catches & TDs; 4 Pro Bowls; Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Herb Adderley–-Philly native; 5 Pro Bowls at D-Back with Green Bay; 7-Time All-Pro; Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Leroy Kelly–-Philly native; 6 Pro Bowls at running back with the Browns; 4-Time All-Pro; 2-time rushing leader; Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Marvin Harrison–-Philly native; 5 Pro Bowls at D-Back with Green Bay; 7-Time All-Pro; Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Mike Quick–-Eagles all-time great receiver; 5 Pro Bowls; 2-time All-Pro
- Pete Pihos–-Eagles 2-way legend at end & defensive end; 5-time All-Pro; 6 Pro Bowls; 2-time NFL Champion; Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Reggie White–-Eagles all-time leader in sacks as defensive end; 8-time All-Pro; 7 Pro Bowls; Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Steve Van Buren–-Legendary Eagles running back; Eagles career leader in rushing TDs; 5-time All-Pro; 2-time NFL champion Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Tommy McDonald–-Legendary Eagles receiver; 5 Pro Bowls; 2-time All-Pro; NFL Champion; Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Tommy Thompson–-QB for 2-tme NFL champion Eagles (1948-49); Pro Bowl (1942)
- Troy Vincent–-Area native; 5 Pro Bowls at D-back with the Eagles; 2-time All-Pro
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Baseball:Philly’s Diamond Gems
- Al Simmons-(-.356 BA, 209 HR, .983 OPS, 2x Batting Title in 12 Philadelphia A’s seasons, 2x World Series Champ, Baseball Hall of Fame
- Biz Mackey-(-Black baseball’s premier catcher in the late 1920s and early 1930s, Baseball Hall of Fame
- Charles “Chief” Bender-(-2.32 ERA in 12 Philadelphia A’s seasons, 3x World Series Champ, Baseball Hall of Fame
- Chuck Klein-(-.326 BA, .935 OPS in 15 Philadelphia Phillies seasons, Baseball Hall of Fame
- Dick Allen-(-.290 BA, .902 OPS in 9 Philadelphia Phillies seasons, 1964 ROY
- Eddie Collins-(-.337 BA, .860 OPS in 11 Philadelphia A’s seasons, 3x World Series Champ, Baseball Hall of Fame
- Eddie Plank-(-284 wins, 2.39 ERA in 14 Philadelphia A’s seasons, 3x World Series Champ, Baseball Hall of Fame
- Grover Cleveland Alexander-(-190 wins, 2.18 ERA, 3x ERA Title in 8 Philadelphia Phillies seasons, Baseball Hall of Fame
- Herb Pennock-(-Native son, 241 wins, 3.60 ERA, 5x World Series Champ in 23 MLB seasons, Baseball Hall of Fame
- Jimmie Foxx-(-.339 BA, 302 HR, 1.079 OPS, 2x MVP in 11 Philadelphia A’s seasons, 2x World Series Champ, Baseball Hall of Fame
- Jimmy Rollins-(-4x Gold Glove, 3x All Star, 2007 MVP, World Series Champ in 15 Philadelphia Phillies seasons
- Judy Johnson-(-One of the greatest third basemen of the Negro leagues, Darby Hilldale Daisies, Baseball Hall of Fame
- Mickey Cochrane-(-.321 BA, .902 OPS, 1928 MVP, 157 total K’s in 9 Philadelphia A’s Seasons, 3x World Series Champ, Baseball Hall of Fame
- Mike Piazza-(-Native son, 12x All Star, 10x Silver Slugger, 1993 Rookie of the Year, 427 HR, .308 BA, .922 OPS in 16 MLB seasons, Baseball Hall of Fame
- Mike Schmidt-(-3x MVP, 12x All Star, 6x Silver Slugger, 10x Gold Glove, 548 HR in 18 Philadelphia Phillies Seasons, Baseball Hall of Fame
- Reggie Jackson-(-Native son, 14x All Star, 4x HR leader, 5x World Series Champ, 2x World Series MVP,563 Career HR, Baseball Hall of Fame
- Richie Ashburn-(-2x Batting Title, 2217 Hits, 4x All Star, .311 BA in 12 Philadelphia Phillies Seasons, Baseball Hall of Fame
- Robin Roberts-(-7x All Star, 234 wins, 3.46 ERA, 272 Complete Games in 14 Philadelphia Phillies Seasons, Baseball Hall of Fame
- Roy Campanella-(-Native son, 3x MVP, 11x All Star, 1x Batting Title, in 10 MLB seasons, World Series Champ, Baseball Hall of Fame
- Steve Carlton-(-4x Cy Young Award, 7x All Star, 241 wins, 3.09 ERA, 301 K’s in 15 Philadelphia Phillies Seasons, World Series Champ, Baseball Hall of Fame
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Basketball: Philly’s Top Hoopsters
- Allen Iverson-(-11-time All-Star with 76ers; 2001 NBA MVP; 4-time scoring leader, 1997 Rookie of the Year; Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
- Andrew Toney-(-2-time All-Star; “The Boston Strangler”; NBA Champion
- Bill Melchionni-(-Philly native; 3-time All-Star; 2-time ABA champion; NBA Champion
- Billy Cunningham-(-4-time All-Star in 9 seasons with 76ers; 3-time All-NBA; NBA Champion; ; Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
- Charles Barkley-(-6-time All-Star in 8 seasons with 76ers; 4-time All-NBA; #34 retired by 76ers; ; Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
- Dawn Staley-(-Philly native; HS Player of the Year; 2-time NCAA Player of the Year; 3 Olympic Gold medals as player; Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
- Earl Monroe-(-Philly native; College Player of the Year; 2-time All-American; NCAA Tournament MOP; 4-time NBA All Star; Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
- Hal Greer-(-11-time All-Star in 11 seasons with 76ers; 1981 NBA MVP; NBA Champion, # 6 retired by 76ers, Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
- Julius Erving-(-10-time All-Star in 15 seasons with 76ers franchise; NBA Champion, #15 retired by 76ers, Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
- Kobe Bryant-(-Philly native; HS player of the Year;18-time All-Star; 11-time All-NBA; 2008 MVP; 5-time NBA Champion; # 8 & 24 retired by Lakers; Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
- Linda Page-(-Philly native; HS All-American; 2-time All-American at NC State;3-time ACC MVP; Olympic Gold Medalist; #43 retired by NC State
- Marilyn Stephens-(-Philly native; HS All-AmericanTemple’s all-time leader in points & rebounds; All-American; 2-time Big 5 Player of the Year;
- Maurice Cheeks-(-4-time All-Star in 11 seasons with 76ers; 5-time NBA All-Defense; 76er’s all-time leader in Assists & Steals; NBA Champion; #10 retired by 76ers; Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
- Paul Arizin-(-Philly native; College player of the Year; 10-time All-Star; 4-time All-NBA; NBA Championn; Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
- Rasheed Wallace-(-Philly native; HS player of the Year; 2-time HS All-American; 4-time All-Star; NBA Champion
- Rip Hamilton-(-Area native; HS All-American; 2-time NCAA All-American; NCAA Champion; 3-time All-Star; NBA Champion; #32 retired by Pistons
- Theresa Grentz-(-3-time college All-American at Immaculata; College Player of the year; 3-time National Champion; Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
- Tom Gola-(-Philly native; College player of the Year; 3-time All-American; NCAA all-time leading rebounder; NCAA Champion; 5-time All-Star; NBA Championn; Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
- Wali Jones-(-Philly native; 2-time All-American; 4-time All-Star; 2-time NBA Assist leader; Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
- Wilt Chamberlain-(-Philly native; 2-time All-American; 4-time MVP; 13-time All-Star; 7-time Scoring leader; 11-time Rebound leader; #13 retired by 76ers, Lakers & Warriors; Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
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Iconic 20: Heritage
- Bill Tilden-(Tennis-Philly native; 22 Grand Slam titles including 7 US Opens (6 consecutive 1920-25); 7-time Davis Cup Champion; International Tennis Hall of Fame
- Chuck Bednarik-(Football-Eagles 2-way legend at center & linebacker; 9-time All-Pro; 8 Pro Bowls; 2-time NFL Champion; Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Elizabeth Becker-(Aquatics-2 Olympic Gold Medals )1924; ’28; 1 Silver Medal (1924); 3-time National Champion
- Emlen Tunnell-(Football-Area native; 9 Pro Bowls at D-Back with the Giants; 6-Time All-Pro; Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Jimmie Foxx-(Baseball-.339 BA, 302 HR, 1.079 OPS, 2x MVP in 11 Philadelphia A’s seasons, 2x World Series Champ, Baseball Hall of Fame
- Joe Frazier-(Boxing-1964 Olymipic Gold Medal; World Heavyweight Champion; 3-time Fighter of the Year; International & World Boxing Hall of Fame
- Joe Verdeur-(Aquatics-1948 Olympic Gold Medal; 12 World Records; 19 National Championships
- John B. Kelly, Sr.-(Rowing-3 Olympic Gold Medals (1920; ’24); 6 National Championships; 126 consecutive victories
- Lefty Grove-(Baseball-Philadelphia Athletics: 195 wins; .712 winning percentage; 1523 Ks; 1931 MVP; 7-time strikeout leader; 2-time World Series Champion
- Mel Sheppard-(Track & Field-4 Olympic Gold Medals (1908; ’12); 1 Silver (1912); 5 World Records; 10 National Championships
- Ora Washington-(Tennis/Basketball-8 National tennis titles; led Philly Tribune Girls to 11 straight championships; Nasimith Basketball Hall of Fame
- Clara Schroth-Lomady-(Gymnastics-3X Olympic medalist; 6 National All-Around championships; 39 Individual Championships, Charter class USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame
- Pete Pihos-(Football-Eagles 2-way legend at end & defensive end; 5-time All-Pro; 6 Pro Bowls; 2-time NFL Champion; Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Richie Ashburn-(Baseball-2x Batting Title, 2217 Hits, 4x All Star, .311 BA in 12 Philadelphia Phillies Seasons, Baseball Hall of Fame
- Robin Roberts-(Baseball-7x All Star, 234 wins, 3.46 ERA, 272 Complete Games in 14 Philadelphia Phillies Seasons, Baseball Hall of Fame
- Steve Van Buren-(Football-Legendary Eagles running back; Eagles career leader in rushing TDs; 5-time All-Pro; 2-time NFL champion Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Tom Gola-(Basketball-Philly native; College player of the Year; 3-time All-American; NCAA all-time leading rebounder; NCAA Champion; 5-time All-Star; NBA Championn; Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
- Tommy McDonald-(Football-Legendary Eagles receiver; 5 Pro Bowls; 2-time All-Pro; NFL Champion; Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Vic Seixas-(Tennis-Philly native; 9 Grand Slam titles; 3rd all-time Davis Cup single smatches; International Tennis Hall of Fame
- Wilt Chamberlain-(Basketball-Philly native; 2-time All-American; 4-time MVP; 13-time All-Star; 7-time Scoring leader; 11-time Rebound leader; #13 retired by 76ers, Lakers & Warriors; Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
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Iconic 20: Contemporary
- Bernie Parent-(Hockey-Legendary Flyers goalie; 2-time Conn Smythe Trophy winner; 2-Vezina Trophy winner; 2-time Stanley Cup Champion; Hockey Hall of Fame
- Allen Iverson-(Basketball-11-time All-Star with 76ers; 2001 NBA MVP; 4-time scoring leader, 1997 Rookie of the Year; Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
- Beth Anders-(Field Hockey-As coach at Old Dominion: 9x NCAA Champion, 2x National Coach of the Year
- Billy Cunningham-(Basketball-4-time All-Star in 9 seasons with 76ers; 3-time All-NBA; NBA Champion; ; Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
- Bobby Clarke-(Hockey-Legendary Flyers Captain; 3-Time Hart Memorial Trophy winner; 4-time All-Star; 2-time Stanley Cup Champion; Hockey Hall of Fame
- Brian Dawkins-(Football-Legendary safety w/the Eagles; 6 Pro Bowls; 4-time All-Pro; Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Carl Lewis-(Track and Field-9 Gold; 1 Silver (1984, ’88, ’92, ’96); 16 World Records; 8 World Championships
- Charles Barkley-(Basketball-6-time All-Star in 8 seasons with 76ers; 4-time All-NBA; #34 retired by 76ers; ; Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
- Dawn Staley-(Basketball-Philly native; HS Player of the Year; 2-time NCAA Player of the Year; 3 Olympic Gold medals as player; Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
- Eric Lindos-(Hockey-Flyers Center; 1995 Hart Memorial Trophy winner; 1995 Ted Lidsay Award; 7-time All-Star; Hockey Hall of Fame
- Jimmy Rollins-(Baseball-4x Gold Glove, 3x All Star, 2007 MVP, World Series Champ in 15 Philadelphia Phillies seasons
- Julius Erving-(Basketball-10-time All-Star in 15 seasons with 76ers franchise; NBA Champion, #15 retired by 76ers, Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
- Kobe Bryant-(Basketball-Philly native; HS player of the Year;18-time All-Star; 11-time All-NBA; 2008 MVP; 5-time NBA Championn; # 8 & 24 retired by Lakers; Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
- Marvin Harrison-(Football-Philly native; 5 Pro Bowls at D-Back with Green Bay; 7-Time All-Pro; Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Mike Piazza-(Baseball-Native son, 12x All Star, 10x Silver Slugger, 1993 Rookie of the Year, 427 HR, .308 BA, .922 OPS in 16 MLB seasons, Baseball Hall of Fame
- Mike Schmidt-(Baseball-3x MVP, 12x All Star, 6x Silver Slugger, 10x Gold Glove, 548 HR in 18 Philadelphia Phillies Seasons, Baseball Hall of Fame
- Reggie White-(Football-Eagles all-time leader in sacks as defensive end; 8-time All-Pro; 7 Pro Bowls; Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Steve Carlton-(Baseball-4x Cy Young Award, 7x All Star, 241 wins, 3.09 ERA, 301 K’s in 15 Philadelphia Phillies Seasons, World Series Champ, Baseball Hall of Fame
- Theresa Grentz-(Basketball-3-time college All-American at Immaculata; College Player of the year; 3-time National Champion; Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
- Tina Sloane Greene-(Lacrosse-As coach at Temple: 3X NCAA Champion, 11 Final Four Appearances
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