Basketball
This NBA player won six championships with the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This quarterback was the first African American to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Who is Warren Moon?
This player was the first African American woman to play for the U.S. national soccer team.
Who is Kim Crabbe?
This female tennis player won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any player in the Open Era.
Who is Serena Williams?
This boxer, known as "The Greatest," was a significant figure both inside and outside the ring.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
This WNBA player, a former MVP, is known for her activism as well as her skills on the court.
Who is Maya Moore?
Known as "Sweetness", this running back played for the Chicago Bears.
Who is Walter Payton?
Known for his time with LA Galaxy, this player was also the first African American to represent the US in the World Cup.
Who is Cobi Jones?
This male tennis player was the first African American to win a Grand Slam.
Who is Arthur Ashe?
This track and field athlete won four gold medals in the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
Who is Jesse Owens?
This player was the first African American to play in the NBA.
Who is Earl Lloyd?
This player broke the color barrier in modern professional football in 1946.
Who is Kenny Washington?
This player was the first African American to be inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
Who is Eddie Pope?
She was the first African American woman to win the U.S. Open.
Who is Althea Gibson?
Known as the "Black Gazelle," she was the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field at a single Olympics.
Who is Wilma Rudolph?
Known as "The Answer", this NBA player was famous for his crossover dribble.
Who is Allen Iverson?
This linebacker, known for his time with the Baltimore Ravens, was a two-time Defensive Player of the Year.
Who is Ray Lewis?
This goalkeeper was the first African American woman to play in a FIFA Women's World Cup final.
Who is Briana Scurry?
This player was the first African American male to reach a Grand Slam final in the Open Era.
Who is MaliVai Washington?
This player was the first African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This WNBA player holds the record for the most points in a single game.
Who is Liz Cambage?
This player was the first African American quarterback to win the Super Bowl.
Who is Doug Williams?
This player was the first African American to captain the U.S. national team.
Who is Claudio Reyna?
This tennis player was the first African American to be ranked No. 1 in the world.
Who is Venus Williams?
This figure skater was the first African American to win a medal at the Winter Olympics.
Who is Debi Thomas?