African Americans
The first African American to play baseball in the MLB in 1947. His number 42 is now retired.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
One of the greatest boxers of all time that converted to Islam during his boxing career
Who is Muhammad Ali?
The first acting female head coach in the NBA who now coaches the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA
Who is Becky Hammon?
A 3 time Olympic Gold Medalist on the U.S. Women’s Soccer team who stands for equal pay for women
Who is Megan Rapinoe?
Representing the United States in track and field, this African American sprinter won four gold medals during the 1936 Olympics in Berlin
Who is Jesse Owens?
The NFL player that knelt for the National Anthem in 2016 and has since not played in the NFL
Who is Colin Kaepernick?
Former professional football quarterback known for his outspoken Christian faith philanthropy work
Who is Tim Tebow?
The U.S. Olympic team that made national headlines about the gender inequality of pay
The Women’s Soccer Team
A former defensive end for the Raiders that was the first active NFL player to come out as gay
Who is Carl Nassib?
Mexican-American boxer, known as the "Golden Boy," won gold at the 1992 Olympics and became a world champion in multiple weight classes
Who is Oscar De La Hoya?
A baseball league that was in existence from 1920-1950 because the MLB did not allow African Americans to play in the league
What is the Negro National League?
A Hall of Fame basketball player that fasted during the season for Ramadan
Who is Hakeem Olajuwon?
The first female professional baseball player in a top-tier men's league, signing with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American League in 1953
Who is Toni Stone?
The first openly gay player to be drafted in the NFL by the Los Angeles Rams
Who is Michael Sam?
Puerto Rican professional baseball player was the first Latino to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
Who is Roberto Clemente?
The first NFL quarterbacks to play each other in the Super Bowl
Who are Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes?
A Hall of Fame baseball player who became the first major league player to publicly observe Jewish traditions, notably sitting out on Yom Kippur during a critical pennant race.
Who is Hank Greenberg?
Former professional mixed martial artist and professional wrestler, known for breaking barriers in the UFC.
Who is Ronda Rousey?
A former Las Angeles Dodger who is known as the first gay player in the MLB
Who is Glenn Burke?
The first person to play with a deformed/shortened limb in Olympic sports while playing for U.S. Women’s Soccer Team
Who is Carson Pickett?
A Hall of Fame basketball player that received a presidential medal in 2011 for racial injustice activism
Who is Bill Russell?
A former NBA player who did not stand for the National Anthem in 1996 because of Muslim oppression
Who is Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf?
Tennis legend and advocate for gender equality in sports, winner of 39 Grand Slam titles.
Who is Billie Jean King?
A professional boxer from Puerto Rico, Orlando Cruz is openly gay and came out in 2012.
Who is Orlando Cruz?
An accomplished tennis player who beat Bobby Riggs in the “Battle of the Sexes” match in 1973
Who is Billie Jean King?