Talking about Athletes on Super Bowl Monday

Happy Monday Everyone,

I hope you are all feeling rested despite the Super Bowl festivities last night...okay, so there probably weren't too many actual festivities...if you were following COVID guidance and restrictions, you were like me and in my pajamas snuggling on the couch with my family while we watched the game.  After a full day of skiing yesterday, I was out of energy by half-time, and I think I was asleep before the mid-game show was over.  I was rooting for the Chiefs, so I suppose I am glad I fell asleep early!  

Speaking of sports, I wanted to highlight some athletes today as we continue to learn about notable figures in our Black History Month!  

I am sure you know many of these names, but are you familiar with why they are important?  

Jackie Robinson, was the first Black American to play major league baseball in the modern era.  

Jesse Owens, was a four-time Olympic gold medal athlete who also set three world records and is considered by many to be the greatest track athlete in history. 

Fritz Pollard and Bobby Marshall, were the first two black NFL players.

Charlie Sifford, was the first African American golfer to play on the PGA Tour.

Althea Gibson, was a professional tennis player and a professional golfer.  She was one of the first black athletes to cross the color line of international tennis and was the first African American to win a grand slam title.  

Bill Russell, was an NBA great as a player and coach and though he wasn't the first African American player in the NBA, was one of the first to come to super-stardom.

Wilma Rudolph, another Olympic track athlete, was known for becoming the fastest woman in the world. 

Arthur Ashe, was an American tennis player who is the only African American man to win three grand slam titles - at Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open - and was part of the United States Davis Cup Team.

Gabby Douglas, was the first African American gymnast to win an individual all-around title in the Olympics.  

Hank Aaron, who recently passed away, played for 23 seasons in major league baseball and is still today considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time.  Despite his success, he and his family endured racial threats and hate speech throughout his career.  

These are simply a few of the athletes that have paved the way for many people that enjoy athletic platforms today!  

I hope you all have a great day!

Be Well,

Mrs. Hempey



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