Gabby Douglas is a gymnast who, at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, became both the first American to claim gold medals in the team and individual all-around events and the first African American to win the all-around title. Learn more about her life and career in this article.
Satchel Paige was an American professional baseball pitcher whose prowess became legendary during his many years in the Negro leagues; he finally was allowed to enter the major leagues in 1948. He won a World Series title with the Cleveland Indians in 1948 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971.
Cool Papa Bell was an American professional baseball player, reputedly the fastest base runner of all time. He is said to have stolen 175 bases in a 200-game season. Bell, who played in the Negro National League, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974. Learn more about his life and career.
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