This resource from the Maine Department of the Secretary of State contains famous people, historic and recent, from Maine. Included are political figures, people in arts and literature, sports, entertainment, and entrepreneurs.

Learn about the lives of famous people in sports and how they were able to succeed and achieve their goals.

Brief biographical profiles of famous Germans recognized worldwide in the arts, military, movies, politics, sciences, and sports.

The first African American to pitch in the major league, Satchel Paige led a full life of baseball. Satchel retired from the mound when he was sixty years old. Discover the successes and setbacks of this famed baseball player.

Learn about notable Newfoundland sport's women who lived in the pre-confederation era. A number of sports are listed with biographical links to women. Archival photos and audio clips are included. (To locate, cursor down to Women in Sport.)

This website is broken down into six subheadings for six groups of people who have made a difference in some way in the state of North Carolina. Click on the subheadings to learn more about these people.

The Encyclopedia of Alabama offers a brief biography of Alabama native Hank Aaron.

Illustrated biographical profile of Alabama native Jesse Owens.

Learn about athletes who didn't let their asthma get in the way of going to the Olympics and about the types of sports best for asthma patients. This website includes links to information on "Famous people who have asthma," as well as...

This Edukit provides learners with the opportunity to explore the Aboriginal Peoples with a focus on their Sport and Recreation. From beadwork to North American Indigenous Games, from timelines to games and images, this site is an...

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about futebol (soccer) in Brazil. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

This site includes information about a number of famous people in Japan. Designed by a Japanese college to help people learn about modern Japan.

This site includes information about a number of famous people in Japan. Designed by a Japanese college to help people learn about modern Japan.

Separate Halls of Fame as established by the Alabama Legislature. Includes: business; international motorsports, military, press association, Alabama sports, women, teachers, music and much more.

This official Arthur Ashe biography describes his life in detail, from his childhood in Virginia to his record-breaking career in tennis. Readers will also learn about his work as an activist and philanthropist, and his HIV positive...

This brief biography of athlete Arthur Ashe describes his rise to fame in the world of sports, his work as an activist and his diagnosis of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

Biographical profile makes note of the life and triumphs of Alabama native and Heisman trophy winner, Vincent "Bo" Jackson.

The Encyclopedia of Alabama offers a biographical profile of football legend, Joe Namath.

Biographical overview of the life and career of legendary football coach John Heisman, for whom the Heisman Trophy was named.

Illustrated biographical profile of Alabama native Willie Mays, baseball Hall of Famer.

Biographical overview of the life and career of legendary sportscaster for the New York Yankees, Mel Allen.

Baseball great A.G. Spalding opened his sporting goods store to produce and sell the official National League baseball. A tireless ambassador for baseball, he cleaned up corruption and earned worldwide exposure.

Coming from a very humble background, Joe rose to be one of greatest sports heroes ever. This companion site to the PBS documentary tells of his rise to fame.

Find out more about the legendary first baseman. Born Henry Louis Gehrig in New York City on June 19, 1903, the future sports icon was the son of German immigrants.