JULIUS ERVING
Julius “Dr. J” Erving in a photograph taken in January of 1977. He was wildly popular at the time for revolutionizing the game with his modern style of play. He was a high-flying small forward who spent over a decade with the Philadelphia 76ers.
He enjoyed driving around the baseline or running the ball and elevating himself above everyone else for the jam. He’s shown here in full extension, gracefully delivering a one-handed dunk to score an easy two against the Denver Nuggets.
JOHN KENNEDY AND LYNDON JOHNSON
In 1960, the MLB decided to create an expansion team before the Washington Senators moved to Minnesota, where they would later become the Minnesota Twins. The team’s original name, as well as its old records and history, would be preserved. They’d also be moving from Washington to the new District of Columbia Stadium soon.
The team played at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C. in 1961, and in this photo, President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson are seen on opening day, April 10, 1961, looking up high at what appears to be a home run.