WILLIE MAYS
Willie Mays, known as “The Say Hey Kid,” runs at full speed during the 1954 World Series, keeping an eye on the ball as it flies through the air. The crowd went wild when he snagged a defensive play, a move he was well-known for. It was the first game of the 1954 World Series, after all.
During his 22-year career, Willie Mays won multiple National League MVP awards. This picture captures him making a heroic catch in center field of a deep fly ball. To win that game and win the championship, it was crucial that the Giants maintained a 5-2 lead, which they did.
ANTWAAN RANDLE EL
Antwaan Randle El’s athleticism and versatility have earned him a reputation as a Pittsburgh wide receiver. As a student at the University of Indiana, he was a member of the college football, basketball, and baseball teams. His selection in the 2002 NFL Draft was a surprise.
Randle’s physicality would be put to the test in the NFL, as evidenced by this photo. Chris Akins would turn his head like an owl’s during the Steelers’ game against the Cleveland Browns. The game took place on January 5, 2003, during the AFC Playoffs, and Pittsburgh won 36-33.