Jacques Plante’s career in ice hockey spanned more than thirty years. But he was also more than just a goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens, he was also a great innovator of the sport. He was the first goaltender for the NHL to have pushed for the use of a mask. He used one himself regularly, and he tested many variations of it, too.
This photo shows Jacques Plante in 1954 making a save as Bud McPherson m his teammate, watches.
JULIUS ERVING
This is a photograph of Julius “Dr. J” Erving taken in January of 1977. At the time, he became wildly popular for revolutionizing the game with his modern style of play. He was a high flying small forward who played for the Philadelphia 76ers for over a decade.
He liked to drive around the baseline, or run the basketball and elevate above everyone else for the jam. Here, he is shown in full extension, gracefully delivering a one-handed dunk against the Denver Nuggets to score an easy two.
JOHN KENNEDY AND LYNDON JOHNSON
Before the Washington Senators moved to Minnesota where they would later on transition to become the Minnesota Twins, the MLB decided to create an expansion team in 1960. They would retain the team’s original name, and even it’s old records and history. They would soon change locations, too, from Washington to the new District of Columbia Stadium.
In 1961, the team played at the Griffith Stadium, Washington D.C., and in this photo then President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon Johnson are seen on opening day, April 10, 1961, looking up high to what must be a home run.
PHIL MICKELSON
Phil Mickelson has won all the major golf tournaments, except for the U.S. Open. For some reason he can’t seem to break through its barrier, although he has been consistently listed in the Top 50 for over 25 years. His highest career ranking is at number two in the world, and he’s achieved that several times.
This photo shows Lefty before winning his first Masters Tournament. Dated April 11, 2004, he leaps victoriously after he made an 18-foot putt on the 18th hole, successfully seizing a grand one-shot victory.
PETE ROSE
This August 1975 photo shows American retired pro-baseball player, Pete Rose, in a Superman position diving into third base. In many ways he is a super athlete, and he still holds the all-time league record in hits, at-bats, and outs. Rose was the perennial player with 3,562 games to his name.
This picture takes us back to his days with the Cincinnati Reds, at Wrigley Field. Unfortunately, Pete Rose’s career has been marred by betting scandals, which have sadly prevented him from being inducted into the Hall of Fame.