Mark Spitz1950swimmer won 7 1972 Olympic gold med-als.
Grover Cleveland Alexander1887-1950
Julius Erving1950MVP and leading scorer in ABA 3 times; NBA MVP, 1981(Philadelphia).
Billy Smith1950N.Y. Islanders goalie led team to 4 Stanley Cup championships.
Bill Madlock1951NL batting leader 4 times.
Guy Lafleur1951forward led NHL in scoring 3 times; NHL MVP, 1977(Montreal), 1978(Montreal).
Gustavo Thoeni1951Italian 4-time world alpine ski champ.
Jimmy Connors1952U.S. singles champ 5 times; Wimbledon champ twice.
George Gervin1952leading NBA scorer, 1978-80, 1982.
Bill Tilden1893-1953
George Brett1953Kansas City Royals infielder led AL in batting, 1976, 1980; AL MVP, 1980.
Jim Rice1953Boston Red Sox outfielder led AL in home runs, 1977-78, 1983; AL MVP, 1978.
James J. JeffriesInglewood Park CemeteryInglewoodCA1875-3/3/1953
Jim ThorpeJim Thorpe MonumentJim ThorpePA1888-3/28/1953
Tom SharkeyGolden Gate National CemeterySan BrunoCA1873-4/17/1953
Walter Payton1954Chicago Bears running back has most rushing yards in NFL history; leading NFC rusher, 1976-80; NFL MVP, 1977, 1985.
Chris Evert1954U.S. singles champ 6 times, Wimbledon champ 3 times.
Earl Campbell1955NFL running back; NFL MVP, 1978-1980(Houston).
Cy Young1867-1955
Moses Malone1955center; NBA MVP, 1979(Houston), 1982(Houston), 1983(Philadelphia).
Olga Korbut1955Soviet gymnast won 3 1972 Olympic gold medals.
Honus WagnerJefferson Memorial ParkPleasant HillsPA1874-12/6/1955
Ely CulbertsonMeetinghouse Hill CemeteryBrattleboroVT1891-12/27/1955
Sebastian Coe1956Briton won Olympic 1,500-meter run, 1980, 1984.
Joe Montana1956San Francisco 49ers quarterback was Super Bowl MVP, 1982, 1985, 1990; NFL MVP, 1989.
Bjorn Borg1956led Sweden to first Davis Cup, 1975; Wimbledon champion 5 times.
Martina Navratilova1956Wimbledon champ 9 times, U.S. champ 1983-84, 1986-87.
Sugar Ray Leonard1956boxer held titles in 5 different weight classes.
Al Simmons1902-1956
Eddie Murray1956slugger led AL in home runs and RBIs 1981; 3000+ lifetime hits; 475+ lifetime home runs.
Larry Bird1956Boston Celtics forward; NBA MVP, 1984-1986; Playoff MVP, 1984, 1986.
Bryan Trottier1956center played on 6 Stanley Cup championship teams; NHL MVP, 1979(N.Y. Islanders).
Connie MackHoly Sepulchre CemeteryPhiladelphiaPA1862-2/8/1956
Ralph DePalmaHoly Cross CemeteryLos AngelesCA1883-3/31/1956
Babe Didrikson ZahariasForest Lawn Memorial ParkBeaumontTX1914-9/27/1956
Nick Faldo1957British golfer won Master, 1989-90; British Open 3 times.
Lee Smith1957relief pitcher, all-time saves leader.
Mike Bossy1957N.Y. Islanders right wing scored more than 50 goals 8 times.
Mel Ott1909-1958
Rickey Henderson1958AL outfielder stole record 130 bases, 1982; record lifetime steals; AL MVP, 1990(Oakland).
Wade Boggs1958AL batting champ 1983, 1985-88.
Tris SpeakerFairview CemeteryHubbardTX1885-12/8/1958
Florence Griffith Joyner1959sprinter won 3 gold medals at 1988 Olympics.
Lawrence Taylor1959linebacker led N.Y. Giants to 2 Su-per Bowl titles; played in 10 Pro Bowls.
John McEnroe1959U.S. singles champ, 1979-81, 1984; Wimbledon champ 1981, 1983-84.
Magic Johnson1959NBA MVP, 1987(L.A. Lakers), 1988(L.A. Lakers), 1990(L.A. Lakers); Playoff MVP, 1980, 1982, 1987; 2d in career assists.
Vincent RichardsWoodlawn CemeteryBronxNY1903-9/28/1959
Max BaerSt. Mary's Cemetery and MausoleumSacramentoCA1909-11/21/1959
Eric Dickerson1960running back ran for NFL record 2,105 yards, 1984; led NFC 3 times, AFC twice.
Ivan Lendl1960U.S. singles champ, 1985-87.
Tony Gwynn19606-time NL batting champ, 1984, 1987-89, 1994-45.
Ray Bourque1960Boston Bruins defenseman won Norris Trophy 4 times.
Carl Lewis1961track and field star won 8 Olympic gold medals in sprinting and the long jump.
Dan Marino1961Miami Dolphins quarterback passed for NFL record 5,084 yds and 48 touchdowns, 1984; NFL MVP, 1984.
Steve Young1961San Francisco 49ers quarterback led NFL in passing 1991-1994; Super Bowl MVP, 1995; NFL MVP, 1992, 1994.
Don Mattingly1961New York Yankees 1st baseman won 1984 AL batting title; AL MVP, 1985.
Kirby Puckett1961Minn. Twins outfielder won AL batting title, 1989; led AL in hits, 1987-89, 1992; RBIs, 1994.
Wayne Gretzky1961all-time leading scorer in NHL history; NHL MVP, 1980-1987(Edmonton), 1989(Los Angeles).
Nadia Comaneci1961Romanian gymnast won 3 gold medals, achieved 7 perfect scores, 1976 Olympics.
Mike MessierEdmontonAB1/18/1961center #11; NHL MVP, 1990(Edmonton), 1992(N.Y. Rangers), Conn Smythe Trophy, 1984.
Ty CobbRose Hill CemeteryRoystonGA1886-7/16/1961
Jackie Joyner-Kersee1962Olympic gold medalist in heptathlon, 1988, 1992.
Jerry Rice1962San Francisco 49ers receiver; Super Bowl MVP, 1989; NFL record for career touchdowns; NFL MVP, 1987.
Roger Clemens1962Boston Red Sox pitcher; AL MVP, 1986; Cy Young award 1986, 1987, 1991.
Patrick Ewing1962center led Georgetown Univ. to 1984 NCAA championship.
Benny (Kid) ParetOur Lady of Mercy CemeteryMiamiFL1938-4/3/1962
Sergei Bubka1963Ukrainian pole vaulter; first to clear 20 feet both indoors and outdoors.
Rogers Hornsby1896-1963
Hakeem OlajuwonLagosNG1/21/1963U of Houston/Houston Rockets/Toronto Raptors center #34; NBA MVP, 1994(Houston); Playoff MVP, 1994(Houston), 1995(Houston).
Michael JordanBrooklynNY2/17/1963U of North Carolina/Chicago Bulls/Washington Wizards shooting guard #23; NBA leading scorer, 1987-93; NBA MVP, 1988(Chicago), 1991(Chicago), 1992(Chicago); Playoff MVP, 1991(Chicago), 1992(Chicago), 1993(Chicago).
Mark McGwirePomonaCA10/1/1963USC/St. Louis Cardinals 1B #25
Bret Saberhagen1964pitcher won AL Cy Young award, 1985, 1989; World Series MVP, 1985.
Jose CansecoHavanaCU7/2/1964No College/Oakland/Chicago White Sox DH #31; AL MVP, 1988.
Barry Bonds7/24/1964Arizona State/San Francisco Giants LF #25; NL MVP, 1990(Pittsburgh), 1992(Pittsburgh), 1993(San Francisco).
Brett HullBellevilleON8/9/1964Detroit Red Wings right wing #17 led NHL in goals, 1990-92; NHL MVP, 1991(St. Louis).
Matt Biondi1965swimmer won 5 gold medals at 1988 Olympics.
Branch Rickey1881-1965
Mario Lemieux1965NHL leading scorer, 1988-89, 1992-93; NHL MVP, 1988(Pittsburgh), 1993(Pittsburgh); Playoff MVP, 1991, 1992.
Katarina Witt1965German figure skater; won Olympic gold medal, 1984, 1988.
Amos Alonzo StaggParkview CemeteryStocktonCA1862-1965
David RobinsonKey WestFL8/6/1965Navy/San Antonio Spurs center #50; NBA MVP, 1995.
Stefan Edberg1966U.S. singles champ 1991, 1992; Wimbledon champ 1988, 1990.
Grag Maddux1966first pitcher ever to win 3 consecutive Cy Young awards, 1992-94.
James (Sunny Jim) FitzsimmonsHoly Cross CemeteryBrooklynNY1874-3/11/1966
Boris Becker1967German tennis star; won U.S. Open 1989; Wimbledon champ 3 times.
Jimmie Foxx1907-1967
Barney RossRosemont Park CemeteryChicagoIL1909-1/18/1967
Goose TatumFort Bliss National CemeteryEl PasoTX~1919-1/18/1967
Duke Kahanamoku1890-1968
Ray HarrounAnderson Memorial ParkAndersonIN1879-1/19/1968
Frank ThomasColumbusGA5/27/1968Auburn/Chicago White Sox DH #35; AL MVP, 1993, 1994.
Jeff Bagwell5/27/1968U of Hartford/Houston 1B #5; NL MVP, 1994.
Cal Ripken, Jr.Havre de GraceMD5/27/1968No College/Baltimore Orioles 3B #8; AL MVP 1983, 1991; broke Lou Gehrig's record for most consecutive games played 1995.
Sammy SosaSan Pedro de MacorisDO11/12/1968No College/Chicago Cubs RF #21
Jess WillardForest Lawn Memorial ParkGlendaleCA1881-12/15/1968
Emmitt Smith1969Dallas Cowboys running back led NFL in rushing 1991-93; NFL and Super Bowl MVP, 1993.
Steffi Graf1969German won tennis "grand slam," 1988; U.S. champ 4 times; Wimbledon champ 6 times.
Sonja Henie1912-1969
Maureen ConnollySparkman-Hillcrest Memorial ParkDallasTX1934-6/21/1969
Rocky MarcianoLauderdale Memorial Gardens and MausoleumFort LauderdaleFL1923-8/31/1969
Walter C. HagenHoly Sepulchre CemeterySouthfieldMI1892-10/6/1969
Brett FavreGulfportMS10/10/1969Southern Mississippi/Green Bay Packers QB #4
Sergei FedorovPskovSU12/13/1969Detroit Red Wings left wing #91; NHL MVP, 1994.
Terry SawchukMount Hope CemeteryPontiacMI1929-5/31/1970
Brian PiccoloSt. Mary's CemeteryEvergreen ParkIL1943-6/16/1970Chicago Bears football team
Vince LombardiMount Olive CemeteryMiddletownNJ1913-9/3/1970
Sonny ListonParadise Memorial GardensLas VegasNV~1932-~12/29/1970
Pete Sampras1971won U.S. Open and Wimbledon 3 times each.
Kurt WarnerBurlingtonIA6/22/1971U of Northern Iowa/St. Louis Rams QB #13
Bobby JonesOakland CemeteryAtlantaGA1902-12/18/1971
Roberto Clemente1934-1972
RuffianUS1972-1975thoroughbred racing's great filly
Gil HodgesHoly Cross CemeteryBrooklynNY1924-4/2/1972
George WeissEvergreen CemeteryNew HavenCT1895-8/13/1972
Jackie RobinsonCypress Hills CemeteryBrooklynNY1919-10/24/1972
Paavo Nurmi1897-1973
Monica Seles1973U.S. Open champ 1991, 1992.
Marshall FaulkNew OrleansLA2/26/1973San Diego State U/St. Louis Rams RB #28
Eric LindrosTorontoONN.Y. Rangers center #88; NHL MVP, 1995(Philadelphia).
Frank (Frankie) FrischWoodlawn CemeteryBronxNY1898-3/12/1973
Dizzy DeanBond CemeteryBondMS1911-7/17/1974
Forrest C. AllenOak Hill CemeteryLawrenceKS1885-9/19/1974
Chris ProngerDrydenON10/10/1974St. Louis Blues D #44
RuffianBelmont Park Race TrackElmontNY1972-1975
Lefty GroveFrostburg Memorial ParkFrostburgMD1900-5/23/1975
Casey StengelForest Lawn Memorial ParkGlendaleCA1890-5/29/1975
Allen IversonHamptonVA6/7/1975Georgetown U/Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard #3
Ernie Nevers1903-1976
Thurman Munson1947-1979
Warren GilesRiverside CemeteryMolineIL1896-2/7/1979
Jesse Owens1913-1980
Joe LouisArlington National CemeteryArlingtonVA1914-4/12/1981
Satchel Paige1906-1982
George Halas1895-1983
Norm Van Brocklin1926-1983
Paul "Bear" Bryant1913-1983
Jack Dempsey1895-1983
Johnny Weissmuller1903-1984
Roger Maris1934-1985
Eddie Shore1902-1985
Jacques Plante1929-1986
Henry Armstrong1912-1988
Carl Hubbell1903-1988
Pete Maravich1948-1988
Sugar Ray Robinson1920-89
Bronko Nagurski1908-1990
Paul Brown1908-1991
Red Grange1903-1991
Leo Durocher1906-1991
Arthur Ashe1943-1993
Roy Campanella1921-1993
Wilma Rudolph1940-1994
Pancho Gonzales1928-1995
Mickey Mantle1931-1995
Juan Fangio1911-1995